Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in Major League Baseball.
HOT TEAM: Los Angeles Dodgers
THIS SEASON: 9-1.
LAST WEEK: 9-1.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Brewers for three, at the Astros for three.
THE SKINNY: You didn’t think Magic Johnson was going to jump on a losing franchise, did you? A relaxed, rejuvenated Dodgers team -- that has just a little less of a cloud hanging over its head nowadays thanks to a new ownership group -- has opened up the season like a house on fire.
Sunday’s 5-4 win over the Padres was Los Angeles’ sixth in a row and was just how Magic and Co. drew it up. It is indeed early, but the numbers are impressive. The Dodgers are 6-1 versus the National League West, and 6-0 at home. And consider this: We’ve only played a week this season and Kemp already has 16 RBIs and Andre Ethier has 15. Not too bad for a small sampling of work.
COLD TEAM: Minnesota Twins
THIS SEASON: 2-7.
LAST WEEK: 2-7.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Yankees for four, at the Rays for three.
THE SKINNY: Surely, the state of Minnesota is happy to have their version of the M&M Boys back in the fold and back on the field. Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are healthy and have returned to their rightful place in the middle of the Twins’ lineup.
But even these two stars would probably tell you two things: No. 1, it's going to take some time to get back into a groove. And No. 2, as for their early numbers so far? Well, so-so is about the best that can be said by either one of them. Mauer is hitting .242 with five RBIs. Morneau is hitting .202 with two RBIs and two runs. As a result, the Twins were swept away in Texas over the weekend, and now they have to make a stop in The Bronx to see the Yankees.
OVER TEAM: Houston Astros
O/U THIS SEASON: 8-1.
O/U LAST WEEK: 8-1.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Nationals for four, home to the Dodgers for three.
THE SKINNY: And you thought the only way you were going to make money off the Astros this season was going to be to fade them, right? Well, that may well end up being accurate, but for now, ride this over train.
Sunday’s 5-4 loss to the Marlins in Miami was Houston’s sixth straight over, and it’s been a little bit of everything. Poor pitching, yes, but also halfway decent offense.
The Astros scored 13 runs against Miami in the three-game set, and while that’s nothing special, it was enough to cash in. The Astros may not have name power, but they are producing at the plate. And before long, one of the National League’s worst bullpens is going to rear its head, and produce even more overs.
UNDER TEAM: Pittsburgh Pirates
O/U THIS SEASON: 1-8.
O/U LAST WEEK: 1-8.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Diamondbacks for three, home to the Cardinals for three.
THE SKINNY: At first glance, you’ll see this and say “It’s the same old Pirates. They cannot hit.” And you’re not totally off base. But Pittsburgh can pitch a little, too. And those two factors -- combined with some difficult scheduling -- have meshed to form a winning under recipe. Sunday’s 4-1 win at the Giants was the team’s sixth straight under. The Pirates scored just seven runs total in a three-game set at San Francisco, and Clint Hurdle’s pitching staff has followed suit, allowing no more than five runs in any one game this season.
HOT TEAM: Los Angeles Dodgers
THIS SEASON: 9-1.
LAST WEEK: 9-1.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Brewers for three, at the Astros for three.
THE SKINNY: You didn’t think Magic Johnson was going to jump on a losing franchise, did you? A relaxed, rejuvenated Dodgers team -- that has just a little less of a cloud hanging over its head nowadays thanks to a new ownership group -- has opened up the season like a house on fire.
Sunday’s 5-4 win over the Padres was Los Angeles’ sixth in a row and was just how Magic and Co. drew it up. It is indeed early, but the numbers are impressive. The Dodgers are 6-1 versus the National League West, and 6-0 at home. And consider this: We’ve only played a week this season and Kemp already has 16 RBIs and Andre Ethier has 15. Not too bad for a small sampling of work.
COLD TEAM: Minnesota Twins
THIS SEASON: 2-7.
LAST WEEK: 2-7.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Yankees for four, at the Rays for three.
THE SKINNY: Surely, the state of Minnesota is happy to have their version of the M&M Boys back in the fold and back on the field. Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are healthy and have returned to their rightful place in the middle of the Twins’ lineup.
But even these two stars would probably tell you two things: No. 1, it's going to take some time to get back into a groove. And No. 2, as for their early numbers so far? Well, so-so is about the best that can be said by either one of them. Mauer is hitting .242 with five RBIs. Morneau is hitting .202 with two RBIs and two runs. As a result, the Twins were swept away in Texas over the weekend, and now they have to make a stop in The Bronx to see the Yankees.
OVER TEAM: Houston Astros
O/U THIS SEASON: 8-1.
O/U LAST WEEK: 8-1.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Nationals for four, home to the Dodgers for three.
THE SKINNY: And you thought the only way you were going to make money off the Astros this season was going to be to fade them, right? Well, that may well end up being accurate, but for now, ride this over train.
Sunday’s 5-4 loss to the Marlins in Miami was Houston’s sixth straight over, and it’s been a little bit of everything. Poor pitching, yes, but also halfway decent offense.
The Astros scored 13 runs against Miami in the three-game set, and while that’s nothing special, it was enough to cash in. The Astros may not have name power, but they are producing at the plate. And before long, one of the National League’s worst bullpens is going to rear its head, and produce even more overs.
UNDER TEAM: Pittsburgh Pirates
O/U THIS SEASON: 1-8.
O/U LAST WEEK: 1-8.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: At the Diamondbacks for three, home to the Cardinals for three.
THE SKINNY: At first glance, you’ll see this and say “It’s the same old Pirates. They cannot hit.” And you’re not totally off base. But Pittsburgh can pitch a little, too. And those two factors -- combined with some difficult scheduling -- have meshed to form a winning under recipe. Sunday’s 4-1 win at the Giants was the team’s sixth straight under. The Pirates scored just seven runs total in a three-game set at San Francisco, and Clint Hurdle’s pitching staff has followed suit, allowing no more than five runs in any one game this season.
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