Saturday MLB Free Pick
OAKLAND, CA (ATS Consultants) – This is the third game of a four-game series. Phillip Hughes takes the mound for the Yankees while the Athletics send Jarrod Parker to the mound. The opening pitch starts at 10:05pmET from Oakland-Alameda Coliseum.
Odds: The oddsmakers have installed the Yankees as a -120 favorite over the Athletics. The total is 7.5 in most books. The Yankees come in with a 57-36 overall record and are 39-53 Under, while Oakland is 49-44 overall and are 35-55 Under.
Line Movement: The Yankees opened as a -120 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 7.5 and remained there at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 84% of public bettors favor the Yankees. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest MLB Trends, Yankees are 16-35-1 Under last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter, 1-6-3 Under in Hughes’ last 10 starts as a road favorite. Oakland is 3-13 Under last 16 home games, 2-8 Under last 10 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower, 6-20 Under last 26 during game 3 of a series, 9-26 Under last 35 home games vs. a right-handed starter, 7-19 Under last 26 on grass, 16-37-1 Under last 54 games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillip Hughes has been pitching much better as of late. He’s recorded a 3.10 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP in his last 3 games. He faces Jarrod Parker, who is 6-4 with a 3.16 ERA. Parker has to pitch a gem because Oakland averages just 3.84 runs per game and they hit .225 as a team. Hughes should continue his strong pitching, while Parker will use the big dimensions in Oakland to help him slow down the Yankees’ offense.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: Under 7.5 NY Yankees/Oakland
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