Last Updated on August 8, 2014 7:03 pm by atswins
Cardinals vs. Orioles Free Pick
BALTIMORE, MD (ATS Consultants) – After taking two of three from the Red Sox, the Cardinals will look to continue their strong play against another AL East opponent when they visit the Orioles tonight.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Orioles are -136 money line favorites over the Cardinals, who are +126 money line road underdogs. The total for this 7:05PM ET start time is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Cardinals opened as +134 money line underdogs but their odds have dropped to +126, while the Orioles opened with -145 money line odds and are now -136. The total, meanwhile, opened at 8.5 and that’s where the number currently sits at most online and Vegas sports books.
PITCHING MATCHUP: The Cardinals will throw Justin Masterson (5-6, 5.63 ERA) in his second start since he was acquired from Cleveland, while the Orioles will counter with Chris Tillman (8-5, 3.78 ERA). St. Louis is 61-52 on the year and 28-27 on the road, while Baltimore is 65-49 overall and 30-25 at home.
MLB FREE PICK: Take Baltimore. According to MLB trends, the Cardinals are just 3-8 in their last 11 interleague games as a favorite of +110 to +150 and 1-4 in their last five during Game 1 of a series. The Orioles are also 5-1 in their last six interleague home games, 4-1 in their last five games overall and 6-0 in their last six during Game 1 of a series. They’re also 7-2 in their last nine home games versus a team with a winning record, 7-0 in their last seven when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game and 10-2 in their last 12 after scoring two runs or less in their previous contest.
MLB FREE PICK: BALTIMORE ORIOLES -136
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