Last Updated on August 9, 2014 4:00 pm by atswins
Cardinals vs. Orioles Free Pick
BALTIMORE, MD (ATS Consultants) – After taking a drubbing last night at the hands of the Orioles, can the Cardinals bounce back today in Baltimore?
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Cardinals are -108 money line favorites over the Orioles, who are +100 money line home underdogs. The total for today’s 4:05PM ET start is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Cardinals opened as -104 money line favorites and their odds have jumped to -108, while the Orioles’ odds opened at -104 and now they’re +100 money line underdogs. The total opened at 8.5 and that’s where it currently sits at most online and Vegas sports books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 68% of the betting public currently favors Cardinals. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most updated numbers.
PITCHING MATCHUP: John Lackey takes the hill for the second time for the Cardinals, sporting a 12-7 record and a 3.55 ERA, while the Orioles will counter with Ubaldo Jimenez, who is 3-8 with a 4.52 ERA. St. Louis enters play with a 61-53 record and is 28-28 on the road this year, while Baltimore is 66-49 overall and 31-25 at home.
MLB FREE PICK: Take St. Louis. According to latest MLB trends, the Cardinals are 4-1 in their last five games against the Orioles, although they did get drubbed 12-2 last night in Baltimore. The Cards are also 4-1 in their last five games following a loss, 20-7 in their last 27 Saturday games and 5-1 in their last six when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game. On the other side, the Orioles are 0-6 in Jimenez’s last six starts as a home underdog, 2-7 in home starts and 1-4 in his last five starts versus a team with a winning record.
MLB FREE PICK: ST. LOUIS CARDINALS -108
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