MLB Picks & Predictions: Diamondbacks vs. Royals June 23, 2011

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(The Spread) – The Diamondbacks will look for a sweep over the Royals tonight when the two teams clash at 8:10PM ET.

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Odds: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bodog have made the Diamondbacks –110 money line favorites over the Royals, who are +104 for tonight’s game. The over/under is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.

Pitching Matchup: Daniel Hudson will take on Felipe Paulino in tonight’s pitching matchup. Hudson has been solid this season, compiling an 8-5 record with a 3.56 ERA and 86 strikeouts. Meanwhile, Paulino is still searching for his first win of the year, as he’s 0-4 with a 4.10 ERA. He’s taken a no decision in his last four appearances.

Public Betting: Of the 2,600-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 62% of MLB public bettors favor the Diamondbacks at –109 on the money line.

MLB Free Pick: Take Arizona. Latest MLB trends show that the Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last four games against the Royals, and 4-0 in their last four games against the Royals in Kansas City. The D-Backs are also 6-1 in Hudson’s last seven starts and 7-1 in his last eight starts when they’re the favorite. Meanwhile, the Royals are just 2-8 in their last 10 home games and 0-4 in their last four games overall. They’re also 0-4 in their last four games versus the NL West and 0-4 in their last four interleague home games.

THURSDAY MLB FREE PICK: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS –110

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