MLB Weekend Preview + Best Bets !!
RJ Bell's Dream Preview - A podcast by Pregame.com

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Saturday and Sunday. The guys also give out best bets. š Key Points (Statistical Takeaways & Betting Angles) ā¾ Chris Paddock fade: Paddock hasnāt passed the 4th inning in either start, giving up 9 and 3 ERs. š Jackson Jobe walk issue: 7 walks in 9 IP across two starts signals command concern. š Christopher Sanchez velocity spike: Up to 97ā98 MPH, potentially unsustainable, but promising. š” Guardiansā home record: 57ā33 since 2023, undefeated at home this year. š Mikolas vs. Phillies: Cards are 0ā4 in Mikolasā starts vs. PHI since 2023, losing each by multiple runs. š„ Jordan Hicksā early success: 6 shutout innings vs. Astros and 5.1 IP/3 ER vs. Mariners. š£ Corbin Burns walk issue: 7 BB in 11 IP with 6 ER in two road startsānot vintage Burns. š¬ļø Weather edge in Cleveland & Chicago: Cold temps favor under totals (~40°F, wind in). š§ Astros offensive spark: 14 runs on Friday may mark awakeningāsuspicion persists about pitching. š¦ Roki Sasaki control concern: Great stuff but struggles with location, similar to Yamamotoās 2024 start. š Summary of Content [Tigers vs. Twins (0:02ā7:01)] Munaf and Griffin agree Chris Paddock is a fade (ERA over 10 in two starts). Tigers' Jackson Jobe has command issues (7 BB in 9 IP). Lean: Tigers ML + first 5 over. [Phillies vs. Cardinals (7:03ā10:47)] Sanchez touted for Cy Young by some; rebounding after Dodgers outing. Mikolas has terrible history vs. PHI (0ā4, run line failures). Munaf's best bet: Phillies RL. [Giants vs. Yankees (10:47ā14:20)] Giants lauded for road performance. Yankeesā Will Warren expected to make final start. Hicks solid so far. Lean: Giants ML, Under due to cold/wind. [Blue Jays vs. Orioles (14:33ā18:14)] Povich has poor history vs. TOR (0ā2, 8.38 ERA). Barrios rebounded in last 2 starts. Winds in Camden Yards mild. Leans: Over + Blue Jays ML. [Nationals vs. Marlins (18:16ā21:32)] Sandy Alcantara hasn't returned to form; 4 BB in last outing. Trevor Williams quietly effective. Lean: Nationals ML + Over 7.5. [Red Sox vs. White Sox (21:32ā24:55)] Cold Chicago temps favor Under. Fitz surprisingly strong; Perez stellar (1 ER in 12 IP). Lean: White Sox ML + Under. [Braves vs. Rays (24:57ā27:59)] Rasmussen solid but Braves underdogs? Surprising. Smith-Shawver showing promise. Griffin leans Braves ML. Munaf prefers Under 8.5. [Royals vs. Guardians (28:00ā30:14)] Lorenzen serviceable, Ortiz vulnerable. Guardians elite at home (63% win rate since 2023). Griffinās best bet: Guardians ML. [Angels vs. Astros (30:14ā34:29)] Astros may be waking up offensively. Gusto untested. Tyler Anderson prone to blow-ups. Lean: Over 8.5, slight lean Astros ML. [Brewers vs. Diamondbacks (37:19ā40:50)] Burns has 7 BB in 2 startsāuncharacteristic. Chad Patrick has impressed. Leans: First 5 Over 4.5, stay away from sides. [Rockies vs. Padres (40:50ā44:53)] Kyle Hart and Dolander both unproven. Padres offense capable. Lean: Game Over, especially if Padresā bats wake up. [Cubs vs. Dodgers (44:53ā48:59)] Dodgers crushed Cubs in Tokyo and now in LA. Ben Brown wild (9 BB in 11 IP). Munaf leans Dodgers TT Over 4.5, Griffin likes Cubs RL. [Roki Sasaki Forecast (50:43ā53:20)] Griffin expects short outings; control needs work. Fade spots will appear, but risky without clear signals. [Yamamoto Trend (53:20ā54:12)] Yamamoto now dominating. Reinforces transition curve for Japanese pitchers. [Rangers vs. Mariners (54:13ā56:47)] Rocker inconsistent; Wu elite at T-Mobile (10ā1). Rangers hit Wu hard in past, but game likely Under 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices