The MLB season is underway, and bettors are always looking for an edge to boost their odds. Without any delay, here are the four best MLB bets for Monday, April 3.
Best MLB Bets Today | April 3
Aaron Judge Under 1.5 Total Bases
Judge is a major factor in the New York Yankees lineup, but he is facing a tough challenge against the Philadelphia Phillies with Taiwan Walker on the hill. The Phillies are unlikely to pitch to Judge, and they would rather throw meatballs to Giancarlo Stanton than give Judge anything to hit. As a result, betting on Judge under 1.5 total bases makes sense. Although there’s a risk of him getting a couple of slap or opposite-field singles, the probability of him getting more than one total base is low.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Boston Red Sox Over 9.0 Runs
Kutter Crawford is starting for the Red Sox, and he is a poor person’s version of what Spencer Strider was last year. He is capable of giving up a lot of runs. Although the Pirates have not improved much, Crawford and Johan Oviedo on the mound means there will be pitches to hit. With the game taking place in Fenway, where offense is usually abundant, betting on over nine runs is a great opportunity to play the likely bump in offense.
Baltimore Orioles Moneyline (+115) vs. Texas Rangers
The Orioles are taking on the Texas Rangers, and Kyle Bradish is starting for Baltimore against Jon Gray. The Orioles started their season losing their opening series and dropping two straight, but they’ve scored runs. The Rangers are undefeated, but the Orioles are equipped to get runs on the board against them. With plus money for Baltimore, it’s worth betting on them to win outright.
San Diego Padres First 5 Innings (-0.5) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres are facing the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Ryan Weathers is pitching for the Padres against Ryne Nelson. Weathers is a low No. 2 pitcher, and the Padres have a good chance of winning the first five innings. Although the game is expected to be low scoring, betting on the Padres to win the first five innings is a good value bet.
