MLB Betting Guide: Friday Night Action 9/8/23

If you’re looking to add some excitement to your Friday night, MLB betting has got you covered with a plethora of options. From moneylines to run totals, the baseball world offers numerous ways to get in on the action. Starting pitchers and advanced statistics can help us make informed bets, and today we’ll analyze some appealing MLB odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. Let’s dive into the games and see where the value lies.

St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds

Over 10.0 Runs (-112)

In the Queen City, the St. Louis Cardinals clash with the Cincinnati Reds, and we’re expecting fireworks. Both young pitchers, Drew Rom and Andrew Abbott, have shown vulnerability on the mound. Rom, despite his impressive Triple-A strikeout rate, has struggled in the Majors. On the flip side, Abbott’s recent outings haven’t been stellar either, especially in terms of control.

The Reds, known for their home-field advantage, hold a respectable offense at Great American Ball Park. Considering Rom’s difficulties against even weaker teams, the Reds may find success here. On the flip side, the Cardinals have been heating up against left-handed pitchers, making this matchup intriguing.

With the wind blowing out to right field, Great American becomes even more hitter-friendly, potentially leading to a high-scoring affair. We’re eyeing a total of over 10.0 runs in this game.

New York Mets at Minnesota Twins

Mets ML (-112)

Heading north, we find the New York Mets taking on the Minnesota Twins. The key here is the pitching matchup. Kodai Senga, a rising star for the Mets, boasts a solid strikeout rate and ground ball rate. He’s been delivering quality starts consistently, making him a formidable force on the mound.

The Twins, while hitting well against righties, also strike out a lot. Senga’s ability to keep them at bay could be a game-changer. On the flip side, the Mets have been performing impressively against left-handed pitchers, and they face Dallas Keuchel, who has shown inconsistency.

With Senga’s pitching prowess and the Mets’ improved batting against southpaws, we believe the Mets have a solid chance of winning outright.

Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants

Giants -0.5 F5 (-138)

Our journey takes us to the West Coast for the matchup between the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies. The spotlight here is on Kyle Harrison, the Giants’ rookie sensation. Despite a recent rough outing, Harrison has displayed excellent potential with a strong strikeout rate and a promising ERA.

The Rockies, on the other hand, have struggled immensely against left-handed pitchers, ranking at the bottom in various offensive categories. Harrison should have a field day facing this lineup, potentially leading to a shutout through the first five innings.

To seal the deal, the Giants have a favorable matchup against Ty Blach, who has had his share of struggles. The Giants’ offense, while not extraordinary, has shown improvement against lefties recently.

With Harrison’s pitching dominance and a softer matchup for the Giants, we’re inclined to bet on the Giants having the lead after the first five innings.