As we delve into the heart of the MLB season, certain betting systems can provide strategic advantages for bettors looking to maximize their returns. Today, two particular systems are in focus. These systems have shown profitability over time, leveraging specific scenarios to uncover value bets. Let’s break down the criteria and the plays for each system active today.
1. Avoiding the Sweep
System Criteria: This system targets teams on the verge of being swept in a series. The idea is that these teams, facing the pressure of a sweep, will play with added motivation and desperation to secure a win. To qualify, the team’s money line must be -120 or better, indicating a reasonably competitive matchup.
2024: 71-69, +18.38 units
Plays for Today:
Milwaukee Brewers (+136) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Dallas Keuchel vs Justin Wrobleski
Tampa Bay Rays (+115) vs. Texas Rangers
Zack Littell vs Nathan Eovaldi
Cincinnati Reds (+120) vs. Detroit Tigers
Graham Ashcraft vs Tarik Skubal
2. Road Divisional Dogs
System Criteria: This system focuses on road underdogs in divisional games, where the money line at even money or better. Divisional games often come with extra intensity and familiarity, leveling the playing field and providing value on the underdog, specifically when homefield advantage is accounted for.
2024: 101-132, +8.46 units
Plays for Today:
Boston Red Sox (+128) vs. New York Yankees
Kutter Crawford vs Luis Gil
Arizona Diamondbacks (+144) vs. San Diego Padres
Ryne Nelson vs Dylan Cease
Philadelphia Phillies (+143) vs. Atlanta Braves
Michael Mercado vs Reynaldo Lopez