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With March Madness having come and gone, the sports stage now belongs to Major League Baseball, the NBA, and the NHL (plus a whole lot of NFL offseason action). There are 14 games on Tuesday’s MLB schedule, which gives us plenty of betting options.
Here is our four-team MLB mega parlay for Tuesday:
Brewers ML (-110)
Diamondbacks ML (+100)
Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
White Sox -1.5 (+130)
Parlay odds: +1690
For this parlay we mix in two money line winners (one underdog and one pick ‘em) and a couple of favorites on the run line. Let’s break down each of the four legs one by one.
Milwaukee Brewers ML over Chicago Cubs (-110)
The Brewers are struggling a bit, but Christian Yelich has not yet gotten on track and you have to figure it’s only a matter of time before that happens. Chicago, on the other hand, has won three in a row. However, the Cubs’ offense hasn’t been especially formidable. This is an interesting matchup with Freddy Peralta getting the start for the Brewers. He has pitched in relief once this season going a couple of dominant innings with six strikeouts. Combine Peralta with one of the best bullpens in the majors and Chicago’s bats are likely to remain quiet. Adbert Alzolay is going to get the ball for the Cubs for the first time this season. He was solid enough in 2020 but his ceiling is only so high, though. The Brewers should be able to max out Peralta and back him up offensively and with relief pitching.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs preview and picks
Arizona Diamondbacks ML over Colorado Rockies (+100)
Both squads lost two of three in their opening series and these two clubs are projected to be towards the bottom of the NL West season standings. On Opening Day against the Dodgers, Colorado pitcher German Márquez had a rough go of it as he went four innings allowing six hits and six walks. Márquez struggled with command as he owns a lackluster 13.5 BB/9 rate at the moment. While it’s highly unlikely Márquez sustains his current 13.5 BB/9 ratio, until he sustains his command it’s wise to continue fading him. Arizona will counter with righty Luke Weaver, who has the makings of becoming one of the more under the radar pitchers in the league. Back Weaver and the Diamondbacks to get to Márquez for a few runs and secure the series-opening victory.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies preview and picks
Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 over Oakland Athletics (-105)
The Dodgers return to RingCentral Coliseum for game two of a three-game series against the Athletics. After taking three out of four games from the Rockies in Colorado, the Dodgers’ offense looked as good as people projected. They scored at least four runs in each game of the series and averaged 6.50 runs in their opening series. The Athletics, on the other hand, lost all four games to the Astros and only scored more than two runs once, but it was their pitching that lost them the series. The Athletics pitching staff allowed 35 runs in the four-game series to the Astros, who looked dominant the entire series. Clayton Kershaw is going for the Dodgers. He struggled in his opening start but should have no trouble with the A’s.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics preview and picks
Chicago White Sox -1.5 over Seattle Mariners (+130)
The White Sox are 17-0 in their last 17 games when facing a lefty starter (including 15-0 last season). Who do they face on Tuesday? Lefty pitcher James Paxton of the Mariners. On April 2, they had their first look at a lefty starter this season when they faced Andrew Heaney of the Angels. Heaney lasted just 3.0 innings, giving up seven earned on runs on five hits and two walks. The White Sox ended up winning 12-8 on 13 hits–including two dingers. In 2020, Paxton posted a 6.64 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP, which were the worst of his career. Chicago rookie Yermin Mercedes finished his first series batting .643 with six RBIs and second-year player Luis Robert is batting .313. This lineup also includes young star Yoan Moncada, Jose Abreu, and Adam Eaton — who are hitting well so far. On the mound is ace Lucas Giolito, so everything sets up well for the Sox.
Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners preview and picks
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