The major league baseball betting system called “The Offensive Drought” was once again successful, as the Astros demolished the Athletics by a score of 8 to 1 yesterday. This brought his season record to 11-3. Surprisingly, today we have two teams that qualify under this profitable betting strategy. Of course, both represent premium picks shared on MJPicks.com.
But it’s not just that! I will offer you a third premium choice, which I have never done so far this season.
Let’s start by making sure we’re all on the same page by reviewing the rules of the famous “Offensive Scarcity” betting angle. You should start by looking for overseas teams with decimal odds above 2.50. If a team has lost its last two matches by scoring two points or less in each of these defeats, you must bet AGAINST them today.
You won’t be surprised to learn that we will be against the A’s for the third day in a row. Indeed, they are on the outside again today, they are big underdogs and they have lost their last two games by obtaining 0 and 1 point respectively.
It is for this reason that the number 1 choice on this Friday, May 17 goes to Oakland’s opponents, the Royals!
Cole Ragans will start for Kansas City. He had a good 2023 season with an impressive walks/hits allowed per inning average of 1.16. He is off to a pretty good start to the 2024 campaign, with the exception of a few starts where he conceded seven points. That was the case during his last outing against the Angels, but I think it will help ensure that he will be ultra-focused today. I expect him to bounce back with a strong performance against a weak team.
The Phillies too
That said, which other team falls under the “Offensive Scarcity” betting system? I invite you to turn your attention to the Nationals. They have been shut out in each of their last two duels and today they are underdogs on the road at Citizens Bank Park.
So, following the rules of this excellent strategy, we must push Washington aside. This is why my second MLB pick goes to the Philadelphia Phillies to defeat the Nationals.
In this case, the odds are very low for Philadelphia, so I have to admit that I preferred the Royals option. However, under no circumstances can I miss a bet recommended by “La disette offensive”.
Bassitt s’illustrate
Let’s change the subject by opting for a bet on a specific player. These types of bets have generated a 28-19 record so far this season, which represented an 8.1% return on investment.
I really like Chris Bassitt of the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday for allowing fewer than 5.5 hits to Tampa Bay.
Let’s be honest here: Bassitt has been a disappointment thus far in the 2024 season. His ERA has been below 3.60 in each of the last four seasons, while it’s up this year. at 5.06.
Bassitt has been roughed up by lefties, who have posted a .324 batting average against him this year. For comparison, right-handed hitters averaged a low .244. Perhaps that’s why the Jays chose to go with Kikuchi against a Baltimore lineup full of tough lefties on Wednesday.
The good news about this is that it also gives Bassitt more days off. So, I think he will feel good about himself today.
Despite his struggles, Bassitt has allowed fewer than 5.5 hits in four of his eight starts. Now, let’s imagine you would have bet that he was going to give up fewer than 5.5 hits in each of his 33 starts last year. At the end of the day, you would have accumulated 19 wins and 14 losses.
Bassitt has performed much better at home than away in recent years. Indeed, he boasts an average of 3.10 at home since 2022, compared to 4.36 away. With the extra days off, I believe Bassitt will throw a great game in front of his home crowd tonight.
So, in summary, we support the Royals and Phillies, as does Bassitt allowing fewer than 5.5 hits to the Rays. These are three solid bets for today, IMHO.
I wish you a great weekend. I’m Professor MJ and I’m saying goodbye!
2024-05-17 17:01:32
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