MLB Series Odds and Betting Analysis for the Top Games in the Weekend

Rivalry matches to watch out for this weekend: We have another big weekend of MLB action coming our way as teams continue to try and get into the swing of the new season.

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Other than the Pittsburgh Pirates overperforming and the Houston Astros underwhelming, there haven’t really been any major surprises to talk about through the opening week of the season. Of course, that could all change sooner rather than later, but that is a conversation better left to an entirely different article. For now, it is time to look ahead to what is a very busy schedule this coming weekend. We have some really great matchups to look forward to, but we have narrowed It down to 4 that we really like. Most of these are rivalry type matchups, but we also have one that might well be a playoff preview, which seems ridiculous to say aloud at this early stage. Let’s take a closer look to consider in your MLB betting plans.

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees

Game 1: Friday, April 5, 1:05 PM | Yusei Kikuchi vs Marcus Stroman
Game 2: Saturday, April 6, 7:05 PM, ESPN+ | Kevin Gausman vs Clarke Schmidt
Game 3: Sunday, April 7, 1:35 PM | Bowden Francis vs Luis Gil

The expectation is that the AL East is going to be one of the strongest divisions in the MLB this season, just as it was last year. This is especially true when you consider that the Yankees are stronger and healthier this time around. They have certainly laid down an early marker, winning each of their first 5 games before taking their first loss of the season. It has been an up and down start for the Blue Jays, who, as of Wednesday afternoon, are playing .500 ball. It’s never too early to make a statement against a divisional opponent, which is what both teams will be looking to do.

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San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

Game 1: Friday, April 5, 4:35 PM | Dylan Cease vs Jordan Hicks
Game 2: Saturday, April 6, 9:05 PM | Michael King vs Keaton Winn
Game 3: Sunday, April 7, 4:05 PM | Matt Waldron vs Logan Webb

We have another divisional matchup set to go this weekend, with the Padres making the short trip to San Francisco to face the Giants. Both teams are out to losing starts, which is never good when you are playing in the same division as the LA Dodgers, who look like a lock to run away with it again this season. Staying in touch with the leader is important, so both the Padres and the Giants will be looking to turn their fortunes around and get on the right side of .500.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves

Game 1: Friday, April 5, 7:20 PM | Tommy Henry vs Spencer Strider
Game 2: Saturday, April 6, 7:20 PM | Brandon Pfaadt vs Max Fried
Game 3: Sunday, April 7, 1:35 PM | Ryne Nelson vs Chris Sale

It’s still to soon to be talking about potential playoff matchups, but that is potentially what we are looking at here. The Diamondbacks are coming off a successful season that saw them go all the way to the World Series, where they eventually lost to the Texas Rangers, while a lot of fans and pundits have the Atlanta Braves in as one of the favorites to end the season with another World Series Championship. Both teams are out to a winning start, but do the Braves have a slight edge at home?

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Houston Astros at Texas Rangers

Game 1: Friday, April 5, 8:05 PM, Apple TV+ | Hunter Brown vs Cody Bradford
Game 2: Saturday, April 6, 7:05 PM | J.P. France vs Jon Gray
Game 3: Sunday, April 7, 7:00 PM, ESPN | Ronel Blanco vs Dane Dunning

The battle for the AL West is on, with the Rangers looking to defend their championship crown this season. They were unable to win the West last season and had to go the long road to the championship, starting things out in the Wild Card. It was the Houston Astros who ultimately won the West in 2023, but they are out to a rough start, losing each of their first 5 games before finally picking up a win. The Astros probably need this one more, even this early in the season, so this should be fun to watch.

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