MLB Betting Tips – 17 August

Today at Bet Central, we bring you MLB betting tips, from MLB punter Justin Simelane. He has betting tips for three of tonight’s matches.

17 Aug 19:05 Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

When you look at both sides you get the Nationals who are averaging 3.6 runs per game while the Cubs are averaging 4.8 runs per game. Cory about is 1-5 with an ERA of 5.94, while Drew Smyly is 3-5 with a 3.69 ERA. We have to go with Chicago here as they should close this off by winning the series.

Suggested Bet: Chicago Cubs ML

17 Aug 19:10 Minnesota Twins v Kansas City Royals

We don’t even have to look at the pitchers for this game just offensive-wise. In their last 5 matchups, the Twins have scored a total of 33 runs, winning 4 of those 5. The Twins have 41 more home runs than the Royals and a better batting average, we simply have to go with the better team offensive-wise to make it 3 wins in a row.

Suggested Bet: Minnesota Twins ML

17 Aug 22:10 Miami Marlins v San Diego Padres

There is only a certain period of time you can keep this Padres side down, I know they have lost two games in a row but they are the team to go for here. Pablo Lopex is 7-7 with an ERA of 3.55 while Mike Clevinger is 4-4 with an ERA of 3.47. The pitcher’s numbers indicate the game could be an under but this could be an over as between the two sides the Padres still averaging more runs per game, bet on the away team.

Suggested Bet: San Diego Padres ML