MLB Target Teams 8/30 (3 FREE Picks)

Written By: John Rumley (Twitter/X: Jrum1200)

A full day of baseball awaits for August 30th, with games starting at 1:05ET and concluding at 10:10ET. Just like yesterday, another 15 games are on tap with a massive choice of 30 teams to choose. The red hot Philadelphia Phillies look to extend their win streak to 6 games, and the Astros look to grab their 5th straight and complete the sweep in Boston. On the flip side of things, the Royals look to snap their dreadful 5 game losing streak (1-9 in their last 10 games). In today's article we will cover target teams to favor for the all-day slate of America's pastime. Make sure to use code; 6F7E4 on Fliff sportsbook & follow Jswizzle1200 to view and see who I'm picking.

(1:10ET) Baltimore Orioles (-190) @ Chicago White Sox (+140) Over/Under: 9

Rum's Pick: Baltimore Orioles (-190)

Taking Baltimore can be made with confidence as they face a struggling White Sox team, but more importantly a struggling Dylan Cease. In his only start against Baltimore this season, he posted a line of; 6IP, 2 ER, 4 R, 5 BB, 5 SO which further explains the mediocre Chicago defense. Cedric Mullins (.385 career AVG vs Cease) and Adley Rutschman (.333 career AVG vs Cease) look to lead the Birds to their 5th win in their last 6 games and completing the series sweep on Chicago.

(8:40ET) Atlanta Braves (-250) @ Colorado Rockies (+200) Over/Under: 13.5

Rum's Pick: Atlanta Braves (-250)

A top 5 offense mixed with the most hitter friendly ball park in the league creates a no-brainer pick with the Atlanta Braves. The Braves have been an offensive powerhouse this season, ranking #1 for average runs per game with 5.85. The bats of Ozzie Albies (.429 AVG), Ronald Acuna Jr (.333 AVG), and Michael Harris III (.400 AVG) have posted great career numbers against Kyle Freeland who has been struggling this season. Freeland has posted an ugly 5-13 record with a 5.00 ERA in 25 games and gave up 7 earned runs the last time these two teams played. Although no games are a 100% lock, taking the Braves here is as close as it gets.

(1:10ET) Cleveland Gurdians (+135) @ Minnesota Twins (-185) Over/Under: 8

Rum's Pick: Cleveland Guardians (+135)

Although Cleveland haven't been anything special, I love the match-up that they hold against Sonny Gray. Gray posted a 6+ inning performance, but let up 10 hits to the Cleveland lineup. I believe that Steven Kwan (.353 AVG), Myles Straw (.444 AVG), and Andres Gimenez (.357 AVG) stay hot against Sonny Gray and make him pay. The Guardians have scored 28 runs in their last 5 games played which indicated an uptick in offense that can be applied towards the Twins. Even though it's an underdog pick, don't let the Guardians skip your mind.

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Game Odds Via: Fliff Sportsbook

Statistics Via: StatMuse and teamrankings.com