The MLB slate for Thursday, April 3 is small with just 5 games. However, that didn't stop our team of MLB betting experts from finding value on the board.
They have identified a trio of best bets, from 3 separate games, so let's dig into our MLB picks and best bets for today.
MLB Best Bets Today
The team logos in the table below represent each of the matchups that our MLB betting staff is targeting from today's slate of games. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
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Grant Neiffer's Rockies vs Phillies Best Bet: Goodman Going Deep?
Hunter Goodman projects as a potential 30+ homer guy this season and is in a great spot today.
The wind is blowing out heavily at around 16 mph in Philadelphia, which boasts one of the more wind-receptive parks in the league. Additionally, the matchup vs. Taijuan Walker is good as he historically allows slightly above average power to righties and projects as a well above average power pitcher this season. I have the true odds here for Goodman at just over +400, making this a good EV bet.
Pick: Hunter Goodman 1+ HR (+450)
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Charlie Wright's Diamondbacks vs Yankees Best Bet: Trust Arizona's Bats
This is an excellent matchup for a dangerous Arizona lineup. Carlos Carrasco posted a 5.64 ERA across 21 starts with Cleveland last season. The 38-year-old has made one appearance this year and got tagged for three earned runs over two innings against Milwaukee. Injuries forced him into New York's rotation, but he doesn't appear to be a viable MLB pitcher at this point.
