The way that the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Louis Cardinals got in to the postseason was nothing short of impressive, but now comes the even tougher task of making an impact in the playoffs against two of the best teams in the majors in the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies respectively. Both teams have the weapons to make an impact, but will be in tough to continue their improbable runs after spending a ton of gas just to get to the big MLB Betting dance. Here is a quick look at this Saturday’s games.
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Milwaukee Brewers
Saturday, TBS
The Diamondbacks’ broadcasters had a sense of uneasiness in their voice when they talked about preparing to face Milwaukee in the NLDS on Thursday, and it could be because of the way that the Brewers have dominated this season. With the All Star trio of Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder, and Rickie Weeks, Milwaukee will look to flex its muscle at home against an Arizona team that was able to win games despite not playing at an elite level in the NL West, and unless Ian Kennedy can carry out the unlikely task of shutting down the Brewers’ offense they will have a tough time opening the series with a win.
MLB Betting Free Pick: Milwaukee Brewers
Detroit Tigers @ New York Yankees
Saturday, TBS
The Yankees’ biggest problem heading in to this MLB betting season was a lack of pitching depth in their starting rotation, an area that Ivan Nova’s development has been crucial in. Nova goes second for New York behind CC Sabathia at the top of the rotation, and will counter veteran Doug Fister for Detroit as the pinstripes look to improve their standing in the series before the series shifts to the Motor City.
MLB Betting Free Pick: New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays @ Texas Rangers
Saturday, TBS
The Rays will never stop believing after the incredible sequence of events that unfolded on the final day of the regular season, and if they can somehow work with the momentum and continue to play the way that they have as a unit, they do have a chance at an upset. Matt Holland will start the series for Texas with Tampa Bay expected to release their official decision sometime on Friday. The Rangers have unfinished business in the AL, and have no intention of letting the Rays’ Cinderella story continue.
MLB Betting Free Pick: Texas Rangers
St. Louis Cardinals @ Philadelphia Phillies
Saturday, TBS
The Cardinals fought with everything that they had to complete the comeback and catch the Braves, but now face the even more daunting task of matching up with the Phillies in the NLDS. Philadelphia will have the edge in every pitching matchup as expected, and it may take another sports betting bonus miracle for St. Louis to rock the boat in these beginning with Roy Halladay on the mound Saturday against Jaime Garcia for the Cardinals.
MLB Betting Free Pick: Philadelphia Phillies
