MLB Picks

Houston Astros vs. Oakland A's Preview and Pickby Darin, MLB Handicapper, Predictem.com The champion Astros are getting hot again, and doing it on the road, picking up a series-opening victory in Oakland Tuesday night. Do we ride Houston with our free MLB picks on...

2008 National League Pennant Futures Odds by Badger of Predictem.com If you havent checked out my analysis of the 2008 World Series Futures Odds, or my breakdown of the 2008 American League Pennant Futures Odds race, you can view those articles by clicking on the...

How to Calculate Batting Average – FormulaCalculating Batting Average: Step-by-Step Guide The best way to calculate batting average is to get a hit every time you’re at bat. Ok, we’re not very funny, but how can we talk about this subject without being a little cocky....

Capping the Bases: Handicapping Bullpensby Predictem.com Staff Bullpens are tough to handicap but are a "must do" for the serious sports bettor. You pretty much have to know a team very well in order to cap their bullpen, as certain managers run certain pitchers out...

Parlay CalculatorWelcome to Predictem.com's MLB parlay calculator page! We understand that calculating potential payouts for baseball parlays can be a time-consuming and confusing process. That's why we've created a user-friendly online calculator that takes the...

Chicago White Sox (59-45) +120, 9 1/2 at Minnesota Twins (58-47), 8 pm Eastern Tuesdayby Zman of Predictem.com The top team in the AL Central looks to hold off its closest competitor as the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins play the second game of a four-game...

Welcome to our tutorial guide on how to bet on baseball. While it looks a bit tricky at first glance, it's actually very easy and better yet it's a sport you can beat if you approach it with an open mind. Another relief about baseball betting is that there's no point...

As MLB coaches get fired and hired, we're right here to report all the action. Every time there's a Major League Baseball Managerial change we'll list it right here noting the fired coach and the hired coach. 8/9/10: The Mariners have fired Manager Don Wakamatsu. M's...

Welcome to the Predictem.com Free Baseball Handicapping Contest. We'd like to give 5Dimes.com a HUGE thanks for sponsoring this season long contest which consists of a play of the day contest with season ending prizes as well! For full rules and details about this...

And Down the Stretch They Come - Wild MLB Season Nears End By David A. Lane of Predictem.com Was it just me or were there not quite a few years in a row where Major League Baseballs post season participants were for the most part predictable each season? Seems that...

Handicapping MLB Defenses Defense wins games and when it comes to MLB handicapping, you can't afford to ignore the impact of stellar defensive play. So, let's dive into the world of MLB handicapping - defense style - and explore the ins and outs of this critical...

Handicapping Baseball: Who has the Edge?by Wilson of Predictem.com Baseball is definitely a game of inches, but how do you know who to put your money on? Well, its not an easy formula especially since baseball has a statistic for just about everything! You know how it...

Handicapping Baseball: External Variablesby Wilson of Predictem.com OK, youve made your way through the heavy traffic of the casino and now you find yourself looking up at the board in the sports book. The problem, you dont know what team to bet on! You have already...

Each day the Predictem Staff boldly goes up against the odds selecting a favorite from the day's card (lineup of games.) We admit that this won't be easy. Constantly battling against the chalk (vigorish) is no easy task. Plays will usually be released around 5PM EST....

Baseball futures are bets that you place in the beginning of the MLB season and are placed on which team you think will win it's division, pennant or world series. As we've stated in other articles, these type of bets are great if your looking to risk very little and...