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MLB Betting Guide for April 12: Royals on the Rise in the AL

Ben DiGiacomo

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MLB Betting Guide for April 12: Royals on the Rise in the AL

All 30 MLB teams are in action, so let’s dive into the action.

There is no afternoon baseball unfortunately, so we’re diving right into some night action as the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates squaring off once again while the Baltimore Orioles will host the Milwaukee Brewers in what should be a fun atmosphere as Jackson Holliday makes his home debut.

Next, we’ll expect a strong response from the Atlanta Braves in their road tile against the Miami Marlins after they got squashed by the New York Mets yesterday. Speaking of the Mets, they’ll welcome the surging Kansas City Royals and their seven-game win streak into Queens. Looking more specifically at the Royals, their bats are excelling, their starting rotation is exceeding expectations, and the bullpen is holding it down when it matters. Should KC be the favorite to take home the AL Central?

Elsewhere in the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians will look to carry their momentum into their series with the dominant New York Yankees beginning tonight while the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers will battle it out.

Additionally, the Houston Astros could use a spark in their ALCS rematch tonight against the Texas Rangers, and we’ll have our eyes on an intriguing late-night matchup in the NL West as the Los Angeles Dodgers will host the San Diego Padres.

It will be a great night of baseball, so stay with SportsGrid all day to have you covered on everything today could throw at us. Let’s ride!

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MLB Betting Guide for April 12

Tonight’s Headliners: Zack Wheeler: NL Cy Young? | KC Royals Success

Catch Up On Yesterday’s Action: Phils’ Crush Pirates with Homers in PA Battle | Mets Thump Braves | O’s Sweep Red Sox | Royals Sweep Astros | A’s Upset Rangers

6:40 p.m. ET: Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers

Run Line: Tigers -1.5 | Moneyline: Tigers -120 | Total: 7
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Comerica Park (Detroit, MI)
Weather Notes: Cold, start time could be pushed back due to rain

Starting Pitching Matchup: Pablo Lopez (ERA: 2.84; K/9: 6.39) vs. Tarik Skubal (ERA: 2.92; K/9: 10.95)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Twins -1.5 (5-Stars) | Twins ML (5-Stars) | OVER 7 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Twins by 2 runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Carlos Correa OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +185) | Spencer Torkelson OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +175)

6:40 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Philadelphia Phillies

Run Line: Phillies -1.5 | Moneyline: Phillies -172 | Total: 9
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA)
Weather Notes: Chance of showers throughout, winds blowing out to right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Bailey Falter (ERA: 5.40; K/9: 2.70) vs. Cristopher Sanchez (ERA: 4.82; K/9: 8.68)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: OVER 9 (1.5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Phillies by 1 run

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Bailey Falter UNDER 3.5 Ks (5-Stars) | Cristopher Sanchez UNDER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars)

6:50 p.m. ET: San Francisco Giants @ Tampa Bay Rays

Run Line: Rays -1.5 | Moneyline: Rays -110 | Total: 8.5
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, FL)
Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Keaton Winn (ERA: 5.73; K/9: 5.73) vs. Undecided

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Rays +1.5 (1-Star) | UNDER 8.5 (3-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Rays by 1 run

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Keaton Winn UNDER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars) | Yandy Diaz OVER 0.5 RBIs (3.5-Stars, +210)

7:05 p.m. ET: Milwaukee Brewers @ Baltimore Orioles

Run Line: Orioles -1.5 | Moneyline: Orioles -118 | Total: 8.5
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Camden Yards (Baltimore, MD)
Weather Notes: Light ain throughout game, winds blowing strongly out to right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Freddy Peralta (ERA: 3.09; K/9: 11.57) vs. Tyler Wells (ERA: 4.77; K/9: 7.94)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Orioles ML (1-Star) | OVER 8.5 (1.5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Orioles by 1 run

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Christian Yelich OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +155) | Jackson Holliday OVER 0.5 Runs (5-Stars, +115)

7:07 p.m. ET: Colorado Rockies @ Toronto Blue Jays

Run Line: Blue Jays -1.5 | Moneyline: Blue Jays -245 | Total: 8
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Rogers Centre (Toronto, ON)
Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Ryan Feltner (ERA: 3.27; K/9: 11.45) vs. Kevin Gausman (ERA: 9.53; K/9: 9.53)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: UNDER 8 (1-Star)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Blue Jays by 2 runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Kris Bryant OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +240) | Kevin Gausman UNDER 7.5 Ks (4.5-Stars)

7:10 p.m. ET: New York Yankees @ Cleveland Guardians: Betting Preview

Run Line: Yankees -1.5 | Moneyline: Yankees -144 | Total: 8.5
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Progressive Field (Cleveland, OH)
Weather Notes: Cold & wet: should be postponed

Starting Pitching Matchup: Clarke Schmidt (ERA: 4.66; K/9: 8.38) vs. Carlos Carrasco (ERA: 4.50; K/9: 10.13)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Guardains +1.5 (4.5-Stars) | Guardians ML (3.5-Stars) | UNDER 8.5 (3-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Guardians by 1 run

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Aaron Judge OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +100) | Carlos Carrasco UNDER 4.5 Ks (5-Stars)

7:10 p.m. ET: Atlanta Braves @ Miami Marlins

Run Line: Braves -1.5 | Moneyline: Braves -190 | Total: 9.5
Where to Watch: MLB.TV| Location: Truist Park (Atlanta, GA)
Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Max Fried (ERA: 18.00; K/9: 10.80) vs. Trevor Rogers (ERA: 5.40; K/9: 8.10)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Braves -1.5 (5-Stars) | UNDER 8.5 (1-Star)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Braves by 2 runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Marcell Ozuna OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars) | Jazz Chisholm Jr. OVER 0.5 RBIs (4-Stars, +220)

7:10 p.m. ET: Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago White Sox

Run Line: Reds -1.5 | Moneyline: Reds -176 | Total: 9.5
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago, IL)
Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to center

Starting Pitching Matchup: Andrew Abbott (ERA: 3.48; K/9: 6.97) vs. Chris Flexen (ERA: 5.91; K/9: 4.22)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: UNDER 9.5 (4.5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Reds by 2 runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Spencer Steer OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +135) | Chris Flexen UNDER 4.5 Ks (5-Stars)

7:10 p.m. ET: Kansas City Royals @ New York Mets

Run Line: Mets -1.5 | Moneyline: Mets -136 | Total: 8.5
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Citi Field (Queens, NY)
Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to left-center

Starting Pitching Matchup: Michael Wacha (ERA: 2.25; K/9: 9.75) vs. Luis Severino (ERA: 3.60; K/9: 11.70)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: UNDER 8.5 (3-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Mets by 2 runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Bobby Witt Jr. OVER 0.5 Runs (5-Stars) | Luis Severino UNDER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars)

7:10 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Angels @ Boston Red Sox

Run Line: Angels -1.5 | Moneyline: Angels -102 | Total: 9
Where to Watch: ESPN+ | Location: Fenway Park (Boston, MA)
Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to left

Starting Pitching Matchup: Reid Detmers (ERA: 1.64; K/9: 15.55) vs. Tanner Houck (ERA: 0.00; K/9: 12.75)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Angels -1.5 (3.5-Stars) | Angels ML (5-Stars) | UNDER 9 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Angels by 2 runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Mike Trout OVER 0.5 HRs (5-Stars, +330) | Tanner Houck UNDER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars)

8:10 p.m. ET: Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros: Betting Preview

Run Line: Astros -1.5 | Moneyline: Astros -130 | Total: 9.5
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Minute Maid Park (Houston, TX)
Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Dane Dunning (ERA: 4.15; K/9: 9.69) vs. JP France (ERA: 4.77; K/9: 7.15)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Rangers ML (1.5-Stars) | UNDER 9.5 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Rangers by 1 run

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Adolis Garcia OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars) | JP France UNDER 4.5 Ks (5-Stars, +104)

9:40 p.m. ET: Chicago Cubs @ Seattle Mariners

Run Line: Mariners -1.5 | Moneyline: Mariners -124 | Total: 7.5
Where to Watch: Apple TV+ | Location: T-Mobile Park (Seattle, WA)
Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Jordan Wicks (ERA: 4.15; K/9: 13.50) vs. Bryce Miller (ERA: 3.00; K/9: 9.75)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: UNDER 7.5 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Mariners by 1 run

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Jordan Wicks UNDER 4.5 Ks (5-Stars, +126) | Bryce Miller UNDER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars)

9:40 p.m. ET: St. Louis Cardinals @ Arizona Diamondbacks

Run Line: Diamondbacks -1.5 | Moneyline: Diamondbacks -120 | Total: 9.5
Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Chase Field (Phoenix, AZ)
Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Steven Matz (ERA: 1.74; K/9: 5.23) vs. Brandon Pfaadt (ERA: 5.06; K/9: 10.97)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Cardinals ML (1.5-Stars) | UNDER 9.5 (3.5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Cardinals by 2 runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Steven Matz UNDER 4.5 Ks (5-Stars) | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +115)