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2) Look at each teams over/under record in their last 10 games. Also note any current streaks. Ideally, you want to jump on a team at
beginning of a streak. A solid hitting team like
Yankees, if their bats have been quiet
last few games, a break out is more than likely looming. Conversely, a light hitting team like
Expos recent string of overs might be nearing an end. When looking at each teams over/under streak, note if it is solid hitting or shaky pitching producing overs or weak hitting and excellent pitching ringing up Unders. Also look at how each teams batting average and runs scored fares against lefties or righties depending on
starting pitcher.
3) Review each teams starting pitchers combined over/under record on
season and in their last 3 games. Pay attention to
combined pitchers WHIP (walks and hits per 9 innings). Note any trends such as an average pitcher with a propensity towards overs that has been pitching better of late as noted by his recent string of unders and drop in WHIP.
4) Look at
bullpens. Have they seen extensive action over
last few days? Are they over or under performing in recent games as compared to their season history? Are any pitchers in
pen unavailable from too much work
previous night?
When you combine
following factors, it should be fairly obvious which way to go with
Over/Under. Do not force action. Only play those games that have
highest probability of going Over or Under
total based on your researched facts.
Baseball totals, while often over looked by
average handicapper, can be very profitable and swing
value in
handicappers favor. By tracking a teams recent hitting and pitching performances, while also factoring in
home plate umpire tendencies, solid total betting values can be found to swing
advantage to
Capper!
Good Luck!

Ron is the founder of Dyer's Sportsline. Ron takes a three pronged approach to sports handicapping by analyzing games on a fundamental, situational and line movement (smart money) basis. With his strong aptitude in statistics, analysis of team strengths and weaknesses, his knowledge of human psychology, coupled with years of experience, he has developed a system of delivering consistent winners with his solid game analysis and observations.