As Wimbledon betting reaches the later stages and narrows down to the original favorites, Major League Baseball's divisional pictures continue to materialize. Let's look at a few crucial American League tilts to bet on for Wednesday.
Rays vs Blue Jays odds
Wednesday, July 1, 1:07 p.m. ET
James Shields (6-5, 3.41) vs Ricky Romero (5-3, 3.20)
On paper, you have to like the Rays' chances on Wednesday. They're shooting up to standings thanks to a six-game winning streak through Monday and James Shields has really returned to form. His control is back, he's walked just three batters in 34.1 June innings with a 3.15 ERA. However, the Jays have plenty going for them too. Ricky Romero looks everything like the first-round pick he is of late, as he's 4-1 with a 2.36 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 34.1 innings in June. On top of Romero's solid, play, the Jays have an intangible in their favor for Wednesday's MLB lines: Canada Day. It's a holiday in Toronto and the Rogers Center should have a better-than-normal turnout, creating a playoff atmosphere. The Jays always seem to play better with a full house, so you should pick them on Canada Day.
Daily sports pick: Blue Jays
Angels vs Rangers odds
Wednesday, July 1, 8:05 p.m. ET
Jered Weaver (8-3, 2.65) vs Kevin Millwood (8-5, 2.64)
Can the red-hot Kevin Millwood stop the Rangers' free fall? They've lost their AL West division lead and the Angels are on fire, with six straight wins through Monday. However, Millwood may be the man to end the streak. He finished June with a 4-1 record and 1.30 ERA, he's already beaten the Angels once this season and he's an outstanding 6-1 in Texas with a 2.17 ERA. Jered Weaver has had a phenomenal year but his ERA on the road is almost two runs higher than his home ERA, so the Rangers look good here. It's good betting management to stick with the home team.
Daily sportsbook betting pick: Rangers
Rays vs Blue Jays odds
Wednesday, July 1, 1:07 p.m. ET
James Shields (6-5, 3.41) vs Ricky Romero (5-3, 3.20)
On paper, you have to like the Rays' chances on Wednesday. They're shooting up to standings thanks to a six-game winning streak through Monday and James Shields has really returned to form. His control is back, he's walked just three batters in 34.1 June innings with a 3.15 ERA. However, the Jays have plenty going for them too. Ricky Romero looks everything like the first-round pick he is of late, as he's 4-1 with a 2.36 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 34.1 innings in June. On top of Romero's solid, play, the Jays have an intangible in their favor for Wednesday's MLB lines: Canada Day. It's a holiday in Toronto and the Rogers Center should have a better-than-normal turnout, creating a playoff atmosphere. The Jays always seem to play better with a full house, so you should pick them on Canada Day.
Daily sports pick: Blue Jays
Angels vs Rangers odds
Wednesday, July 1, 8:05 p.m. ET
Jered Weaver (8-3, 2.65) vs Kevin Millwood (8-5, 2.64)
Can the red-hot Kevin Millwood stop the Rangers' free fall? They've lost their AL West division lead and the Angels are on fire, with six straight wins through Monday. However, Millwood may be the man to end the streak. He finished June with a 4-1 record and 1.30 ERA, he's already beaten the Angels once this season and he's an outstanding 6-1 in Texas with a 2.17 ERA. Jered Weaver has had a phenomenal year but his ERA on the road is almost two runs higher than his home ERA, so the Rangers look good here. It's good betting management to stick with the home team.
Daily sportsbook betting pick: Rangers
