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Major League Baseball (MLB): Free betting tips for Wednesday, August 21st

August 21st 2013, 9:34am, By: Johnny Houston

Check out our best free betting tip card for the Major League Baseball on Wednesday, August 21st 2013. The "units" listed determin our tipster's confidence in the free pick, along with being a guide for your personal sports betting bankroll management. Free plays are either 1, 2 or 3 units.

Game: Washington Nationals (Dan Haren) at Chicago Cubs (Chris Rusin)
When: Thursday, August 21st at 10.10am AEST  

Washington have lost the last two and should be pressing hard for the win today. Haren allowed just one run over six innings in a no-decision Vs. San Francisco on Aug 16h. Also leaning towards the under 9.0 runs today.

BET ON: Washington Nationals Outright ($1.92) at Sportsbet - 1 unit
 

Game: Seattle Mariners (Joe Saunders – 4.86ERA) at Oakland Athletics (Sonny Gray – 1.00ERA)
When: Thursday, August 21st at 12.05pm AEST

Oakland send in young gun Sonny Gray. Gray has a lot of ability, coupled with Bob Melvins Trust and confidence in him. Seattle’s Joe Saunders has been rocked in his last two starts but has a slightly better than average record against Oakland. Also leaning toward Oakland for the win.

BET ON: Under 8.5 Total Runs ($1.89) at Sportsbet - 1 unit

Other leans today include:

Pittsburgh Pirates Outright ($1.80) at San Diego –Sportsbet (12.10pm AEST)

Boston Red Sox Outright ($1.60) at San Francisco Giants –Sportsbet (12.15pm AEST)

Boston at San Francisco Over 7.5 Total Runs ($2.09) - Sportsbet (12.15pm AEST)

 

Take note: The above tip is simply the author’s opinion, so bet at your own risk and always bet responsibly. Happy punting!

Johnny Houston has been part of the Before You Bet team since 2014 and loves nothing more than sweating the early morning action from the US - whether it's NBA, NFL, Golf or even College football and basketball. Johnny has a knack for spotting talent and doesn't mind taking a flier on someone at juicy odds if the value is there!

When he's not finding winners, you'll find Johnny hustling on the golf course.

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