Greg Peterson Reveals Top MLB Bets for April Games

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Expert baseball handicapper Greg Peterson has released his top MLB picks for April 6, with a focus on notable matchups and player performances that could influence betting outcomes.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, off to a remarkable 9-1 start this season, are highlighted in Peterson’s analysis. The team ranks among the league’s top eight in runs per game, starting pitchers’ ERA, and bullpen ERA. Tyler Glasnow, who holds a 3.37 ERA, leads this strong performance, although his 2.85 fielding independent pitching (FIP) suggests even better can be expected. He has averaged 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings, marking his efficiency on the mound.

On the other side, Cristopher Sanchez is entering the game coming off a less impressive season, averaging 7.6 strikeouts and allowing just 0.5 home runs per nine innings. Peterson recommends betting on the Dodgers with a moneyline of -120, saying the handicap leans closer to -142.

Elsewhere, the Pittsburgh Pirates also draw Peterson’s attention as they face the New York Mets. Will Warren has struggled, allowing at least three runs in five of his seven major league appearances, while Andrew Heaney has seen a modest improvement in his record. Peterson advises taking the Pirates at +140 while also suggesting the over on nine runs.

Sandy Alcantara, the 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner, finds himself in a difficult spot this season as he tries to regain form. He has shown a spike in strikeouts but needs to improve his walk rate to be effective. Grant Holmes has also performed well, leading Peterson to pick the Atlanta Braves at a -1.5 run line with a +140 odds. He also predicts more than 7.5 runs will be scored.

In another matchup, Bowden Francis boasts a 2.88 ERA despite a concerning 1.5 home runs per nine innings. David Peterson, conversely, is coming off his best season yet with a 2.90 ERA. Peterson suggests betting on the over at 7.5 runs.

Carson Spiers has opened his season with just one run allowed over six innings, and he faces a Milwaukee Brewers team that has struggled offensively early this season. Peterson suggests betting on the Cincinnati Reds at +126 with an over of 8 runs.

Consistency is key, especially for pitchers like Ronel Blanco and Chris Paddack. Blanco has benefited from good fortune last season, while Paddack has faced significant injuries impacting performance. Peterson expects the Houston Astros to come out on top with Moneyline odds of +102.

Ben Brown is also noteworthy, boasting a strong FIP in 2024, although he began this season in the bullpen. Meanwhile, Padres starter Kyle Hart returns to MLB just after an impressive KBO season. Peterson picks them at +120.

As the betting landscape continues to evolve, Peterson emphasizes the need for solid data analysis and trend recognition, helping bettors make informed decisions as the season progresses.