Prime-Time First TD Bets — Monday Night Football, Week 16
Alex Christenson
Welcome to a Friday edition of MLB best bets. Here, we’ll look to get back on track as we preview Game 1 of a weekend series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers, taking place in Globe Life Park.
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Texas Rangers
This should be a really popular series, set to be full of fireworks. Both teams enter scorching hot — the Dodgers have won eight of their last 10 ballgames, and the Rangers enter on a six-game win streak. Former Dodger lefty Andrew Heaney will take the mound for Texas Friday, while veteran right-hander Tony Gonsolin will be on the mound for LA.
I’m expecting a big-time performance from trusted veteran Mookie Betts as he faces a familiar foe in Heaney. Betts has a career .357 AVG vs. Heaney with an .828 OPS.
Best Bet
Mookie Betts over 1.5 total bases (+110, DraftKings Sportsbook) — 1-Unit Wager
Mookie Betts has had great success in past matchups against Heaney, but the pitch mix he will see Friday makes me love this spot even more.
| Andrew Heaney Top 3 Pitches vs. RHB | Mookie Betts ISO vs. Pitch (LHP) |
| Fastball | .455 |
| Changeup | .308 |
| Slider | .467 |
We’ll back on of the best in the game to do what he does best, show up when the lights are bright.
