MLB Betting Trends Wednesday July 13, 2022: Who's Hot, Who's Not and Where You Should Bet

Betting on baseball is all about knowing who's hot and who's not.

Dimers.com contributor Tony Bellissimo tours both camps in the Wednesday July 13, 2022 edition of Who's Hot and Who's Not in the MLB right now.

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MLB Betting Insights 07/13/2022

Which MLB team is hot right now?

Break up the Pittsburgh Pirates! The Pirates aim for a fifth consecutive victory tonight in Florida after holding off the Marlins on Tuesday, 3-2, to take the first two games of a four-game set in South Florida.

The Pittsburgh Pirates asked Chris Stratton to do something he hasn’t done in more than three years by starting against the Miami Marlins. After 161 consecutive relief appearances, the veteran right-hander retired the first six batters he faced by ... https://t.co/yj22cjU8a3

— News by Larry (@NEWS_by_Larry) July 13, 2022

Jake Marisnick homered for a second straight night, although he’s highly unlikely to make up for the absence of Bryan Reynolds for at least the next 10 days. Look for Pittsburgh to get a reality check.

⚾️ Predictions for Pirates vs. Marlins
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Which MLB team is cold right now?

After a managerial change last month, the Philadelphia Phillies showed plenty of life and were back in the NL East and wild-card conversations. However, stung by the loss of Bryce Harper for an extended period of time is proving tough to overcome.

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto spoke at length about his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19. He said he talked to a few doctors he knew that advised him against a shot.

"I'm not going to let Canada tell me what I do."https://t.co/NdM89SrVCR

— CityNews Toronto (@CityNewsTO) July 12, 2022

The Phillies fanned 13 times last night in a loss at Toronto and is on a three-game skid. They’re 8 games behind the Mets in the division and 3 games out of a wild card spot.

⚾️ Predictions for Phillies vs. Blue Jays
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MLB players: Who is in hot form?

Over the past four games, San Francisco’s Wilmer Flores is 8-for-19 and not just hitting singles. He has 6 extra-base hits, including 3 homers and 8 RBIs during the sizzing stretch and helping the Giants stay afloat.

Eric Karros on Wilmer Flores yesterday: “This is your No. 3 hitter?”

Wilmer Flores today:

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— KNBR (@KNBR) July 10, 2022

On the season, Flores has 12 homer and 48 RBIs, putting him on pace to set career highs in both categories. He’ll face Arizona’s Zach Gallen tonight.

⚾️ Predictions for Diamondbacks vs. Giants
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MLB Players: Who is out of form?

The Orioles have been surging but outfielder Austin Hays, while being bothered by a nagging wrist injury, hasn’t been one of the reasons why. Over the past 15 days, Hays is in a mega slump going 3-for-42 with no homers or RBIs and just a pair of runs scored.

Since I bought this Austin Hays is 3 for 42 😔 pic.twitter.com/cjfB2HUL0o

— Tyler Della Noce (@NoceTyler) July 13, 2022

Yet he has 11 homers and 45 RBIs on the year. Baltimore is in Chicago to face the Cubs again tonight.

⚾️ Predictions for Orioles vs. Cubs
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MLB Players Born on July 13

Cody Bellinger 

A World Series game isn’t happening today, so Cody Bellinger could be worth a gamble on his 27th birthday. OK, so he has 8 hits in 66 World Series at-bats for a .121 average, but it wasn’t long ago (2019) that he hit 47 homers and had 115 RBIs, 15 steals and a .305 average.

#Dodgers Fans, let's wish @Cody_Bellinger a Happy 27th Birthday! pic.twitter.com/v3KKc5hBzO

— Dodgers on SR (@SRDodgers) July 13, 2022

His average has been on a steep decline and after an ugly .165 clip last season, he’s barely hovering over .200. He does have 11 home runs, so he’s still capable of jogging the bases against St. Louis and Adam Wainwright.