MLB Weather Report for Tuesday, Sept. 6 (What's the Forecast for Every MLB Team and Matchup Today?)
By Peter Dewey
It’s a rainy day on the East Coast, and that could cause some trouble in several games in Major League Baseball, including the New York Mets-Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins matchups.
Yesterday, the Mets were rained out in Pittsburgh, which will force a doubleheader between the two teams on Wednesday.
Weather can play a major factor in MLB games, especially with the total for bettors, as wind, rain and other conditions can change how many runs are scored in a game.
Here at BetSided, we break down the forecast and odds for each MLB every day to give you a leg up on betting that night’s action. Here’s the weather report for Sept. 6, with odds from FanDuel Sportsbook:
New York Mets (-220) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (+184) Weather
- Total: 8.5
- Forecast: 74 degrees, but rain expected at game tiem, tapering off later in the night. Chance of rain of 44%. Wind blowing out to right field at 4 mph. Depending on how the rain affects the start, it could help the UNDER if the teams have to stop mid-way through the game.
Boston Red Sox (+136) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (-162) Weather
- Total: 7
- Forecast: This game is played in a dome.
Miami Marlins (+200) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (-245) Weather
- Total: 7
- Forecast: Rain and thunderstorms expected at game time. Temperature around 72 degrees, with a chance of rain of 57%. Wind blowing in from right field at 9 mph, helping the UNDER.
Toronto Blue Jays (-116) vs. Baltimore Orioles (-102) Weather
- Total: 8.5
- Forecast: 76 degrees with rain expected throughout the night. Chance of rain of 40%. Wind blowing in from left center field at 5 mph, helping the UNDER.
Minnesota Twins (+172) vs. New York Yankees (-205) Weather
- Total: 6.5
- Forecast: Thunderstorms expected throughout the night, possible this game is postponed. Chance of rain of 71%. Wind blowing in from center field at 8 mph, helping the UNDER.
Cincinnati Reds (+142) vs. Chicago Cubs (-168) Weather
- Total: 7.5
- Forecast: 71 degrees and sunny, wind blowing in from left center field at 8 mph, helping the UNDER.
Washington Nationals (+215) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (-260) Weather
- Total: 7.5
- Forecast: 77 degrees and sunny, wind blowing in at 4 mph from left field, might slightly help the UNDER, but no major effect.
Cleveland Guardians (-205) vs. Kansas City Royals (+172) Weather
- Total: 7.5
- Forecast: 82 degrees and sunny, light wind at 4 mph from right center field, could help the UNDER.
Texas Rangers (+235) vs. Houston Astros (-290) Weather
- Total: 7.5
- Forecast: This game is played in a dome.
Milwaukee Brewers (-205) vs. Colorado Rockies (+172) Weather
- Total: 11
- Forecast: 91 degrees and sunny, wind blowing in from right field at 6 mph. It’s hard to bet an UNDER at Coors Field, as the ball will fly, especially in these warm conditions.
Detroit Tigers (+126) vs. Los Angeles Angels (-148) Weather
- Total: 8.5
- Forecast: 85 degrees and sunny, wind blowing out to left center field at 6 mph, helping the OVER.
Arizona Diamondbacks (+142) vs. San Diego Padres (-168) Weather
- Total: 7
- Forecast: 79 degrees and sunny, wind blowing towards the right field line at 4 mph. Should have no major effect on the total.
Chicago White Sox (+130) vs. Seattle Mariners (-154) Weather
- Total: 7.5
- Forecast: This game is played in a dome.
Atlanta Braves (-230) vs. Oakland Athletics (+190) Weather
- Total: 7.5
- Forecast: 87 degrees and sunny, wind blowing out to right field at 6 mph, helping the OVER.
San Francisco Giants (TBD) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (TBD) Weather
- Total: TBD
- Forecast: 85 degrees and sunny, wind blowing out to center field at 10 mph, which should help the OVER.
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