Sports betting enthusiasts are always looking for new systems to use and more ways to make money while betting on sports like baseball. When it comes to betting baseball games, a lot of what you do rides on the starting pitcher. If the starting pitcher has a good record against the team he is playing, then you feel comfortable picking that pitcher’s team. But there is another stat you can use that will help you to get a more accurate pitcher of the effect that a pitcher has on a team’s games. You should become familiar with the stat for Team Record for Games Started, or the TRGS.

Just like the starting quarterbacks affect the Superbowl odds, the starting pitchers also have a significant effect on the outcome of a game. A pitcher’s official record is not always a good indication of whether or not the team will win with him in the lineup. For example, a pitcher with a 10-2 official record may have a 10-10 TRGS record. That means that the success of the team depends on how long the pitcher stays in the game and could also indicate that the team has a weak bullpen. Even with a pitcher with an official 10-2 record, this team may not be a good bet.

On the other side, MLB bettors may see that a pitcher has a 3-9 official record but a 9-9 TRGS. This could indicate that the starting pitcher has problems establishing a lead and this team could be one that can pull off an upset, even over a team that is a very strong favorite.

Use the TRGS to your advantage and be sure you check all of your angles before you place a bet in MLB.