MLB Picks

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels went down to the wire last night with the ‘Stros scratching out a win in 9th inning. They’ll send Cristian Javier to the mound to face Shohei Otani. Be sure to check Mike Trout’s status as he left the game yesterday with an upper back issue. Get our Hou/LAA prediction here!

The unbelievable Shane McClanahan train continues to steam on with one of the most unbelievable runs in years! He’s got a 1.38 ERA in July, had a 1.36 ERA in June and a 1.15 in May! Bookmakers have him as a -170 favorite, which may actually be a value play Wednesday against the Red Sox! Get our Bos/TB wager recommendation here!

Can Zack Wheeler keep the injury ravaged Phillies in the game on the road against the Blue Jays? His numbers are tough to fade as he’s got a 0.00 ERA in 14 innings in July, had a 2.43 ERA in June and a 1.65 ERA in May! He’ll be opposed by Ross Stripling who runs hot and cold. Get our Phi/Tor bet recommendation here!

Day game action at Oracle Park! The Giants absolutely destroyed Arizona 13-0 yesterday. It’s very possible that we’ll see the same result Wednesday afternoon, as Arizona will pitch Zac Gallen, who has allowed 13 earned runs over his last 16 innings. The crafty righty is usually very dependable, but has had multiple-injury problems in the past. His recent results may be an indication that he’s got something bothering him. Get our AZ/SF pick here!

Gerrit Cole pitched really well yesterday vs. the Reds but the Yankees bullpen faltered, dropping the game to Cinci by a final score of 4-3. Can the Reds, winners of five games in a row make it six? Get our Cin/NYY prediction here!

The Seattle Mariners head east to take on the Washington Nationals Tuesday where they’ll send Chris Flexen to the mound vs. Josiah Gray who has looked nearly unhittable at times this season. Get our Sea/Wash prediction here!

The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians get together Tuesday for a double header where the underwhelming Davis Martin (4.68 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in the minor leagues) will face Shane Bieber who had a respectable 3.13 for the month of June, but got bombed by the Detroit Tigers in his last start. It’s the only day game in the Bigs on Tuesday so will garner a ton of betting interest! Get our CWS/Cle pick here!

The Phillies are expected to have a bullpen game Tuesday in Canada as they’ll start Andrew Bellatti to the mound to face Jose Berrios, who has been as helter skelter as any pitcher in baseball this season. Get our Phi/Tor bet recommendation here!

A Luis Garcia vs. Noah Syndergaard pitching matchup might quietly be the best duel of the day Tuesday. Garcia has been stingy on the road this season with a 2.37 ERA. “Thor” has a 2.62 ERA at home this season and has looked really good in his last five starts! Something has to give! Who gets the money Tuesday at “The Big A?” Get our Hou/LAA prediction here!

All eyes will be on the Mets vs. Braves game Monday as it forecasts to be a gem of a matchup with Max Scherzer and Max Fried on the mound. At time of print, the Bravos current sit as short -118 favorites. Get our NYM/Atl wager recommendation here!

Lance Lynn and Cal Quantrill go at it Monday at Progressive Field in one of the more difficult games to handicap. Read our full game preview and get our Chi/Cle bet recommendation here!

The Pirates head south to Miami to take on the Marlins looking to extend their win streak to there games after belting four homers last night in the Windy City. Mitch Keller will be on the hill for Pittsburgh opposed by Trevor Rogers for Miami. Get our Pit/Mia prediction here!

Monday’s abbreviated ten game schedule kicks off with a day game at Kaufman Stadium between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals. Scheduled starters include Michael Pineda vs. Brad Keller. KC is a short -135 favorite which tells us the sportsbooks think A.J. Hinch’s crew has a shot of winning! Get our Det/KC pick here!

The steamroller known as the Los Angeles Dodgers have won ten of their last eleven games and send nasty lefty Julio Urias to the mound to face the Chicago Cubs and Drew Smyly who has looked downright bad in three of his last four starts. Get our Chi/LAD pick here!

Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN gives us an interesting matchup between Jameson Taillon and Nick Pivetta. Taillon has been downright bad in five of his last six starts and Pivetta allowed 7 earned runs in his last start. We could see some fireworks at Fenway tonight! Get our NYY/Bos betting prediction here!