Today is a busy day in MLB with fourteen games scheduled. Among these, the Philadelphia Phillies take on the New York Yankees. Both teams have strong records this season, making this a game to watch. Another exciting matchup is between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox, where both teams are looking to maintain their winning ways.
Bettors and fantasy players have a lot to consider with so many games on the slate. Good luck to everyone making picks today. Let’s dive into the best picks of the day and see which teams offer the best value.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Diamondbacks, with a record of 51-54, play the Pirates who stand at 43-62. The game starts at 1:35 PM with Zac Gallen pitching for Arizona. Gallen’s record is 7-11 with a 5.58 ERA. Pittsburgh’s pitcher, Paul Skenes, has a 5-8 record and 1.91 ERA. The top hitters for Arizona are Eugenio Suárez and Geraldo Perdomo, while Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen lead for the Pirates.
Betting odds show the Pirates as the favorites with a moneyline of -154, while the Diamondbacks are at +130. The over/under is set at 7.5 runs. Given Skenes’ strong ERA, the under looks appealing for this matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox
The Dodgers (61-44) face the Red Sox (56-50) at 1:35 PM. Dustin May will pitch for the Dodgers, holding a 6-6 record and a 4.73 ERA. On the Red Sox side, Walker Buehler has a matching 6-6 record with a 5.72 ERA. Key hitters include Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernández for the Dodgers and Trevor Story and Jarren Duran for the Red Sox.
Odds favor the Dodgers slightly at -115, with the Red Sox at -103. The total is set at 10.5 runs. Considering both pitchers’ ERAs, this game might hit the over.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees
The Phillies, holding a 60-44 record, will compete against the Yankees who are 56-48. The game begins at 1:35 PM, with Zack Wheeler pitching for the Phillies. He has an impressive 9-3 record with a 2.39 ERA. Carlos Rodón will pitch for the Yankees with a 10-7 record and a 3.10 ERA. Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos lead the Phillies’ batting, while Cody Bellinger and Austin Wells are top hitters for the Yankees.
Philadelphia is the favored team with a moneyline of -131, while the Yankees stand at +112. Given Wheeler’s strong performance this season, betting on the Phillies seems wise.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers
The Blue Jays, with a record of 63-42, play the Tigers, who hold a 60-46 record, at 1:40 PM. Max Scherzer is set to pitch for Toronto with a 1-0 record and a 5.14 ERA. Jack Flaherty pitches for Detroit, carrying a 5-10 record and a 4.78 ERA. Leading hitters include Bo Bichette and George Springer for Toronto, and Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson for Detroit.
Detroit has slight odds in their favor at -117, while Toronto stands at -101. The total is set at 8.5 runs. Given the pitching matchups, taking the over might be a good call.
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants
The Mets (61-44) are set to meet the Giants (54-51) at 7:10 PM. Kodai Senga pitches for the Mets with a strong 7-3 record and 1.78 ERA. The Giants’ pitcher, Matt Gage, has not yet recorded a decision this season. Leading hitters for the Mets include Pete Alonso and Juan Soto, while Rafael Devers and Wilmer Flores are top for the Giants.
The Mets are favored with a moneyline of -122, while the Giants are at +105. Senga’s impressive stats suggest a solid chance for the Mets to take this one.