Today’s MLB action brings a host of intriguing matchups as expert baseball handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top picks.
Starting at 1:35 PM Eastern, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pirates’ Paul Skenes boasts an impressive 2.63 ERA, but the team struggles at the plate, averaging only 3.1 runs per game, which could neutralize his advantage. Despite the mismatch on the mound, Peterson favors the Phillies on the moneyline at +103.
At 1:35 PM Eastern, the Washington Nationals visit the Baltimore Orioles. Nationals starter Mike Soroka has been struggling with a 6.43 ERA, while his opposition, Zach Eflin of the Orioles, shows promise with a 3.13 ERA. Peterson recommends taking the Orioles on the run line at -1.5, priced at +120.
The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Kansas City Royals at 2:10 PM Eastern. Cardinals’ Matthew Liberatore is reporting a strong season with a 3.11 ERA, while Royals starter Michael Wacha counters with a 2.96 ERA. Peterson suggests the total runs for the game will be under 8.5.
In the same time slot, the Cleveland Guardians challenge the Cincinnati Reds. Reds starter Andrew Abbott shines with a 2.10 ERA and a solid strikeout rate, while Guardians’ Luis Ortiz has a 4.78 ERA. Peterson backs the Reds on the moneyline at -115.
As the Chicago White Sox meet the Chicago Cubs at 2:20 PM Eastern, a narrative of potential conflict arises. Cubs starter Colin Rea has a 2.48 ERA, but could face regression according to advanced stats. White Sox Jonathan Cannon has shown improvement, leading to a favorable pick for the White Sox on the moneyline at +260.
At 4:10 PM Eastern, the Seattle Mariners take on the San Diego Padres. With both starting pitchers, Michael King of the Padres and Bryan Woo of the Mariners, showcasing strong performances, Peterson proposes an over bet on total runs at 7.
Finally, the New York Mets are set to compete against the New York Yankees at 7:10 PM Eastern. Yankees ace Max Fried has a stellar 1.11 ERA, while Mets’ David Peterson also performs well, leading Peterson to lean towards the under on total runs at 8.5.
These matchups highlight some dynamic and promising pitching performances, which could lead to an exciting day in baseball. Fans and bettors alike will want to keep an eye on these games as the season progresses.