Predicting Every Meaningful MLB Game – September 24, 2024
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San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Runline: Padres -1.5 (+162) | Dodgers +1.5 (-198)
Moneyline: Padres +102 | Dodgers -120
Total: OVER 8.5 (-104) | UNDER 8.5 (-118)The NL West winner has yet to be decided, and the San Diego Padres can tilt the odds in their favor with a crucial series-opening win versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. As it stands, the Padres are 3.0 games back of LA, taking on their SoCal rivals for three straight starting on Tuesday night. After 5.0 innings of shutout ball last time out, Landon Knack is primed for a letdown at home. We're backing the Friars in this spot.
Prediction: Padres 5 - Dodgers 3
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Kansas City Royals vs. Washington Nationals
Runline: Royals -1.5 (-102) | Nationals +1.5 (-118)
Moneyline: Royals -178 | Nationals +150
Total: OVER 7.5 (+100) | UNDER 7.5 (-122)The Washington Nationals have nothing left to play for, and CJ Abrams made that abundantly clear, but there's still plenty at stake for the Kansas City Royals. Cole Ragans has been absolutely phenomenal over his recent stretch, giving up just three earned runs across 19.0 innings pitched in three September starts. The Nats don't stand a chance without their best hitter in the lineup.
Prediction: Royals 7 - Nationals 1
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Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees
Runline: Orioles +1.5 (-152) | Yankees -1.5 (+126)
Moneyline: Orioles +136 | Yankees -162
Total: OVER 8.5 (-102) | UNDER 8.5 (-120)A few weeks ago, the AL East appeared to be the most exciting division race to watch down the stretch; however, the New York Yankees have pulled away from the Baltimore Orioles late this season. They have a decisive advantage on Tuesday night, sending Clarke Schmidt to the mound for a showdown versus Dean Kremer. Kremer is a contact pitcher with poor power metrics, allowing the Yankees to strengthen their division lead.
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Prediction: Orioles 3 - Yankees 5
Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Runline: Red Sox +1.5 (-210) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+172)
Moneyline: Red Sox +108 | Blue Jays -126
Total: OVER 7.5 (-122) | UNDER 7.5 (+100)The Boston Red Sox still have a shot at one of the AL wild card berths, but they'll need some help to get there. Worse, there are no guarantees they can take care of business on their end. Bowden Francis has been a welcome addition to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation, giving up just 14 hits over his past 35.0 innings pitched. Boston doesn't have enough firepower to combat that.
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Prediction: Red Sox 1 - Blue Jays 5
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
Runline: Mets +1.5 (-178) | Braves -1.5 (+146)
Moneyline: Mets +118 | Braves -138
Total: OVER 8 (-115) | UNDER 8 (-105)Arguably the most important contest of the evening, the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves renew acquaintances at Truist Park. As it stands, the Braves are 2.0 games back of the Mets and 1.5 back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final NL playoff spots. Runs will be hard to come by in what will be a playoff atmosphere. Still, the Mets have a better chance of winning than their betting odds imply.
Prediction: Mets 3 - Braves 2
Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins
Runline: Marlins +1.5 (-102) | Twins -1.5 (-118)
Moneyline: Marlins +200 | Twins -245
Total: OVER 7.5 (-124) | UNDER 7.5 (+102)The Miami Marlins haven't played a meaningful game since May, but the Minnesota Twins have been scrapping their way up the AL standings for weeks now. But heading into the penultimate series, the Twinkies are still 1.0 game back of the final wild card berth. Bailey Ober is coming off a 12-strikeout performance but has given up seven earned runs across his last 13.2 innings pitched. Likewise, Ryan Weathers has been rocked for 11 earned runs across his previous 12.2. Runs will be scored, and we're not writing off the Marlins' chances of pulling off the stunning upset.
Prediction: Marlins 8 - Twins 6
Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros
Runline: Mariners +1.5 (-188) | Astros -1.5 (+155)
Moneyline: Mariners +118 | Astros -138
Total: OVER 7 (-108) | UNDER 7 (-112)Hitting lefties isn't a Seattle Mariners' strength. With less than a week left in the 2024 regular season, the M's sit 24th in OPS versus southpaws with the fourth-most strikeouts. That gives the Houston Astros a more pronounced advantage than what's reflected in the betting price. Needing one win to clinch their fourth straight AL West title, we like the Astros odds of taking care of business on Tuesday night.
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Prediction: Mariners 0 - Astros 4
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Runline: Padres -1.5 (+162) | Dodgers +1.5 (-198)
Moneyline: Padres +102 | Dodgers -120
Total: OVER 8.5 (-104) | UNDER 8.5 (-118)The NL West winner has yet to be decided, and the San Diego Padres can tilt the odds in their favor with a crucial series-opening win versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. As it stands, the Padres are 3.0 games back of LA, taking on their SoCal rivals for three straight starting on Tuesday night. After 5.0 innings of shutout ball last time out, Landon Knack is primed for a letdown at home. We're backing the Friars in this spot.
Prediction: Padres 5 - Dodgers 3
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Kansas City Royals vs. Washington Nationals
Runline: Royals -1.5 (-102) | Nationals +1.5 (-118)
Moneyline: Royals -178 | Nationals +150
Total: OVER 7.5 (+100) | UNDER 7.5 (-122)The Washington Nationals have nothing left to play for, and CJ Abrams made that abundantly clear, but there's still plenty at stake for the Kansas City Royals. Cole Ragans has been absolutely phenomenal over his recent stretch, giving up just three earned runs across 19.0 innings pitched in three September starts. The Nats don't stand a chance without their best hitter in the lineup.
Prediction: Royals 7 - Nationals 1
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