Predicting Every Meaningful MLB Game – September 26, 2024
Grant White
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San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Runline: Padres +1.5 (-152) | Dodgers -1.5 (+184)
Moneyline: Padres -102 | Dodgers -116
Total: OVER 8.5 (-110) | UNDER 8.5 (-110)The San Diego Padres couldn't hold onto their early lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers in last night's NL West showdown. Heading into the final four games of the season, they'll need to win out and get some much-needed help from the lowly Colorado Rockies over the weekend. But on the strength of a strong showing from Joe Musgrove, we're betting they whittle the Dodgers' division lead down to 2.0 games heading into the weekend.
Prediction: Padres 5 - Dodgers 2
Kansas City Royals vs. Washington Nationals
Runline: Royals -1.5 (-102) | Nationals +1.5 (-118)
Moneyline: Royals -172 | Nationals +144
Total: OVER 8.5 (+100) | UNDER 8.5 (-122)Most teams would be salivating at the opportunity of knocking around Patrick Corbin, but not the Kansas City Royals. They sit 20th in the MLB in OPS versus southpaws, translating to the 12th-fewest RBI. Thankfully, Michael Wacha is one of the hottest pitchers in the majors right now, twirling a 1.99 ERA across four September starts. Royals triumph over the Washington Nationals in a low-scoring affair.
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Prediction: Royals 2 - Nationals 0
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers
Runline: Rays +1.5 (-150) | Tigers -1.5 (+125)
Moneyline: Rays +140 | Tigers -166
Total: OVER 8 (-105) | UNDER 8 (-115)Officially eliminated from postseason contention, the Tampa Bay Rays can still embrace the role of spoiler versus the Detroit Tigers. Detroit sits 2.0 games up on the Minnesota Twins and 2.5 clear of the Seattle Mariners for one of the final two playoff spots. Reese Olson can put the Tigers on the brink of clinching a berth, pitching in his third game since missing two months with a shoulder injury. Runs will be surprisingly plentiful, with the Tigers pulling off the sweep.
Prediction: Rays 5 - Tigers 7
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees
Runline: Orioles +1.5 (-164) | Yankees -1.5 (+136)
Moneyline: Orioles +124 | Yankees -146
Total: OVER 8 (-110) | UNDER 8 (-110)The Baltimore Orioles have kept their slim AL East Championship aspirations alive with two straight wins versus the New York Yankees. The O's can complete the sweep on Thursday, sending Corbin Burnes to the mound against reigning Cy Young winner, Gerrit Cole. Coming off a complete game one-run effort, Cole is primed for regression, leaving the AL East door open heading into the final weekend of the year.
Prediction: Orioles 4 - Yankees 3
Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins
Runline: Marlins +1.5 (+100) | Twins -1.5 (-120)
Moneyline: Marlins +205 | Twins -250
Total: OVER 8.5 (-114) | UNDER 8.5 (-106)On the brink of elimination, the Minnesota Twins pulled up their socks and erased a three-run deficit on Wednesday night. Now, they'll need to follow that up with another strong showing against Valente Bellozo and the Miami Marlins in today's series finale. Bellozo has been one of the lone bright spots this month, pitching to a 2.86 ERA in four starts. He'll put the Twins' playoff chances on life support with a solid outing at Target Field
Prediction: Marlins 4 - Twins 3
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Runline: Padres +1.5 (-152) | Dodgers -1.5 (+184)
Moneyline: Padres -102 | Dodgers -116
Total: OVER 8.5 (-110) | UNDER 8.5 (-110)The San Diego Padres couldn't hold onto their early lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers in last night's NL West showdown. Heading into the final four games of the season, they'll need to win out and get some much-needed help from the lowly Colorado Rockies over the weekend. But on the strength of a strong showing from Joe Musgrove, we're betting they whittle the Dodgers' division lead down to 2.0 games heading into the weekend.
Prediction: Padres 5 - Dodgers 2
Kansas City Royals vs. Washington Nationals
Runline: Royals -1.5 (-102) | Nationals +1.5 (-118)
Moneyline: Royals -172 | Nationals +144
Total: OVER 8.5 (+100) | UNDER 8.5 (-122)Most teams would be salivating at the opportunity of knocking around Patrick Corbin, but not the Kansas City Royals. They sit 20th in the MLB in OPS versus southpaws, translating to the 12th-fewest RBI. Thankfully, Michael Wacha is one of the hottest pitchers in the majors right now, twirling a 1.99 ERA across four September starts. Royals triumph over the Washington Nationals in a low-scoring affair.
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Prediction: Royals 2 - Nationals 0
