MLB Betting Picks and Predictions for June 26, 2023
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Cincinnati Reds will have Brandon Williamson as their starting pitcher. In his seven starts this season, Williamson has recorded an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.39. He has a strikeout rate of 17% and walks 8.2% of batters. Additionally, he induces ground balls at a rate of 33.1% and allows 1.96 home runs per nine innings. On the other side, Cole Irvin will start for the Baltimore Orioles. Irvin has made seven appearances in 2023, posting an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.76. The left-hander strikes out 21.6% of batters while walking 9%. He has a ground ball rate of 30.3% and surrenders 1.93 home runs per nine innings. The Reds have had success against American League teams with a batting average of .255 or worse, boasting an 8-1 record. They have also performed well against left-handed starters, going 16-10 while hitting .285. Considering Irvin's struggles, it is advisable to bet on the Cincinnati Reds with odds of +124.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets
Colin Rea will be the starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. Rea has appeared in thirteen games this season, maintaining an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.28. The right-hander has a strikeout rate of 20.4% and walks 8.7% of batters. He induces ground balls at a high rate of 45.4% but allows 1.44 home runs per nine innings. The New York Mets will counter with Justin Verlander as their starter. Verlander has made nine starts, recording an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.21. The veteran right-hander strikes out 20.5% of batters while walking 6%. He has a ground ball rate of 39.9% and surrenders 1.38 home runs per nine innings. The Mets have struggled against winning teams this season, going 9-20, and have lost six of their last eight games. Meanwhile, the Brewers' bullpen has performed well in their last ten games with an ERA of 2.31. Considering these factors, it is recommended to bet on the Milwaukee Brewers with odds of +158.
Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves
The Minnesota Twins will have Sonny Gray as their starting pitcher. Gray has made fifteen starts this season, recording an impressive ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.30. The veteran right-hander has a strikeout rate of 24.6% and walks 9.4% of batters. He induces ground balls at a rate of 46.8% and has limited home run damage. Spencer Strider will start for the Atlanta Braves. Strider has made fifteen starts this year, posting an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.15. The right-hander possesses an elite strikeout rate of 39% while walking 8.6% of batters. However, his ground ball rate is relatively low at 30.7%, and he allows 1.28 home runs per nine innings. Strider has struggled in his last three starts, giving up fourteen earned runs and five homers in fifteen innings. Considering Gray's strong performance at home, it is advisable to bet on the Minnesota Twins on the run line (-1.5 runs) with odds of +111.
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers
Matthew Boyd will be the starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
The Cincinnati Reds will have Brandon Williamson as their starting pitcher. In his seven starts this season, Williamson has recorded an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.39. He has a strikeout rate of 17% and walks 8.2% of batters. Additionally, he induces ground balls at a rate of 33.1% and allows 1.96 home runs per nine innings. On the other side, Cole Irvin will start for the Baltimore Orioles. Irvin has made seven appearances in 2023, posting an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.76. The left-hander strikes out 21.6% of batters while walking 9%. He has a ground ball rate of 30.3% and surrenders 1.93 home runs per nine innings. The Reds have had success against American League teams with a batting average of .255 or worse, boasting an 8-1 record. They have also performed well against left-handed starters, going 16-10 while hitting .285. Considering Irvin's struggles, it is advisable to bet on the Cincinnati Reds with odds of +124.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets
Colin Rea will be the starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. Rea has appeared in thirteen games this season, maintaining an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.28. The right-hander has a strikeout rate of 20.4% and walks 8.7% of batters. He induces ground balls at a high rate of 45.4% but allows 1.44 home runs per nine innings. The New York Mets will counter with Justin Verlander as their starter. Verlander has made nine starts, recording an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.21. The veteran right-hander strikes out 20.5% of batters while walking 6%. He has a ground ball rate of 39.9% and surrenders 1.38 home runs per nine innings. The Mets have struggled against winning teams this season, going 9-20, and have lost six of their last eight games. Meanwhile, the Brewers' bullpen has performed well in their last ten games with an ERA of 2.31. Considering these factors, it is recommended to bet on the Milwaukee Brewers with odds of +158.
Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves
The Minnesota Twins will have Sonny Gray as their starting pitcher. Gray has made fifteen starts this season, recording an impressive ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.30. The veteran right-hander has a strikeout rate of 24.6% and walks 9.4% of batters. He induces ground balls at a rate of 46.8% and has limited home run damage. Spencer Strider will start for the Atlanta Braves. Strider has made fifteen starts this year, posting an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.15. The right-hander possesses an elite strikeout rate of 39% while walking 8.6% of batters. However, his ground ball rate is relatively low at 30.7%, and he allows 1.28 home runs per nine innings. Strider has struggled in his last three starts, giving up fourteen earned runs and five homers in fifteen innings. Considering Gray's strong performance at home, it is advisable to bet on the Minnesota Twins on the run line (-1.5 runs) with odds of +111.
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers
Matthew Boyd will be the starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.