Major League Baseball MLB prediction for JUne 17, 2024

 

June 17, 2024 Predictions:

1. Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates

   • Prediction: Reds +1.5
   • Reasoning: The Reds are expected to keep the game close due to their strong bullpen and the free-swinging nature of the Pirates. Paul Skenes will pitch for the Pirates and is anticipated to have a strong performance, but the Reds' bullpen, which is top-10 in the league, can capitalize late in the game. The Reds' starter, Carson Spiers, has been solid in his recent outings, giving up only 2 runs over his last 15 innings.

2. San Diego Padres at Philadelphia Phillies

   • Prediction: Under 9.5
   • Reasoning: Both teams have been struggling offensively, with the Phillies losing 4 of their last 5 games and the Padres also on a losing streak. Randy Vasquez of the Padres has improved in June, and Christopher Sanchez of the Phillies has been solid all year. The combination of these pitchers' performances and the recent offensive struggles of both teams suggests a low-scoring game.

3. St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins

   • Prediction: Cardinals to win
   • Reasoning: The Cardinals have a favorable pitching matchup with Sonny Gray on the mound, who has been effective this season. The Marlins' offense has struggled significantly, and their starting pitcher, Braxton Garrett, has had issues maintaining consistency. This gives the Cardinals a clear edge.

4. Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays

   • Prediction: Blue Jays to win
   • Reasoning: The Blue Jays' starter, Yusei Kikuchi, has been performing well, with an ERA of 3.26. The Red Sox have been inconsistent, and the Blue Jays' home-field advantage further tips the scales in their favor. The overall pitching and batting matchups favor the Blue Jays.

5. Detroit Tigers at Atlanta Braves

   • Prediction: Braves -1.5
   • Reasoning: Max Fried, the Braves' pitcher, has been dominant with a 3.20 ERA. In contrast, Reese Olson of the Tigers has struggled recently, giving up 17 runs in his last 3 starts. The Braves, despite their recent batting struggles, are expected to overpower the Tigers given their superior pitching and offensive potential.

6. San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs

   • Prediction: Giants to win
   • Reasoning: The Giants have been performing better overall and have a favorable pitching matchup. The Cubs' inconsistency and the Giants' recent form give the Giants the edge in this matchup.

7. New York Mets at Texas Rangers

   • Prediction: Mets to win
   • Reasoning: The Mets have been on a hot streak, winning 8 of their last 10 games. They will be facing Jon Gray, who has struggled against the Mets in the past. David Peterson, the Mets' starter, has also been effective recently. The Mets' current form and batting lineup give them the advantage.

8. Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies

   • Prediction: Dodgers to win
   • Reasoning: Despite injuries, the Dodgers have a deeper bullpen and better overall team performance. James Paxton, their starter, has been effective, and the Rockies' bullpen, which is the worst in the league, is likely to struggle against the Dodgers' lineup.

9. Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Angels

   • Prediction: Angels to win
   • Reasoning: The Angels have shown better recent form and have the pitching edge with José Soriano starting. The Brewers have struggled on the road, and the Angels' stronger lineup and bullpen performance favor them in this matchup.