MLB Expert Picks & Baseball Predictions July 7

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Updated: Jul 7, 2026 , 12:48 PM ET • 4 min read

Neil Parker and Josh Inglis reveal their top MLB picks for today's slate, with the latest Polymarket prices and analysis.

Tarik Skubal Detroit Tigers MLB
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) looks on before throwing a pitch.

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Our baseball experts have the insights you need. Handicappers Josh Inglis and Neil Parker dive into today's schedule to highlight their top plays, backed by the latest Polymarket prices and deep matchup analysis.

MLB expert picks for today

Pick Odds
Neil Parker Neil Parker: Tigers -1.5 +119
Josh Inglis Josh Inglis: Royals moneyline +129

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Neil Parker's expert pick: Tigers -1.5

Price: 48¢ (+119) at Polymarket

The Detroit Tigers are on a 10-6 run while ranking fourth in xwOBA, and ace Tarik Skubal has held opposing hitters to a miniscule .238 wOBA and .538 OPS at Comerica Park over the past three years.

So, with Athletics righty J.T. Ginn sporting a 4.88 xFIP and 1.55 WHIP across his past five starts, the Tigers are set to cash in at the dish again tonight and pull away for the lopsided win.

  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • How to watch: NBCSCA, DSN

Josh Inglis' expert pick: Royals moneyline

Price: 43¢ (+129) at Polymarket

The Kansas City Royals laid a thumping on the Philadelphia Phillies yesterday and bring those bats to Citi Field today, where the New York Mets are going with a bullpen day.

Normally that might not be ideal, but it actually sets up well for the Royals' moneyline. The Mets have leaned heavily on their bullpen, using their top three relievers in back-to-back games and six arms yesterday in an extra-inning win over Atlanta.

Despite ripping off two straight victories, New York has still allowed 29 runs over its last three games and is in a very tough spot in the late innings today. Kansas City's offense has been quiet for much of the season, but it's coming off its best performance of the year.

With the bullpen advantage clearly on the Royals' side, I don't see this closer to a 50/50 than a 56/44.

  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
  • How to watch: Royals.TV, SNY

More MLB best bets for today

Pick Odds
Tigers -1.5 +119
Read analysis in our A's vs. Tigers predictions.
Royals moneyline +129

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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