MLB Predictions and Moneyline Picks for Wednesday, June 24

I've got Hump Day moneyline predictions and MLB picks for every single game for today’s slate!

See why I'm calling for the A's bats to stay hot tonight, and much more.

MLB moneyline picks for June 24

Matchup	Pick
Rangers vs Marlins	-111
Guardians vs White Sox	-108
Red Sox vs Rockies	-156
Orioles vs Angels	-115
Royals vs Rays	+135
Mariners vs Pirates	-108
Yankees vs Tigers	-133
Phillies vs Nationals	+122
Astros vs Blue Jays	-147
Cubs vs Mets (Game 2)	-106
Brewers vs Reds	-130
Dodgers vs Twins	-163
Diamondbacks vs Cardinals	-111
Braves vs Padres	-127
Athletics vs Giants	-113

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Expert MLB moneyline picks for June 24

Rangers vs Marlins: Rangers (-111)

Rangers win probability: 52%

I trust Jacob deGrom to hold down the fort and give the Rangers a chance to play from in front for most of this game.

The veteran right hander has posted a 3.59 ERA and 1.03 WHIP this season, continuing to provide stability every time he takes the mound.

Against a younger and more inconsistent Marlins lineup, I expect deGrom to do what he does best, work deep into the game, limit traffic on the bases, and put Texas in position to come away with a win.

Guardians vs White Sox: Guardians (-108)

Guardians win probability: 52%

Erick Fedde is on the bump, and that alone is enough for me to lean Cleveland in the series finale.

The Guardians find themselves staring at a potential sweep, which should add a little extra urgency to this matchup.

There is also the divisional angle. Cleveland cannot afford to keep giving ground in the Central, especially with the White Sox sitting a game ahead in the standings.

Between the pitching edge and the motivation factor, I expect the Guardians to come out with a much stronger effort in this one.

Red Sox vs Rockies: Red Sox (-156)

Red Sox win probability: 61%

This is going to be an interesting one. The Rockies send Kyle Freeland to the mound against a Boston offense that has looked completely lost lately. Horrible arm meets struggling bats, who comes out on top? I will almost always side with the bats.

Offenses eventually find their footing, and this feels like a good spot for Boston to start clicking. Freeland has been a disaster at home, posting a 6.32 ERA and 1.53 WHIP while allowing a 40.4 percent hard hit rate to opposing hitters.

The Red Sox have not done much offensively of late, but with a chance to secure the series on Wednesday afternoon, I expect a much better effort at the plate.

Orioles vs Angels: Angels (-113)

Angels win probability: 54%

Anyone else miss early-season Jose Soriano? I do, every single day. Luckily, we are still backing him and the Angels this evening.

Trey Gibson has been abysmal of late, posting a 7.71 ERA and 1.79 WHIP while allowing a 42.5% hard-hit rate across his last three outings.

If the Angels can keep the strikeouts in check, they should be in a great spot here. Gibson has not generated many punchouts, but we all know how swing-happy this lineup can be. Even so, the Angels' bats are starting to heat up, and I am willing to back them once again.

Royals vs Rays: Royals (+135)

Royals win probability: 42%

I am not fading this red-hot Royals offense, even with Griffin Jax pitching well in his most recent outings.

The Rays right hander is still allowing a concerning amount of hard contact, and over his last five appearances he has posted a 45% hard-hit rate and a 16.67% barrel rate to opposing hitters. That is not a profile I want to step in front of right now.

With how locked in Jac Caglianone and the rest of the Kansas City offense have been, I am willing to ride the hot bats in this spot and trust the production continues.

Mariners vs Pirates: Pirates (-108)

Pirates win probability: 52%

The Pirates offense has been hotter than the Mariners of late, and I would much rather back the home team in this spot.

Bryan Woo has run into some trouble in his most recent outings, while the Rally Rats have posted a 130 wRC+, .801 OPS, and .192 ISO over their last 20-plus games.

Yankees vs Tigers: Tigers (-133)

Tigers win probability: 57%

Yes, it is because of Tarik Skubal.

Last season, the Tigers' ace was the ultimate slump stopper. Anytime Detroit looked like it was starting to drift, Skubal would take the ball and steady the ship. He still has some work to do as he works his way back from injury, but the impact he has on this team is undeniable.

Even after allowing three runs on seven hits Saturday, the Tigers still found a way to beat the White Sox. Now, Skubal gets another opportunity to keep the momentum rolling against the Yankees.

The Bronx Bombers have handled left handed pitching well this season, but then again, most left handers are not Tarik Skubal.

Phillies vs Nationals: Nationals (+122)

Nationals win probability: 45%

Miles Mikolas versus Aaron Nola, a good old fashioned mid-off, who is worse? I would argue it is Nola, who has been hovering around a 5.00 ERA this season and continues to look inconsistent.

On the road, he owns a 5.62 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP while still allowing a fair amount of hard contact.

On the other side, Mikolas has been a bit steadier lately, with improved results and less damage allowed in his most recent starts.

The Nationals offense has also been swinging it well over the last few weeks and has quietly become one of the more dangerous lineups in baseball. I will ride the hotter side here with Washington.

Astros vs Blue Jays: Blue Jays (-147)

Blue Jays win probability: 60%

I want no part of backing Mike Burrows, who enters this matchup carrying a 5.87 ERA over his last five starts, with an expected ERA that still sits north of 5.00. The Astros right-hander has also posted a 1.70 WHIP, a modest 17% strikeout rate, and has allowed a 10.26% barrel rate to opposing hitters during that stretch.

Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage has not exactly been lights out over his last five outings either, but he has been the more reliable arm overall. Toronto has also been the more consistent offense, posting a 115 wRC+, .335 wOBA, and .764 OPS over its last 20-plus games.

Give me the Birds!

Cubs vs Mets (Game 2): Cubs (-106)

Cubs win probability: 52%

Chicago Cubs’ red hot offense versus Sean Manaea. Try that on for size. Sure, Manaea has been solid lately, but he still owns a sub 5.00 ERA at home while allowing a 42 percent hard-hit rate and a 9.5 percent barrel rate.

Against an offense firing on all cylinders, that is a tough matchup to navigate. The Cubs have been locked in at the plate, and in this spot I am backing them to keep the momentum rolling and take care of business again.

Brewers vs Reds: Brewers (-130)

Brewers win probability: 56%

I just know Rhett Lowder is gearing up to drop the country song of the summer with that name, or at least he should, considering he has posted a sub-8.00 ERA over his last five outings. On top of that, he is carrying a near-2.00 WHIP, a near-20%walk rate, and continues to allow a ton of hard contact.

The Reds offense has gone ice-cold as of late, and the Brewers have not been much better. Still, Milwaukee feels like the deeper and more consistent team in this matchup.

Dodgers vs Twins: Dodgers (-163)

Dodgers win probability: 62%

I cannot wait for Shohei Ohtani to have the game of the year on the mound, leading the Dodgers to a 1-0 type win, with a home run on the stat sheet as well. The superstar has been nails all season long, and Joe Ryan has been strong in his own right.

That said, Ryan does allow a fair amount of hard contact, which is my biggest concern for Minnesota in this matchup.

I will side with the deeper, more consistent lineup and trust the Dodgers to find a way to get it done.

Diamondbacks vs Cardinals: Cardinals (-111)

Cardinals win probability: 52%

St. Louis left-hander Matthew Liberatore has not exactly been dominant, but with Mitch Bratt making his MLB debut tonight and offering little to no major league data to work with, I would much rather back the hotter offense.

That offense is the Redbirds. Over their last 20-plus games, the Cardinals have posted a 124 wRC+, .347 wOBA, and .783 OPS, while consistently generating plenty of hard contact at the plate.

Give me St. Louis.

Braves vs Padres: Braves (-127)

Braves win probability: 56%

I have little to no interest in backing left-hander JP Sears, and with him making his season debut this evening, I lean toward the Braves.

Sure, Atlanta has been a bit cold lately, but I will take my chances fading shaky pitching over a cold offense every time.

On the other side, left-hander Martin Perez has been solid over his last few starts, posting a 2.67 ERA and 1.19 WHIP while doing an excellent job limiting both hard contact and barrel rates.

Athletics vs Giants: Athletics (-117)

Athletics win probability: 54%

Give me the offense that owns a 137 wRC+, .368 wOBA, and .846 OPS over its last 21 games, that being the no-city Athletics.

Meanwhile, Giants starter Tyler Mahle has been getting hit hard over his last five outings, posting a 6.23 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.

With Mahle struggling and the Athletics lineup swinging hot bats, I want no part of backing the Giants here.

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