All 30 MLB teams are back in action for today, and here you can take a look at the Free MLB Picks for Tuesday 9/17/2024.
San Francisco Giants vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Giants at Orioles at 6:35 PM ET
Blake Snell is set to be the starting pitcher for San Francisco, boasting a record of 3-3, a 3.52 ERA, and a 1.12 WHIP over the course of 92.0 innings this year. Remarkably, he has allowed just one earned run in four of his previous five starts.
The Baltimore Orioles are expected to start Albert Suarez as their pitcher, who has achieved an 8-5 record with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP through 119.1 innings this season. Impressively, Suarez has restricted his opponents to two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings.
The Pick:
his season, San Francisco has struggled in away games; however, they are relying on Blake Snell, who has demonstrated exceptional performance in recent months. The Orioles will counter with Suarez, who has also shown promise, although he did experience a poor performance two starts ago. While Snell is the superior pitcher in this matchup, the Orioles possess a stronger offense, and the Giants have faced difficulties when playing on the road. Therefore, go with Baltimore in this contest.
Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Braves at Reds at 6:40 PM ET
For the starting position on Tuesday, the Braves have selected Grant Holmes. Throughout the initial 22 games of his career, which includes four starts, Holmes has achieved a record of 2-1 and maintains a 3.79 ERA.
The Reds will have Brandon Williamson as their starting pitcher on Tuesday. This year, he has achieved a 2.08 ERA, though he has not yet recorded a decision in his three appearances, two of which were starts. In his career, Williamson has a record of 5-5 and a 4.22 ERA in 26 games, with 25 of those being as a starting pitcher.
The Pick:
In his three September appearances, Williamson has shown commendable performance. He has pitched a total of 13.0 innings, surrendering three earned runs on seven hits and three walks. It would be advantageous for him to secure a quality start by completing at least 5.0 innings in the next game. During the weekend series, Cincinnati's offense was impressive in the first two games, amassing a combined total of 19 runs. Nevertheless, their output diminished on Sunday, as they only scored two runs, suggesting that the Reds will require a robust offensive display on Tuesday. Back the hosts.
LA Dodgers vs Miami Marlins Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Dodgers at Marlins at 6:40 PM ET
Bobby Miller will take the mound for the Dodgers, currently holding a record of 2-4 and an ERA of 8.17. In his most recent appearance against the Chicago Cubs, he pitched 4.1 innings, allowing five hits and conceding six runs.
Darren McCaughan is set to take the mound for the Marlins, boasting a record of 0-0 and an ERA of 7.06. In his last outing against the Washington Nationals, he completed five innings, surrendering six hits and three runs.
The Pick:
This contest is projected to be a high-scoring affair. McCaughan has faced substantial challenges throughout the season, and in his most recent start, he surrendered six hits and three runs. Miller is set to pitch for the Dodgers, and he too performed poorly in his last game. The Marlins' offense is poised for a resurgence, which is expected to be a key factor in elevating the score. It would be wise to back the Over in this matchup.
Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Twins at Guardians at 6:40 PM ET
Zebby Matthews takes the mound for the Minnesota Twins, currently holding a record of 1-3 with a 7.11 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season. In his most recent 8.1 innings, he has permitted 14 hits and 6 runs. Over 10 innings pitched on the road, Matthews has recorded a 5.40 ERA and allowed a batting average of .295. This matchup marks Matthews' inaugural game against the Cleveland Guardians.
On the field for the Cleveland Guardians, Gavin Williams has a season record of 3-9, accompanied by a 5.23 ERA and 69 strikeouts. In his last 13 innings pitched, he has given up 10 hits and 9 runs. His performance at home reveals a 7.07 ERA and a .319 batting average against him over 28 innings. Against the Minnesota Twins, Williams has maintained an undefeated record of 2-0, with a commendable 1.50 ERA and 7 strikeouts throughout his career.
The Pick:
Following a disappointing offensive performance yesterday, aside from one productive inning, the Minnesota Twins are anticipated to enhance their batting efforts. In contrast, the Cleveland Guardians have been performing exceptionally well offensively in recent days. Zebby Matthews has not fared well in his limited innings, with an ERA above 7, and Gavin Williams has proven to be susceptible to hits this season, also carrying an ERA over 7 at home. Considering the pitching matchup, it appears that there could be considerable scoring. I suggest taking the Over in this one.
Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Red Sox at Rays at 6:50 PM ET
The Boston Red Sox will have Nick Pivetta as their starting pitcher, who has a season record of 5 wins and 10 losses, with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.14 through 129.1 innings pitched. Pivetta has shown consistency, allowing two earned runs or fewer in his previous three outings.
The anticipated starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay team is Shane Baz, who currently holds a record of 2-3, accompanied by a 3.28 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP across 60.1 innings pitched this season. Notably, Baz has permitted two earned runs or fewer in his last four consecutive appearances.
The Pick:
While the Rays have been benefiting from impressive pitching from their starters and bullpen, they find themselves as the third-lowest scoring team in the MLB this year. Although Tampa Bay has not been prolific in scoring, their pitching has remained outstanding, particularly with Baz performing admirably in his last four starts. Because of him, I am going with the Rays here.
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Nationals at Mets at 7:10 PM ET
Mitchell Parker has been designated as the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game. In his first 27 career starts this season, Parker has recorded a win-loss record of 7-9 and maintains an ERA of 4.24.
On Tuesday, Tylor Megill will be the starting pitcher for the Mets. Throughout the current season, he has achieved a record of 3 wins and 5 losses, accompanied by a 4.48 ERA in 13 games, 12 of which were as a starter. Over the course of his career, Megill has a total record of 20 wins and 21 losses, with a 4.67 ERA in 71 games, 64 of which were starts.
The Pick:
Megill's performance against Boston on September 4 was uneven, as he pitched 4.0 innings and allowed three earned runs. Nevertheless, in two of his last three games, he has recorded a combined 1-0 record, yielding only one earned run across 11.1 innings. Meanwhile, Parker is coming off a strong outing, having pitched 6.1 scoreless innings against Miami, although he was less effective in his two preceding games, where he pitched 9.1 innings and gave up seven earned runs. On Monday, the Mets received a pivotal RBI from Starling Marte, which was instrumental in supporting a solid pitching effort. The bullpen excelled, completing 3.0 innings with just one hit allowed, no walks, no earned runs, and four strikeouts. I expect New York to maintain this level of performance on Tuesday with Megill taking the mound.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Phillies at Brewers at 7:40 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies will have Zack Wheeler as their starting pitcher, who currently has a record of 15 wins and 6 losses, along with a 2.60 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP through 179.2 innings pitched this season. Wheeler has consistently allowed two earned runs or fewer in his previous five starts.
Frankie Montas is set to be the starting pitcher for Milwaukee, boasting a record of 7-10, a 4.49 ERA, and a 1.34 WHIP over the course of 138.1 innings this season. It is important to note that Montas has surrendered at least three earned runs in three of his last four outings.
The Pick:
This season, Philadelphia has faced difficulties while playing on the road, but they will look to Zack Wheeler, who has been outstanding in his previous eight starts. Conversely, Milwaukee is set to start Frankie Montas, who has had some respectable performances this season, but I lack confidence in his consistency. I suggest placing a bet on the Phillies at -1.5.
Oakland Athletics vs Chicago Cubs Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Athletics at Cubs at 7:40 PM ET
Mitch Spence will take the mound for the A's in this game, holding a record of 7-9 and an ERA of 4.33. In his most recent appearance against the Houston Astros, he pitched seven innings, allowing seven hits and two runs.
The Cubs will have Jordan Wicks as their starting pitcher, who has a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 5.27. In his previous game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he managed to pitch three innings, during which he conceded eight hits and seven runs.
The Pick:
Spence is poised to outperform as the superior pitcher in this matchup. Wicks currently holds an ERA of 5.27, and in his most recent outing, he allowed seven runs. Although the Athletics' offense underperformed on Monday, they are expected to recover in this game. On the other hand, the Cubs' offense is likely to face challenges against Mitch Spence, which will ultimately be the deciding factor. Therefore, I am going with the A's.
Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Tigers at Royals at 7:40 PM ET
Casey Mize will be the starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in this matchup. This season, Mize has a record of 2-6, a 4.47 ERA, and has achieved 71 strikeouts. When facing the Royals in his last five starts, he has not secured a win, holding an 0-1 record, with a 6.98 ERA and 15 strikeouts.
For the upcoming game, Kansas City will rely on Cole Ragans, who currently holds an 11-9 record, a 3.32 ERA, and has recorded 211 strikeouts this season. In his professional career, Ragans has faced Detroit with a 2-1 record, a 3.00 ERA, and a total of 26 strikeouts.
The Pick:
I faced a setback with Kansas City on Monday when the bullpen allowed the game to slip away. Mize has been struggling to regain his form this season and has not been particularly effective since his return from injury with the Tigers. Although Ragans has had his ups and downs, the Tigers have recently encountered challenges against left-handed pitchers. I believe this is an opportune moment for Kansas City to bounce back. I am in favor of the Royals.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Pirates at Cardinals at 7:45 PM ET
On Tuesday, Bailey Falter will assume the starting position for the Pirates. This season, Falter has recorded an 8-7 win-loss record with a 4.20 ERA across 25 starts. Throughout his career, which includes 85 games played (56 as a starter), he holds an 18-21 record and a 4.54 ERA.
The Cardinals have announced that Lance Lynn will be their starting pitcher on Tuesday. This season, Lynn has achieved a 6-4 record with a 3.96 ERA in 22 starts. In his professional career, he boasts a record of 142 wins and 99 losses, along with a career earned run average of 3.75 over 363 games, 339 of which were as a starting pitcher.
The Pick:
Lynn is currently performing admirably on the mound. Over his last three starts, he holds a record of 1-0, having allowed only two earned runs across a total of 15.0 innings. In contrast, Falter recently delivered 7.1 scoreless innings in a victory against Miami, although he had previously surrendered seven earned runs in 9.0 innings over his last two outings. On Monday, the Cardinals showcased an exceptional pitching performance from Pallante and the bullpen, who combined for 2.0 innings without allowing any hits or walks, while striking out three batters. The offense was also impressive, particularly after Skenes exited the game. I anticipate that St. Louis will continue their momentum on Tuesday.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Blue Jays at Rangers at 8:05 PM ET
Taking the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays is Chris Bassitt, who has recorded a season tally of 10 wins and 13 losses, with a 4.20 ERA and 164 strikeouts. In his last 11.1 innings, he has given up 15 hits and 4 earned runs. Bassitt's performance on the road includes a 3.65 ERA and a .261 batting average against him over 66.2 innings. Against the Texas Rangers, he has a career record of 5-3, with a 3.72 ERA and 63 strikeouts to his name.
Nathan Eovaldi will be the starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers, carrying an 11-8 record, a 3.67 ERA, and 150 strikeouts for the current season. Over his last 12 innings, he has allowed 11 hits and 6 runs. At home, Eovaldi has achieved a 3.11 ERA and has held opponents to a .193 batting average across 89.2 innings. However, his career statistics against the Toronto Blue Jays indicate a 1-3 record, with a 5.24 ERA and 65 strikeouts.
The Pick:
Motivation is the key theme in this series, given that neither the Blue Jays nor the Rangers have pressing objectives at this stage. However, the Rangers hold a distinct advantage when playing at home, and Nathan Eovaldi has proven to be more effective and reliable than Chris Bassitt. Eovaldi's home statistics are noteworthy, featuring a 3.11 ERA and an opposing batting average under .200. I anticipate that the Rangers will strike first against the Blue Jays.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Diamondbacks at Rockies at 8:40 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to have Jordan Montgomery take the mound for this game. Montgomery currently holds a record of 8 wins and 6 losses, accompanied by an ERA of 6.25 and a total of 73 strikeouts this season.
The Colorado team will be deploying Ryan Feltner, who has a season record of 2-10, a 4.89 ERA, and has achieved 127 strikeouts thus far.
The Pick:
This season, Montgomery has emerged as arguably the most inconsistent starter for Arizona. Although he has taken the mound for a substantial part of the year, his ERA exceeds six, and he frequently surrenders hard contact. In contrast, the Rockies have surprisingly secured victories in Feltner’s last four starts. I am confident that they can exploit Montgomery's weaknesses in this contest. Therefore, I perceive value in backing the Rockies, and I will take Colorado for this matchup.
Chicago White Sox vs LA Angels Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
White Sox at Angels at 9:38 PM ET
The White Sox will have Davis Martin as their starting pitcher, who has an overall record of 0-4 and an ERA of 4.04. In his previous game against the Cleveland Guardians, he managed to pitch three innings, giving up six hits and five runs.
Griffin Canning is set to take the mound for the Angels, possessing a record of 5-13 and an ERA of 5.35. In his last outing against the Chicago Cubs, he completed 5.2 innings, during which he surrendered nine hits and ten runs.
The Pick:
Although the White Sox and Angels are not particularly distinguished for their offensive strength, both teams are likely to experience success in scoring during this game. Canning's last start resulted in the allowance of ten runs, suggesting he may be vulnerable in this matchup. In a similar vein, Martin's previous performance featured six hits and five runs given up, indicating he may also struggle. Therefore, it is anticipated that both the White Sox and Angels will take advantage of the starting pitchers, leading to a successful outcome for the Over.
New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Yankees at Mariners at 9:40 PM ET
In this matchup, the New York Yankees will feature Luis Gil as their starting pitcher. Gil has achieved a season record of 13 wins and 6 losses, with a 3.18 ERA and a total of 156 strikeouts. Throughout his career, he has faced the Mariners once, securing a victory with a flawless 0.00 ERA and recording 16 strikeouts.
Bryan Woo will take the mound for Seattle in this matchup. This season, he boasts an impressive record of 8 wins and 2 losses, accompanied by a 2.38 ERA and 82 strikeouts. Over the course of his career, Woo has faced the Yankees twice, achieving a perfect record of 2-0 with a remarkable 0.00 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
The Pick:
Gil and Woo, the starting pitchers, have achieved significant success against the opposing team, and this contest resembles a playoff atmosphere, with both teams having substantial stakes in the playoff standings. I predict a final score around 4-3, so I advise considering the Under.
Houston Astros vs San Diego Padres Prediction MLB Picks 9/17/24
Astros at Padres at 9:40 PM ET
Hunter Brown is set to pitch for the Houston Astros, currently holding an 11-8 record with a 3.59 ERA and 168 strikeouts for the season. Over his last 11 innings, he has surrendered 13 hits and 5 runs. On the road, Brown has recorded a 3.69 ERA and an opposing batting average of .266 across 78 innings. This will be the second time in his career that Brown faces the San Diego Padres.
Michael King is on the mound for the San Diego Padres, currently holding a record of 12-9, with a 3.06 ERA and 191 strikeouts for the season. In his last 11 innings, he has allowed 10 hits and 2 earned runs. His home statistics reflect a 3.39 ERA and a .225 batting average against him over 71.2 innings. In his career matchups against the Houston Astros, King has a record of 3-1, featuring a 2.61 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
The Pick:
One can always back the Houston Astros, considering their wealth of experience at this point of the campaign, and their need for victories is paramount as they near the AL West championship. On the other hand, the San Diego Padres have been a team I have supported significantly in the second half of the season, which has proven to be beneficial. The Padres are in excellent form, and I am not inclined to challenge their momentum. As we approach the postseason, I have a strong confidence in the Padres to maintain their winning streak.
AUTHOR: Oliver Zivic
