Free MLB Picks For Today, Friday 9/27/2024

The MLB teams enter their final regular-season series, so make sure you don’t miss out on the MLB Picks for Friday 9/27/2024.

Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Reds at Cubs at 2:20 PM ET

Cincinnati’s expected starting pitcher is Nick Martinez, boasting a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, alongside a 3.22 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP over the course of 134.1 innings pitched this year. Remarkably, Martinez has surrendered one earned run or fewer in each of his last four starts.

The anticipated starting pitcher for the Chicago team is Jameson Taillon, who has recorded an 11-8 win-loss record, a 3.41 ERA, and a 1.14 WHIP across 158.1 innings pitched this season. Notably, Taillon has permitted two earned runs or fewer in his last four consecutive starts.

The Pick:

In their last three games, the Cincinnati Reds have recorded only three runs, and they are about to face Jameson Taillon, who has been impressive in his recent starts. The Reds will be sending Nick Martinez to the mound, who has also been performing reliably of late, indicating that runs may be scarce. I believe the total is insufficiently low to warrant an Under bet, so I will favor the Cubs, given their strong home performance.

Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

White Sox at Tigers at 6:40 PM ET

For the Friday matchup, Chicago has selected Garrett Crochet as the starting pitcher. This season, Crochet holds a record of 6 wins and 12 losses, accompanied by a 3.68 ERA across 31 starts. Over the course of his career, he has achieved a record of 9 wins and 19 losses, with a career ERA of 3.35 in a total of 103 games, including 31 starts.

On Friday, the Tigers refrained from immediately revealing a name for the starter role.

The Pick:

Crochet has recently made a couple of noteworthy appearances on the mound. His current record is 0-1, but he has allowed only one earned run on four hits, with no walks issued over 8.0 innings pitched. He stands a good chance of achieving a quality start in his next outing. On Thursday, the White Sox demonstrated a strong offensive performance, tallying 12 hits, with all runs scored in a single inning. Four players recorded multiple hits, and the pitching staff also performed well overall. Following the sweep, Chicago has officially begun a winning streak, which is quite remarkable given the struggles they have faced throughout the season. Go with the White Sox.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Phillies at Nationals at 6:45 PM ET

Ranger Suarez is set to take the mound for the Phillies, boasting a record of 12-7 and an ERA of 3.15. In his last outing against the Mets, he pitched for five innings, surrendering five hits and two runs.

Scheduled to start for the Nationals is Trevor Williams, who has achieved a 5-1 record with an ERA of 2.39. In his previous game against the Chicago Cubs, he delivered five innings, during which he permitted three hits and one run.

The Pick:

Williams demonstrated exceptional skill in his last appearance, conceding only one run. With an ERA of 2.39, he is well-positioned to excel in this contest. The Phillies’ batting lineup is anticipated to be ineffective. Despite Ranger Suarez holding an ERA of 3.15, he is expected to fall short in this matchup. This may not be the most popular opinion, but the Nationals are likely to prevail. Back the Nationals.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Pirates at Yankees at 7:05 PM ET

Jared Jones is set to take the mound for the Pirates, boasting a record of 6-8 and an ERA of 4.14. In his last outing against the Reds, he completed five innings, surrendering six hits and six runs.

Carlos Rodon will take the mound as the starting pitcher for the Yankees to begin the game. This year, he has recorded 16 wins and 9 losses, with a 3.98 ERA in 31 starts. Throughout his career, Rodon has achieved a total of 75 wins and 63 losses, with a 3.85 ERA in 197 games, of which 192 were starts.

The Pick:

Jared Jones has not performed well for the Pirates, as evidenced by his recent outing in which he allowed six hits and six runs. The Yankees’ offense is expected to capitalize on this early, which will likely be a decisive factor in the game. Consequently, the Yankees are anticipated to secure a comfortable victory, while the Pirates may find it challenging to score even two runs. Back the Yankees on the run line.

Miami Marlins vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Marlins at Blue Jays at 7:07 PM ET

For the starting pitcher role on Friday, Miami will be utilizing Adam Oller. Currently, Oller’s record stands at 1-4 with a 5.06 ERA over the course of seven starts. In his career, which encompasses 35 games and 22 starts, he has achieved a record of 4-13 with a 6.51 ERA.

The starting pitcher for Friday will be Jose Berrios. As of the 2024 season, Berrios holds a record of 16 wins and 10 losses, with a 3.38 ERA in 31 starts. In his overall career, he has achieved a record of 99 wins and 76 losses, with a career ERA of 4.04 across 243 games, including 242 starts.

The Pick:

Berrios has been in solid form over his last three starts, recording a 2-1 win-loss record while allowing just three earned runs in 19.0 innings, with 13 hits and four walks against him. If he continues this trend, he is poised to achieve a quality start on Friday. The Blue Jays have been scoring effectively, having tallied three or more runs in three of their last four games, with a total of 11 runs in their last two outings. However, it should be noted that Toronto’s pitching staff conceded a total of 10 runs in the first two games of the series against the Red Sox, which underscores the need for the bullpen to perform at a high level on Friday. Go with the hosts.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Rays at Red Sox at 7:10 PM ET

Taj Bradley is set to be the starting pitcher for Tampa Bay, currently boasting a record of 7-11, a 4.30 ERA, and a 1.25 WHIP through 132.0 innings this year. While he has managed to allow two earned runs or fewer in his last two starts, his performance has been inconsistent over the preceding month.

The Boston Red Sox are expected to start Nick Pivetta on the mound, who has a season record of 6-11, with a 4.21 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP through 139.0 innings pitched. Pivetta has demonstrated strong performance recently, allowing one earned run or fewer in three of his last four outings.

The Pick:

The Tampa Bay Rays come into this series on the heels of a sweep by the Detroit Tigers in their most recent series, and their offensive difficulties persist as a critical issue. Despite the strong pitching they have displayed, scoring a mere five runs in a three-game series, as was the case against Detroit, is inadequate for achieving victory. I have concerns regarding Taj Bradley’s pitching performance in recent weeks, and I expect the Boston offense to exploit this weakness. Therefore, I suggest placing your confidence in the Red Sox at home.

Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Astros at Guardians at 7:10 PM ET

Representing the Houston Astros, Ronel Blanco is set to pitch with a season record of 12-6, an ERA of 2.88, and 163 strikeouts to his name. In his last 19 innings, he has surrendered just 15 hits and 2 runs. Furthermore, Blanco has recorded a 2.52 ERA and a .202 batting average against him in 75 innings pitched away from home. This game will be the second in Blanco’s career against the Cleveland Guardians.

Joey Cantillo is on the mound for the Cleveland Guardians, currently holding a 2-3 record, a 4.63 ERA, and 37 strikeouts this season. In his last 16.1 innings, he has allowed 8 hits and 3 runs. At home, Cantillo has demonstrated impressive performance with a 2.40 ERA and a .214 batting average against over 15 innings. This game will be Cantillo’s debut against the Houston Astros.

The Pick:

With Ronel Blanco on the mound, the Houston Astros are expected to be favored, given his impressive performance this season. However, since the Astros have already clinched a wild card series berth, the significance of this game is somewhat reduced. On the other hand, the Cleveland Guardians are in a battle for the top seed in the American League, which would grant them home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Furthermore, the Guardians are the second most profitable team in baseball, following only the Brewers. I am going with the hosts in this one.

Kansas City Royals vs Atlanta Braves Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Royals at Braves at 7:20 PM ET

For the opening of Friday’s matchup, the Royals are set to start Brady Singer on the mound. In the current season, Singer has achieved a record of 9 wins and 12 losses, with an ERA of 3.73 over 31 starts. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a total of 36 victories and 43 defeats, maintaining a 4.29 ERA in 126 appearances, 123 of which were as a starting pitcher.

Max Fried will get the start for the Braves on Friday. Fried is 10-10 with a 3.42 ERA in 18 starts this year. Throughout his career, Fried recorded 72 wins and 36 losses with a 3.10 ERA in 150 starts.

The Pick:

Across his last three starts, Singer has notched a 0-2 record, surrendering 13 earned runs in 15.1 innings, with 18 hits and eight walks against him. Should Singer fail to regain his form, Atlanta is likely to seize early scoring opportunities. The Braves must excel in this series as they prepare for a crucial matchup with the Mets on Monday. Having scored five or more runs in three straight games, Atlanta’s offense is performing exceptionally well at the moment. I expect the Braves to continue this trend in the Friday opener.

Baltimore Orioles vs Minnesota Twins Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Orioles at Twins at 8:10 PM ET

Cade Povich is set to take the mound for the Baltimore Orioles, currently holding a record of 2-9 and an ERA of 5.59, along with 67 strikeouts this season. In his most recent 22 innings, he has permitted 14 hits and 8 runs. Notably, Povich has recorded a 9.75 ERA and allowed a batting average of .283 over 24 innings pitched on the road. This matchup will mark Povich’s inaugural appearance against the Minnesota Twins.

Pablo Lopez is on the mound for the Minnesota Twins, currently holding a record of 15 wins and 9 losses, with a 4.11 ERA and 190 strikeouts for the season. In his most recent 24 innings, he has given up 32 hits and 12 earned runs. At home, Lopez has maintained a 3.64 ERA and a .266 batting average against over 81.2 innings. Additionally, he has a perfect career record of 2-0 against the Baltimore Orioles, with a stellar 1.06 ERA and 20 strikeouts to his name.

The Pick:

In order to sustain their slim wild-card aspirations, the Minnesota Twins must secure a win in this game, and they have the advantage of an All-Star caliber pitcher, Pablo Lopez, on the mound. This makes them the likely favorites. Cade Povich has not performed well this season and has been particularly ineffective in road games. However, it is noteworthy that we are still seeing the stronger team in the Orioles offered at significant plus odds. I am willing to take a chance on the Orioles.

New York Mets vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Mets at Brewers at 8:10 PM ET

The New York Mets will be represented by Sean Manaea, who has an impressive season record of 12 wins and 5 losses, complemented by a 3.29 ERA and 183 strikeouts. Historically, Manaea has competed against the Brewers, where he has a career record of 1-1, a 4.50 ERA, and has recorded 20 strikeouts.

The Brewers will have Frankie Montas as their starting pitcher, who has recorded a season tally of 7 wins and 11 losses, with an ERA of 4.85 and 142 strikeouts. This game will be Montas’ second career start facing the Mets.

The Pick:

With the playoffs on the horizon, the Brewers are looking ahead, and I have always found the decision to add Frankie Montas to be questionable from their viewpoint. On the other hand, Manaea has been excelling with the Mets, and I expect him to continue his strong performance at a pivotal moment in New York’s season. I foresee the Mets taking the lead in this series.

LA Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Dodgers at Rockies at 8:10 PM ET

At the time of this article’s publication, the Los Angeles Dodgers had not yet announced a starting pitcher.

The Rockies will have Cal Quantrill as their starting pitcher, who has an 8-10 record this season, accompanied by a 4.72 ERA and 110 strikeouts. However, in his last five appearances against the Dodgers, Quantrill has not secured a win, recording a 0-4 record with an ERA of 8.87 and a total of 14 strikeouts.

The Pick:

I am skeptical about Quantrill’s effectiveness in this matchup, as he has faced significant challenges against the Dodgers throughout his career. The Dodgers are maintaining their strongest roster in their quest for home-field advantage during the playoffs. On the flip side, the Rockies thrive in their home environment and can effectively confront the Dodgers’ pitching staff. This matchup is expected to be an enjoyable way to wrap up the year, and I am backing Over.

Texas Rangers vs LA Angels Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Rangers at Angels at 9:38 PM ET

The Texas Rangers are set to have Jacob deGrom take the mound for this game. Currently, deGrom holds a record of 0-0, boasting an impressive 1.35 ERA along with 9 strikeouts in the current season. This marks deGrom’s second career appearance as a starter against the Angels.

In this matchup, Reid Detmers will be the starting pitcher, possessing a season record of 4-8 and a 6.67 ERA, complemented by 97 strikeouts. Notably, in his last five appearances against the Rangers, Detmers has performed well, recording a 3-1 record with a remarkable 1.78 ERA and a total of 36 strikeouts.

The Pick:

In recent memory, the Rangers have been regarded as one of the more disappointing defending champions. Nevertheless, they have shown competitiveness, and deGrom has demonstrated solid performance in his restricted playtime to date. I favor the Rangers in this contest.

San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Padres at Diamondbacks at 9:40 PM ET

Yu Darvish is scheduled to pitch for the San Diego Padres, where he has compiled a 6-3 record, a 3.18 ERA, and 74 strikeouts this season. Over his last 20 innings, he has surrendered 17 hits and 7 runs. His road performance is particularly impressive, featuring a 2.05 ERA and a .203 batting average against in 22 innings. In his career matchups against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Darvish has achieved an 8-4 record, a 3.55 ERA, and 131 strikeouts.

Merrill Kelly is set to take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks, boasting an impressive record of 5-0 this season, accompanied by a 3.71 ERA and 55 strikeouts. In his most recent 22 innings, he has permitted 14 hits and 6 runs. At home, Kelly has maintained a 3.55 ERA with a .228 batting average against him over 33 innings. Historically, he holds a career record of 9-3 against the San Diego Padres, with a commendable 3.05 ERA and 78 strikeouts.

The Pick:

Both the Padres and Diamondbacks are in contention for playoff berths, but this matchup is particularly crucial for Arizona, which has not yet guaranteed its place. The pitching matchup featuring Yu Darvish and Merrill Kelly is excellent and offers compelling arguments for both sides. The notable difference is that Darvish is being offered at a more appealing price. He has won three of his last four games as an underdog and his consistent performance makes him a strong candidate at these odds. I choose the Padres.

Oakland Athletics vs Seattle Mariners Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Athletics at Mariners at 10:10 PM ET

The Oakland Athletics will likely start JP Sears as their pitcher, who has an overall record of 11 wins and 12 losses, with a 4.43 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP through 174.2 innings this season. It is important to note that in three of his last four outings, Sears has allowed four or more earned runs.

The anticipated starting pitcher for Seattle is Luis Castillo, who holds a record of 11 wins and 12 losses, along with a 3.64 earned run average and a 1.17 WHIP across 175.1 innings pitched this season. In his last three outings, Castillo has permitted two earned runs in each game, although he is returning from the injured list.

The Pick:

The Athletics are opting to start JP Sears, who has been relatively effective for them this season. However, his last three outings have seen a marked decline in performance. I suspect that the Athletics might encounter difficulties in maintaining their focus during this game and considering Sears’ recent struggles, I would back the Mariners at -1.5.

St. Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants Prediction MLB Picks 9/27/24

Cardinals at Giants at 10:15 PM ET

Miles Mikolas is set to take the mound for the Cardinals, boasting a record of 9-11 and an ERA of 5.35. In his last outing against the Cleveland Guardians, he completed six innings, surrendering four hits and one run.

The Giants will have Landen Roupp as their starting pitcher, who currently holds a record of 1-1 and an ERA of 2.70. In his previous outing against the Royals, he pitched five innings, allowing three hits and no runs.

The Pick:

While Mikolas has shown promise with a strong start, his overall ERA of 5.35 suggests he may face challenges in this contest. On the other hand, Roupp is poised to provide a robust performance for the Giants, having recently completed a game without conceding any runs and boasting an ERA of 2.70. Expect the Giants to take advantage of Mikolas’s early difficulties, which could prove to be the key to their victory. It is recommended to back the Giants on the money line for a successful wager.