MLB Best Bets Today, 9/13: Picks, Predictions & Player Props - Friday
Welcome into the MLB best bets today on this Friday, September 13th! This week has made us all grind against books but coming into this Friday we have stayed in the green overall!
There are 15 MLB games on the docket for tonight’s action so let’s go get some winners with my MLB predictions and enjoy our weekends!
MLB Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 9/13
In this MLB best bets today article you will find a wide array of choices from some money lines and team totals to plenty of player props for the action today in MLB picks!
Remember to double check that betting card for the MLB best bets today as well, don’t want to put down the wrong wager! Check out the rationale and if you agree with me make sure to tail and good luck!
Now, let's dive into my expert MLB best bets today!
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Red Sox vs. Yankees Prediction: Friday, September 13th
In tonight’s showdown between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, it looks like we’re in for a low-scoring game, with fewer than 8.5 runs expected on the board. This part of my MLB best bets today hinges on the stellar pitching performances we’re set to see.
Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt has been on fire this season, flaunting a dazzling 2.34 ERA and a knack for striking out batters! He’s likely to keep the Red Sox lineup in check. On the flip side, Tanner Houck, the Red Sox's starter, also brings a solid 3.24 ERA and a track record of racking up strikeouts, suggesting he’ll keep the Yankees from running up the score too.
Both teams are also grappling with some hitting woes. The Red Sox lineup includes key players like Trevor Story and Connor Wong who have been struggling recently, while the Yankees have their own set of problems with Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo not exactly lighting up the scoreboard. This offensive inconsistency means scoring opportunities will be few and far between.
As for Clarke Schmidt, he's primed to notch over 5.5 strikeouts. With 69 strikeouts in just 65.1 innings, Schmidt is a safe bet to surpass that mark! Given the Red Sox lineup’s current struggles with solid contact, Schmidt should have no trouble racking up those Ks.
So, with strong pitching on both sides and some underwhelming hitting, we’re looking at a game where Schmidt shines on the mound and the total runs stay under 8.5 for our MLB predictions!
- Expert Red Sox vs. Yankees Picks:
- Boston vs. New York Under 8.5 Runs (-110 on DraftKings)
- Clarke Schmidt Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-145 on DraftKings)
Best MLB Player Props & Other Picks Today, 9/13
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Over 8.5 Runs (-115 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
- Dylan Cease (SD) Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-130 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
- Seattle Mariners Money Line (+110 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
- Kansas City Royals Money Line (-105 on DraftKings Sportsbook)