MLB Best Bets Today, 9/17: Picks, Predictions & Player Props - Tuesday
Welcome into the MLB Best Bets Today on this Tuesday, September 17th! We are back to the usual MLB slate of 15 games this evening which is great as it will build us up from last night that ended up being a 5-3 night overall and another one in the green for you and me!
No shortages of plays from me today on the MLB picks so make sure to check them out and as always good luck out there!
MLB Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 9/17
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 these MLB predictions – and good luck!
Now, let's dive into my expert MLB Best Bets today!
- Season Record: 188-152-7
- Bankroll: +20.2 units
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Twins vs. Guardians Prediction: Tuesday, September 17th
It’s the second game of this AL Central rivalry series tonight and after Cleveland took the opening contest the Twins are on shaky ground with just a 1.5-game lead over the Tigers for the last AL Wild Card spot! As for the game tonight though I expect some runs to be scored as the pitching matchup is a putrid one with Zebby Matthews and his 7.11 ERA takes on Gavin Williams and his 5.23 ERA. Starting with Williams his ERA is even worse in the past couple of months allowing 26 earned runs over his last 36.1 innings pitched!
This Twins offense may not be league-best but at 4.7 runs per game, they can make you pay. As for Zebby, he has just 6 starts under his belt since early August and they’ve all been shaky save one outing. The Guardians' offense averages 4.79 runs per game at home, which could get ugly. If you haven’t made out my angle from this let me spell it out, I am hammering the over on this contest tonight and ready for the fireworks.
Digging a bit deeper into the Zebby well, I also found that he’s gotten torched by lefty bats this season allowing a .386 average and 1.243 OPS! Those are ridiculous numbers that can’t be ignored for me betting this game so let’s add some Jose Ramirez love to the card. Ramirez is hitting .321 over the past 7 games and should continue his streak into tonight. Love taking the over on hits/runs/RBIs in spots like this especially at 1.5!
Lastly, let’s get some Twins offense on the card with Gavin Williams being a terrible pitcher as well! He struggles at home with a 7.07 ERA and his real problem is right-handed hitters allowing a .279 average at .833 OPS. That means it's wheels up for Royce Lewis who is the only righty bat in the top of the lineup! He is hitting .333 over the past week with 6 hits and a pair of doubles so let’s grab him to go over his hits/runs/RBIs today as well!
- Expert Twins vs. Guardians Picks:
- Minnesota vs. Cleveland Over 8 Runs (-115 on DraftKings)
- Jose Ramirez (CLE) Over 1.5 Hits/Runs/RBIs (-140 on DraftKings)
- Royce Lewis (MIN) Over 1.5 Hits/Runs/RBIs (-115 on DraftKings)
Best MLB Props Bets & Other Picks Today, 9/17
- Astros & Padres Under 7.5 Runs (-120 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
- Atlanta Braves Money Line (-145 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
- Diamondbacks & Rockies Over 11 Runs (-115 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
- Royals Run Line -1.5 (+130 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
- Shane Baz (TB) Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-105 on DraftKings Sportsbook)