Reds at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 22

It's Tuesday, July 22 and the Reds (52-49) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (40-60). Chase Burns is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Brad Lord for Washington.

The Nationals put up 10 runs to edge the Reds, 10-8, in the series opener. The Reds have dropped the past two games, but that''s nothing to the Nats' 3-10 record over the last 13. This could be Washington's first winning streak since July 2-3.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Reds at Nationals

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Nationals Park
  • City: Washington, DC
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNOH, MASN

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Odds for the Reds at the Nationals

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Reds (-136), Nationals (+115)
  • Spread:  Reds -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Nationals

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Chase Burns vs. Brad Lord
    • Reds: Chase Burns, (0-1, 6.19 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts
    • Nationals: Brad Lord, (2-5, 3.46 ERA)
      Last outing: 2.1 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 0 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Reds and the Nationals

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Reds and the Nationals:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Cincinnati Reds on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Reds at Nationals

  • The Reds are 1-3 in Burns' four starts
  • The Nationals have lost 7 of their last 10 games
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Nationals' last 5 matchups against National League teams
  • The Reds have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 1.67 units

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Twins at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 22

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Twins (48-52) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (59-42) in Game 2 of their series.

Simeon Woods Richardson is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles.

Shohei Ohtani allowed a Byron Buxton home run in the top of the first inning last night but got the run plus one back in the bottom of the first with his 35th home run of the season as the Dodgers rolled to a 5-2 win in the series opener against the Twins. Will Smith went yard in the fourth and sixth innings to seal the win for LA.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Twins at Dodgers

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 10:10PM EST
  • Site: Dodger Stadium
  • City: Los Angeles, CA
  • Network/Streaming: MNNT, SNLA, MLBN

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Odds for the Twins at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Twins (+182), Dodgers (-222)
  • Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Twins at Dodgers

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Simeon Woods Richardson vs. YoshinobuYamamoto
    • Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 3.95 ERA)
      Last outing: July 13 vs. Pittsburgh - 4.2IP, 1ER, 6H, 1BB, 3Ks
    • Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8-7, 2.59 ERA)
      Last outing: July 13 at San Francisco - 7IP, 0ER, 3H, 2BB, 7Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Twins at Dodgers

  • The Dodgers have won 5 of their last 6 home games against the Twins
  • The Under is 8-2 in the Twins' last 10 road games
  • Andy Pages is 8-31 over his last 8 games
  • Freddie Freeman is 2-12 over his last 4 games
  • Shohei Ohtani is 4-12 over his last 3 games with 3 HRs

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Twins and the Dodgers

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Twins and the Dodgers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Dodgers at -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Tigers at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 22

It's Tuesday, July 22 and the Tigers (60-41) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (40-61). Casey Mize is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh took Game 1 of the series, 3-0 to break a three-game losing streak. Detroit is 1-3 since the break, like Pittsburgh, but the Tigers have scored three runs in four games compared to the Buccos' who scored 10.

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Game details & how to watch Tigers at Pirates

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: PNC Park
  • City: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, SNP

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Odds for the Tigers at the Pirates

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Tigers (-147), Pirates (+123)
  • Spread:  Tigers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Pirates

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Casey Mize vs. Mitch Keller
    • Tigers: Casey Mize, (9-3, 3.15 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.0 Innings Pitched, 6 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Pirates: Mitch Keller, (3-10, 3.48 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Tigers and the Pirates

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Paul Skenes to win NL CY Young over Zack Wheeler:

"Entering the All-Star break, Skenes had a 1.19 ERA in career wins compared to a 2.39 ERA in losses or non-decisions, so either way, he hasn’t been the Buccos’ problem since he arrived. This year alone, Skenes has allowed 27 runs over 20 starts and the Pirates have lost 11 of those 20 games!

Pittsburgh’s offense has scored the fewest runs in not just the NL, but all of baseball — even the Rockies and White Sox. For more context, the Phillies have scored 112 more runs than the Pirates in one less game.

Both Skenes and Wheeler will be dominant in the second-half, I have no doubts, but Skenes could post a sub 2.00 ERA this season (was doing so through 19 starts), sub .200 OBA, and still have a losing record, which on surface level makes no sense.

Despite how it looks or sounds, I think what Skenes is doing weighs more impressive, challenging, and deserving than what Wheeler is doing."

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Tigers and the Pirates:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Tigers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Tigers at Pirates

  • Detroit is 11-5 when Mize pitches this season
  • Pittsburgh is 6-14 when Keller pitches this season
  • The Tigers have won 24 of 41 games following a defeat
  • In 8 of the Pirates' last 10 games with Mitch Keller starting the Under has cashed
  • With Mitch Keller starting the Pirates have covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games

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Orioles at Guardians Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 22

It's Tuesday, July 22 and the Orioles (44-55) are in Cleveland to take on the Guardians (49-50). Brandon Young is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Joey Cantillo for Cleveland.

The Guardians took the first game of the series, 10-5, behind a four-run sixth inning. Cleveland is 3-1 since the break and has scored 28 runs. Baltimore is 1-3 post-break and totaled 14 runs in that span with 10 coming in the past two games.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Orioles at Guardians

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: Progressive Field
  • City: Cleveland, OH
  • Network/Streaming: MASN2, CLEG

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Odds for the Orioles at the Guardians

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Orioles (+118), Guardians (-140)
  • Spread:  Guardians -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Guardians

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Brandon Young vs. Joey Cantillo
    • Orioles: Brandon Young, (0-4, 7.52 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.1 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Guardians: Joey Cantillo, (1-0, 4.17 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Orioles and the Guardians

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Guardians to reach 80 wins:

“In the first 24 games of the 67 one second-half of the schedule are the Athletics, Orioles, Royals, Rockies, Twins, Mets, White Sox, and Marlins -- beautiful! Cleveland took the series against the A’s, 2-1 and beat the O's in the opener— so far so good.

The Guardians have the easiest strength of schedule remaining in the MLB and need a 34-33 record over the second half to secure 80-plus wins, which I believe is more than possible.”

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Orioles and the Guardians:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Cleveland Guardians on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Baltimore Orioles at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Orioles at Guardians

  • The Guardians have won 7 of their last 8 matchups against American League teams
  • 6 of the Orioles' last 8 road trips to the Guardians have gone over the Total
  • Cleveland is 3-1 in the last four games and 3-1 ATS
  • Baltimore is 1-3 on the ML and 2-2 ATS in the past four

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Mets vs. Angels: How to watch on SNY on July 22, 2025

The Mets continue a three-game series against the Angels at Citi Field on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...


Mets Notes

  • Brett Baty is slashing .313/.384/.516 with three homers and four doubles in 73 plate appearances over his last 23 games dating back to June 23
  • Brandon Nimmo has been on fire for nearly two months, hitting .308/.377/.522 with 10 homers, nine doubles, 10 stolen bases, 28 RBI, and 30 runs scored in 204 plate appearances over 48 games dating back to May 26
  • Edwin Diaz has allowed one earned run since April 21. For the season, he has a 1.60 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 59 strikeouts in 39.1 innings

ANGELS
METS
-Brandon Nimmo, CF
-Francisco Lindor, SS
-Juan Soto, RF
-Pete Alonso, 1B
-Jeff McNeil, CF
-Mark Vientos, DH
-Brett Baty, 2B
-Francisco Alvarez, C
-Ronny Mauricio, 3B

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How can I stream the game?

The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.

In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone. 

How can I watch the game on my computer via MLB? 

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  • Log in using your provider credentials. If you are unsure of your provider credentials, please contact your provider. 
  • Link your provider credentials with a new or existing MLB.com account. 
  • Log in using your MLB.com credentials to watch Mets games on SNY. 

How can I watch the game on the MLB App? 

MLB App access is included for FREE with SNY. To access SNY on your favorite supported Apple or Android mobile device, please follow the steps below.  

  • Open “MLB” and tap on “Subscriber Login” for Apple Devices or “Sign in with MLB.com” for Android Devices. 
  • Type in your MLB.com credentials and tap “Log In.”  
  • To access live or on-demand content, tap on the "Watch" tab from the bottom navigation bar. Select the "Games" sub-tab to see a listing of available games. You can scroll to previous dates using the left and right arrows. Tap on a game to select from the game feeds available.  

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Red Sox at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 22

It's Tuesday, July 22 and the Red Sox (54-48) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (57-43). Richard Fitts is slated to take the mound for Boston against Cristopher Sánchez for Philadelphia.

The Phillies won the series opener, 3-2, in extra innings on walk-off catchers interference call with the bases loaded. Talk about dramatic.

Boston is 1-3 since the All-Star break, while Philadelphia is 2-2 — both losing the first series of the second-half. The Red Sox have scored three total runs in their three losses and six in their lone win during this stretch.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Red Sox at Phillies

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Citizens Bank Park
  • City: Philadelphia, PA
  • Network/Streaming: NESN, NBCSP, TBS

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Odds for the Red Sox at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Red Sox (+168), Phillies (-204)
  • Spread:  Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Red Sox at Phillies

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Richard Fitts vs. Cristopher Sánchez
    • Red Sox: Richard Fitts, (1-3, 4.28 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.2 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Phillies: Cristopher Sánchez, (8-2, 2.50 ERA)
      Last outing: 7.1 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Red Sox and the Phillies

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the value on Boston to miss the postseason:

“Boston has the third-toughest remaining strength of schedule (.516 winning %). Let’s look at the first 15 games of the second half for Boston:

3 road games at the Cubs (1-2 record)
3 road games at the Phillies (0-1 record)
3 home games vs the Dodgers
3 road games at the Twins
3 home games vs the Astros

That schedule alone could put them behind and make a +105 to -115 bet became -200 to -300 quickly. During the All-Star break, I played Boston at plus-money to miss the postseason and think it’s still a good bet after losing three of four after the break.”

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Red Sox and the Phillies:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Philadelphia Phillies on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Boston Red Sox at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Red Sox at Phillies

  • Philly is 14-5 when Sanchez pitches this season
  • Boston is 2-6 when Fitts pitches this season but won the last two
  • The Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against AL East teams
  • The Under is 4-1 in the Red Sox's last 5 games
  • The Phillies have failed to cover in their last 3 games against the Red Sox

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Giants' Rafael Devers making first MLB start at first base Tuesday vs. Braves

Giants' Rafael Devers making first MLB start at first base Tuesday vs. Braves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Giants made a significant change to their starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

San Francisco slugger Rafael Devers is batting third and playing first base, which marks the first time the 28-year-old will play the position in his MLB career.

Devers played third base for nearly his entire career with the Red Sox before the team signed Alex Bregman in the offseason, and Devers became Boston’s designated hitter before the blockbuster trade to the Giants in June.

Boston wanted Devers to transition to first base, but the slugger reportedly was not keen on the idea, but with the Giants, Devers has expressed a willingness to play wherever the team needs him.

San Francisco initially planned to transition Devers over to first base after the trade, but a minor groin injury delayed his position switch in recent weeks, but it appears he is healthy enough to do so now.

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Padres at Marlins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 22

It's Tuesday, July 22 and the Padres (55-45) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (46-53). Stephen Kolek is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Edward Cabrera for Miami.

San Diego took the opener, 2-1, with both runs coming in the second inning off a Manny Machado double and Jackson Merrill single. The Padres are now 3-1 since the All-Star break, while Miami has dropped two straight and is 2-2 since the break.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Padres at Marlins

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: LoanDepot Park
  • City: Miami, FL
  • Network/Streaming: SDPA, FDSNFL

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Odds for the Padres at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Padres (-109), Marlins (-109)
  • Spread:  Marlins 1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Marlins

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Stephen Kolek vs. Edward Cabrera
    • Padres: Stephen Kolek, (3-4, 4.24 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 6 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Marlins: Edward Cabrera, (3-4, 3.61 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Padres and the Marlins

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Padres to be in the postseason mix:

“Looking at the second half of the year per Tankathon, San Diego has the 4th-easiest strength of schedule remaining

The Padres open the second-half with three games at the Nationals, three more at the Marlins, then to St. Louis for three more road games as part of a nine-game East Coast road trip. However, we have to admit, those are decent matchups to have a winning record across for a 9-game road trip — in other words, it could be much worse.

After that nine-game road trip, the next 27 games will be on the West Coast for San Diego, whether they are in California, Arizona or Washington (the state). San Diego will be in a prime position to make a run at the playoffs, but I still haven’t gotten to the best part.

The final month of the season is a great opportunity for the Padres to gain ground too -- in the final 28 games -- 13 of those are against the Orioles, White Sox, and Rockies!

I love the Padres to make the postseason as a second-half futures bet.”

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Padres and the Marlins:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Diego Padres on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Miami Marlins at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Padres at Marlins

  • San Diego is 0-6 in Kolek's last six starts (4-8 overall)
  • Miami is 8-8 when Cabrera starts this season
  • The Padres have won 4 of their last 5 away games against teams with losing records
  • The Under is 30-21 in the Marlins' home games this season
  • The Padres have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.80 units

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Yankees at Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 22

It's Tuesday, July 22 and the Yankees (55-45) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (59-41). Cam Schlittler is slated to take the mound for New York against Max Scherzer for Toronto.

The Blue Jays won the opening game 4-1 behind a four-run fifth inning to extend its home winning streak to 11 games and five consecutive over the Yankees. New York is now 2-4 over the last six games, while Toronto has won four straight out the break.

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Game details & how to watch Yankees at Blue Jays

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 7:07PM EST
  • Site: Rogers Centre
  • City: Toronto, ON
  • Network/Streaming: YES, Sportsnet

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Odds for the Yankees at the Blue Jays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Yankees (+108), Blue Jays (-128)
  • Spread:  Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Blue Jays

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Cam Schlittler vs. Max Scherzer
    • Yankees: Cam Schlittler, (1-0, 5.06 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
    • Blue Jays: Max Scherzer, (1-0, 4.70 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 8 Strikeouts

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the value on the Yankees to win the AL East:

“This series will be a defining one in the AL East race that has seen the Toronto Blue Jays take ahold of. Toronto is up in the series season and swept New York earlier in the season, so it’s an ideal time for the Yankees to strike back.

The odds are down to plus-money on the Yankees to win the division, which could be back to -150 with a series win over the Blue Jays.”

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Toronto Blue Jays on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Yankees at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Yankees at Blue Jays

  • New York is 1-0 in Schlittler's starts
  • Toronto has won three straight with Scherzer
  • The Blue Jays have won 7 of their last 8 matchups against AL East opponents
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Yankees' last 5 divisional matchups
  • The Blue Jays are up 3.62 units on the Run Line in their last 5 at home

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Cardinals at Rockies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 22

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Cardinals (52-49) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (24-76) in Game 2 of their series.

Erick Fedde is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Bradley Blalock for Colorado.

The Cards' bats woke up and collected 15 hits in a 6-2 win last night over the Rockies. Willson Contreras and Masyn Winn led the offense with three hits apiece as St. Louis snapped a three-game losing streak.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Cardinals at Rockies

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 8:40PM EST
  • Site: Coors Field
  • City: Denver, CO
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, COLR

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Odds for the Cardinals at the Rockies

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Cardinals (-156), Rockies (+130)
  • Spread:  Cardinals -1.5
  • Total: 12.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Rockies

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Erick Fedde vs. Bradley Blalock
    • Cardinals: Erick Fedde (3-9, 4.83 ERA)
      Last outing: July 12 vs. Atlanta - 4.2IP, 3ER, 6H, 1BB, 1K
    • Rockies: Bradley Blalock (0-2, 9.97 ERA)
      Last outing: July 12 at Cincinnati - 5.2IP, 1ER, 6H, 0BB, 1K

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cardinals at Rockies

  • The Cardinals have won 26 of 50 games following a win
  • The Rockies' last 6 games against National League teams have gone under the Total
  • Ryan McMahon is riding a modest 5-game hitting streak (6-18)
  • Nolan Arenado is 3-15 over his last 4 games

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the St. Louis Cardinals on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 12.0.

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Royals at Cubs prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 22

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Royals (49-52) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (59-41).

Rich Hill is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Matthew Boyd.

Salvador Perez went yard twice last night as the Royals blitzed the Cubs in Game 1 of the series last night, 12-4. The veteran backstop now has four home runs in his last three games. Carson Kelly collected three hits in the loss for Chicago. Said loss has dropped the Cubs out of first place in the National League's Central division.

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Game details & how to watch Royals at Cubs

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Wrigley Field
  • City: Chicago, IL
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNKC, MARQ

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Odds for the Royals at the Cubs

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Royals (+211), Cubs (-265)
  • Spread:  Cubs -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Cubs

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Rich Hill vs. Matthew Boyd
    • Royals: Rich Hill (0-0, 0.00)
      Last outing: This is the 45-year-old's 1st start of the season. He was 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA for Triple-A Omaha
    • Cubs: Matthew Boyd (10-3, 2.34 ERA)
      Last outing: July 12 at Yankees - 8IP, 0ER, 4H, 0BB, 6Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Royals at Cubs

  • After losing the series opener, the Cubs have a 10-3 record in Game 2 this season
  • The Cubs' last 3 games against the Royals have gone over the Total
  • The Cubs have failed to cover the Run Line in 7 of their last 8 home games against the Royals
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong has now hit in 5 straight games (7-17)
  • Bobby Witt Jr. has hit safely in 5 of his last 6 games (5-24)
  • With his 2 HRs last night, Salvador Perez now has 290 in his career

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Royals and the Cubs

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Royals and the Cubs:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Cubs on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Kansas City Royals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Giants at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 22

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Giants (52-49) continue their series in Atlanta against the Braves (44-55).

Landen Roupp is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Davis Daniel for Atlanta.

Rookie Drake Baldwin drove in six runs last night as the Braves took the series opener over the Giants, 9-5. Hayden Birdsong allowed just a single hit in the first but did not register an out walking four and gifting the Giants five runs. Willy Adames went 4-5 including his 15th home run for San Francisco in the loss.

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Game details & how to watch Giants at Braves

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 7:15PM EST
  • Site: Truist Park
  • City: Atlanta, GA
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSBA, FDSNSO

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Odds for the Giants at the Braves

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Giants (-114), Braves (-106)
  • Spread:  Giants -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Giants at Braves

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Landen Roupp vs. Davis Daniel
    • Giants: Landen Roupp (6-6, 3.27 ERA)
      Last outing: July 12 vs. Dodgers - 6IP, 1ER, 7H, 1BB, 8Ks
    • Braves: Davis Daniel (0-0, 1.80 ERA)
      Last outing: July 13 at St. Louis - 4IP, 1ER, 2H, 3BB, 5Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Giants at Braves

  • The Giants have lost 7 of their last 8 games
  • The Braves' last 4 games against National League teams have gone over the Total
  • The Giants have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight road games
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hits in 6 of his last 8 games (10-28)
  • Rafael Devers' bat may be waking up as he is 5-16 over his last 4 games

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Giants and the Braves

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Atlanta Braves on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Braves at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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White Sox at Rays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 22

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the White Sox (36-65) look to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games tonight in Tampa against the Rays (52-49).

Davis Martin is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay.

The Sox jumped on Shane Baz early scoring three in the second inning and three more in the third. Brooks Baldwin went yard in the second to start the fireworks. Six pitchers limited the Rays to five hits on the night as Chicago equaled their season-high with a fourth consecutive win.

Lets dive into Game 2 of the series and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch White Sox at Rays

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 7:35PM EST
  • Site: George M. Steinbrenner Field
  • City: Tampa, FL
  • Network/Streaming: CHSN, FDSNSUN

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Odds for the White Sox at the Rays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: White Sox (+188), Rays (-228)
  • Spread:  Rays -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Rays

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Davis Martin vs. Drew Rasmussen
    • White Sox: Davis Martin (2-7, 3.79 ERA)
      Last outing: June 12 at Houston - 6IP, 4ER, 7H, 2BB, 5Ks
    • Rays: Drew Rasmussen (7-5, 2.86 ERA)
      Last outing: July 11 at Boston - 2IP, 1ER, 3H, 1BB, 1K

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of White Sox at Rays

  • The Rays have won 26 of 49 games following a defeat
  • The Under is 33-27-2 in the White Sox's games against American League teams this season
  • The White Sox have covered in 4 of their last 5 road games and they are profiting 1.63 units in those 5
  • Miguel Vargas has homered in back-to-back games and is now 5-13 over his last 3 games
  • Andrew Benintendi has at least 1 hit in 4 of his last 5 games (8-18) including 1 HR and 3 RBI

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  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago White Sox at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Phillies claim another wild, walk-off win on catcher's interference with bases loaded in 10th

PHILADELPHIA — Edmundo Sosa’s teammates on the Philadelphia Phillies mobbed him beyond first base after a 3-2, walk-off win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.

In the moment, it didn’t matter to him that he’d gotten there thanks to a call of catcher’s interference.

“To be honest, this feels exactly like a home run,” Sosa said through a translator. “The most important thing about it is that we end up winning the game, and that’s what we went out to do.”

Sosa won the game when, with the bases loaded and no out in the 10th inning, his check swing on a 2-2 pitch struck the glove of catcher Carlos Narvaez. The Phillies dugout called for a review, which showed the contact, allowing Sosa to take first and automatic runner Brandon Marsh to score the winning run.

“I felt my barrel was a little late on the pitch,” said Sosa, who entered as a pinch-hitter in the eighth and singled. “And as I go through my swing path, I feel like I hit the catcher’s glove. And I told the ump that I think I felt something, and I started signaling in the dugout.”

It’s the first instance of a walk-off catcher’s interference in a major league game since Aug. 1, 1971, when the Los Angeles Dodgers won on a call against Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench. Willie Crawford was the batter, Joe Gibbon the pitcher.

The play went down as an error for Narvaez, his sixth of the season, second-most among catchers in the majors. Narvaez also had a passed ball, his fifth, in the fourth inning that moved Nick Castellanos into scoring position after he drove in the Phillies’ first run. Castellanos scored on J.T. Realmuto’s single.

“I don’t feel I was that close to the hitter,” Narvaez said. “Everything went so quick. Really tough for that to happen in that moment to cost us the game. I take accountability. I’ve got to be better. That cannot happen.”

It’s the Phillies’ third walk-off win of the season. The first, against Washington on April 29, came on a wild pitch that allowed Bryson Stott to score. A walk-off on June 6 over the Chicago Cubs came via a Marsh single in the 11th.

The Phillies lost a game in San Francisco on July 8 when Patrick Bailey hit a three-run, walk-off, inside-the-park home run.

“There’s two things this year that I’ve never seen before in 40 years,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. “One is a walk-off inside-the-park home run, and one is a walk-off catcher’s interference.”

The Phillies won without putting a ball in play in the 10th. Marsh started the inning at second base. Otto Kemp, trying to bunt him to third, was walked by Boston reliever Jordan Hicks.

Hicks’ first delivery to Max Kepler was a wild pitch that moved the runners to second and third. The Red Sox intentionally walked Kepler. Sosa went down 0-2, fouled a pitch off, then offered at an 86 mph slider, hitting only the thumb of Narvaez’s glove to decide the game.

“It’s strange,” Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler said. “People always say, I’ve never seen that before on a baseball field. It’s just another one. I’m wondering how many more times you can say that.”