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Cardinals at White Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for June 17

Its Tuesday, June 17 and the Cardinals (37-35) are in Chicago to begin a series against the White Sox (23-49).

Matthew Liberatore is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Shane Smith for Chicago.

To put it mildly, these teams are struggling. The Sox have lost five in a row and the Cards have lost seven of their last eight. Chicago is now 22.5 games behind Detroit in the American League Central while St. Louis has fallen seven games back of the Cubs in the National League Central.

Lets dive into the series opener 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 the how to catch tipoff, 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 Cardinals at White Sox

  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 7:40PM EST
  • Site: Rate Field
  • City: Chicago, IL
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, CHSN

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Odds for the Cardinals at the White Sox

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Cardinals (-154), White Sox (+129)
  • Spread:  Cardinals -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at White Sox

  • Pitching matchup for June 17, 2025: Matthew Liberatore vs. Shane Smith
    • Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (3-6, 4.17 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/11 vs. Toronto - 5IP, 5ER, 9H, 1BB, 4Ks
    • White Sox: Shane Smith (3-3, 2.37 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/10 at Houston - 6IP, 1ER, 7H, 2BB, 4Ks

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

  • The White Sox have lost 5 games in a row
  • The Over is 12-8 in the Cardinals' last 10 games on the road and the White Sox's last 10 at home combined
  • The White Sox are showing a profit of 2.40 units on the Run Line in their last 5 games at Rate Field
  • Miguel Vargas is riding a 5-game hitting streak (7-24)
  • Nolan Arenado has at least 1 hit in his last 6 games (8-23)

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Cardinals and the White Sox

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Cardinals and the White Sox:

  • 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 Chicago White Sox 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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Sandoval states Devers can benefit from hitting at Oracle Park

Sandoval states Devers can benefit from hitting at Oracle Park originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Giants legend Pablo Sandoval believes newly acquired slugger Rafael Devers is well-suited to the dimensions of Oracle Park.

Sandoval, who was teammates with Devers on the Boston Red Sox in 2017, believes the slugger’s hitting style will work better in San Francisco than in Fenway Park.

“For me, it was harder hitting the ball in Fenway [Park],” Sandoval told Brian Murphy and Markus Boucher Tuesday on KNBR’s “Murph & Markus.” “Because the right field is 300-something [feet] and then it goes to 390-something, then 420 in center field. The dimensions for Devers’ pull side are tough in Boston. So, I think the dimensions that Oracle Park has is going to help Devers.”

Devers was moved from Boston to San Francisco in a shocking trade on Father’s Day, giving the Giants a proven power hitter. Still, the unique dimensions of Oracle Park, along with the constant cold temperatures, wind and fog, make it a difficult place for hitters.

Left-handed hitters like Devers tend to fare better in San Francisco when it comes to hitting home runs, but it has been decades since Barry Bonds was launching longballs into McCovey Cove. Bonds remains the only left-handed hitter in franchise history to record 13 or more home runs in a season at Oracle Park.

The 28-year-old hit .272 with 15 home runs and 58 RBI in 73 games for the Red Sox during the 2025 MLB season and is expected to be the designated hitter for the Giants. Before the trade, San Francisco’s home run leader was Matt Chapman with 12.

With San Francisco in the hunt for the National League West division title, the lack of offensive firepower over the last month became too glaring to leave unaddressed. The hope is that Devers will add a steady bat to the lineup and come through in clutch moments, as he has done throughout his career.

All eyes will be on Devers as he makes his debut against the Cleveland Guardians at Oracle Park on Tuesday, with fans hoping he launches the first of many Splash Hits.

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Ohtani’s Dodger Blue Mound Debut Ends With an LA Victory

Shohei Ohtani made his first Major League Baseball pitching start in 663 days and his first ever for the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday night at Dodger Stadium.

The outing lasted just an inning; he threw 28 pitches and allowed a run on two hits while throwing a costly wild pitch. After that, Ohtani returned to his usual role as designated hitter, with the Dodgers winning 6-3 against the San Diego Padres.

Ohtani’s pitches were clocked in the high 90s, with two either barely making or exceeding 100 mph. He went to a full count on three of the first four batters he faced, throwing only 16 strikes.

“I’m not very happy with the results, but I’m very grateful that I’m out here and pitching again,” Ohtani said through his interpreter after the game.

After struggling in his return to the mound, Ohtani mopped off the sweat, donned his batting equipment and led off as usual for the Dodgers in the bottom of the first. He stuck out swinging on a full-count pitch from Padres starter Dylan Cease.

“I saw it from the other side, from afar, when he was with the Los Angeles Angels,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before the game. “So now, I think I got the best seat in the house to watch this guy start and then take an at-bat. This is bananas.”

For the Angels, Ohtani hit and pitched in 71 games, batting .284 with 13 homers, 13 doubles and three triples. Later in Monday night’s game he added to those numbers, turning the tables twice on Cease, doubling home a run in the third and singling in another during a five-run Dodgers fourth that decided the game.

He was 2-for-4 on the night with the two RBIs and a walk. Roberts said he had spoken to Ohtani about leading off after pitching the top of the first.

“I ran it by him, and he said, ‘No problem. I’m good with it,’” Roberts said. “I haven’t really dug into the archives when he was a two-way player with the Angels. I think there were times when he did hit leadoff. I don’t think it really affects him.” 

On the mound, he acted as an opener in what turned out to be just another in a series of bullpen games for a Dodgers team that has 14 pitchers currently on the injured list, eight of them starters. On Monday night, Los Angeles used seven pitchers.

The road to recovery from his second elbow surgery was a long one for the Japanese native, who has won back-to-back league MVPs—one in the American League for the Angels in 2023 and another in the National League hitting only for Dodgers last season.

He won the World Series with the Dodgers last fall after signing a 10-year, $700 million contract as a free agent, with $680 million of it deferred.

The real question is where the Dodgers plan to go with Ohtani from here. It was the 87th pitching start of his eight-year career, but first since Aug. 23, 2023. 

“I think it’s just seeing how each outing goes and whatever that looks like,” Dodgers general manager Barndon Gomes said. “The main goal is obviously to have him strong down the stretch run and through October. We won’t know that from here to there, but I do know at each step we’ll have those discussions and make sure that that is the guiding light, to make sure that he’s feeling as good as possible come October.”

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Hernández: 'More animated' Shohei Ohtani shows Dodgers a different side of himself

Los Angeles, CA, Monday, June 16, 2025 - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei.
Shohei Ohtani pitched in a game for the first time in nearly two years when he served as an opener against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Monday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

With his arm forming a 90-degree angle at his elbow, Shohei Ohtani clenched his right hand like an umpire signaling an out.

The actual home plate umpire, Tripp Gibson, didn’t make the same gesture.

Fernando Tatis Jr. was ruled safe at home. Three batters into his first game pitching for the Dodgers, Ohtani was charged with a run.

Ohtani pointed his glove at Gibson. He screamed. He turned his head in the direction of the Dodgers dugout, waving his glove as if to urge the bench to challenge the call.

Read more:Shohei Ohtani makes his long-awaited pitching debut for Dodgers in win over Padres

The Dodgers saw another side of Ohtani on Monday in their 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, but that entailed more than him taking the mound and throwing a couple of 100-mph fastballs.

Ohtani the pitcher, they learned, isn’t as playful as Ohtani the hitter. He snarls. He barks. He’s emotional, even downright combative at times.

This temperament could explain why Ohtani pitched the way he did in his first game in two seasons — why he threw as hard as he did, why he couldn’t control his fastball, why his sweeper lacked its usual movement.

Hitting is what Ohtani does for fun. Pitching is what he treats as work, and Ohtani was amped up to return to the mound.

“I was more nervous than when I’m just a hitter,” Ohtani said in Japanese.

His performance reflected that. In the one inning he pitched as an opener, he was charged with a run and two hits. He threw 28 pitches, of which only 16 were strikes.

“My arm was moving a little too fast, so pitches were going more to the glove side than I anticipated,” Ohtani said.

His first pitch was a 97.6-mph fastball that was fouled off by Tatis. He averaged 99.1 mph with his four-seam fastball and 97.4 mph with his sinker, throwing 13 pitches at 98 mph or faster. He was clocked at 100.2 mph against Luis Arraez and 99.9 against Manny Machado.

That was considerably faster than Ohtani threw in live batting practice and considerably faster than the Dodgers were expecting him to throw in this game.

“I wanted to be around 95-96 as much as possible,” Ohtani said.

Ohtani gave up a single to Tatis on a 99.1-mph fastball that was left over the heart of the plate. Tatis advanced to second base on a 98.3-mph wild pitch and third on a single that Arraez hit off a 98-mph sinker.

With runners on the corners, Ohtani thought he struck out Machado on a sweeper, but he was ruled to have checked his swing. Ohtani pointed at Gibson and appealed for a strike but to no avail. Ohtani unironically made a Joe Kelly pouty face.

Two pitches later, Machado scored Tatis with a sacrifice fly to center field.

“A little more animated than he usually is,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of Ohtani.

Roberts already knew Ohtani would be like this, as he’d spoken to people familiar with Ohtani, including former Angels manager Phil Nevin.

“I guess as a pitcher, he shows a lot more emotion and gets frustrated when things don’t go well or he doesn’t do what he’s supposed to do on the mound,” Roberts said with a chuckle.

Ohtani was more in control when he retired Xander Bogaerts for the final out of the inning, and he pointed to the at-bat as a highlight.

Read more:Photos: Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pitches for first time after Tommy John surgery

“I was able to relax and pitch,” he said.

Ohtani started by attacking him with a sweeper that was called for a strike. He followed that up with a 95.6-mph sinker that missed low, but forced Bogaerts to ground out for the third out on another sinker, this one on the inside half of the plate. That pitch was 95.4 mph.

After that, Ohtani strapped on protective gear and slipped on batting gloves while standing on the railing in front of the Dodgers’ bench. As a hitter, he finished the game two for four with a walk, two runs scored and two runs batted in.

In the batter’s box and on the basepaths, his demeanor softened. By the time he reached third base in the Dodgers’ five-run fourth inning, he was sharing laughs with Machado.

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Phillies at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 17

It's Tuesday, June 17 and the Phillies (43-29) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (28-42). Jesús Luzardo is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Cal Quantrill for Miami.

Philadelphia took the first game of the series, 5-2, to extend its winning streak to five games. On the other hand, the loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Marlins, which was tied for the second-longest of the season.

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 the how to catch tipoff, 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 Phillies at Marlins

  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 6:10PM EST
  • Site: LoanDepot Park
  • City: Miami, FL
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSP, FDSNFL

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Odds for the Phillies at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Phillies (-205), Marlins (+169)
  • Spread:  Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Phillies at Marlins

  • Pitching matchup for June 17, 2025: Jesús Luzardo vs. Cal Quantrill
    • Phillies: Jesús Luzardo, (6-2, 4.23 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Marlins: Cal Quantrill, (3-7, 5.61 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts

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

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

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

  • 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 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 Phillies at Marlins

  • The Phillies have won 6 of their last 7 games, while the Marlins have lost 5 straight at home
  • The Under has cashed in the Marlins' last 3 games
  • The Phillies have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 4.04 units
  • The Phillies are 9-5 on the ML when Jesus Luzardo pitches this season
  • The Marlins are 6-7 on the ML when Cal Quantrill pitches this season and lost the past three

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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Rockies at Nationals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 17

It's Tuesday, June 17 and the Rockies (15-57) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (30-42). Antonio Senzatela is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Michael Soroka for Washington.

Colorado opened the series up with a 6-4 win over Washington ti give the Nationals its ninth-straight loss. The Nationals offense has scored four or fewer runs in all nine games during the losing streak. The Rockies look to earn its second three-game winning streak of the season with a win today.

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 Rockies at Nationals

  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Nationals Park
  • City: Washington, DC
  • Network/Streaming: COLR, MASN

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Odds for the Rockies at the Nationals

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Rockies (+164), Nationals (-199)
  • Spread:  Nationals -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Nationals

  • Pitching matchup for June 17, 2025: Antonio Senzatela vs. Michael Soroka
    • Rockies: Antonio Senzatela, (1-10, 7.23 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.0 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Nationals: Michael Soroka, (3-4, 5.14 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Washington Nationals 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 leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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

  • The Rockies have lost 10 of 14 games this season following a win
  • The Under is 30-21-2 in the Rockies' matchups against National League teams this season
  • The Nationals have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight games
  • The Rockies are 3-11 on the ML when Antonio Senzatela pitches this season
  • The Nationals are 3-5 on the ML when Michael Soroka pitches this season

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Angels at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 17

It's Tuesday, June 17 and the Angels (34-37) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (42-29). Kyle Hendricks is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Will Warren for New York.

The Angels won the series opener, 1-0, in extra innings behind Nolan Schanuel's RBI double in the 10th. Los Angeles intentionally walked Aaron Judge twice and held the New York offense to eight hits with Judge getting one.

Los Angeles was swept by the Angels after sweeping the Orioles to make them 4-3 over the last seven with the win over New York. The Yankees are on a four-game losing streak, which is the longest of the season.

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 Angels at Yankees

  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 7:05PM EST
  • Site: Yankee Stadium
  • City: Bronx, NY
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNW, YES

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Odds for the Angels at the Yankees

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Angels (+199), Yankees (-244)
  • Spread:  Yankees -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Angels at Yankees

  • Pitching matchup for June 17, 2025: Kyle Hendricks vs. Will Warren
    • Angels: Kyle Hendricks, (4-6, 5.20 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Yankees: Will Warren, (4-3, 4.86 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.2 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 4 Strikeouts

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

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

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Angels at Yankees

  • The Yankees have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against AL West teams
  • Each of the last 4 matchups between the Angels and the Yankees have stayed under the Total
  • The Angels have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 7 matchups against the Yankees
  • The Yankees are 8-6 on the ML when Will Warren pitches this season
  • The Angels are 6-7 on the ML when Kyle Hendricks pitches this season

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Mets at Braves: How to watch on SNY on June 17, 2025

The Mets open a three-game series with the Braves in Atlanta on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. on SNY.

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

Mets Notes

  • Juan Soto is hitting .333/.507/.685 with five homers, four doubles, 18 walks, 11 RBI, and 17 runs scored over his last 16 games
  • Brandon Nimmo is hitting .320/.386/.560 with five homers, three doubles, 12 RBI, and 15 runs scored over his last 19 games
  • David Peterson is coming off a shutout against the Nationals, where he allowed six hits, walked none, and struck out six
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What channel is SNY?

Check your TV or streaming provider's website or channel finder to find your local listings.

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? 

To get started on your computer, click here and then follow these steps: 

  • 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.  

For more information on how to stream Mets games on SNY, please click here. 

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Royals at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 17

It's Tuesday, June 17 and the Royals (34-38) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (36-36). Seth Lugo is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Jack Leiter for Texas.

The Rangers have won four straight games and seven of the last eight contests, while the Royals lost six consecutive outings and eight of the previous nine. Both teams come in fresh with an off day for travel yesterday.

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 Royals at Rangers

  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Globe Life Field
  • City: Arlington, TX
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNKC, RSN

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Odds for the Royals at the Rangers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Royals (+105), Rangers (-125)
  • Spread:  Rangers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Rangers

  • Pitching matchup for June 17, 2025: Seth Lugo vs. Jack Leiter
    • Royals: Seth Lugo, (3-5, 3.18 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.2 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Rangers: Jack Leiter, (4-3, 3.88 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers 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 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 Royals at Rangers

  • The Rangers have won 13 of their last 15 home matchups against the Royals
  • The Under is 46-23-1 for the Rangers' home games and the Royals' road games combined this season
  • The Royals have failed to cover the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 matchups against the Rangers

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Orioles at Rays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 17

It's Tuesday, June 17 and the Orioles (30-41) are in Tampa to take on the Rays (40-32). Dean Kremer is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Zack Littell for Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay won the opening game of the series, 7-1, and is riding a four-game winning streak. The Rays offense has scored at least seven runs in all four games during the current winning streak. The loss snapped Baltimore's three-game winning streak as they are now 4-2 in the last six.

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Game details & how to watch Orioles at Rays

  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 7:35PM EST
  • Site: George M. Steinbrenner Field
  • City: Tampa, FL
  • Network/Streaming: MASN2, FDSNSUN

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Odds for the Orioles at the Rays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Orioles (+110), Rays (-130)
  • Spread:  Rays -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Rays

  • Pitching matchup for June 17, 2025: Dean Kremer vs. Zack Littell
    • Orioles: Dean Kremer, (5-7, 4.99 ERA)
      Last outing: 7.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
    • Rays: Zack Littell, (6-6, 3.84 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Tampa Bay Rays 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 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 Orioles at Rays

  • The Rays have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against divisional opponents
  • 5 of the Rays' last 7 matchups with the Orioles have stayed under the Total
  • The Rays have covered in their last 3 games against the Orioles
  • Baltimore is 5-9 on the ML when Dean Kremer pitches this season
  • Tampa Bay is 8-6 on the ML when Zack Littell pitches this season and is 8-1 in the last nine

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Mets at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 17

Its Tuesday, June 17 and the Mets (45-27) are in Atlanta to open a series against the Braves (31-39).

David Peterson is slated to take the mound for New York against Spencer Schwellenbach for Atlanta. Tonight marks a rare occurrence in baseball. Both starters take the mound after pitching complete games in their last outing.

Tonight opens a stretch of ten in a row for the Mets against the Braves and the Phillies. They enter said stretch after getting swept over the weekend by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Braves enter the series having won three of their last four to pull to within 13 games of the Mets in the National League East. It is a crucial stretch for Atlanta while offering New York an opportunity to bury a long-time nemesis.

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Game details & how to watch Mets at Braves

  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 7:15PM EST
  • Site: Truist Park
  • City: Atlanta, GA
  • Network/Streaming: SNY, FDSNSO, MLBN

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Odds for the Mets at the Braves

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Mets (+112), Braves (-133)
  • Spread:  Braves -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Braves

  • Pitching matchup for June 17, 2025: David Peterson vs. Spencer Schwellenbach
    • Mets: David Peterson (5-2, 2.49 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/11 vs. Washington - 9IP, 0ER, 6H, 0BB, 6Ks
    • Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach (5-4, 3.11 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/11 at Milwaukee - 9IP, 2ER, 5H, 0BB, 9Ks

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

  • The Mets have won 4 straight games against the NL East
  • The Under is 8-5-1 in the Braves' divisional matchups this season
  • The Mets have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight games
  • Francisco Lindor was 3-11 in the 3-game series against the Rays
  • Matt Olson is riding a 7-game hitting streak (9-26)

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Mets 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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Giants' Devers trade receives mixed reviews from MLB execs, scouts

Giants' Devers trade receives mixed reviews from MLB execs, scouts originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Many executives from around the MLB had mixed reactions to the Giants’ shocking trade with the Boston Red Sox for slugger Rafael Devers.

The trade provided San Francisco with a serious offensive upgrade, but many American League scouts were less than enthused about the Giants picking up such a hefty contract.

“The ‘Hey, since we can’t get a good deal on a free agent, let’s get a questionable one so that we have one’ logic is suspect to me,” an AL executive told The Athletic. “(The) Red Sox unloaded an arguably underwater contract of a disgruntled DH for a whole lot of value. They did good. Really good. I am not happy.”

After months of offensive struggles, San Francisco president of baseball operations Buster Posey decided it was time for a big shakeup, sending pitchers Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison and prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello to Boston.

The Devers trade gives the Giants a legitimate home run threat, though the team will take on the remainder of his massive 10-year, $313.5 million contract that he signed in January of 2023.

“Is it possible to not like this for either side?” an AL evaluator said to The Athletic. “San Francisco is taking on an awful contract that will age poorly, while Boston has to move on from a homegrown star because they mangled the relationship.”

With San Francisco expected to pay more than $250 million remaining on the Devers contract, the franchise is hoping his clutch power hitting can make an immediate difference. While the Giants have had a great start to the year, to keep pace with the Los Angeles Dodgers, another power bat was needed.

“Buster is in it to win it. He said he was getting a bat, (and) he did,” an AL scout told The Athletic. “Boston did the best they could. But the fact that they are in this position is mind-boggling. I hope they fall hard. A club like that should not be in the business of trading stars on a habitual level. Do they just love drama?”

The 28-year-old hit .272 with 15 home runs and 58 RBI in 73 games for the Red Sox during the 2025 MLB season and is expected to be the designated hitter for the Giants.

Devers was one of the key pieces to Boston’s 2018 World Series championship team, but dysfunction within the organization paved the way for the Red Sox to ship him to the West Coast.

With Devers set to make his Giants debut against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday at Oracle Park, it won’t be immediately apparent who won the trade. Still, Posey and the San Francisco front office believe he is the missing piece that will unlock a deep playoff run this season and beyond.

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How Devers said goodbye to Red Sox after stunning Giants trade

How Devers said goodbye to Red Sox after stunning Giants trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

  • Editor’s Note: Watch Rafael Devers’ Giants introductory press conference from Oracle Park at 2:30 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area and streaming here.

Rafael Devers did not have much time to say goodbye to his Boston Red Sox teammates and coaches after he found out he was traded to the Giants in a stunning blockbuster move.

In fact, Devers found out as the team boarded a plane to Seattle on Sunday before the team pulled him off the flight.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora spoke to reporters on Monday and revealed what took place during Devers’ final moments with the team after he found out about the trade.

“He shook our hands and took off,” Cora said. (h/t MassLive’s Christopher Smith)

Devers spent eight-plus seasons with the Red Sox and established himself as a beloved franchise icon before the shocking trade to San Francisco. However, the 28-year-old’s relationship with the team soured this season after he was asked to transition from third base to designated hitter, and then to first base, which he reportedly refused.

“There’s some reasons that it didn’t work out, right?” Cora added. “And I don’t want to pinpoint stuff, whatever. But the last few months hasn’t been easy, right? We made decisions in the offseason. Circumstances have changed the last month. And that’s a decision we made as an organization. Now Raffy’s gonna be with the Giants. And like I said, we have to turn the page and be ready for this team.

“Obviously the guy means so much to that group. He means so much to the organization, to the city of Boston. I’m not gonna hide it. But at the same time, we gotta show up. We’re playing good baseball.”

Cora took to Instagram to share one final parting message for Devers, a player he grew close with over the years.

Devers now will begin the next chapter of his already impressive MLB career with the Giants, and could make his San Francisco debut as soon as Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians at Oracle Park before his former team comes to town for a three-game series beginning Friday.

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Diamondbacks at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for June 17

Its Tuesday, June 17 and the Diamondbacks (36-35) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (38-33).

Brandon Pfaadt is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Chris Bassitt for Toronto.

These teams were off on Monday. Arizona arrives in Toronto after having their five-game winning streak snapped Sunday at home against the Padres, 8-2. The Blue Jays were smacked by the Phillies all weekend, losing all three games in the series. Philadelphia was outscored 22-7 in the three-game set.

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

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Game details & how to watch Diamondbacks at Blue Jays

  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 7:07PM EST
  • Site: Rogers Centre
  • City: Toronto, ON
  • Network/Streaming: ARID, SnetONE

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Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Blue Jays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Diamondbacks (+111), Blue Jays (-133)
  • Spread:  Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Blue Jays

  • Pitching matchup for June 17, 2025: Brandon Pfaadt vs. Chris Bassitt
    • Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (8-4, 5.50 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/10 vs. Seattle - 5IP, 2ER, 5H, 1BB, 4Ks
    • Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (7-3, 3.70 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/10 at St. Louis - 7IP, 4ER, 6H, 2BB, 3Ks

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

  • The Diamondbacks have a winning record (8-4) in games against American League teams this season
  • The Blue Jays' last 4 games have gone over the Total with Chris Bassitt on the mound
  • The Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 8 of their last 9 home games with Chris Bassitt as the starter
  • Corbin Carroll was 1-12 in 3 games against the San Diego over the weekend
  • George Springer was 0-8 in two games at Philadelphia this weekend

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Arizona Diamondbacks 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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Pirates at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 17

Its Tuesday, June 17 and the Pirates (29-44) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (46-27).

Bailey Falter is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Casey Mize for Detroit.

The Bucs come to Motown having lost three of four over the weekend against the Cubs including a 3-2 loss in ten innings Sunday. Their lone win in the series came Friday with Paul Skenes on the mound.

Detroit owns the best record in baseball despite losing two of three over the weekend to the Reds. Tigers' pitching gave up 18 runs in the final two games of the series.

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Game details & how to watch Pirates at Tigers

  • Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: Comerica Park
  • City: Detroit, MI
  • Network/Streaming: SNP, FDSNDT

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Odds for the Pirates at the Tigers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Pirates (+168), Tigers (-204)
  • Spread:  Tigers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Pirates at Tigers

  • Pitching matchup for June 17, 2025: Bailey Falter vs. Casey Mize
    • Pirates: Bailey Falter (5-3, 3.36 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/11 vs. Miami - 5.1IP, 1ER, 5H, 1BB, 3Ks
    • Tigers: Casey Mize (6-2, 2.95 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/11 at Baltimore - 5.1IP, 2ER, 8H, 2BB, 7Ks

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

  • The Tigers are showing a 117% return on investment at home on the Money Line
  • The Total went under in 23 of the Pirates' 35 road games this season
  • The Pirates have covered in 4 of their last 5 road games but they are profiting 1.67 units
  • Javier Baez was 4-10 in the Tigers' weekend series against Cincinnati
  • Gleyber Torres was 5-11 in the Tigers' weekend series against Cincinnati
  • Bailey Falter has not struck out more than 3 hitters in any of his last 5 starts

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  • 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 Detroit Tigers 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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