Making MLB picks today is more than just looking at the MLB matchups and trying to pick the winners. There are so many other betting opportunities that are out there, including putting together a two-team parlay.
The MLB standings are starting to show how each team has fared during the 2022 season and that can help make some picks as well.
Instead of simply trying to pick two winners on Wednesday night, putting together a parlay with run line winners is the way to go.
Here are the best MLB picks today.
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
NL East Rivals
NL East rivals meet up in Philadelphia on Wednesday night as the Phillies host the Washington Nationals. The Phillies won the series opener by a score of 11-0, and they have been the much better team all season long.
Washington comes into this game with an overall record of just 29-54, and the Nationals have been bad on the road.
Nationals Treadline
This team will likely be big sellers at the trade deadline and they simply haven’t been good enough.
Philadelphia comes into this game with an overall record of 43-38 and they have been red-hot of late. The Phillies have won four of their last five games, and they are 23-20 when playing at home.
The MLB odds for this game have the Philadelphia Phillies as the moneyline betting favorites at -235.
Starting Pitchers Matchup
The starting pitching matchup in this game will pit Josiah Gray of the Washington Nationals against Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies. These pitchers have combined to go 11-10 on the season, but the overall numbers have been better than that.
Josiah Gray Analysis
Josiah Gray is 6-5 with a 4.22 ERA this season and he has been one of the best pitchers for this Washington team.
Gray hasn’t won a start in over a month though, but he has gone at least five innings in each of his last five starts to give his team a chance to win.
Aaron Nola Analysis
If the Philadelphia Phillies are going to make a run at the playoffs this season than Aaron Nola simply has to be better.
Nola has a solid ERA of just 3.13, but the Phillies need him to pitch better than his 5-5 record.
Nola has been turning it on of late as he has pitched at least seven innings in every single start he has made since June 8.
Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
The 11-0 win by the Phillies on Tuesday night shows you just how far apart these teams are at this time. Even if the starting pitching matchup looks to be pretty even on Wednesday, the Phillies are the far better offensive team.
Nationals vs. Phillies MLB Pick: Who to Bet On?
Nola should have little trouble shutting down that Nationals lineup, and the Phillies will remain hot at home. Take the Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+105) as they win this game by at least two runs.
MLB Pick: Phillies -1.5 (+105)
Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros
Royals Performance
The Kansas City Royals have now lost two straight games in Houston and they will take on the Astros again on Wednesday night.
This is not one of the biggest MLB matchups of the day, but it is a good betting opportunity. Kansas City comes into this game with an overall record of 29-50 and they have struggled of late.
The Royals are just 15-25 on the road, and Houston is a tough pace to play. The Astros are near the top of the American League yet again with a record of 53-27.
Houston has won eight straight games and they are doing nearly everything well. The MLB odds for this game have the Houston Astros as the moneyline betting favorites at -250.
Starting Pitchers Matchup
Not only are the records in this game extremely different, but the starting pitching matchup looks to be a mismatch as well. Brad Keller will start for the Royals and he will be opposed by Cristian Javier of the Astros.
Brad Keller Analysis
Keller comes into this game with an overall record of just 3-9 and his ERA sits at 4.24. The right hander has been around a long time with the Royals, but he has to start pitching better for his team.
Cristian Javier Analysis
Javier enters Wednesday night with a record of 6-3 to go along with a sparkling ERA of just 2.58. The right hander has racked up 27 total strikeouts in his last two games and he is peaking at the right time.
Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros Prediction
Cristian Javier has been nearly unhittable over his last two starts, and he shouldn’t have any trouble in this game either.
Kansas City does have some solid offensive players, but they aren’t good enough to keep up with the Astros.
Royals vs. Astros MLB Pick for Today
Keller has really struggled for the Royals and this game should get out of hand in a big way. Take the Houston Astros -1.5 (-130) as they pick up another dominant win at home.
MLB Pick: Astros -1.5 (-130)
MLB Parlay Verdict
You usually want to focus on the moneyline when looking at MLB matchups, but there is a chance to win big on Wednesday night.
These two games mentioned above both look like absolute mismatches, and focusing on the run line is the way to go.
The Philadelphia Phillies are on an absolute tear of late, and they will have no trouble winning in Washington. Houston is facing a bad Kansas City Royals team and the Astros will beat up on the Royals.
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