MLB Picks Today: Greg Peterson Best Bets Friday, July 17
Key Points:
- Expert handicapper Greg Peterson provides MLB picks for Friday, July 17, highlighting key pitching matchups and team offensive stats for seven games starting from 6:40 PM Eastern.
- Nationals favored over Athletics with Cade Cavalli's strong pitching and a high-scoring lineup versus Gage Jump's home struggles; pick is Nationals moneyline and over 10 runs.
- Yankees moneyline recommended against Dodgers despite Gerrit Cole's higher ERA, as Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki has struggled more on the road.
- Under 8.5 runs advised for Rangers vs. Braves game due to Chris Sale's dominant pitching and strong Braves bullpen against a Rangers lineup with moderate scoring.
- Cubs moneyline and under 10.5 runs favored against Twins, considering Bailey Ober's recent solid return and a Twins lineup weakened by injuries.
- Reds moneyline and over 12 runs suggested versus Rockies, with Reds starter Brady Singer showing consistency and Rockies' Gabriel Hughes being a rookie with a weak bullpen support.