MLB Predictions and Moneyline Picks for Tuesday, July 21

A big slate Tuesday brings a ton of opportunities to the table, and tonight’s MLB moneyline predictions are no exception. 

I believe the Nationals and Reds are both longer than they should be on the road this evening.

Let’s dive into the full slate with my MLB picks for July 21!

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MLB moneyline picks for July 21

Prices courtesy of Polymarket as of 7-21.

Expert MLB moneyline picks for July 21

Twins vs Guardians: Guardians (-135)

Guardians win probability: 57%

One of the biggest bright spots in the Guardians’ rotation has been left-hander Parker Messick, who owns a 1.50 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over his last three outings. Overall, he has posted a 3.09 ERA at home.

Minnesota’s offense has been hot lately, but it has not fared well against left-handed pitching this season, posting just a 96 wRC+ and .131 ISO.

Death. Taxes. Messick masterclass incoming.

Dodgers vs Phillies: Dodgers (+120)

Dodgers win probability: 46%

I said it yesterday, and I’ll say it again today: When is the next time you’ll be able to get the Dodgers at this price as an underdog?

After the Phillies hung a 10-spot on them last night, I fully expect the Monstars of L.A. to bounce back and get the win in Game 2.

Pirates vs Yankees: Pirates (+135)

Pirates win probability: 42%

Sure, Bubba Chandler has struggled over his last few starts, but the Pirates offense has been on fire lately, posting a 145 wRC+, .374 wOBA, and .223 ISO over its last six games.

The Yankees offense has finally woken up over its last few outings, but I still do not trust it, and I have no interest in laying juice with such an inconsistent lineup.

No Judge, no trust.

Rays vs Blue Jays: Blue Jays (+104)

Blue Jays win probability: 49%

I am not able to ignore Drew Rasmussen’s 12.38 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over his last three starts. I like the Blue Jays at home tonight.

With both offenses being pretty cold over the last week or so, I think this game is up for grabs. Plus, with Rasmussen allowing hitters to do whatever they want lately, the Blue Jays’ bats should come alive.

Orioles vs Red Sox: Red Sox (-130)

Red Sox win probability: 56%

I want to see 15 straight wins. We all do.

I also want no part of stepping in front of this freight train. Boston has been the hottest team in baseball all month long, so why would I get in the way of it?

Ranger Suarez is on the bump, taking on an Orioles team that has struggled against left-handed pitching. We saw it again last night against Payton Tolle.

Padres vs Braves: Braves (-130)

Braves win probability: 56%

It is the Braves or nothing for me. Walker Buehler owns a 16.36 ERA and 2.36 WHIP over his last three starts.

The Braves have started to heat up over their last 21 games, and with how bad Buehler has been lately, I want no part of backing the Padres.

Giants vs Royals: Royals (+102)

Royals win probability: 50%

Just give me the underdog.

Both offenses have been brutal, and both starters have been struggling lately. In a game that feels like a coin-flip, I’ll gladly take the plus money.

Mets vs Brewers: Brewers (-133)

Brewers win probability: 57%

The Mets have posted just a 90 wRC+, .296 wOBA, .660 OPS, and .145 ISO over their last six games, while the Brewers have been the much better offense.

Brewers right-hander Brandon Sproat has hit a few speed bumps over his last couple of outings, but I still think he is good enough to keep this cold Mets offense in check.

Tigers vs Cubs: Tigers (+106)

Tigers win probability: 48%

We are letting David Peterson be a favorite?

He owns an 8.44 ERA, 6.16 xERA, and 1.64 WHIP over his last five starts. After how hot the Tigers’ bats were against Jameson Taillon, I think it carries over against yet another awful arm.

White Sox vs Rangers: Rangers (-120)

Rangers win probability: 55%

After any team puts up double-digit runs, I want to fade them in their very next game. It is hard to replicate that much success on back-to-back days.

Plus, Noah Schultz has posted a 6.46 ERA over his last five outings.

Marlins vs Astros: Astros (-115)

Astros win probability: 54%

After a red-hot June and part of July, the Marlins have gone cold. Over their last six games, they own a 65 wRC+, .117 ISO, and .578 OPS.

Tyler Phillips has been no better, posting a 7.07 xERA and 1.93 WHIP over his last three starts.

Sure, Tatsuya Imai has been hit-or-miss, but he has maintained a 27% strikeout rate all year, and the Marlins are a swing-happy offense right now.

Nationals vs Rockies: Nationals (-102)

Nationals win probability: 50%

Sure, Miles Mikolas is horrible, but so is Michael Lorenzen.

The Nationals’ bats have been on fire all month long, and I want no part of getting in the way of this explosive lineup. Over their last 21 games, they own a 138 wRC+, .367 wOBA, and .841 OPS.

Cardinals vs Angels: Cardinals (-102)

Cardinals win probability: 51%

With Matthew Liberatore shoving in his last three starts, I want to ride that wagon until it collapses.

Plus, I think he will continue to roll, as the Angels have posted just an 88 wRC+, .293 wOBA, and .081 ISO over their last six games. The Angels are frozen solid.

Athletics vs Diamondbacks: Diamondbacks (-130)

Diamondbacks win probability: 56%

The Diamondbacks’ offense is finally starting to heat up. Over their last six games, they own a 113 wRC+, .336 wOBA, and .202 ISO.

The Athletics are still dealing with their offensive struggles while sending Jack Perkins to the bump this evening, who owns a 9.26 ERA over his last three starts.

Reds vs Mariners: Reds (+102)

Reds win probability: 50%

Getting the Reds at plus money when they are on fire, while the Mariners have been one of the coldest offenses in baseball over the last month, is exactly where I want the value.

Chase Burns has hit a cold streak, but with how swing-happy the Mariners can be, I think he will be able to settle in and be very sustainable this evening.

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