September 2, 2024 at 08:05 PM EDT
Check out our Free MLB Picks for Monday 9/2/2024, as we covered all 11 games!
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Cardinals at Brewers at 2:10 PM ET
As a starter for Monday, the Cardinals will send out Andre Pallante. So far Pallante is 6-6 with a 3.80 ERA in 24 games (15 starts). Pallante is 16-12 with a 3.79 career ERA in 133 games (25 starts).
In the starting pitcher slot Monday the Brewers will go with Freddy Peralta. This year Peralta is 9-7 with a 3.70 ERA over 27 starts. Peralta is 51-34 with a career 3.80 ERA in 173 games (124 starts).
The Pick:
Peralta has been performing exceptionally well recently, boasting a record of 2-0 in his last three starts, during which he has allowed only one earned run over a total of 17.0 innings, yielding nine hits and seven walks. On the other hand, Pallante has also shown commendable performance, allowing five earned runs in 19.2 innings, resulting in a 2-0 record over his last three outings. I am going with the Brewers at a -161 moneyline.
Chicago White Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
White Sox at Orioles at 3:05 PM ET
Getting the start for the Whtie Sox will be Chris Flexen who sits with a 2-13 record and an ERA of 5.29. In his last start against the Texas Rangers, he went 6.1 innings giving up nine hits and three runs.
Getting the start for the Orioles will be Corbin Burnes who sits with a 12-7 record and an ERA of 3.23. In his last start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he went five innings giving up five hits and six runs.
The Pick:
Although Flexen performed better in his most recent outing, he currently holds an ERA of 5.29. In contrast, Burnes allowed six runs in his last appearance but maintains a more favorable ERA of 3.23, and he will be competing against a struggling White Sox offense. The Orioles are expected to showcase their offensive capabilities in this matchup, leading them to a comfortable victory. It is advisable to support the Orioles with a -2.5 margin for a successful wager.
Houston Astros vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Astros at Reds at 4:10 PM ET
The Houston pitching staff has a 3.70 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and a .227 opponent batting average. The Astros offense has scored 628 runs with a .261 batting average and a .320 on-base percentage. Jose Altuve is batting .296 with 18 home runs and 57 RBI’s for the Astros this season.
The Cincinnati pitching staff has a 4.19 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP, and a .240 opponent batting average. The Reds’ offense has scored 616 runs with a .232 batting average and a .306 on-base percentage. Elly De La Cruz is batting .263 with 22 home runs and 61 RBI’s for the Reds this season.
The Pick:
Houston enters this contest following a commanding four-game series victory against the Royals over the weekend, aiming to extend their lead over the Mariners in the AL West. The Astros hold a record of 36-33 in away games this season, whereas the Reds have a home record of 33-39. Although Cincinnati managed to avoid a sweep on Sunday, their performance over the past two weeks has been subpar. While Verlander has faced some challenges this season, he remains the superior choice in this pitching duel, leading me to predict that the Astros will secure a victory by a margin of at least two runs.
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Guardians at Royals at 4:10 PM ET
Gavin Williams gets the ball for the Cleveland Guardians, and he is 2-7 with a 4.99 ERA and 58 strikeouts this season. Williams has allowed 25 hits and 17 runs in his last 23.1 innings. Williams has a 3.03 ERA and .205 allowed batting average in 29.2 road innings. Williams is 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA and 24 strikeouts in his career against the Kansas City Royals.
Michael Wacha gets the ball for the Kansas City Royals, and he is 11-6 with a 3.50 ERA and 120 strikeouts this season. Wacha has allowed 31 hits and 11 runs in his last 31 innings. Wacha has a 3.13 ERA and .254 allowed batting average in 63.1 home innings. Wacha is 2-0 with a 2.48 ERA and 31 strikeouts in his career against the Cleveland Guardians.
The Pick:
The Cleveland Guardians present an attractive option at a low price, particularly when considering their status as one of the top three most profitable teams for MLB bettors. Nevertheless, the Kansas City Royals possess greater potential than their recent performance suggests, and it is only a matter of time before they regain their form. Michael Wacha has demonstrated consistent performance this season, with even stronger results at home. I anticipate that the Royals will soon halt their downward trend. I recommend placing a bet on the Royals at the nearly even odds.
LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Dodgers at Diamondbacks at 4:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers will send out Jack Flaherty here and Flaherty is 10-6 with a 3.07 ERA and 167 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Diamondbacks, Flaherty is 1-1 with a 4.08 ERA and 35 strikeouts.
Eduardo Rodriguez will get the start for the Diamondbacks here and is 2-0 with a 5.06 ERA and 16 strikeouts this season. In his career, Rodriguez is 1-3 with a 5.85 ERA and 21 strikeouts against the Dodgers.
The Pick:
I am supporting the Dodgers in this matchup. While it is true that the Diamondbacks have been performing exceptionally well recently, particularly at home, and have achieved a 4-0 record in Rodriguez’s four starts this season, the Dodgers have demonstrated a strong performance against left-handed pitchers. Additionally, they have generally been the superior team in this series. Flaherty has also shown improved performance on the road, regardless of whether he is in a Tiger or Dodger uniform this season. Therefore, I am inclined to favor Los Angeles in this instance.
Detroit Tigers vs San Diego Padres Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Tigers at Padres at 6:40 PM ET
The Detroit Tigers did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. Joe Musgrove will get the start for the Padres here and is 4-4 with a 4.44 ERA and 63 strikeouts this season. In his career, Musgrove is 0-1 with a 3.46 ERA and 12 strikeouts against Detroit.
The Pick:
I am going with the Padres in this matchup. Both teams face a challenging travel situation as they journey across the country, yet I have confidence in Joe Musgrove’s current performance. Additionally, I have been impressed by the Padres’ lineup during the latter half of the season. While the Tigers appear to be a team with genuine ambitions of contending for a playoff position in September, I believe this scenario favors the Padres. I’ll pick San Diego.
Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Twins at Rays at 6:50 PM ET
Simeon Woods Richardson gets the ball for the Minnesota Twins, and he is 5-3 with a 3.85 ERA and 102 strikeouts this season. Richardson has allowed 20 hits and 12 runs in his last 25.2 innings. Richardson has a 4.06 ERA and a .260 allowed batting average in 57.2 road innings. This will be Richardson’s second career game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Zack Littell gets the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays, and he is 5-8 with a 3.89 ERA and 116 strikeouts this season. Littell has allowed 12 hits and 3 earned runs in his last 15.2 innings. Littell has a 2.84 ERA and a .235 allowed batting average in 76 home innings. Littell is 0-1 with a 3.21 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his career against the Minnesota Twins.
The Pick:
Zack Littell has performed admirably this season, conceding only 3 earned runs over his last 15.2 innings. The Rays, playing at home with Littell in such form, should not be underestimated. Furthermore, we are presented with the superior team, one that has greater stakes in this matchup, at nearly even odds. Simeon Woods Richardson has also shown solid performance this year. The Twins must regard this series as an opportunity to gain ground in the AL Central standings. I favor the Twins as the stronger team in this contest.
Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Mariners at Athletics at 7:07 PM ET
The projected starting pitcher for Seattle is Logan Gilbert, who is 7-10 with a 3.09 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP over 171.2 innings pitched this year. Gilbert has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last five starts.
The projected starting pitcher for Oakland is Osvaldo Bido, who is 5-3 with a 3.21 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP over 56.0 innings pitched this season. Bido has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight starts.
The Pick:
Seattle is emerging from a challenging series defeat against the Angels, which has further diminished their prospects in the AL Wild Card race. The Mariners currently hold a record of 28-40 in away games this season, whereas the Athletics have a home record of 33-35. Although Oakland has struggled in recent weeks, they tend to perform better when playing at home. This matchup promises to feature strong pitching, and despite Bido’s impressive recent performances, I am inclined to support Seattle. The Mariners are acutely aware of the necessity to capitalize on this series to maintain any hope of reaching the postseason, so I anticipate a strong start from them. I recommend backing Seattle for the victory.
Boston Red Sox vs New York Mets Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Red Sox at Mets at 7:10 PM ET
In the starter slot for Monday, the Red Sox are going with Brayan Bello. In 25 starts this year Bello is 12-6 with a 4.66 ERA. In 66 career games (64 starts) Bello is 26-25 with a 4.48 ERA.
As starting pitcher for the opener the Mets will send out Luis Severino. So far over 26 starts, Severino is 9-6 with a 3.96 ERA. In 167 career games (151 starts). Severino is 63-43 with a 3.82 ERA.
The Pick:
I am taking the Mets. However, Severino requires a strong performance to regain his form. In his previous appearance against Arizona, Severino allowed four earned runs in 4.2 innings. Nevertheless, prior to that outing, he had surrendered only one earned run in 14.0 innings across two starts, achieving victories in both. Regarding Bello, he recently completed 8.0 innings without allowing any earned runs in a win against Toronto. On Sunday, the Mets showcased a commendable pitching performance against a struggling White Sox team. However, several players from New York were unable to contribute offensively, so it would be beneficial to see an improvement in their offensive output on Monday.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Pirates at Cubs at 7:40 PM ET
Getting the start for the Cubs will be Jameson Taillon who sits with a 9-8 record and an ERA of 3.85. Two starts ago against the Detroit Tigers, he went five innings, giving up six hits and four runs.
Getting the start for the Pirates will be Jared Jones who sits with a 5-7 record and an ERA of 3.88. In his last start against the Chicago Cubs, he went four innings giving up five hits and five runs.
The Pick:
Jones has performed reasonably well this season, making this an opportune moment to support the Pirates. With an ERA of 5.70, Jones has not received much assistance from the Pirates. In this matchup, the Pirates’ offense is expected to rebound quickly and capitalize on Taillon. Jones is likely to deliver another solid performance, leading to a victory for Pittsburgh. Consider backing the Pirates on the money line for a favorable outcome.
New York Yankees vs Texas Rangers Prediction MLB Picks 9/2/24
Yankees at Rangers at 8:05 PM ET
Getting the start for the Yankees will be Gerrit Cole who sits with a 5-3 record and an ERA of 3.89. In his last start against the Washington Nationals, he went five innings giving up six hits and three runs.
The Rangers have still not announced their starting pitcher for this Monday’s game against the Yanks.
The Pick:
The outcome of this game hinges on which version of Cole will take the mound. Will it be the dominant pitcher or the one who has difficulty managing his pitches? My expectation for this matchup leans toward the latter. The Rangers, who are averaging 4.14 runs per game, are likely to capitalize on this situation. New York will struggle to respond effectively, and I anticipate the Rangers will secure a victory. I recommend placing your bet on the Rangers to win outright.