MLB Best Bets: BetQL Staff Picks For Friday, June 17

Today's MLB Best Bets

Dan Karpuc: Shane Baz Over 4.5 Strikeouts (+100, DraftKings)
After getting lit up in his first start of the year at Minnesota (ignore his 19.29 ERA), I expect the Rays prospect to show up in this matchup against the lowly Orioles. Baz showed strikeout stuff over 60 minor league starts since he was 18 years old, registering 298 strikeouts over 249.0 innings and has punched out 20 hitters in 15.2 career Major League innings. The young righty is now 23 and has battled through injuries, but has an electricity around him that should be evident in the near future. This Orioles lineup has struck out an average of 8.98 times per game (fifth-most in MLB), including 8.93 times per contest at home (third-most in MLB), so he’ll be in a great spot to miss some bats on Friday night. While the main concern is his pitch count and how deep into this game he ends up going, if he lasts only three or four innings, he can still double your money in this particular matchup.

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Lucy Burdge: Twins -130 ML at Diamondbacks

The Twins have won four of their last six games and three of their last four on the road, so I think they have a great chance to take this one against the Diamondbacks. Plus, the Diamondbacks have lost three of their last four at home. And the Twins are 34-22 vs. teams whose hitters strike out seven or more times per game this season, and 30-20 vs. teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game. So I really like the Twins to get the win here.

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Brad Pinkerton: Braves -185 at Cubs

Well, if Dan isn't going to take the Braves today, I will. Atlanta has won 14 straight, while the Cubs have lost 10 straight, so this pick is pretty straight-forward. If you need a little extra confidence, this is a three-star play from BetQL, which has gone 18-6 (75%) on all moneyline picks the last three days for a total return of $534 on $100 bets. I also like Braves -1.5 if you're looking for more bang for your buck.

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