![Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes walks on the field before the game against the Houston Astros.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/144a470b-4b39-4537-9cb8-8d30d6c56a79.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=200&w=356&fit=crop&crop=faces,top,left)
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Paul Skenes Cy Young Odds 2024: Can Pirates Rookie Really Win?
Paul Skenes is having a historic rookie campaign and is running away as the NL Rookie of the Year favorite, but can he possibly also win the Cy Young Award?
by Andrew Brennan
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![Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach pitching. We're fading Schwellenbach in our Braves vs. Phillies prediction.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/4960170b-ab6c-4694-b079-433363868f49.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Braves vs. Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Props 9-1: Sunday Night Baseball
In a showdown of two of the best teams in the NL, the Atlanta Braves are poised to pull out a win and split their four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies.
by Mike Spector
![Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler throws a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates as we look at our Braves vs. Phillies prediction.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/320efbea-bbc1-43dc-8e1b-a48f3d14be07.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Braves vs. Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Props 8-31
A critical NL East clash continues on Saturday. Can Zack Wheeler mow down the Braves?
by Mike Spector
![Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson falls while throwing to second base as we look at our best Orioles vs. Dodgers prediction & player props.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/1c6f276c-48be-473e-9372-c12adfbef8d3.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Orioles vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Props 8-29
Our Orioles vs. Dodgers prediction expected home plate to get a workout in an offensive explosion with two shaky pitchers on the mound.
by Mike Spector
![Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reacts after hitting a two-run RBI double as we give our best Blue Jays vs. Red Sox prediction.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/0659620d-3bfc-4c7f-9d1f-916a52b2f4ef.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today, 8-26
The Boston Red Sox desperately need a win in an AL East clash with the Toronto Blue Jays, and we have you covered with our Blue Jays vs. Red Sox prediction for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader.
by Mike Spector
![Houston Astros pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Tropicana Field as we look at our Astros vs. Orioles prediction.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/5c211067-d66f-448b-96bf-c59da79eef30.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Astros vs. Orioles Prediction, Odds & Player Props 8-25
Ahead of a clash featuring two AL juggernauts on Sunday Night Baseball, we're breaking down the matchup with our Astros vs. Orioles predictions.
by Mike Spector
![Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez throws against the Philadelphia Phillies as we look at our best Phillies vs. Braves prediction for Tuesday, Aug. 20.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/b9cc34f1-0ab9-484d-8ea8-fcf7d39c3c32.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Phillies vs. Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Props 8-20
It's a showdown between NL East powerhouses, and we have you covered with our best Phillies vs. Braves prediction as the teams open a three-game series.
by Mike Spector
![Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz throws as we look at our best predictions for Reds vs. Blue Jays on Aug. 19.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/b0613159-3b36-4f3a-abcf-03146388164c.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Reds vs. Blue Jays Prediction & Player Props 8-19
In a battle of losing teams who are quickly running out of time to turn things around, we look at our Reds vs. Blue Jays predictions.
by Mike Spector
![New York Yankees Anthony Volpe, Aaron Judge, and Alex Verdugo look toward the outfield during a game against the Detroit Tigers.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/df0dcc1b-314b-4ae0-8cc0-bb2387cdff03.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Yankees vs. Tigers Prediction & Best Bets 8/18
The Yankees and Tigers square off on Sunday Night Baseball, and we're diving into the player props for AL MVP favorite Aaron Judge.
by Mike Spector
![Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts runs the base as we look at our Dodgers vs. Cardinals prediction and best bets](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/8e8d8fdc-b885-41bd-8ff2-8ff1a87e7a59.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prediction & Best Bets 8/17
The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 in Friday's series opener and look to claim the series with a Saturday win.
by Mike Spector
MLB Futures Picks
![San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill celebrates after hitting an RBI double against the Minnesota Twins.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/32225e04-1b46-489c-8507-859b63d894ed.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2024: Merrill Still Favorite After Skenes Start
We're assessing the top 2024 MLB Rookie of the Year odds from our best sportsbooks, with San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill the favorite in the NL.
by Andrew Brennan
![New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge hits a double against the Minnesota Twins, and he headlines the latest MLB MVP odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/cd3b365c-3d3c-4c3d-918f-5ff0d5c4112a.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2024: Can Anyone Beat Judge or Ohtani?
We're looking at the 2024 MLB MVP odds, with Aaron Judge the clear leader in the AL and Shohei Ohtani the runaway NL favorite.
by Andrew Brennan
![Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Skubal leads the MLB Cy Young Odds in the AL.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/25502958-749b-40fb-a908-536351940ab6.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Cy Young Odds & Favorites 2024: Skubal All But Seals It, Sale's Lead as Favorite Grows
Tarik Skubal is the favorite in the AL while veteran Chris Sale is the front-runner to win Cy Young in the NL.
by Andrew Brennan
![New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge celebrates with teammates as we look at the World Series MVP odds](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/7420980d-04bd-4829-9fc4-36f13912c9a6.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
World Series MVP Odds 2024: Who Will Come Through Clutch?
Check out our look at the best World Series MVP odds for 2024 after Corey Seager won it last year.
by Robert Criscola
![Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks to the bullpen to warm up before making his major-league debut, and we look at the best MLB futures bets to consider for Skenes during his rookie season.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/f44c0db2-5da8-4e5b-84f7-98389f7f48d9.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Bets to Make on Paul Skenes: Best MLB Futures for Pirates Rookie Phenom
We're rounding up the best odds for Paul Skenes across the top MLB futures markets as he continues the early stages of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
by Andrew Brennan
![Jackson Holliday of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and we look at the best Jackson Holliday futures odds and predictions based on the best MLB odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/7abf2c41-c8e6-4276-a278-9a25655440fd.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
Jackson Holliday Odds & Bets for 2024: Best MLB Futures Props for Baseball's Top Prospect
We're rounding up the best odds for Jackson Holliday across the top MLB futures markets as he continues the early stages of his career with the Baltimore Orioles.
by Andrew Brennan
![Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees celebrates a two-run homer as we look at our 2024 MLB home run leader odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/5e38250c-67a5-4d77-89df-b8f2086e860e.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
MLB Home Run Leader Odds 2024: Judge the Favorite to Start Regular Season
Our look at the best 2024 MLB home run leader odds from our top sportsbooks.
by Andrew Brennan
![Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Aug. 7, as we look at the 2024 MLB strikeout leader odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/9d491ff1-58ea-40e3-821d-0e0acc3152a3.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
MLB Strikeouts Leader Odds 2024: Strider a Heavy Favorite After Sizzling 2023
We're looking at the 2024 MLB strikeouts leader market, which features Spencer Strider as the early favorite after running away with the crown in 2023.
by C Jackson Cowart
![Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins reacts after hitting an RBI double during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies, and we offer our look at the top odds and predictions to lead MLB in hits based on the best MLB odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/676b622e-6cd3-49de-b633-7209e79b8134.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
MLB Hits Leader Odds 2024: Arraez, Acuna the Favorites With Spring Ball Underway
Our top 2024 MLB hits leader picks based on the odds from our best sportsbooks.
by Andrew Brennan
![Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves reacts to the Chicago White Sox dugout as we look at the latest 2024 MLB stolen base leader odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/a4e9cde4-fefc-44da-98c5-d47df42ede27.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
MLB Stolen Base Leader Odds 2024: Acuna Favorite to Lead Majors in Steals
After pacing MLB in steals in 2023, Ronald Acuna Jr. is the early favorite by the latest 2024 MLB stolen base leader odds.
by C Jackson Cowart
![Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros in action as we look at the 2024 MLB RBI leader odds ahead of spring training.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/23255d6f-7404-49f4-a78c-6ce7141f8626.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
MLB RBI Leader Odds 2024: Alvarez the Favorite Over Soto, Judge
We're taking a look at the 2024 MLB RBI leader odds, which have Yordan Alvarez as the early favorite heading into spring training.
by C Jackson Cowart
![Shohei Ohtani poses with Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Andrew Friedman, president of baseball operations, during his introductory press conference, and we're looking at the win totals of every MLB team based on the best MLB odds.](https://img.sportsbookreview.com/uploads/2edad921-cd65-474b-bd93-5aa61e121f2c.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format&auto=compress&h=80&w=80&fit=crop&crop=faces,center)
MLB Projected Win Totals & Over/Under Wins Odds 2024: Dodgers With Highest Total
Check out our look at the latest 2024 MLB win totals and Over/Under wins odds for every team.
by Andrew Brennan
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