Bryan Armetta shares his three favorite MLB bets today on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday\u2019s 15-game slate.<\/p>\n
The weekend is here, which means plenty of MLB action for fans to sink their teeth into. It all gets started this afternoon, when Red Sox<\/a> ace Garrett Crochet takes on the hated Yankees<\/a>. Later, the Royals<\/a> look to stay alive in the American League playoff picture against the AL Central-leading Tigers<\/a>. As a nightcap, the Dodgers<\/a> and Padres<\/a> battle once again for NL West supremacy.<\/p>\n With so many games on tap, there\u2019s plenty of enticing wagers on the board. Before the start of Saturday\u2019s matchups, here are three MLB bets to consider on DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sloppy pitching out of the bullpen on Friday doomed the Royals en route to a 7-5 loss. Still, Kansas City has a shot on any given day thanks to one of the league\u2019s best starting rotations. On Saturday, it\u2019ll be Michael Wacha toeing the slab. This season, the veteran has notched a 3.34 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 104 strikeouts over 142.2 innings. Over his last five starts, the righty has allowed two runs or less to opposing clubs. During eight career meetings with the Tigers, Wacha owns a 2.72 ERA. That includes a seven-inning, one-hit masterpiece on May 31st.<\/p>\n Opposing Wacha tonight will be another AL Central mainstay, Chris Paddack. The former Twins<\/a> hurler was shipped to Detroit last month. So far, not so good for the 29-year-old. In four outings with the Tigers, the right-hander is on the hook for a 5.91 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 13 strikeouts. A date with the light-hitting Royals should help out Paddack. However, Kansas City has scored 101 runs since August 1st, the ninth-highest total in baseball. With Wacha on the mound, it might not take much scoring to deliver a win for the visitors.<\/p>\n If there was an award for best last-place club, it would likely go to the Orioles<\/a>. Baltimore, 59-69, has been mired in the AL East thanks to bad injury luck, poor pitching, and offensive regression. Still, this team has several talented pieces remaining on its roster. On offense, the O\u2019s are averaging a respectable 4.34 runs per game, 18th-best in baseball. It\u2019s pitching that\u2019s proven difficult. Saturday\u2019s starter, Dean Kremer, is an exception. The sixth-year pro has delivered a solid 3.97 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 123 strikeouts over 25 appearances. In addition, he\u2019s far better at Camden Yards (2.67 ERA) than on the road (4.97 ERA).<\/p>\n Once again, the Astros<\/a> are poised to reach the postseason. However, this is the right time to face the current AL West leaders. This month, Houston has scored just 76 runs, tied for the league\u2019s fourth-lowest total during that time. In addition, the \u2018Stros will be sending out Christian Javier tonight. Although the righty is a high-upside arm, it\u2019s only his third start of the season. On the road, against a capable Orioles lineup, it\u2019s difficult to envision an upset win.<\/p>\n Few teams in baseball have looked worse than the Giants<\/a> in recent weeks. On the bright side, at least San Francisco fans get to watch Logan Webb pitch every fifth day. The All-Star arm has been great once again in 2025. Through 160.2 innings of work, the 28-year-old has recorded a 3.19 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 175 strikeouts. During his last time out, against the Rays<\/a>, Webb tossed seven scoreless, three-hit innings. Over six career outings vs. Milwaukee, the right-hander owns a 2.17 ERA.<\/p>\n To counter San Francisco\u2019s ace, the Brewers<\/a> will turn to a star of their own. Freddy Peralta has been one of the National League\u2019s top arms all year. Look no further than his statistics: 2.78 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 154 strikeouts. The Dominican has allowed four or more runs in just three of his 26 appearances. Tonight, he\u2019ll take on a Giants<\/a> club averaging the league\u2019s sixth-fewest runs per game (4.02). Given how good these hurlers have been this season, this looks like the perfect time to hit the under.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bryan Armetta shares his three favorite MLB bets today on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday\u2019s 15-game slate. 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