MLB Best Bets & Player Props - Monday, June 23, 2025

📍 Yankees (-125) vs Reds (+105)

Pitching Matchup: A. Winans (NYY) vs N. Lodolo (5-5, 3.71 ERA)

Pick: Yankees ML
New York’s offense has surged recently and Lodolo has struggled with command against right-handed bats. With better bullpen depth and lineup firepower, the Yankees are a solid road play.

Player Prop: Juan Soto OVER 1.5 Total Bases

📍 Rangers (+115) vs Orioles (-135)

Pitching Matchup: P. Corbin (4-6, 3.91 ERA) vs T. Rogers (0-0, 3.12 ERA)

Pick: Over 8.5 Runs
Camden Yards has been hitter-friendly all season and neither starter inspires shutdown confidence. Expect scoring early and often.

Player Prop: Adley Rutschman to HIT a HR (+500)

📍 Braves (-130) vs Mets (+110)

Pitching Matchup: S. Schwellenbach (5-4, 3.26 ERA) vs P. Blackburn (0-1, 6.92 ERA)

Pick: Braves -130
Schwellenbach has been sharp while Blackburn remains shaky. Expect Atlanta to jump ahead early and hold the lead with their pen.

Player Prop: Matt Olson OVER 0.5 HRs

📍 Diamondbacks (-130) vs White Sox (+110)

Pitching Matchup: E. Rodriguez (2-4, 5.93 ERA) vs S. Smith (3-4, 2.85 ERA)

Pick: White Sox ML
Smith has quietly been effective, especially at home. Arizona is inconsistent on the road, making this a decent upset spot.

Player Prop: Luis Robert Jr. 2+ Hits

📍 Pirates (+160) vs Brewers (-190)

Pitching Matchup: B. Ashcraft (1-0, 1.54 ERA) vs C. Patrick (3-7, 3.50 ERA)

Pick: Under 8 Runs
Both pitchers have shown the ability to limit damage. Milwaukee’s park also leans toward unders with these arms.

Player Prop: William Contreras OVER 1.5 Total Bases

📍 Mariners (-125) vs Twins (+105)

Pitching Matchup: B. Woo (6-4, 3.12 ERA) vs B. Ober (4-4, 4.54 ERA)

Pick: Mariners ML
Woo’s recent outings have been elite. Seattle’s rotation depth and superior bullpen edge them as road favorites.

Player Prop: Julio Rodriguez OVER 1.5 Total Bases

📍 Cubs (-105) vs Cardinals (-115)

Pitching Matchup: B. Brown (4-5, 5.57 ERA) vs M. Liberatore (4-6, 4.08 ERA)

Pick: Over 9 Runs
Both starters have been prone to big innings and Busch Stadium could see fireworks tonight.

Player Prop: Nolan Arenado 2+ RBIs

📍 Red Sox (-125) vs Angels (+105)

Pitching Matchup: W. Buehler (5-5, 5.95 ERA) vs J. Kochanowicz (3-8, 5.38 ERA)

Pick: Red Sox ML
Buehler may not be vintage yet, but Boston’s offense is hot and Kochanowicz has been hittable in key situations.

Player Prop: Rafael Devers to HIT a HR (+350)

📍 Nationals vs Padres

Pitching Matchup: M. Parker (4-8, 4.59 ERA) vs S. Kolek (3-2, 3.59 ERA)

Pick: Padres ML
San Diego is tough at home and Kolek has been solid. Nationals’ road woes continue.

Player Prop: Manny Machado OVER 1.5 Total Bases