Welcome to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, coming from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. In this mid-summer classic, the National League will face off against the American League. The National League is aiming for their second consecutive victory after defeating the American League 3-2 last year, with Elias Diaz earning the Most Valuable Player award.
The American League is favored to win this game, with odds set at -118 against the National League. The over/under for total runs is listed at 7.5. For those interested in runline bets, the National League is -1.5 (+168) and the American League is +1.5 (-205).
Road Underdog National League All Stars
Starting on the mound for the National League is rookie sensation Paul Skenes. Skenes has had an impressive start to his season, boasting a 6-0 record over 11 starts with a 1.90 ERA. In 66.1 innings, he has struck out 89 batters while walking only 13. Skenes has been the ace of the staff for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Leading off for the National League is Ketel Marte, the standout shortstop from the Diamondbacks, who has a .292 batting average and 19 home runs this season. The lineup also features power hitters like Shohei Ohtani, who leads the National League with 29 home runs, and Bryce Harper, who has 21 home runs and a .301 batting average.
Finishing out the lineup are Trea Turner, William Contreras, Christian Yelich, Alec Bohm, Teoscar Hernandez, and Jurickson Profar.
Home Favorite American League All Stars
For the American League, Steven Kwan, Gunnar Henderson, and Juan Soto will bat in the first inning against Skenes. Following them are Aaron Judge, Yordan Alvarez, Jose Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Adley Rutschman, and Marcus Semien.
Judge leads the American League with 34 home runs this season, while Henderson has been impressive with 28 home runs and 18 doubles. Jose Ramirez has been a key leader for the surprising Cleveland Guardians.
Corbin Burnes will start for the American League. The former Milwaukee Brewers ace has a 9-4 record with a 2.43 ERA over 19 starts, pitching 118.2 innings with 110 strikeouts and 25 walks. He has allowed 13 home runs this season.
National League Wins Back to Back All Star Games
We predict the National League will repeat their success from last year and secure another victory. Skenes is expected to deliver another strong performance, and with Ohtani anchoring the lineup, the National League’s bats should find a way to win. After nine straight wins from the American League in the mid-summer classic, the tides have turned a little. Bet on the National League at even money (+100) to triumph once again in an American League ballpark. Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your Major League Baseball betting!
