It’s Wednesday, July 9th, and we’ve got another full slate of MLB action lined up to carry us through the heart of the week. With several teams heating up at just the right time and playoff positioning beginning to take shape, every game is starting to feel increasingly important. Tuesday brought some breakout performances and a few statement wins, setting the stage for even more storylines tonight. Let’s lock in and take advantage of some clear edges on the board. Here are today's picks brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players get a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.
First Pick: New York Yankees Moneyline
Rundown: Tuesday night, the Yankees’ bats finally came alive, putting up consistent pressure and looking much more like the complete team fans expected. The recent defensive adjustments, including a reshuffled infield, paid off with cleaner fielding and better energy all around. Facing Logan Gilbert is never easy, but New York's momentum and home-field edge gave them the upper hand. The Yanks offense exploded and I do not see them slowing down tonight. With the offense clicking and bullpen support gradually tightening, the Yankees are a strong play to keep it rolling.
Second Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
Rundown: Tyler Glasnow returns to the big‑league rotation after two months, bringing fresh arm power and length to a Dodgers staff struggling with depth. The Dodgers have been playing uncharacteristically bad baseball lately, dropping a ton of winnable games. Los Angeles still leads the NL West and features one of the league’s best offenses. Milwaukee has cooled off against top-tier pitchers, and their bullpen lacks consistency. With Glasnow’s return and L.A.’s firepower, backing the Dodgers straight-up is a strong play.
Third Pick: Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers Under 8.5 Runs
Rundown: Both Zack Littell and Reese Olson have been quietly effective this season, and each brings a sub-3.50 ERA into this one. Detroit’s offense has been ice-cold at home, while Tampa Bay tends to play small ball in pitcher-friendly matchups. These teams combined for just five runs the last time they met, and with strong bullpens backing them up, another low-scoring game feels likely. The under makes sense with two sharp starters and limited offensive firepower.
Fourth Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline
Rundown: Houston is red-hot at home and continues to dominate with both power and precision on offense. Although Houston gave up several runs last night, I expect the pitching staff to stand their ground tonight. The Guardians are stuckin a prolonged skid, and their offense has been among the worst over the past two weeks. Back the Astros to keep rolling at Minute Maid Park.