It’s Friday, July 11th, and the weekend kicks off with a full slate of baseball that’s loaded with storylines, streaks, and slight playoff implications. With the All-Star break just around the corner, teams are making one final push to enter the second half on a high note. From red-hot offenses to vulnerable starters, tonight’s matchups present plenty of chances to find value. Let’s break down where the edges are and who’s worth backing on this packed Friday card. 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: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline
Rundown: Tampa Bay is playing solid baseball despite a recent slide, and they bring power and depth into Fenway tonight. Boston’s bullpen has been shaky late, while the Rays’ arms have been surprisingly steady throughout this road swing. On top of that, this pitching matchup is murky—Rasmussen has been decent but used in an opener role, and Boston’s likely to lean on Hunter Dobbins returning from the break with uncertainty. Backing the Rays outright feels like a smart swing given their team depth and bullpen advantage.
Second Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline
Rundown: The Twins are solid road favorites in this one, with Paul Skenes toeing the slab—a young ace who’s now a two-time All-Star and dominating with a 1.94 ERA. Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes brings upside, but even their bullpen depth is a question mark late in games. Minnesota’s lineup is balanced, and aggressive, and they’ve handled bottom-tier teams well over the last month. With home cooking behind the plate and Skenes on the mound, backing the Twins ML is a clear advantage.
Third Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline
Rundown: San Francisco gets Logan Webb on the bump tonight, and Oracle Park remains one of the most pitcher-friendly venues in baseball. The Dodgers are sizable underdogs and have struggled on the road recently—especially against NL West contenders in clutch spots. Webb’s consistency, combined with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Co. clicking at the dish, gives the Giants a clear edge in this matchup. Backing San Francisco to win this one feels like a smart bet.
Fourth Pick: New York Mets Moneyline
Rundown: Kodai Senga takes the bump for New York against Kansas City's Michael Wacha, and Senga has been one of the more reliable arms in the league this year. The Royals have been competitive but lack consistent production and depth when facing premium pitching. The Mets are climbing in the standings and look poised to solidify their second-half surge with quality starts and timely hitting. All signs point to New York taking care of business in this one.