Welcome back to another round of MLB Best Bets Today as the 2025 baseball season rolls on. 

Tuesday’s baseball slate is another loaded one with 15 games on the MLB schedule. We have every team in action and plenty of ways to go for our top MLB picks and predictions. Let’s focus on two games for our MLB best bets today before dishing out a few baseball player props and other picks to consider. 

Keep in mind, some of these odds or lines could move before first pitch. All bets below are for one unit unless otherwise noted. Without further ado, let’s dive into our MLB Best Bets Today.

MLB Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 6/24

Our MLB Best Bets Today start out with Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers hosting the Athletics. We also dive into an NL Central matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers. Plus, don’t miss some top MLB player prop bets below. Check out these MLB predictions to make as you enjoy Tuesday’s baseball action. 

 

 


 

Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers Predictions: Tuesday, June 24th

Let’s lead off with an American League matchup between the Athletics and Detroit Tigers. We have Tarik Skubal on the mound for Detroit and Luis Severino starting for the A’s. These pitchers should anchor a lower-scoring game today. 

Skubal is having another dominant season for the Tigers. He has a 2.06 ERA and 1.91 FIP as the favorite to win a second straight AL Cy Young award. Skubal boasts many elite advanced metrics, headlind by a 32.1% strikeout rate (93rd percentile), 3.3% walk rate (98th), 32.2% hard-hit rate (92nd), and 34.4% chase rate (94th). 

The Detroit ace is lights-out at home this year. Skubal owns a 1.88 ERA and 1.15 FIP at home with an insane 13.8 K/BB ratio. He’s also rolling lately, with a 0.74 ERA over his last five starts coming into this one. 

Meanwhile, the Athletics have struggled against left-handed pitching recently. Over the past two weeks vs. lefties, they have a .280 wOBA (28th in MLB), 78 wRC+ (27th), .195 batting average (28th), and 25.2% K rate (23rd). Skubal should limit this lineup at home. 

On the other side, Severino has a shaky 4.42 ERA overall this year, yet his home/road splits are drastic. The veteran has been great on the road with a 0.93 ERA, 2.92 FIP, and .223 wOBA allowed compared to terrible home numbers (6.79 ERA, 4.30 FIP, .359 wOBA). Those splits are in his favor today, away from his hitter-friendly Sacramento home park. 

Detroit’s offense is definitely a dangerous one, and it’s above-average vs. right-handers. Still, we’re banking on Severino being the better version of himself because of how well he’s pitched on the road. Plus, his 3.74 FIP indicates some positive regression to his current 4.42 ERA. 

Take the under for the full game and first five innings. Skubal and Severino should combine to keep the total low throughout, as the pitching sets the tone. 

 

 


 

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Predictions: Tuesday, June 24th

The Pittsburgh Pirates held on to win yesterday’s series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. When the NL Central foes face off on Tuesday, let’s bank on the home Brewers evening things up in comfortable fashion. 

Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta is having an excellent season with a 2.76 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. He’s also pitching well lately with a 2.89 ERA over his past seven starts. Plus, the right-hander has been much better at home with a 1.32 ERA, 2.70 FIP, and .230 wOBA allowed compared to a 4.02 ERA, 5.09 FIP, and .321 wOBA on the road. 

Peralta gets a favorable home matchup here. The Pirates have weak numbers against right-handed pitching this season with a .290 wOBA (29th in MLB), 81 wRC+ (28th), and .231 batting average (27th). Over the past week, the offense has a .238 wOBA, 45 wRC+, and .213 BA in the split. 

Despite scoring 13 runs over the past two games combined, the Pittsburgh offense likely reverts back to a bottom-tier unit against Peralta here. The Pirates are still averaging just 3.3 runs per game over the past two weeks. 

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh starter Andrew Heaney should have a tough time with the Brewers’ lineup. Heaney's 3.94 ERA this season isn’t great, but his 4.61 xERA and 4.42 FIP are even worse. His 17.8% strikeout rate (20th percentile) and 2.26 K/BB ratio are both career-low marks. Plus, .277 xBA (14th percentile) is his worst since 2017. 

The Pirates’ left-hander has struggled lately with a 6.08 ERA and 5.25 FIP over his last five starts and a 5.29 ERA/5.74 FIP in his last 10 starts. Pittsburgh is just 2-8 in his last 10 starts as well. Heaney also has worse numbers on the road (4.85 ERA) than at home (2.95 ERA). 

As for the Brewers, they’re a top-tier offense vs. lefties right now. In the month of June, Milwaukee has a .293 BA (2nd in MLB), .334 wOBA (5th), 111 wRC+ (7th), and .762 OPS (5th) against southpaws. The Brew Crew is also rolling lately, with a 7-3 record over the past 10 games. They’re also 18-8 over the last 26 games. 

 

 


 

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