Thursday’s MLB nightcap features a West Coast showdown between the Seattle Mariners (53-56) and Los Angeles Dodgers (68-40) in the finale of this interleague series. The Mariners won the opener, while the Dodgers responded with a victory on Wednesday to set up Thursday night’s rubber match at Dodger Stadium.

It was a back-and-forth contest in Tuesday’s series opener, but the Mariners pulled in front in the eighth inning behind Dominic Canzone’s go-ahead two-run home run to take a 7-5 lead. Despite the Dodgers scoring once in the ninth inning, Andrés Muñoz was able to complete the save. The Dodgers took a 4-0 lead into the eighth inning of Wednesday’s game, and while the Mariners scored one run in each of the final two innings, it wasn’t enough to beat Los Angeles.

The Mariners will turn to right-hander Bryan Woo, who hasn’t had much success on the mound over the last two months, while 24-year-old Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is set to make his 19th start of the season. Sasaki is coming off one of his best outings of the year, tossing seven innings of three-hit, one-run baseball with nine strikeouts in a win over the New York Mets.

Mariners vs. Dodgers Current Odds

The Dodgers enter Thursday with the best record in MLB as they continue their pursuit of a third consecutive World Series championship. The back-to-back defending champions are listed as home favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for Thursday night’s rubber match against the Mariners:

• Moneyline: Dodgers -155, Mariners +130
• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+130), Mariners +1.5 (-155)
• Total (Runs): Over 8.5 (-125), Under 8.5 (+105)

Mariners vs. Dodgers Predictions

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Dodgers vs. Mariners Best Bet: Freddie Freeman Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI (-130)

Freddie Freeman continues to defy age as the soon-to-be 37-year-old is enjoying another terrific season, earning the 10th All-Star selection of his legendary career. Freeman is batting .302 with 15 home runs, 53 RBIs, and an .867 OPS in his fifth season with the Dodgers.

As if those numbers aren’t already impressive, Freeman is batting .333 in July and an even better .395 with a .914 OPS since the All-Star break. The former MVP has been especially effective against right-handed pitching this season, batting .328 with a .937 OPS, making Thursday night’s matchup against Bryan Woo even more favorable.

Speaking of Woo, he allowed nine hits and five earned runs in his most recent start against Texas and has posted an ERA near 6.00 in both June and July. That doesn’t bode well for Woo having to face a hitter like Freeman in the heart of a loaded Dodgers lineup, especially with the veteran first baseman riding an eight-game hitting streak.

• Dodgers vs. Mariners Player Prop Pick for July 30: Freddie Freeman Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI (-130)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for SEA-LAD

Four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani is the popular target for Thursday night’s series finale in L.A., owning the two most-bet player props heading into first pitch:

1. Shohei Ohtani – Over 0.5 Home Runs
2. Shohei Ohtani – Over 0.5 Hits
3. Freddie Freeman – Over 0.5 Hits
4. Andy Pages – Over 0.5 Hits
5. Dominic Canzone – Over 0.5 Home Runs

Mariners vs. Dodgers Game Info

• Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
• Date: Thursday, July 30
• First Pitch: 10:10 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV, MLB Network
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Mariners: Bryan Woo
  • Dodgers: Roki Sasaki

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The Miami Marlins (55-54) travel to the Big Apple to take on their NL East rival New York Mets (46-63) on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series at Citi Field. This is the third meeting between the clubs this season, with each team completing a sweep on its home field back in May. The season series is tied 3-3, with one final series remaining in Miami in early September.

The young Marlins played themselves into National League playoff contention with a hot June and much of July before enduring a franchise-worst 12-game losing streak. However, Miami benefited from facing a struggling Philadelphia team earlier this week, sweeping the Phillies in three games, including two dramatic come-from-behind victories, to climb back over the .500 mark and within two games of an NL Wild Card spot.

The Mets’ disastrous 2026 season hasn’t gotten much better. After what many considered an offseason spent trying to buy a World Series championship with several major additions, New York enters Thursday 17.5 games behind Atlanta in the NL East while owning the third-worst record in baseball. The Mets would need an all-time run over the final two months of the regular season to climb back into playoff contention, but they may have found some momentum after winning three of their last four games.

Thursday’s pitching matchup features an intriguing battle between two young right-handers as the Marlins send 23-year-old Eury Pérez (3.56 ERA) to the mound while the Mets counter with 25-year-old rookie Nolan McLean. McLean is 7-7 with a 3.32 ERA and 142 strikeouts this season and has the third-shortest odds (+1100) to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.

Marlins vs. Mets Current Odds

The Mets are home favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for Thursday night’s series opener at Citi Field:

• Moneyline: Mets -130, Marlins +110
• Run Line: Mets -1.5 (+170), Marlins +1.5 (-210)
• Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (+115), Under 7.5 (-140)

Marlins vs. Mets Predictions

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Mets vs. Marlins Best Bet: Francisco Lindor Over 0.5 Hits (-180)

Francisco Lindor isn’t having the season baseball fans are accustomed to seeing from the veteran, and his production has also been affected by missing two months with a calf injury. However, the switch-hitting shortstop is putting together his best month of the season in July, batting .244 with five home runs and 15 RBIs.

Lindor was on the injured list for both meetings between the Mets and Marlins back in May, so he hasn’t faced Miami yet this season. However, he enters Thursday’s matchup riding an impressive 19-game hitting streak against the Marlins that dates back to before the 2026 season.

The catch is that Lindor will begin the game against Eury Pérez, a pitcher he has struggled against in their previous meetings. It’s a small sample size, but Pérez has held Lindor hitless in four at-bats while issuing two walks and recording two strikeouts.

Lindor was hitless in both games of Wednesday’s doubleheader against Atlanta, but he went 3-for-5 with a triple, two home runs, and six RBIs in Monday’s 14-3 victory over the Braves.

• Mets vs. Marlins Player Prop Pick for July 30: Francisco Lindor Over 0.5 Hits (-180)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for MIA-NYM

Otto López’s .329 batting average ranks second in MLB, and he picked up two hits in Wednesday’s series finale against Philadelphia, making his hits prop the most-bet player prop heading into Thursday night’s matchup against the Mets:

1. Otto López – Over 0.5 Hits
2. Bo Bichette – Over 0.5 Hits
3. Eury Pérez – Over 5.5 Strikeouts
4. Kyle Stowers – Over 1.5 RBIs
5. Xavier Edwards – Over 0.5 Hits

Marlins vs. Mets Betting Splits

Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Thursday night’s series opener in Queens:

• The Mets are seeing slightly more action on the moneyline with 56.6% of bets and 62.3% of the handle.
• The run-line action is close as well, with the Marlins attracting 62.6% of bets while the Mets account for 52.9% of the handle.
• The Under is drawing 58.6% of bets and 52.6% of the handle.

Marlins vs. Mets Game Info

• Where: Citi Field, Queens, NY
• Date: Thursday, July 30
• First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Marlins: Eury Pérez
  • Mets: Nolan McLean

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The Tampa Bay Rays (62-44) host the Texas Rangers (55-52) for the second game of this three-game series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Wednesday night. The AL West-leading Rangers picked up a 4-1 win in Tuesday’s series opener and will look to extend their winning streak to three games.

The Rangers got on the board first after Nicky Lopez’s sacrifice fly in the second inning and extended the lead to two runs on Ezequiel Durán’s sacrifice fly in the third. Rays superstar third baseman Junior Caminero cut the deficit to one with an RBI triple in the sixth inning, but Texas added two more runs on Austin Wynns’ solo home run in the seventh and Evan Carter’s RBI single in the eighth as Tampa Bay’s offense managed just five hits.

MacKenzie Gore is set to make the start for the Rangers as the left-hander looks to end July on a high note after posting a 7.66 ERA across his first five starts of the month. Right-hander Casey Legumina is expected to open for the Rays in what will be his 27th appearance of the season since joining the team and just his fourth start. Legumina owns a 3.60 ERA across five innings as a starter in 2026.

Rangers vs. Rays Current Odds

Despite losing the series opener, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Rays as home favorites Wednesday night as they look to take advantage of a struggling MacKenzie Gore:

• Moneyline: Rays -145, Rangers +115
• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+155), Rangers +1.5 (-185)
• Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (-115), Under 7.5 (-105)

Rangers vs. Rays Predictions

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Rays vs. Rangers Best Bet: Ezequiel Durán Over 0.5 Hits (-185)

Yesterday, we looked at Joc Pederson’s hits prop as he was riding an eight-game hitting streak entering the series opener, which he extended to nine games with a single in the third inning on Tuesday. Today, we’re backing another Rangers player on a hitting streak, this time Ezequiel Durán and his eight-game streak.

Durán has put together a tremendous season, hitting .275 with 12 home runs and 57 RBIs. He’s also enjoyed a particularly strong July, posting a .303 batting average for the month. The super-utility man has recorded three multi-hit performances during his eight-game hitting streak and went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday’s series opener against Tampa Bay.

Just as we did with Pederson, we’re riding the hot bat with Durán on Wednesday night as he looks to extend his hitting streak to nine games.

• Rays vs. Rangers Player Prop Pick for July 29: Ezequiel Durán Over 0.5 Hits (-185)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for TEX-TB

Junior Caminero is once again the most popular selection in the player prop department:

1. Junior Caminero – Over 0.5 Home Runs
2. Junior Caminero – Over 0.5 Hits
3. Yandy Díaz – Over 0.5 Hits
4. Ezequiel Durán – Over 0.5 Hits
5. Cam Cauley – Under 0.5 Hits

Rangers vs. Rays Betting Splits

Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Game 2 of this three-game set:

• The Rays have the majority of the moneyline support with 78.9% of bets and 91.7% of the handle.
• Tampa Bay is attracting slightly more action on the run line with 56% of bets and a much larger share of the handle at 83.7%.
• The Over is the clear favorite on the total with 75.5% of bets and 91.1% of the handle.

Rangers vs. Rays Game Info

• Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
• Date: Wednesday, July 29
• First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Rangers: MacKenzie Gore
  • Rays: Casey Legumina

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The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets will wrap up their three-game set at Citi Field tonight, with the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader set for 7:10 p.m. ET in Queens. Atlanta will look to avoid a sweep after dropping Monday’s opener 14-3 before falling earlier this afternoon in Game 1, 3-2.

Despite the consecutive losses, the Braves remain firmly in control of the NL East with a 62-45 record and a 6-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. New York, meanwhile, improved to 46-62 with this afternoon’s victory but still sits 16.5 games back in the division and 10.5 games back of the league’s final Wild Card spot.

Atlanta hands the ball to ace Chris Sale in Game 2, who enters with an 11-6 record, a 2.19 ERA and 134 strikeouts across 111 innings this season. The Mets counter with right-hander Christian Scott, who has impressed in limited action this year, posting a 3-2 record with a 3.13 ERA across 14 starts.

Braves vs. Mets Game 2 Odds

Sale and the Braves jump out as road favorites in need of a bounce-back following the loss in Game 1:

• Moneyline: Braves -155, Mets +130
• Run Line: Braves -1.5 (+115), Mets +1.5 (-140)
• Total: Over 7.5 (+105), Under 7.5 (-125)

Braves vs. Mets Betting Splits

Here’s how players at Hard Rock Bet are lining up for tonight’s pitcher’s duel in Queens:

• Moneyline: Braves -155 is drawing 80% of all bets and 95% of the handle.
• Run Line: Braves -1.5 has received 61% of the tickets and 77% of the money.
• Total: Over 7.5 is drawing 62% of all bets and 72% of the handle.

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for Game 2

1. Chris Sale – Over 5.5 Strikeouts
2. Matt Olson – Over 0.5 Home Runs
3. Michael Harris II – Over 0.5 Hits
4. Bo Bichette – Over 0.5 Hits
5. Drake Baldwin – Over 0.5 Hits

Braves vs. Mets Game Info

• Where: Citi Field, Queens, New York
• Date: Wednesday, July 29
• First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
• Probable Pitchers: Braves – Chris Sale | Mets – Christian Scott

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Day baseball continues with the series finale between the Detroit Tigers (51-57) and Baltimore Orioles (52-56) on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park with a 1:10 p.m. ET first pitch in Michigan. The series is tied at one game apiece, setting up Wednesday’s rubber match with the series victory on the line.

The Orioles struck first with an 8-5 win to open the three-game series on Monday behind home runs from Leody Taveras, Coby Mayo, and Tyler O’Neill, while the bullpen overcame a tough start from Kyle Bradish, who lasted just 4.2 innings and allowed five runs. The Tigers responded with a dominant 14-0 shutout victory on Tuesday behind seven strong innings from Troy Melton, while the offense scored in every inning.

Perhaps the biggest storyline entering Wednesday afternoon’s matchup is defending back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and his 2.70 ERA taking the mound for Detroit in what could potentially be his final start in a Tigers uniform. Trade rumors continue to heat up as the Aug. 3 deadline approaches, with Detroit potentially playing itself out of the playoff picture after losing three of its last four games and falling to six games below .500.

The Orioles are expected to counter with veteran left-hander Trevor Rogers, who will make his 20th start of the season. Rogers could also be moved before the deadline, as Baltimore currently sits on the fringe of the playoff race heading into the final two months of the 2026 regular season.

Orioles vs. Tigers Current Odds

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Tigers as home favorites for Wednesday afternoon’s rubber match with Skubal on the mound:

• Moneyline: Tigers -175, Orioles +145
• Run Line: Tigers -1.5 (+125), Orioles +1.5 (-145)
• Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (-105), Under 7.5 (-115)

Orioles vs. Tigers Predictions

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Tigers vs. Orioles Best Bet: Hao-Yu Lee Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI (-115)

Hao-Yu Lee made his MLB debut with the Tigers on April 17, and after a slow start to his big league career, the infielder has really turned it up a notch at the plate. Lee hit .352 in June and is batting .320 in July while riding a 12-game hitting streak heading into Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against Baltimore.

In addition to piling up hits, Lee has scored a run in 50% of the games during his hitting streak and has driven in 10 RBIs over that span, including two in Monday’s series opener. Lee went 0-for-2 against Trevor Rogers in their previous head-to-head matchup on May 24, recording a lineout and a flyout, but he’s been a completely different hitter since then.

• Tigers vs. Orioles Player Prop Pick for July 29: Hao-Yu Lee Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI (-115)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for BAL-DET

Tarik Skubal is unsurprisingly a popular target, with his strikeout prop attracting the most action heading into first pitch:

1. Tarik Skubal – Over 8.5 Strikeouts
2. Kevin McGonigle – Over 0.5 Hits
3. Pete Alonso – Over 0.5 Home Runs
4. Dillon Dingler – Over 0.5 Hits
5. Dillon Dingler – Over 0.5 Home Runs

Orioles vs. Tigers Game Info

• Where: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
• Date: Wednesday, July 29
• First Pitch: 1:10 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Orioles: Trevor Rogers
  • Tigers: Tarik Skubal

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A three-game series at loanDepot park in South Florida concludes Wednesday afternoon as the Miami Marlins (54-54) go for the sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies (57-51) to kick off the day’s MLB slate.

The Marlins stunned Zack Wheeler and snapped a franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a dramatic 8-7 victory on Monday, capped by Griffin Conine’s walk-off RBI single against All-Star closer Jhoan Duran. Miami kept the momentum rolling Tuesday as Kyle Stowers’ first-inning solo home run was all the offense it needed in a 1-0 shutout win. Veteran right-hander Sandy Alcántara tossed seven strong innings, while Phillies starter Aaron Nola was saddled with the tough-luck loss after allowing the game’s lone run.

Swingman Ryan Gusto is expected to make the start for the Marlins on Wednesday afternoon as Miami goes for the sweep. The Phillies will hand the ball to 2026 first-time All-Star Jesús Luzardo, who has been excellent after a shaky start to the season. The left-hander has posted a 3-1 record with a 1.08 ERA and a 0.64 WHIP across four starts in July.

Phillies vs. Marlins Current Odds

The Phillies are listed as road favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook as they look to salvage the series and avoid the sweep with Luzardo on the mound:

• Moneyline: Phillies -175, Marlins +145
• Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (+100), Marlins +1.5 (-120)
• Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (-110), Under 7.5 (-110)

Phillies vs. Marlins Predictions

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Marlins vs. Phillies Best Bet: Jesús Luzardo Over 7.5 Strikeouts (+110)

Wednesday’s pick was a toss-up between Jesús Luzardo’s under earned runs prop and the left-hander’s strikeout prop. We ultimately decided on Over 7.5 strikeouts, with one reason being that Tuesday night’s game ended 1-0, where neither offense did much, making it difficult to imagine both lineups being shut down for a second straight game.

As mentioned above, Luzardo has been incredible lately. The former Marlin has also been outstanding in his two previous starts against his old club this season. Luzardo allowed two earned runs and struck out 10 batters over 6.1 innings in a win against Miami on May 3 at loanDepot park. He later pitched seven innings, allowing five hits, two earned runs, and striking out nine in a win over the Marlins on June 16 in Philadelphia. If you do the math, that’s 19 strikeouts in 13.1 innings against his former team this year.

Luzardo hasn’t just been striking out Marlins hitters this season; he’s been doing it against the rest of MLB as well. He has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four starts and nine or more in three of those outings. He has four double-digit strikeout performances this season, including one against Miami, and tied his career high with 13 strikeouts in a game against Washington on June 23.

The Marlins notably struck out nine times in Monday’s series opener, with six coming against Zack Wheeler, and struck out six more times Tuesday night, including four against Aaron Nola.

One final factor is Luzardo’s dominance on the road this season. He’s 6-0 with a 1.38 ERA and 87 strikeouts in 11 away starts. He’s also 3-1 with a 3.18 ERA in five day games (home or away), which bodes well for Wednesday afternoon’s 12:10 p.m. ET first pitch in Miami.

• Marlins vs. Phillies Player Prop Pick for July 29: Jesús Luzardo Over 7.5 Strikeouts (+110)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for PHI-MIA

1. Otto López – Over 0.5 Hits
2. Bryce Harper – Over 0.5 Hits
3. Trea Turner – Over 0.5 Hits
4. Jesús Luzardo – Over 7.5 Strikeouts
5. Alec Bohm – Over 0.5 Hits

Phillies vs. Marlins Betting Splits

Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Wednesday afternoon’s series finale in Miami:

• The Phillies are attracting the majority of support on the moneyline with 82% of bets and 92.7% of the handle.
• Philadelphia is also drawing more run-line support with 69.4% of bets and 92.2% of the handle.
• The Over is generating more action with 67.8% of bets and 68.8% of the handle.

Phillies vs. Marlins Game Info

• Where: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
• Date: Wednesday, July 29
• First Pitch: 12:10 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Phillies: Jesús Luzardo
  • Marlins: Ryan Gusto

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