Raymond Report MLB Forecast and Betting Tips – 06/23/24

Here’s a recap of yesterday’s action along with today’s matchups, including insights from the Raymond Report Tipsheet:

1. **Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies**:

   – **Yesterday**: Phillies dominated the Diamondbacks with a 12-1 win.

   – **Today**: Arizona looks to bounce back with Slade Cecconi pitching against Cristopher Sanchez. The Raymond Report Forecast predicts the Phillies to beat the Diamondbacks, scoring 5.38 runs to 4.28 runs, with the total going over the bookmaker’s 9.5 line at 9.66.

2. **Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees**:

   – **Yesterday**: Yankees triumphed over the Braves 8-3.

   – **Today**: Max Fried takes the mound for Atlanta against Nestor Cortes for New York. The Yankees are bearish according to the Raymond Report’s VIC indicator, which might suggest a possible upset today.

3. **Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates**:

   – **Yesterday**: Pirates edged out the Rays 4-3.

   – **Today**: Aaron Civale pitches for Tampa Bay against Paul Skenes for Pittsburgh. The Pirates have been trending under in 8 of their last 10 games, indicating a potential low-scoring game today.

4. **Boston Red Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds**:

   – **Yesterday**: Red Sox secured a close 4-3 victory over the Reds.

   – **Today**: Zack Kelly starts for Boston while Nick Lodolo pitches for Cincinnati. Notably, the Reds have a five-game streak of unders, indicating a trend towards low-scoring games.

5. **Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers**:

   – **Yesterday**: White Sox defeated the Tigers 5-1.

   – **Today**: Jonathan Cannon starts for Chicago, with Reese Olson pitching for Detroit. The White Sox have gone under in 8 of their last 10 games, suggesting another potential under today.

6. **Seattle Mariners vs. Miami Marlins**:

   – **Yesterday**: Mariners routed the Marlins 9-0.

   – **Today**: Bryce Miller takes the mound for Seattle, facing Kyle Tyler for Miami. The Mariners have a 52% chance of going over according to the COGO indicator.

7. **Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians**:

   – **Yesterday**: Guardians beat the Blue Jays 6-3.

   – **Today**: Yusei Kikuchi pitches for Toronto against Triston McKenzie for Cleveland. The Blue Jays are bearish as per the VIC indicator, signaling a tough matchup ahead.

8. **Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros**:

   – **Yesterday**: Astros overcame the Orioles 5-1.

   – **Today**: Albert Suarez pitches for Baltimore, with Framber Valdez starting for Houston. The Astros are bullish, with a four-game winning streak, suggesting they might extend their streak.

9. **San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals**:

   – **Yesterday**: Cardinals defeated the Giants 9-4.

   – **Today**: Logan Webb starts for San Francisco, with Sonny Gray pitching for St. Louis. The Giants have lost four straight games and are in a bearish cycle, making today’s game challenging.

10. **Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers**:

    – **Yesterday**: Rangers blanked the Royals 6-0.

    – **Today**: Alec Marsh starts for Kansas City, facing Max Scherzer for Texas. The Royals have lost two straight and have a bearish VIC indicator.

11. **Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies**:

    – **Yesterday**: Rockies narrowly won 8-7 against the Nationals.

    – **Today**: Jake Irvin starts for Washington, with Kyle Freeland pitching for Colorado. The Nationals have a neutral VIC but the game could see a high total with a 10.5 over/under.

12. **Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics**:

    – **Yesterday**: Twins crushed the Athletics 10-2.

    – **Today**: Pablo Lopez takes the mound for Minnesota, with Hogan Harris pitching for Oakland. The Twins are neutral in their VIC but have gone over in 8 of their last 10 games, indicating potential high scoring.

13. **Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres**:

    – **Yesterday**: Padres defeated the Brewers 6-4.

    – **Today**: Tobias Myers starts for Milwaukee, facing Michael King for San Diego. The Brewers are neutral in VIC but are in a three-game losing streak.

14. **New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs**:

    – **Yesterday**: Cubs won 8-1 over the Mets.

    – **Today**: Luis Severino starts for New York, with Javier Assad pitching for Chicago. The Cubs have gone under in 9 of their last 10 games, indicating a potential low-scoring game.

These matchups set the stage for another exciting day of baseball. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the Raymond Report!