Major League Baseball’s regular season is going to pause soon with the All-Star break coming up next week Tuesday, ushering in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game between American League and National League.
The American League is on a winning streak, but can they make it an undefeated run? Or will the National League finally end its losing run and come on top?
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Predictions and Betting Preview for American League VS National League 2023 MLB All-Star Game
- Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington.
- When: Tuesday, July 11th, 2023
- Time: 10:00 GMT.
- Teams to play: American League and National League.
- MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE – 1.946
Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM.
Betting On The American League
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.946
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 7.5
- BetMGM Spread: +1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.91
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 7.5
The lineup for the American League is just as thrilling if not more impressive than that of the National League. But, nominated starters Aaron Judge (New York Yankees) and Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels may not be available at all to participate in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. Judge and Trout are already on the injured list so they’ll definitely not be showing up for Tuesday’s action. While Ohtani’s presence is questionable.
On that note, there are lots of excellent offensive talent in the American League even without the big three players. Randy Arozarena (Tampa Bay Rays), Marcus Semien (Texas Rangers), Corey Seager (Rangers), and Yandy Diaz (Rays) will bring their strength to the starting unit of the AL.
However, the real power of this team is in its pitching with players like Gerrit Cole (New York Yankees), Framber Valdez (Houston Astros), and Luis Castillo (Seattle Mariners) leading the AL on the mound. Castillo is experienced is familiar with the venue of this event as it’s in Seattle. This is also an advantage for George Kirby another Mariners All-Star.
Starting pitcher: TBA.
Betting On The National League
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.995
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 7.5
- BetMGM Spread: -1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.91
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 7.5
The National League lineup is loaded, which can be said confidently, especially as it has the creme de la creme of the NL during the first half of the 2023 MLB regular season. NL’s offense has ex-NL MVP Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers. There is Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins. Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves will join Freeman and Arraez. These three will carry this unit for the team.
Arraez is a top candidate to become the first player since 1953 to hit .400 in a season. Acuna has already made history as the first player in MLB history to reach 20 home runs, 50 RBI, and 40 stolen bases. Also starting for the National League are Sean Murphy (Braves), Nolan Arenado (St. Louis Cardinals), Orlando Arcia (Braves), Mookie Betts (Dodgers), Corbin Carroll (Arizona Diamondbacks), and JD Martinez (Dodgers).
Taking the mound for the National League is another strong cast in Spencer Strider (Braves), Mitch Keller (Pittsburgh Pirates), Zac Gallen (Diamondbacks), and Marcus Stroman (Chicago Cubs).
Starting pitcher: TBA.
MatchPlug Prediction
The American League enters this 2023 MLB All-Star Game matchup on a nine-game win streak. They also lead the all-time series, 47-43. But experts take the National League to put an end to their long drought and win the 2023 edition of the Midsummer Classic.
National League is packed with powerhouses, especially the offense unit. While the AL will be playing without Judge and Trout, the NL has all their best players ready for battle.
Final Prediction: American League Moneyline.
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