Certainly, the top baseball odds today event of the summer is Tuesday Night. The Major League Baseball All Star Game is always anticipated. It will draw baseball’s best TV ratings of the summer. Likewise, will be a spike in betting action for the event. Admittedly the All Star Game is not the same as generations past. Yet for many it remains the best of its kind compared to any sport. Washington, DC will be hosting the event for the first time since 1969. And the host team will have a big star on the diamond.
2018 MLB All Star Game American League vs. National League
Date and Time: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
2018 MLB Betting Odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National League | +1½ (-190) | 7 (-125) |  |
| American League | -1½ (+165) | 7 (+105) | |
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2018 MLB All Star Game TV Coverage: FOX
Big Names on the Field
Richard Nixon was in his first year as President in 1969. And he attended that year’s All Star Game at old RFK Stadium. In contrast the All Stars back then had quite a rivalry. Interleague play and free agency has taken from that. Despite changing times, the All Star Game still has cache. Above all it will be loaded with big name talent. Correspondingly those big names draw baseball odds today wagering action.
Bryce Harper
To begin with is Washington outfielder Bryce Harper. Definitely nobody else will have more fan support. Yet Harper is having a subpar year. He is hitting only .214. But remains an online betting asset due to his power hitting ability. Harper has 23 home runs and an OPS of .833. Further he has already compiled 78 walks. As a consequence of pitcher’s fears Harper is often worked around. Hence, he gets few good pitches to swing at. Owing to this being an exhibition game he may get his chances.
Freddie Freeman
Even though Harper is the fan favorite another star got the most National League votes. Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman holds that distinction. To differentiate from Harper is Freeman’s superior numbers. His average is .315 with 24 doubles and 16 home runs. Meanwhile Freeman’s OPS is .936. Accordingly, one can see the roots of Atlanta’s resurgence. The Braves are again a top contender.
Jose Altuve
And then there is the top American League vote getter Jose Altuve. Houston’s second baseman continues to ascend. First is his impressive run total of 63. Altuve has 23 doubles, nine home runs, and 44 runs batted in. What’s more he was a key contributor to the Astros World Series run last fall.
Mike Trout
Presently there are few All Stars as respected as Mike Trout. Indeed, this is the Angel outfielder’s seventh Summer Classic appearance. Trout is having another strong season. To begin with he has powered Los Angeles with 25 home runs and a 1.064 OPS. Additionally, Trout has 71 runs and 50 runs batted.
Matchup to Watch
A clear difference with baseball odds today is that this is an exhibition game. Equally important is the frequent substitutions. So too will be constant pitching changes. To sum up, when in doubt take the dog.
MLB Betting Odds Picks
In conclusion the National League is the All Star Game pick.
MLB Betting Online Pick: National League
MLB Betting Online Score Prediction: National League 5, American League 4
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