There are 15 games on the MLB calendar for Wednesday, July 9, which means there are plenty of betting options to choose from.
However, there are also multiple day games, so there's an added urgency to get those bets placed before first pitch. Luckily, our MLB betting experts have already done the hard part and dug through today's MLB odds.
They've identified the best value on the board, which we've compiled below. Continue reading for today's MLB best bets.
MLB Best Bets Today
The team logos in the table below represent each of the matchups that our MLB betting staff is targeting from today's slate of games. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 8:10 p.m. | |
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  | 9:40 p.m. | |
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Nick Galaida's Phillies vs Giants Best Bet: Expect Phillies to Start Fast
By Nick Galaida
Philadelphia lost last night in improbable fashion, but the Phillies don't have to wait long to try to get that bad taste out of their mouths.
Jesus Luzardo has struggled to a 9.49 ERA across his past seven starts, but a 3.87 FIP in that span suggests he's probably deserved some better results. He did have some issues with tipping pitches, so his .478 BABIP in that span isn't completely undeserved, but the good news is that he's still missing plenty of bats and doing a good job limiting barrels. Today, he gets a favorable matchup against a San Francisco lineup that ranks 26th in wRC+ against southpaws over the past 14 days.
On the other side of this matchup, Justin Verlander will have to contend with a Philadelphia offense that has seen right-handed pitching well in recent weeks. Verlander has experienced his own struggles since returning from the injured list, allowing three or more earned runs in three of his past four starts.
The Phillies have both the more talented starting pitcher the better offense in this matchup. They should be able to get out to an early lead as they look to avoid a sweep.
Pick: Philadelphia Phillies 1st 5 Innings Moneyline (-140)
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