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MLB Picks & Predictions · Friday, July 26

Each and every day of the 2024 MLB season, Action Network's baseball betting experts bring you odds, picks and predictions for a variety of games with particular betting and/or public interest.

The Major League Baseball calendar for Friday, July 26, features all 30 teams in action.

Below, you'll find a breakdown of the games we are analyzing from the slate. Click on each link to access fully in-depth breakdowns of the matchups, which will include odds, analysis and betting picks.

Moreover, we encourage you to bookmark this article. As new game previews are published each and every day, we will update this article in real time so that you're always up-to-date with our freshest MLB betting analysis.

Friday, July 26

6:40 p.m. ET

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Ben Lively has had a bit of a resurgence for the Cleveland Guardians this year and has remained in the rotation because of his exceptional production. While he gives up hard contact, he doesn't walk many batters. He will be throwing against the Philadelphia Phillies, who haven't been too strong against right-handed pitching in the last month. Check out Action Network MLB betting expert DJ James moneyline prediction for this Friday.

Friday, July 26

7:05 p.m. ET

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The Padres put their five-game win streak on the line when they face the Orioles at Camden Yards on Friday. San Diego is sending the shaky Adam Mazur to the hill while Baltimore is putting Grayson Rodriguez to the test in an interleague showdown. Here's a full breakdown of the matchup and a betting pick from our MLB expert Kenny Ducey.

Friday, July 26

7:10 p.m. ET

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The Red Sox have gone 13-6 against New York over the last two seasons and have won each of the first two meetings this season. On top of that, the Yankees are coming off a dreadful two-game sweep at home to the Mets and has won just one series since the first week of June. Read below for Action Network MLB betting expert Mike Ianniello's over/under pick for for tonight's matchup.

Friday, July 26

7:10 p.m. ET

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New York sits one half-game behind Atlanta for the first Wild Card spot in the National League heading into today's action, as the Mets turn to one of their prized starters from 2023 who is making his season debut tonight. Check out Action Network MLB betting expert Kevin Rogers moneyline pick for tonight's NL East clash.

Friday, July 26

8:10 p.m. ET

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The Dodgers and Astros will kick-off an exciting interleague matchup Friday at Minute Maid Park. The Dodgers are slight road underdogs in the opener as Gavin Stone will matchup against Framber Valdez. Read below for Action Network MLB betting expert Nick Martin's first five innings total prediction for Friday night.

MLB Schedule Today · Friday, July 26

➤ 6:40 p.m. ET · Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers
➤ 6:40 p.m. ET · Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies
➤ 6:50 p.m. ET · Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays
➤ 7:05 p.m. ET · San Diego Padres vs. Baltimore Orioles
➤ 7:07 p.m. ET · Texas Rangers vs. Toronto Blue Jays
➤ 7:10 p.m. ET · Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets
➤ 7:10 p.m. ET · New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
➤ 8:10 p.m. ET · Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros
➤ 8:10 p.m. ET · Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox
➤ 8:10 p.m. ET · Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals
➤ 8:10 p.m. ET · Miami Marlins vs. Milwaukee Brewers
➤ 8:15 p.m. ET · Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
➤ 9:38 p.m. ET · Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels
➤ 9:40 p.m. ET · Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
➤ 10:15 p.m. ET · Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants