Best bets for Marlins-Astros, Dodgers vs. Phillies, more on Wednesday, July 22

Converting the second triple in franchise history on Tuesday wasn’t enough to help the Miami Marlins end their longest losing streak. Now they hope to avoid matching their sixth longest skid since making their MLB debut in 1993.

The Marlins (52-50) try to stop their eight-game skid when they visit the Houston Astros (49-54) at 8:10 pm ET on Wednesday to finish their three-game series at Daikin Park. Miami, which lost eight straight for the first time since 2023, hasn’t dropped nine in a row since Aug. 28-Sept. 7, 2022.

Trailing 5-3 in the eighth inning midway through the set, the Marlins avoided a huge deficit by turning in their first triple since July 28, 2002 against the Montreal Expos. With runners on first and second, third baseman Leo Jimenez hit a grounder by Jose Altuve and stepped on the bag before throwing to second baseman Xavier Edwards, who recorded the second out before firing the ball to first baseman Kyle Stowers to end the frame.

Javier Sanoja led off the top of the ninth with a ground-rule double, but Houston closer Josh Hader retired the next three batters and Miami remains winless since July 9. The Marlins enter Wednesday seven games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves in the National League East and a half-game out of the third NL wild-card spot.

Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer in the win for the Astros, who are hoping to clinch their third straight streak of the season. Houston was last in action against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field from May 22-24.

Eight more contests are on Wednesday night’s MLB schedule, including the rubber match of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park between the league-leading Los Angeles Dodgers (64-38) and the Philadelphia Phillies (56-46) at 6:40 pm ET. The Phillies hit five home runs en route to a 10-7 victory in the first inning but misplaced runners with runners on second and third on Tuesday leading to the game’s final double play and a 2-1 loss.

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The Minnesota Twins (49-53) look to snap a four-game losing streak when they visit Progressive Field at 6:40 pm ET to face the Cleveland Guardians (54-48). The Guardians, tied with the Chicago White Sox for first place in the American League Central, outscored the Twins 18-6 by winning the first two games of the series.

Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres (50-51) look to continue their success against Atlanta this season when they visit the NL East-leading Braves (58-42) at 7:15 pm ET for the third contest of their four-game set at Truist Park. San Diego, two games back in the NL wild-card race, lost the series opener but bounced back with an 8-3 victory to improve to 4-1 against Atlanta this year.

The Astros are -119 favorites on the money line against the Marlins in MLB’s latest deal, while the Dodgers are -120 favorites over the Phillies. The Rangers are -125 favorites over the Twins and the Braves are huge -118 favorites over the Padres.

Below is a summary of what to watch and bet on on Wednesday, July 22. All Eastern times

The best MLB bets, where to watch

Twins at Guardians

Time: 6:40 p.m Location: Cleveland | TV: MLB.TV | Stream: Fubo (Try it for free)

SportsLine’s Picks — Model: Over 8 (-107) | The expert: Rangers ML (-123, Adam Thompson)

The Twins lead the AL and rank eighth in the majors with 485 runs. Cleveland (410) is 14th and 29th, respectively, but has averaged five runs in eight meetings between AL Central rivals this season. The clubs have combined for more than seven runs in half of those contests, including Monday’s series opener (17 runs), and the SportsLine Projection Model believes they will do so Wednesday as the Over reaches about 58% of its projections. SportsLine expert Adam Thompson (10-4, +495 in his 14 MLB money line picks) is backing the Rangers to make it four straight in the season series with the Twins, who have lost four straight in their seven-game road trip.

Dodgers at Phillies

Time: 6:40 p.m Location: Philadelphia | TV: MLB.TV | Stream: Fubo (Try it for free)

SportsLine’s Picks — Model: Dodgers ML (-120) | The expert: Dodgers ML (-112, Eric Cohen)

The Dodgers avoided a third straight loss and kept their chances alive for a fifth straight road series with Tuesday’s victory. Los Angeles owns the best road record in baseball (33-19), while Philadelphia has lost Aaron Nola’s last four starts. Nola starts on Wednesday. The SportsLine Projection Model believes that trend will continue as its projection has the Dodgers winning the rubber game of the series 60% of the time. SportsLine expert Eric Cohen (18-4, +1424 in his last 22 MLB picks) agrees, especially since Los Angeles has won each of Eric Lauer’s six starts since the lefty was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in mid-May.

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The Braves

Time: 7:15 p.m Location: Atlanta | TV: MLB.TV | Broadcast: Fubo (Try it for free)

Select SportsLine — Model: Braves ML (-118)

Signs point to another win for Atlanta by the Padres, as right-hander Michael King is 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts this month while Braves southpaw Martin Perez has lost his last three outings, allowing 12 runs over 13 1/3 innings during the skid. King threw seven scoreless frames in a win against Atlanta on June 22 and Perez fell to 0-2 in three innings against San Diego while giving up three runs on four hits and four walks in four innings two days later. But the Padres have lost 10 of their last 13 games and have posted just one road win streak since May 29. The SportsLine Projection Model doesn’t think it will do the job Wednesday as the Braves post their third win in four contests in 60% of their projections.

Marlins at Astros

Time: 8:10 p.m Location: Houston | TV: MLB.TV | Broadcast: Fubo (Try it for free)

SportsLine’s Picks — Model: Over 8 (-119) | Expert: Astros ML (-120, Adam Thompson)

The teams combined for 13 runs in the series opener and eight on Tuesday. Both are in the top 15 in scoring, with Houston ranked 11th with 468 runs and Miami 13th with 455. The Marlins have allowed eight runs in two of their past four contests, and the SportsLine Projection Model sees no replacement pitchers’ duel in over hitting time 58. SportsLine analyst Adam Thompson thinks Miami’s losing streak will reach nine games as the team faces right-hander Peter Lambert, who has posted a 1.02 ERA in his first three starts this month.

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