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MLB Picks | Friday, July 24, 2026
One authoritative page for every official pick, research setup, and pass. Each decision includes the model probability, matchup evidence, risk, and author.
GAMES
15
OFFICIAL PICKS
10
across all markets
VALUE WATCH
0
WATCHLIST
2
PASSES
12
Updated Jul 24, 12:30 AM EDT. Official picks are published before grading.
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Top Lab Rating
Official Pick
Colorado Rockies @ Milwaukee Brewers
Official markets
Moneyline: Milwaukee Brewers -230
- LyDia side
- Milwaukee Brewers Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 8.5/10
- Model probability
- 79.2%
- Market probability
- 67.9%
- Model vs market
- +11.3%
- Current price
- -230
- Pitcher edge
- Milwaukee Brewers by 14 points
- Bullpen read
- Milwaukee Brewers has the fresher bullpen, 5.8/10 versus 7.6/10. Colorado Rockies has used 9.3 bullpen innings over the last three days with 4 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionMilwaukee Brewers is an official moneyline pick because LyDia gives it a 79.2% chance to win, compared with the market's 67.9% no-vig probability. The full setup earned a 8.5/10 Lab Rating. Milwaukee Brewers has the stronger starting pitcher matchup by 14 rating points. Milwaukee Brewers has the lower-risk bullpen, 5.8/10 versus 8.6/10. Colorado Rockies has 9.3 relief innings over the last three days, 4 back-to-back arms. Colorado Rockies's pen has been below average lately (3.0/10 efficiency). At -230, the price still offers enough value for the play to qualify as official.
Risk noteNo model can see every live lineup, injury, or late bullpen availability update. Recheck official news before first pitch.
Houston Astros @ Chicago White Sox
- LyDia side
- Chicago White Sox Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 7.3/10
- Model probability
- 68.6%
- Market probability
- 55.6%
- Model vs market
- +13.1%
- Current price
- -131
- Pitcher edge
- Chicago White Sox by 10 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (Chicago White Sox 5.7/10, Houston Astros 5.2/10).
Why LyDia made this decisionChicago White Sox is worth monitoring, but it does not clear every requirement for an official pick. LyDia projects 68.6% win probability, the market is at 55.6%, and the setup carries a 7.3/10 Lab Rating. Chicago White Sox has the stronger starting pitcher matchup by 10 rating points. No meaningful bullpen risk edge — both pens come in comparable (Chicago White Sox 5.8/10, Houston Astros 4.5/10).
Risk noteNo model can see every live lineup, injury, or late bullpen availability update. Recheck official news before first pitch.
Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox
- LyDia side
- Boston Red Sox Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 6.8/10
- Model probability
- 73.3%
- Market probability
- 53.4%
- Model vs market
- +19.9%
- Current price
- -122
- Pitcher edge
- Toronto Blue Jays by 19 points
- Bullpen read
- Boston Red Sox has the fresher bullpen, 6.4/10 versus 8.9/10. Toronto Blue Jays has used 16.7 bullpen innings over the last three days with 4 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionBoston Red Sox is worth monitoring, but it does not clear every requirement for an official pick. LyDia projects 73.3% win probability, the market is at 53.4%, and the setup carries a 6.8/10 Lab Rating. Toronto Blue Jays has the starting pitcher advantage by 19 rating points, which works against LyDia's side. Boston Red Sox has the lower-risk bullpen, 6.3/10 versus 9.1/10. Toronto Blue Jays has 16.7 relief innings over the last three days, 4 back-to-back arms. Toronto Blue Jays's pen has been average lately (4.6/10 efficiency).
Risk notePrimary caution: starting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side. Recheck official news before first pitch.
Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Shane McClanahan Under 5.5 -113
- LyDia side
- Tampa Bay Rays Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 6.1/10
- Model probability
- 59.8%
- Market probability
- 55.7%
- Model vs market
- +4.1%
- Current price
- -134
- Pitcher edge
- Tampa Bay Rays by 9 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Tampa Bay Rays is 6.0/10 and Cleveland Guardians is 7.5/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Pass reasonThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Seattle Mariners @ Texas Rangers
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Bryce Miller Over 5.5 -142
- LyDia side
- Seattle Mariners Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 6.0/10
- Model probability
- 54.3%
- Market probability
- 52.2%
- Model vs market
- +2.1%
- Current price
- -115
- Pitcher edge
- Seattle Mariners by 24 points
- Bullpen read
- Seattle Mariners has the fresher bullpen, 4.7/10 versus 7.4/10. Texas Rangers has used 12.0 bullpen innings over the last three days with 3 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionModel and market are too close for a clear official pick.
Pass reasonModel and market are too close for a clear official pick.
Athletics @ Minnesota Twins
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Jacob Lopez Under 4.5 -154
- LyDia side
- Minnesota Twins Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 6.0/10
- Model probability
- 60.2%
- Market probability
- 56.6%
- Model vs market
- +3.5%
- Current price
- -138
- Pitcher edge
- Minnesota Twins by 16 points
- Bullpen read
- Minnesota Twins carries the heavier bullpen workload, 9.0/10 versus 6.4/10, which adds late-game risk. Minnesota Twins has used 15.7 bullpen innings over the last three days with 4 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Pass reasonThe combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
Atlanta Braves @ Baltimore Orioles
- LyDia side
- Baltimore Orioles Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 5.7/10
- Model probability
- 56.3%
- Market probability
- 51.9%
- Model vs market
- +4.3%
- Current price
- -113
- Pitcher edge
- Atlanta Braves by 12 points
- Bullpen read
- Baltimore Orioles has the fresher bullpen, 3.9/10 versus 7.1/10. Atlanta Braves has used 12.7 bullpen innings over the last three days with 2 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionBullpen game impact
Baltimore Orioles is using a bullpen game. TBD is expected to cover about 4.5 innings, leaving roughly 4.5 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 2.3/10 risk with 8.2/10 recent efficiency. Because this is LyDia's side, bullpen quality is central to the pick. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 8.2/10 for Baltimore Orioles versus 2.4/10 for Atlanta Braves.
Starting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
Baltimore Orioles is using a bullpen game. TBD is expected to cover about 4.5 innings, leaving roughly 4.5 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 2.3/10 risk with 8.2/10 recent efficiency. Because this is LyDia's side, bullpen quality is central to the pick. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 8.2/10 for Baltimore Orioles versus 2.4/10 for Atlanta Braves.
Starting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
Pass reasonStarting pitcher edge conflicts with the model side.
San Diego Padres @ Miami Marlins
- LyDia side
- Miami Marlins Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 4.6/10
- Model probability
- 57.7%
- Market probability
- 55.4%
- Model vs market
- +2.3%
- Current price
- -136
- Pitcher edge
- Miami Marlins by 5 points
- Bullpen read
- Miami Marlins has the fresher bullpen, 4.1/10 versus 7.9/10. San Diego Padres has used 13.3 bullpen innings over the last three days with 3 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionBullpen game impact
Miami Marlins is using a bullpen game. TBD is expected to cover about 4.5 innings, leaving roughly 4.5 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 3.7/10 risk with 5.9/10 recent efficiency. Because this is LyDia's side, bullpen quality is central to the pick. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 5.9/10 for Miami Marlins versus 1.9/10 for San Diego Padres.
Model and market are too close for a clear official pick.
Miami Marlins is using a bullpen game. TBD is expected to cover about 4.5 innings, leaving roughly 4.5 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 3.7/10 risk with 5.9/10 recent efficiency. Because this is LyDia's side, bullpen quality is central to the pick. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 5.9/10 for Miami Marlins versus 1.9/10 for San Diego Padres.
Model and market are too close for a clear official pick.
Pass reasonModel and market are too close for a clear official pick.
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Washington Nationals
Official markets
Game total: Over 9.5 -102
- LyDia side
- Arizona Diamondbacks Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 4.3/10
- Model probability
- 52.9%
- Market probability
- 52.9%
- Model vs market
- +0.0%
- Current price
- -119
- Pitcher edge
- Arizona Diamondbacks by 30 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Arizona Diamondbacks is 6.3/10 and Washington Nationals is 6.4/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionBullpen game impact
Washington Nationals is using a bullpen game. Carson Palmquist is expected to cover about 2.3 innings, leaving roughly 6.8 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 7.4/10 risk with 3.1/10 recent efficiency. That heavy bullpen exposure strengthens the case for Arizona Diamondbacks. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 2.6/10 for Arizona Diamondbacks versus 3.1/10 for Washington Nationals.
Market is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Washington Nationals is using a bullpen game. Carson Palmquist is expected to cover about 2.3 innings, leaving roughly 6.8 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 7.4/10 risk with 3.1/10 recent efficiency. That heavy bullpen exposure strengthens the case for Arizona Diamondbacks. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 2.6/10 for Arizona Diamondbacks versus 3.1/10 for Washington Nationals.
Market is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Pass reasonMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Los Angeles Angels @ San Francisco Giants
Official markets
Game total: Under 8 -113
- LyDia side
- San Francisco Giants Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.7/10
- Model probability
- 58.7%
- Market probability
- 60.9%
- Model vs market
- -2.2%
- Current price
- -165
- Pitcher edge
- San Francisco Giants by 39 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. San Francisco Giants is 6.4/10 and Los Angeles Angels is 5.5/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Pass reasonMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Cincinnati Reds @ St. Louis Cardinals
- LyDia side
- St. Louis Cardinals Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.6/10
- Model probability
- 57.2%
- Market probability
- 59.9%
- Model vs market
- -2.7%
- Current price
- -160
- Pitcher edge
- St. Louis Cardinals by 16 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (St. Louis Cardinals 4.9/10, Cincinnati Reds 5.5/10).
Why LyDia made this decisionMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Pass reasonMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Mets
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Roki Sasaki Under 5.5 -159
Pitcher Ks: Sean Manaea Under 5.5 -150
- LyDia side
- Los Angeles Dodgers Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.4/10
- Model probability
- 58.7%
- Market probability
- 57.5%
- Model vs market
- +1.2%
- Current price
- -142
- Pitcher edge
- No clear SP edge by 2 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (Los Angeles Dodgers 5.1/10, New York Mets 4.8/10).
Why LyDia made this decisionModel and market are too close for a clear official pick.
Pass reasonModel and market are too close for a clear official pick.
Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers
Official markets
Pitcher Ks: Tarik Skubal Under 7.5 +118
- LyDia side
- Detroit Tigers Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.1/10
- Model probability
- 63.2%
- Market probability
- 71.5%
- Model vs market
- -8.2%
- Current price
- -275
- Pitcher edge
- Detroit Tigers by 27 points
- Bullpen read
- Detroit Tigers carries the heavier bullpen workload, 9.8/10 versus 5.4/10, which adds late-game risk. Detroit Tigers has used 15.7 bullpen innings over the last three days with 5 back-to-back arms.
Why LyDia made this decisionBullpen game impact
Kansas City Royals is using a bullpen game. Beck Way is expected to cover about 4.5 innings, leaving roughly 4.5 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 5.9/10 risk with 4.0/10 recent efficiency. That heavy bullpen exposure strengthens the case for Detroit Tigers. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 2.6/10 for Detroit Tigers versus 4.0/10 for Kansas City Royals.
Market is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Kansas City Royals is using a bullpen game. Beck Way is expected to cover about 4.5 innings, leaving roughly 4.5 innings to the bullpen. The pen carries 5.9/10 risk with 4.0/10 recent efficiency. That heavy bullpen exposure strengthens the case for Detroit Tigers. The bullpen efficiency comparison is 2.6/10 for Detroit Tigers versus 4.0/10 for Kansas City Royals.
Market is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Pass reasonMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
New York Yankees @ Philadelphia Phillies
- LyDia side
- Philadelphia Phillies Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 3.1/10
- Model probability
- 51.4%
- Market probability
- 54.1%
- Model vs market
- -2.6%
- Current price
- -120
- Pitcher edge
- Philadelphia Phillies by 11 points
- Bullpen read
- Bullpen workload is elevated but not decisive. Philadelphia Phillies is 5.9/10 and New York Yankees is 6.7/10.
Why LyDia made this decisionMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Pass reasonMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Official markets
Game total: Over 8 -113
- LyDia side
- Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line
- Lab Rating
- 2.4/10
- Model probability
- 50.7%
- Market probability
- 53.1%
- Model vs market
- -2.5%
- Current price
- -120
- Pitcher edge
- No clear SP edge by 1 points
- Bullpen read
- No meaningful bullpen fatigue edge — both pens come in comparable (Pittsburgh Pirates 4.9/10, Chicago Cubs 4.9/10).
Why LyDia made this decisionMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
Pass reasonMarket is higher than LyDia's model probability.
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