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With the All-Star game done and dusted, MLB teams have resumed their quest to clinch a postseason spot. Friday's slate of games featured some thrilling contests and comebacks and it is expected to be the same on Saturday.
The New York Yankees will be hoping to take their winning momentum into Saturday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves, while the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to avoid a series sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium.
We have compiled the best bets, picks and predictions for some of the most anticipated games on Sunday.
MLB picks, predictions and best bets for Sunday, July 20
1. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers
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Score Prediction: Dodgers 5, Brewers 3
Pick: Over 8 runs (-102)
Best bet: Dodgers to win (-128)
It has not been a great start to the second half of the season for the defending World Series winners as the Dodgers have lost consecutive games against the Brewers and are on the brink of a sweep in the three-game series. However, expect the Dodgers offense to come through for the team on Sunday.
2. Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees
Score Prediction: Yankees 5, Braves 4
Pick: Under 9 runs (-105)
Best bet: Yankees to win (+111)
The Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees played a thriller at Truist Park on Saturday as the Bronx Bombers came from behind to win 12-9 and tie the series. With the series on the line, expect Aaron Boone's offense to continue the momentum on Sunday.
3. New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds
Score Prediction: Mets 4, Reds 2
Pick: Under 9 runs (-104)
Best bet: Mets to win (-154)
The Mets are another team on the brink of a surprising series sweep against the Cincinnati Reds after the All-Star break. With New York chasing the Philadelphia Phillies in the division race, expect the Mets pitching staff to contain a high-flying Reds offense on Sunday to avoid a sweep.
4. Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox
Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Red Sox 2
Pick: Over 8 runs (-100)
Best bet: Cubs to win (+117)
After ending the Boston Red Sox's 10-game winning streak on Friday, the Cubs are on the verge of sweeping the American League East team. Chicago will be looking to extend it's three-game winning streak at home after a dominant 6-0 win on Saturday.
5. Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres
Score Prediction: Padres 5, Nationals 3
Pick: Over 8 runs (-111)
Best bet: Padres to win (-120)
The Padres are hoping to keep the pressure on NL West leaders, the Dodgers, who are going through a slump. With the series on the line and a chance of cutting the Dodgers' lead in the division race, expect the Padres offense to do the business in Sunday's series finale.
6. Toronto Blue Jays vs. San Francisco Giants
Score Prediction: Blue Jays 7, Giants 5
Pick: Over 8 runs (-111)
Best bet: Jays to win (-110)
The Blue Jays extended their winning streak to five games after consecutive wins against the San Francisco Giants following the All-Star Game. Toronto continues it's dominant run after dethroning the New York Yankees from the AL East summit and shows no signs of slowing.
