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After an epic weekend of sports, we&#8217;re back for a Monday baseball slate with nine interesting games to dive into. Let&#8217;s break the big ones down and pump out some winners!
Atop the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are back on top after taking two of three from the Cleveland Guardians over the weekend. They&#8217;re in action tonight against a dangerous and motivated Chicago Cubs team that&#8217;s fighting to get back into the NL Wild Card picutre, sitting just five games back of the final spot. Above the Cubs, the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are in a tie for the NL&#8217;s final wild card spot currently with the Mets going north of the border tonight to face the Toronto Blue Jays and the Atlanta Braves sitting at home to face the Cincinnati Reds. Additionally, the Philadelphia Phillies are back home tonight to welcome the Tampa Bay Rays into town as the Phils sit just a game back of the Dodgers for the NL&#8217;s top seed. 
In the American League, the New York Yankees hold the top spot for now as they welcome in a Kansas City Royals squad that&#8217;s currently on a four-game win streak. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/robert-witt/57889">Bobby Witt Jr.</a> may have an uphill battle to overtake the AL MVP from <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/aaron-judge/57768">Aaron Judge</a>, but it will be very exciting to see two of the AL&#8217;s best square off. The Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians are right behind the Yankees with the O&#8217;s on the road in Fenway to face the Boston Red Sox while the Guards have a great opportunity to stack wins against the Chicago White Sox.
Swing for the Fences with SportsGrid&#8217;s free daily<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/picks"> MLB Game Picks</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/player-props">MLB Prop Picks</a>.
<h2>MLB Betting Guide for September 9</h2>
Tonight&#8217;s Headliners: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/article/mlb-world-series-odds-power-rankings">World Series Odds Power Rankings</a> | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/article/mlb-playoff-picture-2024-bracket-if-the-postseason-started-today">Postseason Bracket if Playoffs Started Today</a> | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/article/analyzing-the-toughest-september-schedule-for-nl-wild-card-contenders">NL Wild Card Contenders with Toughest Schedule in September</a>
Tonight&#8217;s Best Bets: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/article/best-mlb-player-prop-bets-today-sept-9">Today&#8217;s Top Props</a>
<h2>6:40 p.m ET: Cincinnati Reds @ Atlanta Braves</h2>
<ul>
<li>Run Line: Braves -1.5 | Moneyline: Braves -158 | Total: 8.5 </li>
<li>Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Truist Park (Atlanta, GA)</li>
<li>Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing in from left</li>
</ul>
Starting Pitching Matchup: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/nicholas-martinez/58237">Nick Martinez</a> (ERA: 3.67; K/9: 7.26) vs. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/charles-morton/58359">Charlie Morton</a> (ERA: 4.24; K/9: 9.36)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Best Bet: UNDER 8.5 (4-Stars)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Predicted Game Outcome: Braves by 0.8 Runs
SportsGrid&#8217;s Top Props: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/elly-de-la-cruz/58212">Elly De La Cruz</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +200) | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/matthew-olson/58337">Matt Olson</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +125)
<h2>6:40 p.m ET: Miami Marlins @ Pittsburgh Pirates</h2>
<ul>
<li>Run Line: Pirates -1.5 | Moneyline: Pirates -260 | Total: 7.5</li>
<li>Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: PNC Park (Pittsburgh, PA)</li>
<li>Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to left</li>
</ul>
Starting Pitching Matchup: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/valente-bellozo/67613">Valente Bellozo</a> (ERA: 3.78; K/9: 6.23) vs. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/paul-skenes/60045">Paul Skenes</a> (ERA: 2.13; K/9: 11.21)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Best Bets: Pirates +1.5 (3-Stars) | Pirates ML (4-Stars, +215) | OVER 7.5 (5-Stars) 
SportsGrid&#8217;s Predicted Game Outcome: Pirates by 1.0 Run
SportsGrid&#8217;s Top Props: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/connor-norby/60344">Connor Norby</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +230) | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/andrew-mccutchen/58130">Andrew McCutchen</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +150)
<h2>6:40 p.m ET: Tampa Bay Rays @ Philadelphia Phillies</h2>
<ul>
<li>Run Line: Phillies -1.5 | Moneyline: Phillies -200 | Total: 8</li>
<li>Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA)</li>
<li>Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to right</li>
</ul>
Starting Pitching Matchup: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/cole-sulser/58748">Cole Sulser</a> (ERA: 4.36; K/9: 9.58) vs. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/cristopher-sanchez/58483">Cristopher Sanchez</a> (ERA: 3.45; K/9: 7.42)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Best Bets: Phillies -1.5 (4-Stars) | OVER 8 (2-Stars)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Predicted Game Outcome: Phillies by 2.0 Runs
SportsGrid&#8217;s Top Props: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/jose-siri/57855">Jose Siri</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +240) | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/cristopher-sanchez/58483">Cristopher Sanchez</a> UNDER 6.5 Ks (5-Stars) 
<h2>7:05 p.m ET: Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees</h2>
<ul>
<li>Run Line: Yankees -1.5 | Moneyline: Yankees -178 | Total: 8.5</li>
<li>Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY)</li>
<li>Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to left-center</li>
</ul>
Starting Pitching Matchup: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/brady-singer/57913">Brady Singer</a> (ERA: 3.35; K/9: 8.53) vs. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/carlos-rodon/57790">Carlos Rodon</a> (ERA: 4.20; K/9: 10.16)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Best Bets: Roylas ML (1-Star, +150) | UNDER 8.5 (1-Star)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Predicted Game Outcome: Yankees by 0.8 Runs
SportsGrid&#8217;s Top Props: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/salvador-perez/57881">Salvador Perez</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +135) | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/jasrado-chisholm/58301">Jazz Chisholm Jr.</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +165)
<h2>7:07 p.m ET: New York Mets @ Toronto Blue Jays</h2>
<ul>
<li>Run Line: Mets -1.5 | Moneyline: Mets -112 | Total: 8.5</li>
<li>Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Rogers Center (Toronto, ON)</li>
<li>Weather Notes: Dome</li>
</ul>
Starting Pitching Matchup: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/paul-blackburn/57530">Paul Blackburn</a> (ERA: 4.66; K/9: 7.05) vs. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/christopher-bassitt/57690">Chris Bassitt</a> (ERA: 4.30; K/9: 8.94)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Best Bets: Mets -1.5 (5-Stars) | Mets ML (5-Stars) | OVER 8.5 (1-Star)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Predicted Game Outcome: Mets by 2.3 Runs
SportsGrid&#8217;s Top Props: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/mark-vientos/58378">Mark Vientos</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +145) | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/vladimir-guerrero/57680">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +135)
<h2>7:10 p.m ET: Baltimore Orioles @ Boston Red Sox</h2>
<ul>
<li>Run Line: Red Sox -1.5 | Moneyline: Red Sox +118 | Total: 9.5 </li>
<li>Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Fenway Park (Boston, MA)</li>
<li>Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to right-center</li>
</ul>
Starting Pitching Matchup: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/cade-povich/66652">Cade Povich</a> (ERA: 5.76; K/9: 7.13) vs. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/brayan-bello/57730">Brayan Bello</a> (ERA: 4.75; K/9: 8.56) 
SportsGrid&#8217;s Best Bet: UNDER 9.5 (1-Star)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Predicted Game Outcome: Red Sox by 0.6 Runs
SportsGrid&#8217;s Top Props: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/cade-povich/66652">Cade Povich</a> UNDER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars) | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/brayan-bello/57730">Brayan Bello</a> OVER 4.5 Ks (5-Stars)
<h2>7:40 p.m ET: Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox</h2>
<ul>
<li>Run Line: Guardians -1.5 | Moneyline: Guardians -230 | Total: 8.5</li>
<li>Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago, IL)</li>
<li>Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to left</li>
</ul>
Starting Pitching Matchup: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/joseph-cantillo/57988">Joey Cantillo</a> (ERA: 7.71; K/9: 7.23) vs. Undecided
SportsGrid&#8217;s Best Bets: Guardians -1.5 (4-Stars) | OVER 8.5 (5-Stars)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Predicted Game Outcome: Guardians by 3.2 Runs
SportsGrid&#8217;s Top Props: Awaiting Props
<h2>7:40 p.m ET: Los Angeles Angels @ Minnesota Twins </h2>
<ul>
<li>Run Line: Twins -1.5 | Moneyline: Twins -188 | Total: 8</li>
<li>Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Target Field (Minneapolis, MN)</li>
<li>Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing in from right</li>
</ul>
Starting Pitching Matchup: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/reid-detmers/57614">Reid Detmers</a> (ERA: 5.87; K/9: 10.43) vs. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/david-festa/67896">David Festa</a> (ERA: 4.75; K/9: 11.03)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Best Bets: Twins -1.5 (1-Star) | UNDER 8 (1-Star) 
SportsGrid&#8217;s Predicted Game Outcome: Twins by 1.4 Runs
SportsGrid&#8217;s Top Props: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/mckenzie-moniak/57604">Mickey Moniak</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +160) | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/royce-lewis/58050">Royce Lewis</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +140)
<h2>10:10 p.m ET: Chicago Cubs @ Los Angeles Dodgers</h2>
<ul>
<li>Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 | Moneyline: Dodgers -188 | Total: 9.5</li>
<li>Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, CA)</li>
<li>Weather Notes: Hot, winds blowing out to right-center</li>
</ul>
Starting Pitching Matchup: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/kyle-hendricks/58275">Kyle Hendricks</a> (ERA: 6.60; K/9: 6.19) vs. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/walker-buehler/58671">Walker Buehler</a> (ERA: 5.67; K/9: 7.50)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Best Bets: Cubs ML (1-Star) | UNDER 9.5 (3-Stars)
SportsGrid&#8217;s Predicted Game Outcome: Dodgers by 0.8 Runs
SportsGrid&#8217;s Top Props: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/dansby-swanson/58258">Dansby Swanson</a> OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +165) | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/walker-buehler/58671">Walker Buehler</a> UNDER 4.5 Ks (5-Stars)
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