MLB Tuesday Preview: Betting Insights, Devers Trade Fallout, and Expert Picks

As Major League Baseball approaches its midseason point, trade rumblings have turned into reality. On this week’s edition of RJ Bell's Dream Preview MLB podcast, hosts Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner analyze the shocking Rafael Devers trade, evaluate team and player performance trends, and offer betting strategies across a stacked Tuesday slate.

 Red Sox Disintegrate: Devers Heads West

The show opened with a seismic shift in the MLB landscape: Rafael Devers’ move from Boston to San Francisco. Munaf described the trade’s timing as questionable, while Griffin dissected the Red Sox’s mismanagement. After mishandling his position reassignment and enduring a botched intervention by the front office—including Craig Breslow and John Henry—Devers is now a Giant.

Griffin lamented Boston’s declining trajectory, citing:

• Their consistently poor defense

• Roman Anthony’s slow major league start (1 hit in first 12–20 ABs)

• Deceptive run differential from a few blowout games

His verdict? The Orioles will finish ahead of Boston, and Devers could revitalize the Giants’ postseason push.

 Giants’ Odds Shift, NL West Intrigue

The Devers acquisition intensifies the NL West race. Griffin highlighted San Francisco’s elite bullpen, saying their underdog World Series odds (22:1) now hold value. Despite strong competition from the Dodgers and Padres, San Francisco's pitching, defense, and lineup look playoff-worthy.

Munaf confirmed betting line movement:

• NL West: +700

• NL Pennant: +1200

• World Series: +2200 (down from +7500)

With Arizona’s bullpen decimated and LA showing cracks, Griffin endorsed Giants futures.

Game-by-Game Tuesday Breakdown

Pirates @ Tigers

• Pitchers: Falter vs Mize

• Tigers are 13–5 vs LHP, 7–2 at home vs LHP

• Munaf: Under 8.5; Griffin: Pirates +1.5

Phillies @ Marlins

• Pitchers: Luzardo vs Quantrill

• Luzardo’s bounce-back spot after allowing 20 ER in 2 starts

• Munaf: Full game under; Griffin: Marlins ML

Rockies @ Nationals

• Pitchers: Senzatela vs Soroka

• Rockies: 28 Ks in last 2 games, Senzatela: 1–5 road record

• Munaf: Nats team total over; Griffin: Rockies +1.5 lean

Angels @ Yankees

• Pitchers: Hendricks vs Warren

• Yankees: 4–1 to over w/ Warren, Angels 5–2 to over on road w/ Hendricks

• Both: Over 9

D-backs @ Blue Jays

• Pitchers: Faat vs Bassitt

• Bassitt: 7–0 at home, each win by 2+ runs

• Griffin’s Best Bet: Jays ML; Munaf: Jays -1.5

Twins @ Reds

• Pitchers: Festa vs Abbott

• Twins: 1–5 vs LHP on road, Reds trending up

• Munaf’s Best Bet: Reds ML; Griffin agrees

Mets @ Braves

• Pitchers: Peterson vs Schwellenbach

• Braves cold, Schwellenbach off complete game

• Munaf: Under; Griffin: Mets ML

Orioles @ Rays

• Pitchers: Kremer vs Littell

• Rays: 25–15–3 to under at home

• Both: Rays ML

Cardinals @ White Sox

• Pitchers: Liberatore vs Shane Smith

• Cards: 1–5 road record w/ Liberatore

• Both: White Sox ML

Royals @ Rangers

• Pitchers: Lugo vs Leiter

• Rangers: 27–9 to under at home

• Munaf: Under 8.5; Griffin: Royals ML

Brewers @ Cubs

• Pitchers: Patrick vs Brown

• Brown: 13 IP, 0 ER vs MIL

• Munaf: Cubs ML; Griffin: Brewers +1

Red Sox @ Mariners

• Pitchers: Buehler vs Wu

• Wu: 6–1 at home, Red Sox 5–13 vs LHP

• Munaf: Under 7.5; Griffin: Lean pass

Guardians @ Giants

• Pitchers: Saccone vs Robbie Ray

• Guardians: 1–7 vs LHP on road, Ray: 6–1 at home

• Both: Under 7

Best Bets of the Day

 Griffin Warner:

Blue Jays ML (-120)

"Chris Bassitt is undefeated at home; value’s too strong with Toronto playing well."

 Munaf Manji:

Reds ML (-118)

"Abbott’s been lights out; Festa isn’t trustworthy. Twins can’t hit lefties on the road."

 Final Word

With the season heating up and roster shifts in motion, the hosts provided sharp insights grounded in trends, splits, and current form. The Giants emerged as clear winners in the Devers deal. Meanwhile, savvy bettors are urged to ride team splits, fade volatile pitchers, and look for value in underdog spots.

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