2024 MLB All-Star Game Picks: Can Skenes deliver a win for the NL?

When: Tuesday, July 16th at 8:05 PM ET
Who: National League vs American League
Starting Pitchers: Paul Skenes and Corbin Burnes
Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX

The best in baseball are set to shine as the National League faces off against the American League in the 2024 All-Star Game.

We're here to make an All-Star Game prediction. This will be the 94th All-Star Game, featuring the top players from both leagues.

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Interestingly, the last two contests have ended with identical 3-2 scores. Last season, the NL triumphed over the AL at T-Mobile Park. The year prior, the AL secured the victory at Dodger Stadium.

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Paul Skenes will start for the NL. The sensational rookie boasts a 6-0 record with a 1.90 ERA over 11 starts.

Moneyline
National League	+109	+106	+105
American League	-119	-116	-120

Skenes will become the fifth rookie ever to start an All-Star Game, bringing his impressive "splinker" pitch to Arlington in hopes of baffling the best hitters in the AL.

Your 2024 #AllStarGame starting pitchers:

AL: Corbin Burnes
NL: Paul Skenes pic.twitter.com/nTLRkvxPf3

— MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2024

The AL has named Corbin Burnes as their starting pitcher. Burnes, who has a 2.43 ERA over 19 starts in his first season with the Orioles after six seasons with the Brewers, will take the mound.

The 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner has been remarkably consistent since becoming a full-time starter.

He's struck out over 200 batters every season. At the All-Star break this year, he has accumulated 110 strikeouts over 118 2/3 innings.

The National League boasts a lineup of explosive hitters ready to make an impact in the 2024 All-Star Game.

Leading the charge is Shohei Ohtani, one of the game's premier sluggers, who will be representing the NL for the first time.

National League To win 2024 MLB All-Star Game

+109

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Starting as the catcher, William Contreras currently leads the Milwaukee Brewers in hits and will also play a pivotal role.

Bryce Harper, with 21 home runs this season, will be aiming to launch a few more into the right-field seats.

His teammate, Trea Turner, is set to make another All-Star appearance and contribute significantly.

Additionally, Christian Yelich makes his return to the All-Star Game for the first time since 2019.

Fernando Tatis Jr. will miss the game due to injury despite being voted as a starter. However, his teammate Jurickson Profar will make his first All-Star Game appearance.

Key reserves to watch include Pete Alonso, Marcell Ozuna, Teoscar Hernandez, and Freddie Freeman, who will look to inflict damage in the middle innings.

American League To win 2024 MLB All-Star Game

-119

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Total Runs

On the pitching side, Shota Imanaga and Ranger Suarez are expected to make appearances, likely coming in to relieve Skenes around the third or fourth inning.

Total Runs
Over 7.5	-101	+100	+100
Under 7.5	-119	-120	-130

The NL is favored to cover the spread thanks to their dynamic hitters like Ohtani and Harper, coupled with their elite pitching staff.

The American League is equally stacked with formidable players ready to make an impact.

Leading the charge is Aaron Judge, the best hitter in the AL, who tops several categories, including home runs and RBIs.

Juan Soto, representing the AL for the first time in his career. He adds an offensive threat, especially against the young Skenes.

Key starters to watch include Jose Ramirez, Gunnar Henderson, and Marcus Semien. Playing in his home park adds an extra layer of excitement for Semien.

The reserves are just as strong, featuring Bobby Witt Jr., one of the best young players in the game, who enters the All-Star Break with 16 home runs and 63 RBIs.

Give it up for Bobby Witt Jr.! 💪
50 HR
12 homers of 425+ feet
457 feet = top distance pic.twitter.com/SIMfgmNcrD

— MLB (@MLB) July 16, 2024

Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox is another player to keep an eye on, thanks to his elite on-base ability this season.

The AL boasts a solid pitching lineup with Seth Lugo, Garrett Crochet, and Corbin Burnes among their options.

The AL is favored to cover the spread due to the power of hitters like Judge and Soto, complemented by a pitching staff capable of cooling down the NL's hot bats on a warm night in Arlington.

The total runs scored in the last four All-Star games were eight or less. The under has been a strong outcome, with a 7-1 record in the past eight All-Star Games.

The American League (AL) has won 9 out of the last 10 games and holds a commanding 16-4 record in the past 20 All-Star games.

Despite not always winning the World Series, the AL has shown dominance in these games, making them a favorable choice for victory.

I'd bet the American League to win a low scoring game.

Under 7.5 Runs 2024 MLB All-Star Game

-120

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