The 2023 MLB All-Star Game rosters are set, the starting pitchers have been announced, and the 2023 Midsummer Classic is now set to get underway. The American League will look to continue its dominance as it has won every All-Star Game over the last decade. The AL will roll out Yankees ace Gerrit Cole as its starting pitcher, while the NL counters with Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks. Both teams will see their respective league's MVP favorites batting near the top of the order as Ronald Acuna Jr. hits leadoff for the Senior Circuit, with Shohei Ohtani batting second for the American League.
The MLB All-Star Game 2023 is the 93rd edition, and it will begin at 8 p.m. ET from T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The NL is listed as the slight -115 favorite (risk $115 to win $100) in the latest 2023 MLB All-Star Game odds, with the AL at -105. The over/under for total runs is 7.5. Before making any AL vs. NL picks or 2023 MLB All-Star Game predictions, you need to see what SportsLine baseball expert Matt Severance has to say, considering his mastery of MLB picks.
Severance is a well-connected writer and high-volume handicapper who has worked in the industry since 2005. After joining SportsLine, he quickly established himself as a top expert in multiple sports. Over the past two MLB seasons, Severance is up nearly $7,000 for $100 bettors. He enters the All-Star break on a 74-36 (+1919) heater on MLB money-line picks as well. Anybody following him has seen huge returns.
Now, he has studied the latest 2023 MLB All-Star Game odds and locked in his picks. Head to SportsLine now to see them. Here are the latest AL vs. NL lines and trends:
- AL vs. NL money line: National League -115, American League -105
- AL vs. NL run line: American League -1.5 (+192)
- AL vs. NL over/under: 7.5 runs
- AL: Have won nine straight All-Star games
- NL: Have lost by an average of 2 runs per game during current skid
- AL vs. NL picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the American League
While both lineups are loaded, as expected, the American League may have more length and depth than its counterpart. The league leader in RBI, Adolis Garcia, is hitting sixth, while the favorite to win AL Rookie of the Year, Josh Jung, is batting eighth. Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who won last night's Home Run Derby, is available off the bench, while six of the eight participants in the Derby play for the AL.
Then there's the psychological factor of the AL being on a nine-game winning streak entering this year's game. There will be pride in keeping that streak alive and another victory would leave the AL just one short of tying the ASG's all-time win streak of 11 (NL: 1972-82). The National League has averaged just 2.44 runs per game during this ongoing streak, and the Seattle crowd will be backing the AL and its three Mariners players. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why you should back the National League
The NL hasn't found the win column in this game recently but most of the games have been extremely competitive. Two of the past three have been one-run wins for the AL and two games during the current streak have gone into extra innings. Both teams will be missing some key pieces for rest or injury reasons, but the AL has been hit particularly hard in that department.
Aaron Judge (toe), Mike Trout (hand) and Yordan Alvarez (oblique) are among the big AL bats missing. Meanwhile, every selected starting NL position player is expected to be available. Six of the top eight MLB leaders in OPS are on the NL roster, so even a loaded AL staff could struggle against this deep and balanced NL lineup. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make 2023 MLB All-Star Game picks
Severance has taken a close look at the AL vs. NL matchup from all angles and is leaning Under on the run total. He's also locked in a strong money-line pick and MVP betting recommendations. He's only sharing those picks at SportsLine.
So who wins the 2023 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Tuesday's AL vs. NL matchup, all from the MLB expert who has returned almost $7,000 to $100 bettors over the past two seasons, and find out