Can Skenes lead the NL to a victory over the AL in All-Star Game?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

2024 MLB ASG Best Bet

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.