- What: MLB All-Star Game
- When: July 16, 2025
- Who: American League vs. National League
- Time: 5:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Truist Park (Atlanta, GA)
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game will see the American League and National League face off on Tuesday in this celebrated Midsummer Classic. Marking the 95th edition of the All-Star Game, the AL has triumphed in 10 out of their last 11 encounters.
In last year’s game at Globe Life Field, the American League secured a 5-3 victory over the National League. For this matchup, Paul Skenes (4-8, 2.01 ERA) will be pitching for the NL, while Tarik Skubal (10-3, 2.23 ERA) takes the mound for the AL.
The bullpens in the MLB All-Star Games are incredibly impressive, with every pitcher out there for a good reason.
The American League boasts talents like Garrett Crochet, Jacob deGrom, and Aroldis Chapman, while the National League responds with Edwin Diaz, Robert Suarez, and Jason Adam. It’s a formidable lineup of mighty arms.
While Aaron Judge is hitting a remarkable .355 and Shohei Ohtani has cranked out 32 home runs, the nature of All-Star pitching changes the game.
With pitchers only needing to throw for one inning, they can unleash their full power right from the start, bringing triple-digit fastballs without the concern of pacing themselves for longer outings.
Looking at the recent trends, last year’s 5-3 score was relatively high; in fact, four of the last five All-Star Games have recorded seven runs or fewer. We’ve only seen one true offensive explosion in that span.
Adding to this perspective, MLB teams average just 4.38 runs per game—the lowest mark since 2015. This shift towards stronger pitching is even more pronounced in the All-Star Game, where fresh arms and limited innings can really tilt the balance.
Truist Park is unlikely to help hitters, either. Statcast evaluates it as league average for offensive output, meaning no cheap home runs will occur here. The pitchers are well aware of the park’s dimensions and will know how to take advantage of them.
The AL’s superior pitching depth stands out when considering which side to choose. Their bullpen is deeper, especially with Chapman in the closing role.
His experience in tight situations comes into play, particularly in a game where four of the last ten All-Star Games have been decided by just a single run.
Best Bet: Under 7 Runs at -102 odds
July Record: 11-19-2 -7.05 units
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