Baseball is America's pastime, and what better way to celebrate Independence Day than with some MLB betting action. Here are the top 3 matchups to consider betting on July 4th:

Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox

• Red Sox favored with Michael Wacha (6-1, 2.69 ERA) starting
• Boston's hot offense faces unannounced Rays starter
• Red Sox have home field advantage
• Prediction: Take Boston to win at home

Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros

• Clear mismatch favoring Houston
• Justin Verlander (10-3, 2.03 ERA) vs Jonathan Heasley (1-4, 5.20 ERA)
• Astros have superior lineup and pitching
• Prediction: Astros win comfortably

St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves

• Evenly matched playoff contenders
• Kyle Wright (9-4, 3.03 ERA) vs Dakota Hudson (6-4, 3.83 ERA)
• Both teams feature strong lineups
• Braves playing well since June
• Prediction: Atlanta wins at home

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