MLB PrizePicks Player Predictions: Friday (7/14)

The first meaningful baseball games since July 9th will be played tonight, as all 30 teams start the second half of the season following the All-Star break. Michael Kopech returns from the IL to face the Atlanta Braves, and the Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles begin a marquee series.

Here are the best PrizePicks plays for Friday, July 14th's MLB action.

Friday’s Best MLB PrizePicks Player Predictions

This Season: 51-61

Michael Kopech Over 4.0 Strikeouts

Kopech returns from the 15-day IL as he looks to pick up his first win since May 24th. In his last four starts, he struck out 3, 5, 4, and 6. It seems the shoulder that landed him on the injured list was really affecting his pitching, and after plenty of rest, we expect him to look more like the guy who threw at least nine strikeouts in four consecutive games earlier this year.