Spring training continues this afternoon, and I've got a pair of moneyline selections for our MLB picks.
See why I like Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs, among other selections, on Monday, March 2.
Spring Training predictions for March 2
| Pick | Odds |
|---|---|
 CHC moneyline |
-105 |
 / Over 7.5 |
-110 |
 KC moneyline |
+125 |
Pick #1: Cubs moneyline
Jameson Taillon hasn't had the greatest start to spring, surrendering four home runs in 3 2/3 innings of work across two starts, but that's why they play the spring games. It takes time to warm up.
The Chicago Cubs will look to rough up Cincinnati Reds righty Brady Singer, who makes his first appearance this spring. He doesn't miss a ton of bats, and if his command isn't sharp, he'll put Cincy in an early hole.
Pick #2: Marlins/Cardinals Over 7.5
I simply love it when we get spring totals below 10. I know the projected lineups are factored in, and neither the Miami Marlins nor the St. Louis Cardinals figures to be among MLB's best offenses.
However, Adam Mazur and Andre Pallante have typically pitched to contact over their careers, and that can make things go south in a hurry. There are also some intriguing bats slated to be in the lineups, like Marlins catcher Joe Mack and first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos, and Cardinals second baseman J.J. Wetherholt.
Pick #3: Royals moneyline
I am very curious about what Grayson Rodriguez will bring to the Los Angeles Angels after being acquired from the Orioles this offseason. A former top pitching prospect, the righty missed all of 2025 with injury. Working his way back, he's bound to be shaky, as he showed by issuing three walks in 1 1/3 innings in his previous start.
His upside is through the roof, but I'll take the Kansas City Royals at plus money here, especially if Rodriguez puts the Angels in too deep of an early hole. If the total opens at 10.5 or lower, I'd be all about the Over, as well.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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