All Picks
NFL
NCAAF
MLB
NBA
NCAAB
NHL
CFL
WNBA
Golf
World Cup
What Is An MLB Computer Pick?
MLB picks are bet suggestions based on our computer's assessment of the game. Tons of betting data goes into a computer pick, including pitching matchups, injury reports, analytics, and even recent betting trends.
MLB Picks
Get free expert and computer MLB picks for every game on Aug. 29, 2026.
New
Computer Picks powered by
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.53 |
-123 
|
o7.5 -110 
|
-1.5 +140 
|
|
3.76 |
+117 
|
u8.0 -120 
|
+1.5 -150
|
Arizona
- Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 4 of a series.
- Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games.
- Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 overall.
- Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
San Francisco
- Over is 5-1-1 in Giants last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 overall.
- Giants are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Lars Nootbaar o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+100)
o1.5+100
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.11 |
-138
|
o9.5 -115
|
-1.5 +115 
|
|
4.95 |
+132
|
u10.0 -110
|
+1.5 -122
|
Baltimore
- Orioles are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-0 in Bazs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
- Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Athletics
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 games as an underdog.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 2-0-2 in Perkins' last 4 starts as a home favorite.
Top Projection
Samuel Basallo o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
o1.5+135
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.39 |
-230 
|
o8.0 -109
|
-1.5 -135
|
|
3.11 |
+220
|
u8.5 -115
|
+1.5 +115
|
Philadelphia
- Over is 4-0-2 in Phillies last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Sanchezs last 4 starts vs. American League West.
- Phillies are 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts vs. American League West.
- Under is 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
LA Angels
- Under is 5-0 in Johnsons last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 5-0 in Johnsons last 5 starts on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Johnsons last 5 starts overall.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Angels last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
Top Projection
Bryce Harper o0.5 Total RBIs (+145)
o0.5+145
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.22 |
-105
|
o8.5 -124
|
-1.5 +155
|
|
4.32 |
+100
|
u9.0 -110
|
+1.5 -165
|
Miami
- Under is 2-0-2 in Marlins last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Junks last 4 starts on grass.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Junks last 4 starts overall.
- Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Washington
- Under is 4-0 in Alvarezs last 4 starts vs. National League East.
- Under is 4-0 in Alvarezs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 6-1-1 in Nationals last 8 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Alvarezs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.34 |
+200
|
o8.5 -105 
|
+1.5 -115
|
|
5.25 |
-210
|
u8.5 -104
|
-1.5 +105
|
Colorado
- Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 overall.
- Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 on grass.
Atlanta
- Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
- Over is 9-1 in Braves last 10 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. National League West.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.68 |
-110
|
o7.5 -124
|
-1.5 +155
|
|
4.14 |
+105
|
u8.5 -135
|
+1.5 -165
|
Boston
- Red Sox are 7-0 in Suarezs last 7 starts on grass.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 4 of a series.
- Red Sox are 6-0 in Suarezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
NY Yankees
- Under is 5-0 in Warrens last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Over is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 4-0 in Warrens last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Warrens last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.39 |
-125
|
o8.0 -106
|
-1.5 +135
|
|
4.19 |
+118
|
u8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -145
|
Seattle
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Mariners are 4-0 in Gilberts last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 games as an underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games as a favorite.
Toronto
- Under is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Blue Jays last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.18 |
-155
|
o7.5 -105
|
-1.5 +115
|
|
3.98 |
+147
|
u7.5 -105
|
+1.5 -125
|
LA Dodgers
- Under is 6-0 in Dodgers last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Detroit
- Under is 9-0 in Tigers last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 7-0 in Tigers last 7 games as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. National League West.
- Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.89 |
+150
|
o7.0 -112
|
+1.5 -145
|
|
4.33 |
-160
|
u7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +140
|
San Diego
- Padres are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Padres are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
- Under is 7-2 in Padres last 9 interleague games as a favorite.
Tampa Bay
- Under is 6-0-1 in Rays last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Rays are 5-0 in Rasmussens last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Rays are 5-0 in Rasmussens last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.77 |
+172
|
o7.5 +100
|
+1.5 -134
|
|
4.96 |
-175
|
u7.5 -106
|
-1.5 +125
|
Kansas City
- Under is 5-0-2 in Royals last 7 overall.
- Royals are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Under is 2-0-3 in Lugos last 5 starts as an underdog.
- Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
Cleveland
- Under is 5-0 in Messicks last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Guardians are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Guardians are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 4-0 in Messicks last 4 starts as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.84 |
+150
|
o8.5 +100
|
+1.5 -140
|
|
5.08 |
-160
|
u8.5 -110
|
-1.5 +136
|
Texas
- Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 road games.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Rockers last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 4-0 in Rockers last 4 starts as an underdog.
- Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Milwaukee
- Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 home games.
- Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.13 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
4.82 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Chi. White Sox
- White Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
- Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 games as an underdog.
- White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 overall.
Minnesota
- Under is 6-1 in Twins last 7 home games.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Twins last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Twins are 5-0 in Matthews' last 5 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.49 |
-110
|
o7.5 -120
|
-1.5 +150
|
|
3.96 |
+105
|
u8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -160
|
Pittsburgh
- Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 road games.
- Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 overall.
- Over is 7-1 in Pirates last 8 during game 3 of a series.
- Pirates are 8-0 in Ashcrafts last 8 starts as a favorite.
St. Louis
- Under is 8-1-1 in Cardinals last 10 games as a home underdog.
- Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 starts as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Liberatores last 5 starts as a favorite.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.44 |
+110 
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.03 |
-143
|
u8.5 -120
|
+1.5 -235
|
San Francisco
- Over is 5-0-2 in Giants last 7 games as an underdog.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Giants last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 3-0-2 in Roupps last 5 road starts.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 overall.
Atlanta
- Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
- Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 home games.
- Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass.
AZ
@
SF
Sat, Aug 29 • 10:05 PM ET
Total RBIs
Corbin Carroll o0.5 Total RBIs (+159)
Projection 0.61
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Corbin Carroll in the 97th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Corbin Carroll is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup.. Corbin Carroll will hold the platoon advantage over Matt Wilkinson in today's game... and even better, Wilkinson has a large platoon split.. Corbin Carroll pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.8% — 86th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today.. Among all the teams today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the San Francisco Giants.
Total RBIs
Bryce Eldridge o0.5 Total RBIs (+205)
Projection 0.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryce Eldridge in the 92nd percentile when assessing his home run ability.. Bryce Eldridge is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today.. The shallowest RF fences among all major league stadiums are found in Oracle Park.. Bryce Eldridge may have an advantage against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Arizona Diamondbacks has just 1 same-handed RP.. Bryce Eldridge will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.
BAL
@
ATH
Sat, Aug 29 • 10:05 PM ET
Total Bases
Christian Encarnacion-Strand o1.5 Total Bases (+100)
Projection 2.04
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
As it relates to his home run talent, Christian Encarnacion-Strand ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Christian Encarnacion-Strand has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (56% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Sutter Health Park as the best field in baseball for righty home runs.. Sutter Health Park has the 3rd-lowest fences in Major League Baseball.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate today at 96°.
Total Bases
Henry Bolte o1.5 Total Bases (+133)
Projection 1.83
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
As it relates to his BABIP talent, Henry Bolte is projected as the best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Henry Bolte has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (65% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Sutter Health Park as the best field in baseball for righty home runs.. Sutter Health Park has the 3rd-lowest fences in Major League Baseball.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate today at 96°.
PHI
@
LAA
Sat, Aug 29 • 10:07 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Kyle Schwarber o0.5 Total Home Runs (+216)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
Kyle Schwarber hits for power in waves. With three homers in his last six games, it appears he’s heading toward another heater.
He is in a great spot to deal damage against Ryan Johnson. Isolating his three most-used pitches when facing left-handed bats, Schwarber owns a 25% barrel rate over the last 25 games.
Spread
PHI -1.5 (-131)
Todd Cordell
Betting Analyst
The Los Angeles Angels have hit .217 with a .097 ISO against lefties in August, and it’s hard to imagine things getting any better facing Cristopher Sanchez.
He has posted a 2.12 ERA, 2.46 xFIP, and punched out more than 30% of opposing batters the last month.
The Philadelphia Phillies rank third in xwOBA vs. right-handed pitching this month, and Ryan Johnson is an unlikely candidate to stop them.
MIA
@
WAS
Sun, Aug 30 • 12:15 PM ET
Moneyline
WAS (+100)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
I’m grabbing the Nationals at plus-money behind Andrew Alvarez. Washington holds the offensive edge over Miami (98 wRC+, .178 ISO vs. 87 wRC+, .106 ISO). Miami’s bullpen is laboring with a 4.72 SIERA and a weak 5.9% K-BB%, giving the Nats the late-game hammer at home.
CHW
@
MIN
Sun, Aug 30 • 2:10 PM ET
Moneyline
CHW (+101)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
I’m taking Chicago at plus-money. The Pale Hose offense is surging at the top of the league over the past week (141 wRC+, .372 wOBA, 13.3% BB%). Zebby Matthews faces a tough assignment, especially with Minnesota’s bullpen in shambles (4.56 SIERA, 2.16 WHIP, 10.26 ERA). There is value on the road dog today.
SF
@
ATL
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
Total
o7.5 (-116)
Pick made: 2 months ago
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
Moneyline
SF (+124)
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
The Braves have dropped five of six while averaging just 2.8 runs per game and ranking 29th in wOBA without Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring), and it’s been a smoke-and-mirrors start for veteran lefty Martin Perez, and there’s serious statistical correction ahead of his .230 BABIP and 80.2% strand rate considering they’re both high-end marks about pitchers with at least 60 innings this season. San Francisco is just the offense to kick-start the regression, too. The Giants are pacing the majors in wOBA and fourth in xwOBA over the past 30 days, after all.
DET
@
CLE
Fri, Sep 4 • 2:10 PM ET
Total Bases
David Fry u1.5 Total Bases (-250)
Projection 0.57
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
David Fry is projected to hit 6th in the batting order in this game, which would be a downgrade from his 72% rate of hitting in the top-half of the batting order this year.. Progressive Field has the 4th-tallest fences in the league.. Batting from the same side that Casey Mize throws from, David Fry will not have the upper hand today.
Total Bases
Riley Greene o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Riley Greene in the 97th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill.. Riley Greene is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Progressive Field projects as the #3 stadium in the game for LHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Progressive Field has the 6th-shallowest right field fences in the majors.. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report predicts the 2nd-most humid conditions of all games on the slate at 86%.
Our experts and prediction models are hard at work analyzing the data. Check back shortly for today's picks, or explore our Computer Picks for inspiration.
Latest headlines Checkout latest headlinesRead more
-
Visit all available MLB odds View now MLB odds
-
MLB Scores + Matchups View now MLB Scores + Matchups
Latest headlines Checkout latest headlinesRead more
How To Use MLB Computer Picks
You can use the tables above to help with your bets during the MLB season. The first section includes free, computer-generated picks for daily Major League Baseball games. Baseball bettors can choose to follow the computer, fade the computer, or simply use our computer picks as one element of their betting strategy.
This page also tees up access to deeper betting trends. For example, if a club's run line is favored, you can check their ATS trends, potentially opening up some quality underdog bets.
If you're ready to get started with MLB betting, visit our dedicated page highlighting the best MLB betting sites.
Moneyline
This is the most common and easiest wager for a bettor to make when it comes to MLB picks. Basically, to win an MLB moneyline pick, you just have to choose which team will win the game.
It's simple: if you bet the White Sox moneyline over the Red Sox and Chicago wins, you win your bet.
Run line
The run line is another name for a point spread that you may be more familiar with in NBA and NFL betting. A point spread varies in the NFL and NBA from as little as 0.5 points up to double-digit spreads. A baseball run line is almost always a 1.5-point spread.
The favorite will be -1.5 while the underdog will be +1.5. At the end of the game, if you take away 1.5 runs from the favorite or add 1.5 runs to the underdog and they end up winning the game, you win your MLB pick against the spread.
Totals (Over/Under)
Another common wager is to bet on the total in baseball, which is a bet on the total runs scored in the baseball game. You are simply choosing whether the final score will be Over or Under that total. Betting the Over/Under on a matchup is a great way to get started in MLB score predictions.
Free Computer Picks by Odds Shark
More MLB Picks & Betting Tools
NRFI/YRFI MLB Picks
A new and emerging MLB betting market is the NRFI/YRFI bet. These are quick-hitters in which you make a wager on the O/U total of the first inning, typically set at 0.5 runs. Thus, the bet is coined as No Run First Inning or Yes Run First Inning. No need to wait a couple of hours to cash a bet when it could be done in 20 minutes or less.
First Five Innings MLB Picks
The above options, moneyline, run line, and Over/Under, can also be placed on the first five innings of a game rather than the full game. Many experienced bettors will use this approach because, typically, this will take bullpens out of the equation and make your job researching the game easier. After all, you can just focus on the starting pitchers.
MLB Picks And Parlays
If you want to combine multiple games into one mega wager, you may consider making a parlay bet. A parlay is when you pick two or more MLB games on one single betting ticket, which will increase the payout of your bet.
But it also comes with more risk, as each of those MLB picks must hit for your ticket to pay out. Our parlay calculator is a great tool to find out what your potential payout would be.
If you're looking for more MLB picks content, check out our consensus picks and prop bets pages to get your fix. While you're at it, head over to our MLB promos page to get the best bang for your buck.
MLB Player Props
Player props are a great way to hone in on an individual matchup for a game. These types of wagers will be individualized for a player: Will Shohei Ohtani hit a home run? Will Gerrit Cole get seven strikeouts? Will Paul Skenes allow two earned runs?
You simply choose whether this outcome will happen or not. Keeping up to date on daily pitching matchups and batters on a hot streak can give you a huge boost when placing player prop bets.
MLB Futures Picks
Lastly, prior to the season and even throughout the season, you can place futures bets on all the long-term awards and outcomes. You can lock in an MLB pick on who will win their division, which squad will win the World Series, or even who will win the Rookie of the Year, MVP, or Cy Young.
MLB Free Picks FAQs
When do we release our MLB picks?
Covers’ MLB picks release on game day. Some significant matchups like playoff games release in the days leading up to the game.
What kinds of MLB picks do we make?
Covers provides free MLB picks covering many markets, including run lines, totals, moneylines, player props, and more.
