Get free expert and computer MLB picks for every game on Aug. 13, 2026.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.79 |
-108 
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o7.5 -117 
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-1.5 +150 
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4.04 |
+105 
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u8.5 -120
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+1.5 -160
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Cleveland
Detroit
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.95 |
+120
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o8.5 +100
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+1.5 -170
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4.62 |
-122 
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u8.5 -110
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-1.5 +162
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Cincinnati
Chi. White Sox
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.48 |
-119
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o8.0 -110 
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-1.5 +140
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3.83 |
+112
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u8.5 -120
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+1.5 -150
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Pittsburgh
Miami
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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3.89 |
+148
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o7.5 -105
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+1.5 -156
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4.51 |
-140
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u7.5 -104
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-1.5 +150
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Seattle
NY Yankees
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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5.36 |
-138
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o7.5 -120
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-1.5 +120
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4.04 |
+135
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u8.0 -110
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+1.5 -120
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Boston
Toronto
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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5.17 |
-145
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o8.5 -110
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-1.5 +115 
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4.14 |
+136
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u8.5 +100
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+1.5 -125
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Chi. Cubs
Washington
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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5.13 |
+100
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o8.5 -105
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-1.5 +160
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4.88 |
-104
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u8.5 -105
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+1.5 -170
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Philadelphia
Minnesota
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.26 |
-147
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o7.5 +100
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-1.5 +120
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3.38 |
+143
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u7.5 -110
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+1.5 -128
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Texas
LA Angels
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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4.39 |
+131
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o8.0 -115
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+1.5 -155
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4.76 |
-138
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u8.5 -110
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-1.5 +150
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Milwaukee
LA Dodgers
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
St. Louis
Chi. Cubs
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Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Miami
Cincinnati
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Predicted Score |
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Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Boston
Pittsburgh
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Predicted Score |
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Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Chi. White Sox
Detroit
Predicted Score
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Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
San Diego
Cleveland
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Predicted Score |
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Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Washington
NY Mets
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Predicted Score |
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Total |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Baltimore
Tampa Bay
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Predicted Score |
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Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
NY Yankees
Toronto
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Predicted Score |
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Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Arizona
Atlanta
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Predicted Score |
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Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Seattle
Houston
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Kansas City
LA Angels
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Predicted Score |
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Total |
Run Line |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
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Texas
Athletics
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Predicted Score |
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Milwaukee
LA Dodgers
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Colorado
San Francisco
CLE
@
DET
Thu, Aug 13 • 1:10 PM ET
u8.5 (-121)
The Under leans on limited power and strong recent bullpen indicators. Cleveland’s bullpen has allowed just 0.82 HR/9 lately, while Detroit owns a brutal .097 ISO over the last week. The Tigers’ pen has also been sharp, giving this matchup a lower-scoring path if Montero avoids major damage.
CLE (-126)
Cleveland has a strong case behind Parker Messick, who owns a 2.80 FIP over his last five outings with elite control and limited barrel damage. Keider Montero has struggled lately, allowing hard contact and home runs, while the Guardians enter with a 112 wRC+ over their last 11 games.
CIN
@
CHW
Thu, Aug 13 • 1:10 PM ET
PIT
@
MIA
Thu, Aug 13 • 1:10 PM ET
SEA
@
NYY
Thu, Aug 13 • 1:35 PM ET
Ben Rice o0.5 Total Home Runs (+310)
Ben Rice is my favorite home-run look today. He’s up to 32 home runs and has been one of the better power bats in baseball, averaging 92 mph off the bat with a 15.6% barrel rate. Gilbert throws his four-seam fastball nearly 40% of the time, and Rice is hitting .290 with a .662 slugging percentage against fastballs this season.
u7.5 (-102)
I’m playing the Under because I don’t think Tuesday’s 10-5 game changes this matchup. Seattle and New York both rank below 80 wRC+ over the last two weeks. Fried owns the matchup, while Gilbert’s 3.42 ERA and 0.998 WHIP give me enough confidence to keep this Yankees offense relatively quiet.
BOS
@
TOR
Thu, Aug 13 • 3:07 PM ET
Payton Tolle o5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-111)
I hate backing a pitcher after a monster game, and Payton Tolle is coming off a 14-K outing. However, even with his 90-pitch leash, 48% of his outs since June 26 have come via the strikeout. He has the third-highest K/9 over that stretch and the fourth-best K% behind some heavy hitters in Dylan Cease and Jacob Misiorowski. He has shown he can get to this Over even on abbreviated outings, and the Over is a perfect 6-0 on this total over his last six starts. The Jays aren't a heavy-K team, but their strikeout rate has climbed of late, and this lineup could have five hitters with a K% of 25% or better this month. The juice is moving on this Over despite the projections liking the Under. This could close at -135/-140, and I'd buy it down to -120/-125.
Andres Gimenez o0.5 Total Home Runs (+1100)
Andres Gimenez has had Payton Tolle's number so far in the pitcher's young career. The shortstop is 3-for-4 with a double and a homer against him, sporting a .458 xBA and 1.070 xSLG. He could be your unsung hero tonight.
CHC
@
WAS
Thu, Aug 13 • 4:05 PM ET
o8.5 (-116)
With the Cubs' offense going up against Cavalli, who's prone to the long ball, the Over is the only play today. Not only has the ball been flying off his arm, but Nationals Park is home to the 10th-most homers and third-highest xwOBAcon this year.
CHC (-142)
The Chicago Cubs' offense is simply on another level right now. They've scored 30 runs across their last three games and own the highest wRC+ in baseball as a result. In other words, they've been pretty unstoppable. Enter Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli, who's had issues limiting the long ball this season.
PHI
@
MIN
Thu, Aug 13 • 7:30 PM ET
MIN (-103)
The Field of Dreams Game sets up as a battle between two hot offenses, but I believe the Twins have the pitching edge. Taj Bradley has quietly put together a strong season, sporting a 3.76 ERA, 3.55 xERA and 1.25 WHIP. Aaron Nola, meanwhile, has struggled, owning a 1.45 WHIP while allowing plenty of hard contact. Both offenses enter with a wRC+ above 115 and a wOBA above .337, so I expect plenty of fireworks from start to finish. However, if Bradley can find his rhythm and consistently hit his spots, I think he can limit Philadelphia enough for Minnesota to secure the win.
Kyle Schwarber o0.5 Total Home Runs (+276)
Kyle Schwarber stands out as a strong home run candidate against Twins right-hander Taj Bradley. The Phillies slugger has been heating up over his last 10 games, posting a .500 SLG and .235 ISO while generating a 47.6% hard-hit rate and 14.3% barrel rate. Schwarber also enters Thursday with the No. 1 matchup rating on Batters-Box and covers more than 90% of Bradley’s pitch mix. While Bradley has improved since joining Minnesota, he has struggled against left-handed hitters, allowing plenty of hard contact and barrels. With the matchup lining up, Schwarber is worth considering at +250 or better.
TEX
@
LAA
Thu, Aug 13 • 10:07 PM ET
Jacob deGrom u6.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+101)
The Rangers are keeping the lid on Jacob deGrom, and getting to seven punchouts is going to be damn hard to do. The right-hander might have a 15-out cap on him right now, as he has not gotten over that number in five straight starts. He was at just 88 pitches last game after five innings and didn't come back out. To me, that sounds like a blueprint for an oft-injured pitcher the Rangers need healthy if they are going to make the playoffs. The throttle started in July, and since then, he has 29 Ks in 23 innings. However, he has gone Over this total just twice in five starts and has thrown 88, 91, 90, 97 and 80 pitches. He's going to have to be mighty efficient to get seven of his 15 outs via the K. At plus money on the Under, the risk is low to see if he has an innings cap. I'm betting this down to -115.
LAA (+124)
Jacob deGrom has had his issues with the Angels in the past, as L.A. hitters boast a collective .967 OPS against the veteran right-hander. With Walbert Urena sporting a 144 ERA+ in his rookie season, I’ll take a flier on the Halos to play spoiler at the Big A.
MIL
@
LAD
Thu, Aug 13 • 10:10 PM ET
Jake Bauers o0.5 Total Home Runs (+450)
The Brewers have only two hitters in their lineup who are actually producing right now, and that's Jake Bauers and Jackson Chourio. I'm avoiding the latter today, as he's dealing with a thumb issue and has been pinch-hit for recently. That leaves Bauers, who is 100 points longer and gets a good HR matchup against Roki Sasaki. Sasaki is pitching well, but he's still giving up long balls. Much like Shota Imanaga earlier this week, Sasaki is a guy who, when he does get hit, gets hit hard—and Bauers can do damage against righties. The 10-mph winds blowing out to his pull side are just another layer of confirmation. I'd play this to +420 today.
Roki Sasaki o16.5 Outs Recorded (+102)
The market is moving heavily toward this Over, and I wouldn't be surprised if it closed at 17.5. Roki Sasaki, the roller-coaster pitcher, has gone four straight starts allowing two or fewer runs, which is his best four-game stretch of the season. He's a K-per-inning guy who doesn't allow many hits. Command can be an issue, but pitching on his own mound is always an advantage. When Sasaki is on, it's a beautiful thing, and I think the market moving toward the Over, coupled with his recent form, makes this the right side at this price and down to -115. The Milwaukee offense has hit a lull and ranks in the bottom 10 this month, which only helps. Sasaki's arrow is pointing up right now.
STL
@
CIN
Mon, Aug 17 • 1:40 PM ET
ATL
@
CHW
Thu, Aug 20 • 2:10 PM ET
o8.5 (-105)
Atlanta and Chicago send two of the best lineups in baseball to the dish, and they respectively rank eighth and third in wOBA against lefties for the campaign. The two clubs have also trended to the Over, and I'm particularly expecting White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay to struggle considering he's saddled with the fifth-highest xERA in baseball among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings this year.
ATL (-112)
I'm fading Chicago White Sox lefty Anthony Kay on Thursday. He's sporting the fifth-highest xERA among the 100 pitchers with at least 60 innings, after all. Plus, the Atlanta Braves enter ranked eighth in wOBA against southpaws for the season and sixth in overall xwOBA across the past 14 days.
BOS
@
NYY
Sat, Aug 29 • 1:05 PM ET
o8.5 (-110)
The Yankees rank Top-3 in OPS, ISO, OBP, xWOBA, and hard hit rate when facing left-handed pitching. The Red Sox have hit righties very well over the past four weeks, sitting ninth in wOBA, ninth in ISO, and fourth in batting average. Play the Over to -120.
NYY (-135)
Ranger Suarez has started four games against teams ranking Top-10 in OPS vs. left-handed pitching, allowing 13 runs and posting a 6.13 ERA during those games. The New York Yankees lead the majors in OPS against lefties so they’re a prime candidate to cause Suarez problems. Playable to -145.
SF
@
ATL
Mon, Aug 31 • 6:05 PM ET
o7.5 (-116)
SF (+124)
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.
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