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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.
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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.73 |
+118 |
o8.5 -105 |
+1.5 -180 |
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5.10 |
-128 |
u8.5 -105 |
-1.5 +168 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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6.03 |
-162 |
o9.0 -113 |
-1.5 +100 |
|
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4.33 |
+158 |
u9.5 -115 |
+1.5 -102 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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5.01 |
-124 |
o8.0 -110 |
-1.5 +140 |
|
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3.98 |
+110 |
u8.5 -115 |
+1.5 -160 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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4.86 |
+165 |
o8.0 -115 |
+1.5 -135 |
|
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4.95 |
-172 |
u8.5 -108 |
-1.5 +127 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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3.82 |
+135 |
o7.5 -118 |
+1.5 -160 |
|
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4.29 |
-150 |
u8.0 -110 |
-1.5 +146 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.22 |
-110 |
o8.5 -110 |
-1.5 +150 |
|
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4.12 |
+102 |
u9.0 -125 |
+1.5 -165 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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4.60 |
+106 |
o8.5 -115 |
+1.5 -194 |
|
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4.92 |
-120 |
u8.5 +100 |
-1.5 +165 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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3.79 |
+140 |
o7.5 -130 |
+1.5 -150 |
|
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4.87 |
-155 |
u8.5 -125 |
-1.5 +135 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.26 |
+180 |
o9.0 -115 |
+1.5 -110 |
|
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5.72 |
-210 |
u9.5 -125 |
-1.5 +100 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.24 |
+210 |
o9.0 -110 |
+4.0 -481 |
|
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6.43 |
-240 |
u9.5 -134 |
-4.0 +280 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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5.72 |
+106 |
o7.0 -200 |
+2.5 -334 |
|
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4.87 |
-120 |
u8.5 -115 |
-2.5 +250 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.74 |
+130 |
o8.0 -115 |
+1.5 -165 |
|
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4.63 |
-148 |
u11.5 -500 |
-1.5 +145 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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4.84 |
-112 |
o8.5 -120 |
-1.5 +150 |
|
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4.52 |
-104 |
u9.0 -125 |
+1.5 -175 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.52 |
+116 |
o7.0 -155 |
+1.5 -184 |
|
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4.51 |
-130 |
u7.5 -105 |
-1.5 +160 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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3.70 |
+240 |
o8.0 -148 |
+4.5 -334 |
|
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5.80 |
-285 |
u9.0 -125 |
-4.5 +255 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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4.91 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.19 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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4.40 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.41 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.81 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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3.52 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.46 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
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6.19 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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4.83 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.27 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Riley Greene brings real home-run value with three long balls over his last six games and a .500 ISO during that span. His fly-ball profile lines up well against Matthews’ recent air-contact issues, while Minnesota’s bullpen also gives Greene another path if Matthews exits early.
The Under 8.5 fits because neither offense is in great form, and both lineups have lacked consistent home-run power lately. Matthews’ homer issues are the main concern, but the bullpens have limited long balls, and Montero gives Detroit a stable enough starting point.
If it weren't for rookie Kazuma Okamoto's power, the Jays would have just 110 home runs, as he has accounted for 21.4% of the team's total. He has already gone deep twice down the left-field line at Sutter Health Park and is looking to dinger-sweep the series. He shouldn't be longer than 3x at this park, especially with near-100-degree temperatures and a plus-plus hitting matchup. Both clubs will be going with bullpen days, and there are some stat-stuffers on the Athletics' side. Both teams can stack runs today, and I think the A's can be competitive, but with the heat and matchup, I'll take the only trusted Toronto bat at three percentage points above my fair price.
Do the Jays deserve to be a bigger favorite today than yesterday, going from José Soriano to a bullpen day? This is still an offense that can't pull away from bad pitching, and now it has to get on a plane and head home to open a circled series against the Orioles. Braydon Fisher gets the start but will go one or two frames before likely giving the ball to Michael Lorenzen, Brendon Little, and/or Paul Sewald at some point. There is no good Toronto arm to piggyback and eat big innings. The Athletics are going with the same approach, but at least I'm getting 13 percentage points better than a 50% probability with them against the Jays. I just don't see this as a 63/37 game when both teams will be using a ton of arms and the Jays are in a tough schedule spot. This isn't much different than the Dylan Cease start price. I see this as 60/40 at best for Toronto.
Mariners prized prospect Kade Anderson lands in a tough matchup against the rolling Rangers on Wednesday. Texas ranks fourth in wOBA against lefties for the season, and the Rangers also sit eighth in the overall metric and sixth in xwOBA over the past two weeks while averaging 5.6 runs per game. Anderson has also underwhelmed at the highest level with a 5.14 xFIP, negative pitch values on both his fastball and changeup and an unintimidating 24.1% called-plus-swinging strike percentage. So, with the Mariners ranking last in wOBA against lefties, in addition to 24th in the overall metric and 23rd in xwOBA over the past two weeks, I recommend the Texas moneyline to +125 this afternoon.
The Rangers are giving Foscue more opportunities to show off his power down the stretch, and he’s hit eight of his 11 homers off lefties for a mammoth .303 ISO. So, with Foscue also sporting a high-end 1.087 OPS during an active 13-for-37 run at the dish, he’s a prime target to leave the yard this afternoon.
I like the Guardians at this price, starting with Foster Griffin, who owns a 3.26 ERA across his full season and draws an Orioles lineup that has struggled against left-handed pitching. Griffin also has the starting-pitching edge over Shane Baz, who enters 5-15 with a 3.91 ERA. Cleveland has another advantage once the starters leave: since August 4, the Guardians rank fourth in defense and fifth in bullpen ERA. With three different run-prevention edges working in Cleveland's favor, I'll back the Guardians on the moneyline.
Harper has hit 23 of his 27 homers against righties, and his .300 ISO against right-handed pitchers is the third-highest mark among qualified hitters. Plus, Houston starter Hunter Brown has surrendered a healthy 45.7% hard-hit rate to left-handed hitters across his past 11 starts, and it’s been 11 games since Harper’s last long fly.
I want a left-handed bat in the Bronx today, and Cody Bellinger is answering the call at 17%, with a fair probability of 20%. He might not be in the best form since coming over, but he is at least hitting .290 and seeing the ball well. It's the matchup and setting that are pushing this into +EV territory. Yankee Stadium has 14-mph winds blowing out to left-center field, and Bellinger gets a matchup against Tomoyuki Sugano, who has given up 60 home runs over the last two seasons, the second-most in baseball behind Shoto Imanaga (64). Lefties have taken Sugano deep at a higher rate, with a home run coming every 15.7 plate appearances, which is a huge number. The Rockies bullpen is also very serviceable for a dinger in that Mickey Mouse Park.
Reynaldo Lopez hasn't pitched since late July, and this Rays offense will chip away at him throughout what may be an abbreviated start. I like the price on Tampa winning as a road underdog against a starter who may show considerable rust and was at least a little lucky before his injury.
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