Get free expert and computer MLB picks for every game on Aug. 8, 2026.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.44 |
-134 
|
o7.0 -135 
|
-1.5 +129 
|
|
3.93 |
+126 
|
u7.5 -116
|
+1.5 -142
|
Atlanta
NY Yankees
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.51 |
+146
|
o7.5 -103
|
+1.5 -153
|
|
4.53 |
-154
|
u7.5 -105
|
-1.5 +140
|
LA Angels
Miami
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.21 |
+240
|
o9.0 -113
|
+2.5 -150
|
|
5.22 |
-252
|
u9.5 -131
|
-2.5 +110
|
Athletics
Boston
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.95 |
+149
|
o9.5 -103
|
+1.5 -137
|
|
5.99 |
-156
|
u9.5 -107
|
-1.5 +126
|
Toronto
Philadelphia
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.83 |
+120
|
o8.5 -131
|
+1.5 -175
|
|
5.84 |
-122
|
u9.0 -110 
|
-1.5 +162
|
NY Mets
Pittsburgh
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.66 |
-136
|
o8.5 -112
|
-1.5 +120
|
|
4.21 |
+130
|
u8.5 +101
|
+1.5 -136
|
Cincinnati
Washington
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.87 |
+138
|
o8.0 -110
|
+1.5 -160 
|
|
4.67 |
-144
|
u8.5 -116
|
-1.5 +146
|
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.83 |
-158
|
o9.5 +105
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-1.5 -103
|
|
4.52 |
+151
|
u9.5 -116
|
+1.5 -109
|
Chi. Cubs
Kansas City
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.59 |
-124
|
o7.5 +105
|
-1.5 +140
|
|
4.15 |
+116
|
u7.5 -116
|
+1.5 -155
|
Cleveland
Chi. White Sox
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.50 |
+108
|
o7.5 -112
|
+1.5 -200
|
|
4.57 |
-116
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +173
|
Houston
San Diego
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.52 |
-110
|
o8.0 -110
|
-1.5 +146
|
|
4.33 |
+105
|
u8.5 -116
|
+1.5 -161
|
Detroit
San Francisco
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.63 |
+140
|
o8.5 -112
|
+1.5 -155
|
|
5.05 |
-148
|
u8.5 +101
|
-1.5 +140
|
Colorado
St. Louis
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.66 |
+138
|
o7.5 +105
|
+1.5 -168
|
|
4.28 |
-142
|
u7.5 -115
|
-1.5 +155
|
Baltimore
Texas
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.68 |
-171
|
o8.0 -125
|
-1.5 -104
|
|
4.23 |
+159
|
u8.5 -107
|
+1.5 -107
|
LA Dodgers
Arizona
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.19 |
+104
|
o7.0 -105
|
+1.5 -210
|
|
4.34 |
-112
|
u7.5 -131
|
-1.5 +188
|
Tampa Bay
Seattle
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5.24 |
-126
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.12 |
+109
|
-- |
-- |
Cincinnati
Washington
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.85 |
+119
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.91 |
-137
|
-- |
-- |
Atlanta
NY Yankees
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.02 |
+188
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.17 |
-240
|
-- |
-- |
Athletics
Boston
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.94 |
+146
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.63 |
-209
|
-- |
-- |
Toronto
Philadelphia
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.60 |
+119
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.94 |
-137
|
-- |
-- |
NY Mets
Pittsburgh
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.45 |
+119
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.59 |
-142
|
-- |
-- |
LA Angels
Miami
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
6.83 |
-155
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.50 |
+134
|
-- |
-- |
Chi. Cubs
Kansas City
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.71 |
+206
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.57 |
-265
|
-- |
-- |
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.79 |
-103
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
4.38 |
-121
|
-- |
-- |
Cleveland
Chi. White Sox
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.66 |
+134
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
5.32 |
-155
|
-- |
-- |
Colorado
St. Louis
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+114
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-142
|
-- |
-- |
Baltimore
Texas
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-116
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-103
|
-- |
-- |
Detroit
San Francisco
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-116
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+101
|
-- |
-- |
Tampa Bay
Seattle
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
-131
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
+114
|
-- |
-- |
LA Dodgers
Arizona
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
-- |
+105
|
-- |
-- |
|
|
-- |
-126
|
-- |
-- |
Houston
San Diego
ATL
@
NYY
Sat, Aug 8 • 3:05 PM ET
u7.5 (-116)
I'd play the Under to 7.
Both starters can control the shape of this game. Sale gives Atlanta strikeout upside against a Yankees lineup that has been flat-out bad, while Cole is still more than capable of limiting traffic even if his barrel profile creates some concern.
If Sale handles the Yankees’ cold stretches and Cole avoids the multi-run homer, this profiles more like a lower-scoring road favorite script than a full offensive eruption. In fact, it could look a lot like last night.
ATL (-137)
I'm on the Atlanta Braves in this spot for two units down to -155. The New York Yankees were lucky to get a win last night. The offense has remained dreadful for a few weeks now (just look at a wOBA near the bottom of the league over the last 30 days) and this is a strength-on-weakness matchup against Gerrit Cole.
Cole has allowed a 9.5% barrel rate, 42.6% hard-hit rate, and 67% air-ball rate this season, which is not ideal against an Atlanta lineup that ranks fourth in baseball in barrel rate.
We could debate about who's the better pitcher longterm but there's no doubt Chris Sale has had a better season than Cole on the other side. His strikeout-heavy profile matches up well against a lineup that is whiffing more than ever lately at a 26% strikeout rate over the last seven days.
LAA
@
MIA
Sat, Aug 8 • 4:10 PM ET
ATH
@
BOS
Sat, Aug 8 • 4:10 PM ET
u9.5 (-131)
The Under 9.5 works because Oakland is doing little offensively and Boston’s bullpen has been dominant. The Red Sox relief corps owns a 1.93 xERA over its last 26.1 innings with minimal homer damage. If Oakland’s bullpen limits Boston after Jump exits, this stays under ten runs at Fenway today overall.
BOS -1.5 (-131)
Boston has a strong path to create separation against Oakland with its offense rolling and Gage Jump battling command issues. The Red Sox own a 158 wRC+ over the last week, while Jake Bennett has limited hard contact. Oakland’s cold offense gives Boston a cleaner full-game profile at Fenway today.
TOR
@
PHI
Sat, Aug 8 • 6:05 PM ET
NYM
@
PIT
Sat, Aug 8 • 6:40 PM ET
CIN
@
WAS
Sat, Aug 8 • 6:45 PM ET
MIN
@
MIL
Sat, Aug 8 • 7:10 PM ET
CHC
@
KC
Sat, Aug 8 • 7:10 PM ET
u9.5 (-116)
Newly acquired right hander Clay Holmes is likely to make his Cubs debut tonight, and I think he is in a strong spot to help keep the Royals’ struggling offense quiet. Kansas City’s bats have been ice cold, and while Seth Lugo has struggled this season, I am not expecting the Cubs to completely explode offensively. Chicago is certainly capable of putting up eight or more runs on any given night, but I expect a more controlled offensive performance here. After last night’s higher scoring affair, I’m looking for both sides to settle in and produce a lower scoring game.
CHC (-168)
The Kansas City Royals have struggled badly at the plate over the last month, posting a 91 wRC+, .685 OPS, 38% hard-hit rate, and 5.8% barrel rate. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs have been one of the better offenses during that same stretch, carrying a 119 wRC+, .345 wOBA, and .779 OPS. Tonight's matchup also favors Chicago, with Royals starter Seth Lugo drawing three elite-rated hitters and four others with strong ratings on Batters-Box. Lugo owns the second-worst pitcher rating on the slate, while Chicago has the second-highest average hitter matchup rating. Despite the juice, the Cubs are worth backing, especially on the runline.
CLE
@
CHW
Sat, Aug 8 • 7:15 PM ET
CLE (-122)
Gavin Williams faces Anthony Kay in an evenly priced pick 'em spot. In their past 14 days, Cleveland holds a decisive edge in overall run prevention, boasting a 3.78 bullpen SIERA and a 25.8% strikeout rate compared to Chicago's 4.33 SIERA. With identical moneyline odds, trust the stronger pitching staff to pull it out.
HOU
@
SD
Sat, Aug 8 • 7:15 PM ET
DET
@
SF
Sat, Aug 8 • 7:15 PM ET
o8.5 (+105)
I am expecting plenty of offense tonight in San Francisco, with both the Giants and Tigers entering the matchup swinging hot bats. The Giants draw Jackson Jobe in his season debut, and several of their hitters have started to heat up against right handed pitching. Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee have been especially important pieces of the offense as of late. On the other side, Detroit has been scorching over its last 12 games, posting a 150 wRC+, .383 wOBA and .879 OPS. While the weather could create some challenges, I believe the momentum from both offenses will outweigh the conditions.
SF (-103)
I am backing the San Francisco Giants as a slight home underdog against the Detroit Tigers. Detroit sends right hander Jackson Jobe to the mound for his season debut after he posted a 4.22 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 10 starts in 2025. Jobe also carries a poor matchup rating on Batters-Box, along with poor matchup marks in ISO and strikeout rate. On the other side, Landen Roupp has been significantly better at home, posting a 2.97 xERA and 1.17 WHIP while allowing just 22% hard contact and a 3% barrel rate. Despite their sub-100 wRC+, San Francisco's bats have been heating up against right handed pitching.
COL
@
STL
Sat, Aug 8 • 7:15 PM ET
BAL
@
TEX
Sat, Aug 8 • 7:15 PM ET
u7.5 (-115)
Jacob deGrom has done a much better job of limiting damage at home. He owns a 3.04 ERA and 0.80 HR/9 in Texas compared to a 4.87 ERA and 1.73 HR/9 on the road.
Kyle Bradish’s strong hard hit rate (31.8%) should help him limit power, as he has done effectively all year (0.97 HR/9).
I make fair value -132.
TEX (-150)
Jacob deGrom is not in great form but he has been very good on the year, pitching to a 3.26 xFIP.
He is in a nice spot to rebound against a Baltimore Orioles team that pulled the plug at the trade deadline, selling multiple everyday bats for futures.
He won't need much run support to position the Texas Rangers to win.
Bet to -160.
LAD
@
AZ
Sat, Aug 8 • 8:10 PM ET
TB
@
SEA
Sat, Aug 8 • 9:50 PM ET
SEA (-116)
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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