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 Sept. 20, 2026.
New
Computer Picks powered by
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.10 |
-164 
|
o7.5 -129
|
-1.5 +105 
|
|
3.35 |
+144 
|
u8.5 -125 
|
+1.5 -118 
|
Philadelphia
- Phillies are 9-1 in Sanchezs last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Phillies are 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Under is 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts as a favorite.
NY Mets
- Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Mets are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League East.
- Over is 7-1 in Mets last 8 games as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5.42 |
-115
|
o8.5 -105
|
-1.5 +146
|
|
5.06 |
+100 
|
u8.5 -110
|
+1.5 -170
|
Kansas City
- Over is 6-0-1 in Royals last 7 vs. National League Central.
- Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 during game 3 of a series.
- Under is 8-1 in Royals last 9 games as an underdog.
- Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 road games.
Pittsburgh
- Pirates are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Pirates are 14-2 in their last 16 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 interleague games as a favorite.
- Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Top Projection
Bryan Reynolds o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-130)
o1.5-130
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.99 |
+128
|
o7.5 -142
|
+1.5 -165
|
|
3.75 |
-145 
|
u8.5 -115
|
-1.5 +146
|
Boston
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 vs. American League East.
- Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games as a favorite.
Tampa Bay
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a favorite.
- Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Top Projection
Adley Rutschman o0.5 Total RBIs (+202)
o0.5+202
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.44 |
+195
|
o7.0 -120
|
+1.5 -115
|
|
4.60 |
-230
|
u7.5 -125
|
-1.5 +104
|
Athletics
- Over is 3-0-2 in Perkins' last 5 starts as a favorite.
- Over is 3-0-1 in last 4 on grass.
- Over is 3-0-1 in last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Over is 8-1 in last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0-1 in Guardians last 5 overall.
- Guardians are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
- Guardians are 6-0 in Williams' last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Guardians last 5 on grass.
Top Projection
Shea Langeliers o0.5 Total Home Runs (+700)
o0.5+700
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.03 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
4.96 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Chi. Cubs
- Over is 5-0-1 in Cubs last 6 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 9-1-1 in Cubs last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cincinnati
- Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Lowders last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
- Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
- Over is 5-1 in Lowders last 6 starts as an underdog.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.34 |
+120
|
o8.0 -114 
|
+1.5 -170
|
|
4.81 |
-136
|
u8.5 -122
|
-1.5 +155
|
Atlanta
- Over is 6-0-1 in Braves last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Braves last 7 on grass.
- Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 road games.
Houston
- Under is 7-0 in Astros last 7 games as a favorite.
- Under is 7-0 in Astros last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Astros last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Astros last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.61 |
+102
|
o7.5 -120
|
+1.5 -256
|
|
4.52 |
-116
|
u8.0 -115
|
-1.5 +160
|
Detroit
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts as a road favorite.
- Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0 in Meltons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 10-1 in Tigers last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Chi. White Sox
- Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 vs. American League Central.
- Under is 6-1 in Martins last 7 starts as a home underdog.
- White Sox are 10-1 in Martins last 11 starts as a home underdog.
- White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Top Projection
Andrew Benintendi o0.5 Total RBIs (+250)
o0.5+250
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.42 |
+126
|
o8.5 -130
|
+1.5 -164
|
|
4.84 |
-141
|
u9.0 -110
|
-1.5 +146
|
Washington
- Nationals are 7-0 in their last 7 games as a road favorite.
- Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Irvins last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
St. Louis
- Over is 4-0-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League East.
- Under is 5-0 in Mathews' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-0 in Mathews' last 4 starts on grass.
- Under is 4-0 in Mathews' last 4 starts overall.
Top Projection
Alec Burleson o0.5 Total RBIs (+145)
o0.5+152
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3.60 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
3.97 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Toronto
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 overall.
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games.
Texas
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-1-2 in Rangers last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6.61 |
-155
|
o10.5 -120 
|
-1.5 -105
|
|
5.13 |
+143
|
u11.0 -119
|
+1.5 -110
|
Seattle
- Over is 4-0-1 in Mariners last 5 during game 3 of a series.
- Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 interleague games as a favorite.
- Mariners are 6-2 in their last 8 interleague games as a favorite.
Colorado
- Over is 4-0-2 in Rockies last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 5-0 in Suganos last 5 interleague starts.
- Over is 3-0-1 in Rockies last 4 during game 3 of a series.
KC
@
PIT
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:35 PM ET
Moneyline
PIT (-120)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Bryan Reynolds o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-130)
Projection 2.28
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 97th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill.. Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense.. High humidity has a small but significant connection with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-most humidity on the slate at 90%.. The switch-hitting Bryan Reynolds will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side (0) today against Michael Wacha.
BOS
@
TB
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:40 PM ET
Total RBIs
Adley Rutschman o0.5 Total RBIs (+205)
Projection 0.51
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adley Rutschman in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Adley Rutschman is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup.. The #1 park in baseball for boosting home runs to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field.. The 5th-shallowest right field dimensions among all parks are found in Tropicana Field.
ATH
@
CLE
Sun, Sep 20 • 1:40 PM ET
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Jonah Heim o1.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (+210)
Projection 1.33
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Total Home Runs
Shea Langeliers o0.5 Total Home Runs (+700)
Projection 0.18
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
ATL
@
HOU
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Moneyline
HOU (-134)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
DET
@
CHW
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:10 PM ET
Total RBIs
Andrew Benintendi o0.5 Total RBIs (+250)
Projection 0.45
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Andrew Benintendi is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best park in the majors for boosting offensive stats to left-handed batters.. Andrew Benintendi will hold the platoon advantage over Troy Melton today.. Andrew Benintendi pulls a lot of his flyballs (38% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Andrew Benintendi will hold that advantage today.
Total Bases
Dillon Dingler 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 Dillon Dingler in the 75th percentile when it comes to his home run skill.. Dillon Dingler is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best ballpark in the game for boosting offensive stats to righties.. Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 3rd-shallowest in Major League Baseball.
WAS
@
STL
Sun, Sep 20 • 2:15 PM ET
Total Bases
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+125)
Projection 1.79
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.. Jordan Walker is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today.. On average, the fence height at Busch Stadium is the 9th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Jordan Walker hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.3% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
Total RBIs
Ivan Herrera o0.5 Total RBIs (+195)
Projection 0.53
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ivan Herrera in the 90th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.. Ivan Herrera is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game.. On average, the fence height at Busch Stadium is the 9th-shortest among all major league baseball stadiums.. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Ivan Herrera hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 83rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
NYY
@
AZ
Sun, Sep 20 • 4:10 PM ET
Moneyline
AZ (-103)
Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst
Total Hits
Austin Wells u0.5 Total Hits (+130)
Projection 0.66
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Wells in the 2nd percentile when estimating his BABIP skill.. Austin Wells is projected to hit 6th in the batting order in this game.. Dry weather has a small but significant connection with less offense (and more whiffs), and the weather report calls for the lowest humidity of all games on the slate today at 30%.. Austin Wells pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.1% — 76th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the game's 3rd-deepest RF fences in today's game.. Among all the teams today, the 4th-strongest infield defense belongs to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MIL
@
BAL
Sun, Sep 20 • 7:20 PM ET
Total Bases
Pete Alonso u1.5 Total Bases (-195)
Projection 0.84
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Total RBIs
Colton Cowser o0.5 Total RBIs (+360)
Projection 0.31
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his home run skill, Colton Cowser ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oriole Park at Camden Yards has the shallowest RF fences among all major league parks.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 4th-most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. Batting from the opposite that Jacob Misiorowski throws from, Colton Cowser will have the upper hand today.. Colton Cowser will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.
TB
@
NYY
Tue, Sep 22 • 1:05 PM ET
Total RBIs
Austin Wells o0.5 Total RBIs (+305)
Projection 0.41
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Yankee Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in the majors for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Austin Wells will have an edge in today's matchup.. Extreme flyball batters like Austin Wells generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Drew Rasmussen.. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense grades out as the 2nd-weakest among every team on the slate today.
Total RBIs
Cody Bellinger o0.5 Total RBIs (+206)
Projection 0.55
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cody Bellinger in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.. Cody Bellinger is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Yankee Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in the majors for left-handed home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Yankee Stadium has the 7th-lowest average fence height among all parks.. Hitting from the opposite that Drew Rasmussen throws from, Cody Bellinger will have an edge in today's game.
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.
