MLB Picks

Get free expert and computer MLB picks for every game on March 18, 2026. With over 25 years of betting experience, our analysts and predictive models help you find the best value.

San Francisco Giants logo SF @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Wed, Mar 18 • 4:05 PM ET
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Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD (-140)
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Jason Wilson
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Even if Shohei Ohtani is rusty on the mound, the Dodgers lineup is close to what it ought to look like on Opening Day against Giants starter Landen Roupp. 

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Chicago Cubs logo CHC @ Arizona Diamondbacks logo AZ Wed, Mar 18 • 4:10 PM ET
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Chicago Cubs logo CHC (+100)
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Jason Wilson
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I'm high on Edward Cabrera in Chicago this season, and he gives the Cubs enough of an early edge over Diamondbacks SP Merrill Kelly to take the even money odds on the slight underdogs.

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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Texas Rangers logo TEX Wed, Mar 18 • 9:05 PM ET
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Kansas City Royals logo KC (+115)
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Jason Wilson
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Even with Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia absent after playing in the WBC final, I like the plus-money odds on the Royals to beat Kumar Rocker and the Rangers.

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