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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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4.68 |
-109 |
o8.0 -116 |
-1.5 +155 |
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4.14 |
-104 |
u8.5 -120 |
+1.5 -165 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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3.88 |
+115 |
o7.0 -120 |
+1.5 -182 |
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4.22 |
-115 |
u7.5 -110 |
-1.5 +175 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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5.40 |
-235 |
o7.5 -125 |
-2.0 -118 |
|
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2.97 |
+215 |
u8.5 -139 |
+2.0 -110 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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6.33 |
-170 |
o9.5 +100 |
-1.5 -110 |
|
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5.30 |
+155 |
u10.0 -114 |
+1.5 +100 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.87 |
+145 |
o6.5 -115 |
+1.5 -148 |
|
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4.66 |
-155 |
u7.0 -105 |
-1.5 +150 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.16 |
-122 |
o7.5 -105 |
-1.5 +140 |
|
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3.81 |
+105 |
u7.5 -104 |
+1.5 -165 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.42 |
+150 |
o8.5 -113 |
+1.5 -122 |
|
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4.48 |
-175 |
u9.0 -120 |
-1.5 +125 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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4.62 |
-118 |
o7.5 -115 |
-1.5 +140 |
|
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4.16 |
+110 |
u8.0 -115 |
+1.5 -155 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.66 |
-127 |
o8.5 -105 |
-1.5 +132 |
|
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3.83 |
+125 |
u8.5 -108 |
+1.5 -135 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.56 |
-130 |
o7.5 -125 |
-1.5 +140 |
|
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3.89 |
+123 |
u8.0 -115 |
+1.5 -139 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.29 |
+150 |
o6.5 -145 |
+1.5 -140 |
|
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3.80 |
-165 |
u7.5 -127 |
-1.5 +135 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.50 |
+100 |
o8.5 +100 |
+1.5 -190 |
|
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4.43 |
-110 |
u8.5 +105 |
-1.5 +162 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4.21 |
+170 |
o8.0 -127 |
+1.5 -120 |
|
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4.50 |
-170 |
u8.5 -110 |
-1.5 +122 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3.24 |
+205 |
o6.5 -132 |
+1.5 -112 |
|
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4.32 |
-215 |
u7.0 -115 |
-1.5 +100 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
ML |
Total |
Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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4.28 |
-122 |
o8.0 -115 |
-1.5 +136 |
|
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3.97 |
+106 |
u8.5 -117 |
+1.5 -152 |
We'll go with Big Pete.
He has hit 43 dingers with a .885 OPS this season, while his Statcast profile includes strong hard-hit numbers across the board as you expect. Particular to this match, he has also posted a .554 xSLG against sinkers this season, which is relevant against Rodríguez’s primary pitch. The final game of the season creates some lineup uncertainty, but if Alonso receives his normal at-bats, his current power profile gives him the best chance to leave the yard.
I'll play the Baltimore Orioles to 49%
The starting-pitching edge belongs to Birds. Shane Baz has carried a heavy workload and posted a 4.11 ERA with a 4.27 xERA, giving the Orioles the more established arm in a finale where workload should matter. Elmer Rodriguez has struggled through his brief major-league sample, recording a 5.40 ERA, 5.58 xERA and 1.58 WHIP across 26.2 innings. His sinker and four-seam fastball have allowed a .431 xSLG and .498 xSLG, giving the O's a clear path to hard contact. A more talented lineup still means the Yankees should be favored but this is a touch too much. With motivation muted and possible rest affecting the Yankees, the Orioles offer the better side at plus money.
Jo Adell has hammered left-handed pitching this year, hitting .314 with a .266 ISO and nearly 50% hard hit rate.
Daniel Lynch has a pitching outs line of 15.5 so he’s expected to get plenty of runway, opening the door for multiple Adell at-bats against the lefty.
When Lynch departs, Adell will face a very vulnerable bullpen. Royals relievers rank 29th in home runs per nine innings.
I can’t get to the 8.5 total, and would recommend the Under to 54%.
The Cleveland Guardians have played to the Under in 14 of Messick’s 15 road starts.
While this one could be a little shorter than usual, the Guardians still have an elite bullpen backing him up – and I doubt they get too casual with their usage given they have the entire week to rest.
The Diamondbacks are stringing together hits nicely but rank 23rd in homers this season. They’re generally not a team that runs up the score with quick-strike offense.
More importantly, the Padres are unlikely to contribute much. Soroka limits hard contact and walks effectively, making him a tough arm to score on at the best of times.
Corbin Carroll leads all Arizona Diamondbacks players in ISO (.256) and barrel rate (13.8%) against Randy Vasquez’ most-used pitchers.
Given that, it should be no surprise Carroll has a strong track record facing the righty. Carroll has hit safely in five of 15 at-bats and, more notably, generated nine hard hit balls along the way.
The Padres are also unlikely to throw their best relievers out there with a playoff game coming Tuesday.
The White Sox’s first-five team total over 2.5 runs is the preferred way to attack Kyle Freeland and the Rockies on Sunday. Freeland enters as the worst-rated pitcher on Batters-Box’s current-season ratings while facing the highest-rated lineup on the day. Chicago has six elite-rated hitters and one more with a strong rating. Freeland has allowed 3+ runs in 75% of his 12 games this season while surrendering five or more hits in every outing. The White Sox have also posted a 117 wRC+, .339 wOBA and .761 OPS over the last week, making this a strong spot to back their offense early.
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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.
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