MLB Betting News, Picks, and Analysis

Mariners vs. Blue Jays Player Props: MLB Picks & Best Bets for ALCS Game 1
Written by Josh Goldberg

World Series Odds & Favorites 2025: Dodgers Hanging on as Favorite while Blue Jays Climb
Written by Sean Tomlinson

MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2025: Kurtz is Riding High as Favorite
Nick Kurtz holds a commanding lead in the AL Rookie of the Year race at -5000, and he's quickly become one of MLB's best hitters.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2025: Judge Pulling Away Again As AL Favorite
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Cy Young Odds & Favorites 2025: Skenes, Skubal Far Ahead as Favorites
Tarik Skubal remains the favorite to repeat as the AL Cy Young winner, with Paul Skenes sprinting away in the NL.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

World Baseball Classic Odds & Favorites 2026: USA is Favorite Following Skenes Commitment
USA is the favorite to claim the 2026 World Baseball Classic title following Paul Skenes' commitment to the squad.
Written by Andrew Brennan
MLB Best Bets

Mariners vs. Blue Jays Player Props: MLB Picks & Best Bets for ALCS Game 1
Written by Josh Goldberg

Cubs vs. Brewers Player Prop Bets Today: NLDS Game 5
My Cubs vs. Brewers best player props for Game 5 are expecting good offensive nights for Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and William Contreras.
Written by Josh Goldberg

Best Tigers vs. Mariners MLB Player Props: ALDS Game 5
My Tigers vs. Mariners player props feature my three best bets for today's series finale.
Written by Shane Jackson

MLB Player Props Tonight: Expert Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Friday
My MLB player props tonight break down Game 5 of the ALDS, highlighting the top plays for the Mariners and Tigers.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Home Run Predictions Tonight Oct. 10: MLB Picks & Prop Bets for ALDS Game 5
My best home run predictions tonight highlight four players who could go yard in Game 5 of the ALDS.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Phillies vs. Dodgers MLB Player Props Tonight: NLDS Game 4
Our best Phillies vs. Dodgers player props tonight for the NL Divisional Series Game 4 target Tommy Edman, Andy Pages, and Cristopher Sanchez.
Written by Shane Jackson

Best Brewers vs. Cubs MLB Player Props Tonight: NLDS Game 4
Our best Cubs vs. Brewers player props tonight target Overs on Chicago's Ian Happ (+210) and Nico Hoerner (+130).
Written by Josh Goldberg

Best MLB Player Props Tonight Thursday, Oct. 9: Best Bets for Divisional Series
Our best MLB player props tonight feature Enrique Hernandez Over 0.5 RBI (+204), Andrew Vaughn Over 0.5 RBI (+165), and more.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Home Run Predictions Today (Oct. 9): MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Divisional Series
Our home run predictions today feature Jackson Chourio (+500), Ian Happ (+700), Bryce Harper (+336), and Teoscar Hernandez (+440) in the MLB Divisional Series.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Mariners vs. Tigers MLB Player Props: ALDS Game 4
I’m targeting Josh Naylor (-106) and Bryce Miller (-118) for my Mariners vs. Tigers player props in Game 4 of the ALDS.
Written by Shane Jackson

Best Phillies vs. Dodgers MLB Player Props: NLDS Game 3
Our Phillies vs. Dodgers player props like the value on both starting pitchers in Game 3 of the NLDS on Wednesday.
Written by Shane Jackson

Blue Jays vs. Yankees MLB Player Props: AL Divisional Series Game 4 Tonight
My Blue Jays vs. Yankees MLB player props for Game 4 of the AL Divisional Series feature Andrés Giménez, Cody Bellinger, and George Springer.
Written by Josh Goldberg

Best MLB Player Props Today Wednesday, Oct. 8: Best Bets for Divisional Series
My best MLB player props for today’s divisional series action features Julio Rodriguez, Jameson Taillon, Cam Schlittler, Kyle Schwarber, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Brewers vs. Cubs MLB Player Props: NLDS Game 3
Our Brewers vs. Cubs player props for NLDS Game 3 target a strong offensive day for Christian Yelich and Michael Busch, as well as a short outing for Jameson Taillon.
Written by Josh Goldberg

Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Oct. 8
My best home run predictions for today feature Mookie Betts, Jackson Chourio, Jorge Polanco, and Daulton Varsho.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Blue Jays vs. Yankees MLB Player Props: ALDS Game 3 Tonight
My best Blue Jays vs. Yankees player props for tonight highlight three players who will pave a path for the Yankees to get back into the series.
Written by Josh Goldberg

Best MLB Player Props Today Tuesday, Oct. 7: Best Bets for Divisional Series
My best MLB player props for today's divisional series action features Logan Gilbert, Gleyber Torres, Alejandro Kirk, and Carlos Rodon.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Home Run Predictions Today Oct. 7: MLB Picks & Prop Bets for Divisional Series
My best home run predictions today feature one player from each team team playing in an ALDS, including a blue jays superstar who is shining under the bright lights.
Written by Mike Spector

Mariners vs. Tigers Player Props: Today's Best ALDS Game 3 Prop Bets
Our Mariners vs. Tigers player props for Game 3 of the ALDS are featuring Logan Gilbert, Julio Rodriguez, and Spencer Torkelson.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Dodgers vs. Phillies MLB Player Props Tonight: NLDS Game 2
Our Dodgers vs. Phillies player props feature Teoscar Hernandez, Kyle Schwarber, and Blake Snell for NLDS Game 2.
Written by Shane Jackson
MLB Futures Picks

World Series & MLB Award Odds & Favorites: What's Left to Be Decided?
Written by Dustin Saracini

World Series Odds: Dodgers, Phillies Meet in Massive Clash of Top Contenders
A whole lot is at stake when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series tonight.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Home Run Leader Odds & Predictions at MLB All-Star Break: Can Favorite Judge Catch Raleigh?
Aaron Judge is the home run leader odds favorite despite trailing Home Run Derby champ Cal Raleigh in dingers this season.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Cy Young Odds & Prediction at All-Star Break: Is There Value Beyond Skubal, Wheeler?
We analyze the Cy Young odds at the MLB All-Star Break and offer our predictions for the second half of the season.
Written by Gabe Henderson

MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Predictions at All-Star Break: Can Nick Kurtz Make Noise in Second Half?
As we look forward to the second half of the season, it's the perfect chance to dive into the MLB Rookie of the Year oddsboard.
Written by Dustin Saracini

World Series Odds & Prediction at All-Star Break: Can Tigers Challenge Dodgers?
With the second half of the season on the horizon, we analyze the World Series odds and offer our prediction.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

MLB MVP Odds & Predictions at All-Star Break: Can Raleigh Steal the Show in AL?
As we look forward to the second half of the season, it's the perfect opportunity to analyze which players will rise to prominence after the All-Star break.
Written by Dustin Saracini

MLB Comeback Player of the Year Odds and Predictions 2025: Who's Taking Down deGrom in the AL?
Is it deGrom's award to lose in the AL? Let's break down the MLB Comeback Player of the Year odds.
Written by Dustin Saracini

Reliever of the Year Odds and Predictions 2025: Munoz, Suarez the Favorites as Midseason Nears
Andres Munoz and Robert Suarez have been dominating for their contending teams, and they sit atop the Reliever of the Year odds.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

MLB Manager of the Year Odds and Predictions 2025: Counsell, Hinch are Runaway Favorites
There are two clear front-runners in the MLB Manager of the Year odds, with Craig Counsell and AJ Hinch leading.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

MLB Playoff Odds & Favorites 2025: Double Dose of New York Among Favorites
We're exploring the top MLB playoff odds with the regular season underway.
Written by Andrew Brennan

World Series Odds & Favorites 2025: Dodgers Hanging on as Favorite while Blue Jays Climb
The Dodgers lead the World Series odds at +200, but the Blue Jays are closing in at +360 after advancing to the ALCS.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

MLB Projected Win Totals & Over/Under Wins Odds 2025: Tigers Continue to Shock the World
Check out our look at the latest 2025 MLB win totals and Over/Under wins odds for every team with the regular season underway.
Written by Andrew Brennan

MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2025: Kurtz is Riding High as Favorite
Nick Kurtz holds a commanding lead in the AL Rookie of the Year race at -5000, and he's quickly become one of MLB's best hitters.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Cy Young Odds & Favorites 2025: Skenes, Skubal Far Ahead as Favorites
Tarik Skubal remains the favorite to repeat as the AL Cy Young winner, with Paul Skenes sprinting away in the NL.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2025: Judge Pulling Away Again As AL Favorite
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the favorites in the 2025 MLB MVP odds for the AL and NL, respectively.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
MLB Injury Updates

Ronald Acuna Injury Update: When Will OF Return to Braves?
The Braves outfielder has been out since July 29 with a calf injury. How long will he be out?
Written by Matt Burke

Austin Riley Injury Update: When Will 3B Return to Braves?
The Braves third baseman has been out since July 11 with an abdominal injury. How long will he be out?
Written by Matt Burke

Zach Eflin Injury Update: When Will SP Return to Orioles?
The veteran hurler has not thrown in a game since June 28. How long will he be out?
Written by Matt Burke

Tyler Mahle Injury Update: When Will Rangers Pitcher Return?
The Rangers hurler hasn't pitched since June 10 while recovering from a rotator cuff strain. How long will the SP be out for?
Written by Matt Burke

Adley Rutschman Injury Update: When Will Catcher Return to Orioles?
The Orioles catcher has been out since June 19 with an oblique strain. How long will he be out?
Written by Matt Burke

Chris Sale Injury Update: When Will Braves Pitcher Return?
The pitcher has been out of the Braves rotation since June 18 after suffering a rib injury. How long will he be out for?
Written by Matt Burke

Tylor Megill Injury Update: When Will SP Return to Mets?
The Mets pitcher has been out since June 14 with an elbow injury. How long will he be out for?
Written by Matt Burke

Cole Ragans Injury Update: When Will Royals SP Return?
The lefty last pitched for the Royals on June 5. How much longer will he be out?
Written by Matt Burke

Anthony Santander Injury Update: When Will OF Return to Blue Jays?
The Blue Jays slugger has been out of the lineup since late May due to shoulder inflammation. How much longer will he be out?
Written by Matt Burke

Bryce Miller Injury Update: When Will SP Return to Mariners?
Miller has not pitched since June 6. How long will he be out?
Written by Matt Burke
College Baseball Picks & Predictions

LSU vs. Coastal Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds Tonight: College World Series Preview & Best Bets
Written by Isaiah Sirois

College World Series Odds: Updated Schedule & AI Predictions for Omaha
The eight-team College World Series field for Omaha is set. Who are oddsmakers tipping to win the title and what does ChatGPT think?
Written by Gabe Henderson

College World Series Odds: 2025 Super Regionals Schedule & AI Predictions
Two wins stand between the 16 remaining NCAA baseball teams and the College World Series. Who are the favorites to advance from the Super Regionals and reach Omaha?
Written by Gabe Henderson

College World Series Odds & AI Prediction: 2025 NCAA Baseball Bracket
The road to the College World Series starts today. Which teams have the best odds to be the last standing in Omaha?
Written by Gabe Henderson

Arkansas vs. LSU Prediction, Picks & Odds Today: College World Series Preview & Best Bets
Can LSU beat Arkansas again in the College World Series and send the Razorbacks home?
Written by Rob Paul
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