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Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Sept. 20
Written by Mike Spector

MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2025: Kurtz is Riding High as Favorite
Written by Sean Tomlinson

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

World Series Odds & Favorites 2025: Phillies Inching Away as Favorites
The Dodgers' second-half scuffling has finally caught up to them, and the Phillies are the new World Series odds favorites.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

World Baseball Classic Odds & Favorites 2026: USA is Favorite Following Skenes Commitment
Written by Andrew Brennan
MLB Best Bets

Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Sept. 20
Written by Mike Spector

Giants vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Sept. 19
Our Giants vs. Dodgers prediction has Los Angeles covering the run line despite Willy Adames producing offensively.
Written by Josh Goldberg

Mariners vs. Astros Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Tonight Sept. 19
Our Mariners vs. Astros prediction suggests taking Houston moneyline and pitcher Hunter Brown to go Over his outs prop.
Written by Shane Jackson

Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Tonight Sept. 19
Our best home predictions for today have a four-pack of players we think will hit a long bomb, focusing on Pete Alonso.
Written by Mike Spector

Giants vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Tonight Sept. 18
Our Giants vs. Dodgers prediction expects the Dodgers to pick up right where they left off against the Giants last weekend, with a win.
Written by Shane Jackson

Yankees vs. Orioles Prediction & Odds Tonight: Thursday, Sept. 18
Our Yankees vs. Orioles prediction is locking in on the game going Over 8.5 runs (-122), and Aaron Judge hitting a long ball (+240).
Written by Shane Jackson

Cubs vs. Reds Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks Tonight
Our Cubs vs. Reds prediction is locking in on Cincinnati to win (-125), and Hunter Greene to pitch deep into the game (-115).
Written by Josh Goldberg

Padres vs. Mets Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Sept. 18
I'm backing the Over 8.5 runs in today's Padres vs. Mets game while expecting Juan Soto to score at least one run.
Written by Mike Spector

Home Run Predictions Today: Thursday's Best Home Run Prop Picks
My best home run predictions today feature Aaron Judge, Brandon Lowe, George Springer, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Written by Mike Spector

Guardians vs. Tigers Prediction Today: MLB Odds & Expert Picks
My Guardians vs. Tigers prediction expects runs galore as I attack the Over.
Written by Mike Spector

Phillies vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Sept. 17
Our Phillies vs. Dodgers prediction is locking in on the Over on 7.5 runs (-120), and Mookie Betts going Over 1.5 total bases (+111).
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Padres vs. Mets Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Today Sept. 17
My Padres vs. Mets prediction expects the visitors to pick up a victory, with an excellent performance on the bump.
Written by Shane Jackson

Yankees vs. Twins Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Today Sept. 17
Our Yankees vs. Twins prediction excepts New York to have a better performance today after almost blowing a nine-run lead yesterday.
Written by Josh Goldberg

Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Sept. 17
My bets home run predictions today focus on Corbin Carroll, Agustin Ramirez, Ben Rice, and Juan Soto.
Written by Mike Spector

Padres vs. Mets Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Sept. 16
Our Padres vs. Mets prediction features the Under on 8 runs (-114), and the Under on Michael King's strikeout total (+100).
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Phillies vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Sept. 16
My Phillies vs. Dodgers prediction expects Los Angeles to even the series on Tuesday.
Written by Shane Jackson

Yankees vs. Twins Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Sept. 16
Our Yankees vs. Twins prediction expects New York to pick up the road win, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. a major contributor in the victory.
Written by Josh Goldberg

Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Picks & Prop Bets for Sept. 16
My best home run predictions today feature a four-pack of hitters I'm backing to go deep, with Trevor Story as the centerpiece.
Written by Mike Spector

Trey Yesavage Player Prop Predictions & Expert Picks for Blue Jays vs. Rays Debut
Our Blue Jays vs. Rays prediction is all about the highly anticipated debut of Jays rookie Trey Yesavage.
Written by Dustin Saracini

Phillies vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks: MLB Best Bets for Sept. 15
Our Phillies vs. Dodgers prediction expects Kyle Schwarber to drive in a run in a Philadelphia victory.
Written by Shane Jackson
MLB Futures Picks

World Series Odds: Dodgers, Phillies Meet in Massive Clash of Top Contenders
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: Phillies Inching Away as Favorites
The Dodgers' second-half scuffling has finally caught up to them, and the Phillies are the new World Series odds favorites.
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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