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Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Aug. 12
Written by Gabe Henderson

MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2025: Kurtz Storms Away as One of Baseball's Best Hitters
Nick Kurtz has stormed away from the pack in the AL Rookie of the Year race, as he's emerged as one of the best hitters in all of baseball.
Written by Andrew Brennan

MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2025: Judge Returns From IL and Becomes Favorite Again
Written by Andrew Brennan

Cy Young Odds & Favorites 2025: Skenes, Wheeler Locked in Tight Race in the NL
Tarik Skubal is the favorite to repeat as the AL Cy Young Award winner, while Paul Skenes and Zack Wheeler jockey for position in the NL.
Written by Andrew Brennan

World Series Odds & Favorites 2025: Dodgers Remain Favorites Following Trade Deadline
The Dodgers didn't make a big splash at the trade deadline, but then again, was there any need for them to do so?
Written by Andrew Reid
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Twins vs. Yankees Predictions, Odds & Best Bets: Minnesota Has a Mountain to Climb
Written by Gabe Henderson

Best NRFI Bets Today: No Run First Inning Picks For Tuesday, Aug. 12
Paul Skenes and Shane Baz highlight our best NRFI bets today. Can we build on our 61-48 record?
Written by Dustin Saracini

Cubs vs. Blue Jays Predictions, Odds & Best Bets: Barger Set to Keep Raking
Addison Barger has been sizzling throughout August, and he's well-positioned to stay hot against the Cubs tonight.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Pirates vs. Brewers Predictions, Odds & Best Bets: Will Milwaukee Knock Skenes Out Early?
Can the Brewers make it 11 wins in a row when they face the Pirates and star pitcher Paul Skenes?
Written by Mike Spector

Braves vs. Mets Prediction, Odds & Best Bets: Can Nimmo Snap RBI Drought?
The Braves visit the Mets, with New York favored to snap its long losing streak.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Aug. 12
Rafael Devers is red-hot lately, with three home runs in his last four games. Can he stay in scorching form on Dinger Tuesday?
Written by Gabe Henderson

Padres vs. Giants Best Bets, Odds & Prediction: Back San Diego In Battle of Veteran Pitchers
The Padres visit the Giants tonight as underdogs facing ace Logan Webb.
Written by Mike Spector

Dodgers vs. Angels Best Bets, Odds & Prediction: Back Ohtani to Become the NL Home Run Leader
The Angels host the Dodgers in tonight's Battle of Los Angeles, with the Dodgers as betting favorites.
Written by Mike Spector

Best NRFI Bets Today: No Run First Inning Picks For Monday, Aug. 11
Nathan Eovaldi and Cristian Javier highlight our best NRFI bets today. Can we build on our 60-47 record?
Written by Dustin Saracini

Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Aug. 11
On a gusty day in Sacramento, I'm turning to Athletics slugger Tyler Soderstrom as of my favorite home run predictions today.
Written by Shane Jackson

Red Sox vs. Astros Best Bets, Odds & Prediction: Can Correa Extend Hitting Streak?
Can the Boston Red Sox live up to the hype as massive favorites, or will the Houston Astros continue rolling as underdogs?
Written by Mike Spector

Twins vs. Yankees Best Bets, Odds & Prediction: Will New York’s Dominance of Minnesota Continue?
How will the Yankees sluggers fare against the Twins in today's series opener?
Written by Mike Spector

Tigers vs. White Sox Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Tonight: Taylor to Continue Hot Streak
The Detroit Tigers are quickly losing their grip on the season, but can look to stop the fall against the Chicago White Sox.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Aug. 10
Can Pete Crow-Armstrong regain his sizzling form from earlier this summer and go deep on Sunday Night Baseball?
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Astros vs. Yankees Prediction, Odds & Best Bets: Is New York Overvalued in Rubber Match?
The price on the New York Yankees to win today is way too rich for our blood as we look to the Houston Astros to continue their impressive underdog form.
Written by Mike Spector

Best Home Run Predictions Today: MLB Odds, Picks & Prop Bets for Aug. 9
Some of the league's top sluggers are well-positioned for liftoff in our best home run predictions today, including Juan Soto and Jose Ramirez.
Written by Sean Tomlinson

Phillies vs. Rangers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets: Can Texas Avoid Rare Home Series Loss?
Jacob deGrom has seen plenty of the Phillies, and he's set to dominate against them yet again.
Written by Mike Spector

Cubs vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Best Bets: Will Swanson’s Struggles Continue?
The Cubs have been struggling lately, and Dansby Swanson is at the center of the slumping.
Written by Mike Spector

Astros vs. Yankees Prediction, Odds & Best Bets: Brown Blitzes Bronx Bombers
The Yankees have been faring extremely well against the AL West this season, but can they finally beat the Astros?
Written by Gabe Henderson

Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets: Can Jays Stay Hot Against Kershaw Tonight?
Two World Series contenders and two future Hall of Famers collide tonight as the Blue Jays visit Los Angeles.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
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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 Remain Favorites Following Trade Deadline
The Dodgers didn't make a big splash at the trade deadline, but then again, was there any need for them to do so?
Written by Andrew Reid

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 Storms Away as One of Baseball's Best Hitters
Nick Kurtz has stormed away from the pack in the AL Rookie of the Year race, as he's emerged as one of the best hitters in all of baseball.
Written by Andrew Brennan

Cy Young Odds & Favorites 2025: Skenes, Wheeler Locked in Tight Race in the NL
Tarik Skubal is the favorite to repeat as the AL Cy Young Award winner, while Paul Skenes and Zack Wheeler jockey for position in the NL.
Written by Andrew Brennan

MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2025: Judge Returns From IL and Becomes Favorite Again
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the favorites in the 2025 MLB MVP odds.
Written by Andrew Brennan
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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