MLB Betting News, Picks, and Analysis
Bo Bichette Next Team Odds: Red Sox Pushing During Winter Meetings, But Blue Jays Remain Favorite
Written by Sean Tomlinson
Pete Alonso MVP Odds: How Top Free-Agent Signing Impacts Orioles' World Series Chances
Written by Dustin Saracini
MLB Free Agency Next Team Odds: Where Will Tucker, Bichette Sign This Offseason?
Written by Dustin Saracini
MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2026: Yesavage, McLean Open as Favorites
Written by Sean Tomlinson
Cy Young Odds & Favorites 2026: Skenes, Skubal Early Favorites to Repeat
Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are the favorites to defend their crowns in the opening 2026 Cy Young odds.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
World Series Odds & Favorites 2026: Who Can Take Down the Dodgers?
The Dodgers lead the World Series odds at +380, with the Yankees and Phillies close behind.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
World Baseball Classic Odds & Favorites 2026: USA Out in Front as Favorite After Adding Schwarber
Team USA (+160) is the favorite to take the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with Japan (+290) close behind.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
World Series MVP Odds & Favorites: Yamamoto Shines While Being Named MVP
Yoshinobu Yamamoto produced several impressive performances while rising up the World Series MVP odds in 2025.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
MLB Best Bets
MLB Free Agency Next Team Odds: Where Will Tucker, Bichette Sign This Offseason?
Written by Dustin Saracini
Pete Alonso MVP Odds: How Top Free-Agent Signing Impacts Orioles' World Series Chances
The Pete Alonso signing caught everyone by surprise, but his betting prices don't need to - let's dive into some of the value we're seeing in his futures market.
Written by Dustin Saracini
Best Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Same-Game Parlay: SGP Picks for World Series Game 7
My Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Same-Game Parlay is eyeing Bo Bichette to deliver (+185).
Written by Shane Thurston
Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Player Prop Bets: MLB Picks & Best Bets for World Series Game 7
My Dodgers vs. Blue Jays player prop bets feature Shohei Ohtani (-124), Max Scherzer (-105), and Teoscar Hernandez (+550).
Written by Mike Spector
Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Prediction & Odds: World Series Game 7 Betting Preview
My Dodgers vs. Blue Jays prediction features Los Angeles winning (-140) and Under 8 runs (-115).
Written by Mike Spector
Best Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Same-Game Parlay: SGP Picks for World Series Game 6
My Dodgers vs. Blue Jays same-game parlay comes in at +550 odds while featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Player Prop Bets: MLB Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's World Series Game 6
I’m targeting Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Will Smith for my Dodgers vs. Blue Jays player props.
Written by Shane Thurston
Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Prediction: Tonight's World Series Game 6 Betting Preview & Odds
It'll be Kevin Gausman vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Game 6 of the World Series, as the Blue Jays look to close the series out against the Dodgers.
Written by Dustin Saracini
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Player Props & Odds vs. Dodgers: Best Bets for World Series Game 5
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered on Tuesday, and I’m projecting that he will pick up where he left off today.
Written by Corey Scott
Shohei Ohtani Player Props & Odds vs. Blue Jays Tonight: World Series Game 5 Prop Bets
Will Shohei Ohtani get the best of rookie Trey Yesavage tonight in Game 5 of the World Series? Let's dive into the matchup.
Written by Dustin Saracini
Best Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Same-Game Parlay: SGP Picks for World Series Game 5
Our Blue Jays vs. Dodgers same-game parlay expects plenty of offense and both starting pitchers to struggle in World Series Game 5.
Written by Shane Thurston
Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Prediction & Odds Today: World Series Game 5 Betting Preview
It'll be Trey Yesavage vs. Blake Snell for Game 5 of the World Series today, as both teams look to take a crucial 3-2 series lead.
Written by Dustin Saracini
Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today: MLB Picks & Best Bets for World Series Game 5
We're targeting a bounce-back performance from the Dodgers, with plays on Blake Snell, Will Smith, and more in our Blue Jays vs. Dodgers player prop bets.
Written by Mike Spector
Shohei Ohtani Player Props & Odds vs. Blue Jays: Best Bets for World Series Game 4
My Shohei Ohtani player prop bets feature the best prices in the market to back Ohtani in Game 4.
Written by Corey Scott
Best Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Same-Game Parlay Tonight: SGP Picks for World Series Game 4
My Blue Jays vs. Dodgers parlay backs Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 of the World Series.
Written by Shane Thurston
Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Player Prop Bets: MLB Picks & Best Bets for World Series Game 4
My Blue Jays vs. Dodgers player prop bets are eyeing Freddie Freeman (-135), Shohei Ohtani (-114), and Teoscar Hernandez (+440).
Written by Sean Tomlinson
Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Prediction & Odds: World Series Game 4 Betting Preview
Our World Series Game 4 prediction backs a pitchers' duel with Shane Bieber and Shohei Ohtani toeing the rubber.
Written by Mike Spector
Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Player Prop Bets Tonight: MLB Picks & Best Bets for World Series Game 3
My Blue Jays vs. Dodgers player prop bets for tonight feature Tyler Glasnow (-107), Ernie Clement (-125), and Mookie Betts (+470).
Written by Mike Spector
Shohei Ohtani Player Props & Odds vs. Blue Jays: Best Bets for World Series Game 3
Will Shohei Ohtani feast against Max Scherzer tonight? Tap into my best Ohtani player props for Game 3 of the World Series.
Written by Dustin Saracini
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Player Props & Odds vs. Dodgers: Best Bets for World Series Game 3
My Vladimir Guerrero Jr. player prop bets include three plus-money plays, ranging from +122 odds to +343.
Written by Corey Scott
MLB Futures Picks
Pete Alonso MVP Odds: How Top Free-Agent Signing Impacts Orioles' World Series Chances
Written by Dustin Saracini
Bo Bichette Next Team Odds: Red Sox Pushing During Winter Meetings, But Blue Jays Remain Favorite
Bo Bichette is one of the most sought-after hitters on the MLB free-agent market, and the Boston Red Sox are showing strong interest, as we look at the battle of favorites in the Bo Bichette next team odds.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2026: Ohtani Favored to Win Fifth MVP
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the favorites in the 2026 MLB MVP odds for the AL and NL, respectively.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
Cy Young Odds & Favorites 2026: Skenes, Skubal Early Favorites to Repeat
Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are the favorites to defend their crowns in the opening 2026 Cy Young odds.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2026: Yesavage, McLean Open as Favorites
Trey Yesavage holds a sizeable lead in the opening AL Rookie of the Year odds at +190, with Nolan McLean pacing the NL at +300.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
MLB Manager of the Year Odds and Predictions 2025: Schneider, Thomson Named Finalists
With the MLB Manager of the Year finalists announced, let's dig into who might come out on top.
Written by Sean Tomlinson
2026 World Series Odds: Dodgers Open as Favorites to Win 3rd Straight MLB Championship
After a thrilling Game 7 win over the Blue Jays to win back-to-back titles, Los Angeles is the early favorite to make history again next season.
Written by C Jackson Cowart
World Series Opening Odds & Prediction: Dodgers Big Favorites to Beat Blue Jays in Game 1, Series
Los Angeles has been the favorite for nearly the entire season and opens as the -220 favorite to beat Toronto in the World Series.
Written by C Jackson Cowart
World Series Look-Ahead Odds: Dodgers Favored Over Mariners vs. Blue Jays Winner
Regardless of who wins the ALCS tonight in Toronto, the Dodgers will enter the World Series as the heavy betting favorite after sweeping the Brewers in the NLCS.
Written by C Jackson Cowart
Who Will Win ALCS MVP? Odds, Best Bets & Prediction for Mariners vs. Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the favorite to win ALCS MVP honors, but he isn't the only player worth betting ahead of Game 7 tonight.
Written by C Jackson Cowart
World Series & MLB Award Odds & Favorites: What's Left to Be Decided?
Let's dive into World Series contenders and take stock of the MLB awards as the season winds down - can Cal Raleigh rip the AL MVP away from Aaron Judge?
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 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
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
College Basketball Best Bets Today: ATS Picks & Player Props for Wednesday (Dec. 17)
My college basketball best bets today include my top ATS picks and player props from Wednesday’s loaded slate.
Written by Mike Spector
Louisville vs. Tennessee Prediction & Odds Tonight: College Basketball Picks (Dec. 16)
I expect Tennessee to end its three-game skid for my Louisville vs. Tennessee prediction.
Written by Shane Thurston
College Basketball Best Bets Today: ATS Picks & Player Props for Tuesday (Dec. 16)
We look to build off of our profitable weekend with another four-pack of college basketball best bets today that cover Tuesday’s loaded slate.
Written by Mike Spector
Arizona vs. Alabama Prediction & Odds: College Basketball Betting Preview for Dec. 13
My Arizona vs. Alabama prediction is focusing on the Wildcats covering -1.5, and a Koa Peat prop.
Written by Shane Thurston
Kansas vs. NC State Prediction & Odds: College Basketball Betting Preview for Dec. 13
My Kansas vs. NC State prediction is locking in on the Jayhawks covering +3.5, and a Darryn Peterson prop.
Written by Shane Thurston
Memphis vs. Louisville Prediction & Odds: College Basketball Betting Preview for Dec. 13
My Memphis vs. Louisville prediction features the Tigers covering +16.5, and a J'Vonne Hadley prop.
Written by Mike Spector
UCLA vs. Gonzaga Prediction & Odds: College Basketball Betting Preview for Dec. 13
My UCLA vs. Gonzaga prediction backs the Under (148.5) given the familiarity between these West Coast opponents.
Written by Mike Spector
College Basketball Best Bets & Player Props Today: Saturday (Dec. 13)
My college basketball best bets today feature a mix of ATS and O/U plays, as well as our top player prop wagers.
Written by Mike Spector
College Basketball Best Bets & Player Props Tonight: Friday (Dec. 12)
My college basketball best bets tonight feature a mix of ATS and O/U plays, as well as our top player prop wagers.
Written by Mike Spector
Texas vs. UConn Prediction Tonight: College Basketball Odds & Picks for Dec. 12
I like the Over (145.5) and Alex Karaban’s 3-pointers prop (1.5) in my Texas vs. UConn prediction for tonight.
Written by Shane Thurston
College Basketball Best Bets & Player Props Today: Wednesday (Dec. 10)
My college basketball best bets today feature a mix of ATS and O/U plays, as well as our top player prop wagers.
Written by Mike Spector
Clemson vs. BYU Prediction & Odds: College Basketball Betting Preview for Dec. 9
My Clemson vs. BYU prediction believes the Cougars will break things open on Tuesday.
Written by Shane Thurston
Florida vs. UConn Prediction & Odds: College Basketball Betting Preview for Dec. 9
My Florida vs. UConn prediction backs the Gators (+4.5) despite the Huskies’ success at Madison Square Garden.
Written by Mike Spector
College Basketball Player Props & Best Bets Today: Tuesday (Dec. 9)
My college basketball best bets today feature my best ATS, O/U, and player prop wagers for Tuesday’s loaded slate.
Written by Mike Spector
Georgetown vs. North Carolina Prediction Today: College Basketball Betting Preview for Dec. 7
My Georgetown vs. North Carolina prediction today eyes the Over in Chapel Hill.
Written by Shane Thurston
Missouri vs. Kansas Prediction & Odds: College Basketball Betting Preview for Dec. 7
Despite star freshman Darryn Peterson returning for the Jayhawks, I am backing the Tigers (+6.5) with my Missouri vs. Kansas prediction.
Written by Mike Spector
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