All 30 MLB teams are in action, with 15 games scheduled for Sunday, August 3. Our MLB betting experts have scoured the odds board and made some MLB picks and predictions for today's games.
They've targeted two walks props for hitters, a pitcher's outs under, a total pick and a moneyline bet.
So, continue reading as today's MLB best bets are below.
MLB Best Bets, Picks, Props, Predictions 8/3
The team logos in the table below represent each of the matchups that our MLB betting staff is targeting from today's slate of games. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 11:35 a.m. | |
  | 1:40 p.m. | |
  | 3:10 p.m. | |
  | 4:10 p.m. | |
  | 7:10 p.m. | |
Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering preferred odds as of writing. Always shop for the best price using our MLB Odds page, which automatically surfaces the best lines for every game. | ||
Bet Labs' Astros vs Red Sox Best Bet: Back the Road Favorite
By Bet Labs
The Road Tilt in the Dead Heat system targets MLB regular-season games where two evenly matched teams —based on win percentage— meet in a non-division setting, and one is quietly priced as a modest road favorite.
When there's no clear performance gap, but the market still tilts slightly toward the road team, it suggests underlying confidence from oddsmakers that may not be reflected in public perception.
This model seizes those subtle cues, leaning into narrow value created by near-identical records and overlooked road strength.
Pick: Houston Astros ML -115
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Derek Carty's Twins vs Guardians: Good Value on Ramirez's Walks
By Derek Carty
There is a value opportunity on Jose Ramirez's walks prop. THE BAT X is projecting 0.50 walks for him with a 40% chance that he records at least 1 walk. If you can get the over at +235 or better, there is great value here.
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Pick: Jose Ramirez Over 0.5 Hitter Walks (+235)
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Derek Carty's Pirates vs Rockies: Fade Blalock Here
By Derek Carty
THE BAT X is forecasting 12.60 pitching outs for Blalock compared to 14.53 pitching outs implied by the oddsmakers, so I believe there is value here.
If you take the under, you’d be projected to win 82% of the time, resulting in a 32% ROI. Based on a $100 wager, the expected value here would be $52.19.
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Pick: Bradley Blalock Under 15.5 Outs (-165)
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Derek Carty's Rangers vs Mariners: Go With Naylor's Walks
By Derek Carty
There is a value opportunity on Naylor's walks prop. THE BAT X is projecting 0.34 walks for him with a 29% chance that he records at least 1 walk. If you can get the over at +350 or better, there is great value here.
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Pick: Josh Naylor Over 0.5 Hitter Walks (+350)
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Bet Labs' Tigers vs Phillies Best Bet: Expect a Low-Scoring Game
By Bet Labs
The Interleague Under Edge system targets unders in interleague (non-conference) games where both teams are winning clubs, and the market sets a modest total (7–10).
The setup leverages:
- Solid teams (49–100% win rate) facing unfamiliar lineups and pitchers
- Later-season matchups (game 22+), when teams settle into pitching rhythms
- Home teams favored (moneyline -260 to -110), suggesting stronger bullpens
- Undervalued run suppression due to lack of offensive familiarity.
The result: profitable unders in tighter, more disciplined matchups between quality teams with limited recent exposure to each other.
Pick: Under 8 (-102)
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