MLB Picks, Best Bets, Props, Predictions Today – July 8

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All 30 teams are in action as there are 15 games on the calendar for Tuesday, July 8.

Our MLB betting experts have looked over the latest MLB odds and have zeroed in on their favorite MLB picks and predictions for today's slate.

Today's MLB best bets feature a MLB prop pick, a pair of moneyline plays and a run line prediction, so be sure to continue reading.

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MLB Best Bets Today

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.

GameTime (ET)Pick
Seattle Mariners LogoNew York Yankees Logo
7:05 p.m.
Los Angeles Dodgers LogoMilwaukee Brewers Logo
7:40 p.m.
Toronto Blue Jays LogoChicago White Sox Logo
7:40 p.m.
Atlanta Braves LogoOakland Athletics Logo
10:05 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.

Prop Model's Mariners vs Yankees Best Bet: Warren Showing Value

Seattle Mariners Logo
Tuesday, July 8
7:05 p.m. ET
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New York Yankees Logo
Will Warren Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-129)
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By Prop Model

Will Warren's strikeouts prop looks like a strong wager based on the current data. The line of 5.5 compares favorably based on our MLB simulations. The prop projects to hit 60.66% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 10.8% edge. You can find all prop bet evaluations in ParlayIQ.

Pick: Will Warren Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-129)



Dead President Picks' Dodgers vs Brewers Best Bet: Back Dodgers vs. Rookie

Los Angeles Dodgers Logo
Tuesday, July 8
7:40 p.m. ET
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Milwaukee Brewers Logo
Dodgers Moneyline (-125)
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By Dead President Picks

We will ride with the struggling road team tonight. Dave Roberts' team has gone ice cold and lost four consecutive games.

The Dodgers will send future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw to the bump tonight. The southpaw has produced a strong season with a perfect 4-0 record and a 3.43 ERA. Kershaw also has strong numbers against the Brewers' lineup, holding them to a .246 batting average over 61 at-bats.

Jacob Misiorowski, considered one of the best young pitchers in baseball, will oppose Kershaw. The 23-year-old Brewers' starter has a bright future, but I expect him to struggle against this veteran lineup.

Pick: Dodgers Moneyline (-125)



Kyle Murray's Blue Jays vs White Sox Best Bet: All Signs Favor Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays Logo
Tuesday, July 8
7:40 p.m. ET
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Chicago White Sox Logo
Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (-113)
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By Kyle Murray

Aaron Civale has been one of MLB's worst starting pitchers this season, so I will gladly attack him against a Toronto offense that has been heating up as of late. On the other side, I don't expect Chris Bassitt to have any problems shutting down the White Sox.

Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (-113)



Bet Labs' Braves vs Athletics Best Bet: System Favors Atlanta

Atlanta Braves Logo
Tuesday, July 8
10:05 p.m. ET
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Oakland Athletics Logo
Braves Moneyline (-115)
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By Bet Labs

The Braves are a match for Bet Labs' "Road Flip Bet" system, which target MLB teams that shift from playing at home to playing on the road in a non-division game and open as a slight road favorite.

This system looks for teams that were at home in their prior game but are now traveling and priced between -140 and -120. By focusing on non-division matchups, the system removes familiarity edges and isolates travel spots where the market's confidence in the team's quality outweighs any concerns about change in venue.

These situations often highlight teams in rhythm that are carrying momentum from a homestand into a new series. By backing these mild road favorites during the regular season, the system leverages travel transitions where team quality and market pricing align, capitalizing on the confidence that the team can handle the shift in environment without dropping in performance.

Overall, this system has generated a 12% ROI as it has cashed 63% of its picks (92-54). This season, the system is 10-7 (59%) — a 4% ROI.

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Evan Abrams / Bet Labs – Road Flip Bet
the game is played during the Regular season
the team is the Visitor team
the closing moneyline is between -140 and -120
the previous game the team was the Home team
the game is a Non-Division game
the game was played during the 2025 or 2024 or 2023 or 2022 or 2021 or 2020 or 2019 or 2018 season
$1,755
WON
92-54-0
RECORD
63%
WIN%

Pick: Braves Moneyline (-115)




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