Situational MLB picks crushed on Friday, with two big wins. Meanwhile, over/under systems boasting excellent win rates buzzed with picks for MLB Saturday.
Weekend action starts with a classic rivalry as the Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees on August 23, 2025, at 1:05 p.m. ET. The Red Sox are favored -130 on the moneyline, with Garrett Crochet starting for Boston and Will Warren taking the mound for New York. The total is set at 8.5 runs. With two starting pitchers known for strong strikeout ability, Saturday's matinee offers an intriguing betting angle backed by a handful of patterns and trends.
Secondly, a strong, surprising edge popped in the Saturday night window for Reds vs. Diamondbacks.
Let's check out both data-fueled MLB picks for August 23 using Bet Labs.
Smartest MLB Picks for August 23
PRO Systems are firing for MLB Saturday! Red Sox vs. Yankees first pitch is in the early window, while Reds vs. Diamondbacks goes off at 8:40 p.m. ET.
The betting twist is one game features an 'over' best bet, while the other shades a huge edge to the under.
Let's start with the first matchup of the day: Red
