MLB Predictions, Props, Betting Strategies | 9 Picks Using Key Insights (August 5)

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Nine MLB games line a smaller-than-usual slate today. Using PRO Report's spread, moneyline and over/under dashboard plus our PRO Props, actionable edges still appear on every single showdown.

Here's the full slate of MLB predictions for August 5, including which key PRO insights bettors can expect:

  • Mets vs. Cardinals (Sharp Action, Big Money)
  • Diamondbacks vs. Guardians (Sharp Action, Big Money)
  • Reds vs. Marlins (Strikeout Prop)
  • Giants vs. Nationals (Strikeout Prop)
  • Astros vs. Rangers (PRO Projections Moneyline)
  • Twins vs. Cubs (60%-Winning Weather PRO System)
  • Red Sox vs. Royals (Over/Under PRO System)
  • White Sox vs. Athletics (Sharp Action)
  • Phillies vs. Dodgers (Over/Under PRO System)

Overall, it's a combination of two props and seven sides or totals.

Whether it's PRO signals aligning to strengthen a bet, expert projections disagreeing with MLB odds to create a chunky edge, bets revolving around weather, let's check out today's nine strategies and picks.


MLB Betting Strategies | 9 Picks, Predictions, Props Using Key Insights Today

The Sharp Side for Mets vs. Cardinals

The Cardinals are the popular moneyline side to get the day started.