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

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.

Game	Time (ET)	Pick
[teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Seattle Mariners” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/2023-mlb-logo-seattle-mariners.png” secondfullname=”New York Yankees” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/nyyd.png”][/teammatchup]	7:05 p.m.	Will Warren Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-129)
[teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Los Angeles Dodgers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/2023-mlb-logo-los-angeles-dodgers.png” secondfullname=”Milwaukee Brewers” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/mil.png”][/teammatchup]	7:40 p.m.	Dodgers Moneyline (-125)
[teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”Toronto Blue Jays” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/tor.png” secondfullname=”Chicago White Sox” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/cws.png”][/teammatchup]	7:40 p.m.	Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (-113)
[teammatchup link=”#4″ firstfullname=”Atlanta Braves” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/atl.png” secondfullname=”Oakland Athletics” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/oakd.png”][/teammatchup]	10:05 p.m.	Braves Moneyline (-115)
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.

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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Prop Model’s Mariners vs Yankees Best Bet: Warren Showing Value”][/subheader]

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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)

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[teammatchup link=”#2″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Los Angeles Dodgers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/2023-mlb-logo-los-angeles-dodgers.png” secondfullname=”Milwaukee Brewers” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/mil.png”][/teammatchup]

[teammatchup link=”#3″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Toronto Blue Jays” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/tor.png” secondfullname=”Chicago White Sox” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/cws.png”][/teammatchup]

[teammatchup link=”#4″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Atlanta Braves” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/atl.png” secondfullname=”Oakland Athletics” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/oakd.png”][/teammatchup]

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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Dead President Picks’ Dodgers vs Brewers Best Bet: Back Dodgers vs. Rookie”][/subheader]

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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)

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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Kyle Murray’s Blue Jays vs White Sox Best Bet: All Signs Favor Toronto”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (-113)” league=”mlb” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/tor.png” awayname=”Toronto Blue Jays” awayslug=”toronto-blue-jays” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/cws.png” homename=”Chicago White Sox” homeslug=”chicago-white-sox” date=”Tuesday, July 8″ time=”7:40 p.m. ET” network=”MLB.TV” bookname=”Caesars Sportsbook” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/256064_caesars_800x200.png” bookreviewslug=”caesars-sportsbook”][/gameheader]

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)

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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Bet Labs’ Braves vs Athletics Best Bet: System Favors Atlanta”][/subheader]

[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Braves Moneyline (-115)” league=”mlb” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/atl.png” awayname=”Atlanta Braves” awayslug=”atlanta-braves” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/oakd.png” homename=”Oakland Athletics” homeslug=”oakland-athletics” date=”Tuesday, July 8″ time=”10:05 p.m. ET” network=”MLB.TV” bookname=”BetMGM” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/779359_BetMGM800x200@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gameheader]

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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Pick: Braves Moneyline (-115)

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