Some of the sharpest MLB picks for July 8 start early – and there’s a little bit of variety among the best bets attracting big money and smart action for Monday.
Sharps are betting a moneyline and additional over/under across Monday’s small betting card, including the 12:35 p.m. ET matinee between the Pirates and Mets. We’ve also tracked respected wagers landing on Braves vs. Diamondbacks, first pitch at 9:40 p.m.
Utilizing Bet Labs, both games garnered professional money at open. Mets vs. Pirates was actually the first pick for July 8 in PRO Report to generate multiple of our five, key betting resources (Sharp Action and Big Money).
Here were the top two MLB to get hit at open – one moneyline, and another over/under.
MLB Picks July 8 | Mets vs. Pirates
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Monday games typically start later due to travel, but here we have an island game to start the week.
The way pros are approaching the NL matinee is betting on a low-scoring affair when pitchers Christian Scott and Mitch Keller duel at PNC Park.
The Mets vs. Pirates under was the first July 8 MLB total to get whacked, as Bet Labs tracked a big move from a bettor or group at a respected shop as early as Sunday evening.
PRO Report Pick: Mets vs. Pirates Under
MLB Picks July 8 | Braves vs. Diamondbacks
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The Braves are a hot side for Monday’s opener against the Diamondbacks.
Atlanta moneyline attracted a large bet Sunday at a hefty price of -200, setting off a steam move around the market. Value isn’t strictly tied to underdogs; sharps took advantage of a potential mispricing Monday on the chalky visitors.
PRO Report Pick: Braves Moneyline
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