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.
Although St. Louis is fresh off Sunday Night Baseball and facing a quick turnaround, the Cardinals are generating 50% of the handle (or dollars wagered) on just 27% of bet slips, usually a sign of pro action.
PRO Report Edge: Cardinals Moneyline
Diamondbacks vs. Guardians Moneyline Pick
The sharp side for the D-backs vs. Guardians game shortly after is the Guardians at plus-money.
We’ve logged a whopping 78% of the coin on Cleveland, despite the home team garnering just 36% of the bets.
PRO Report Edge: Guardians Moneyline
Reds vs. Marlins Strikeout Prop
The top MLB strikeout prop for Monday, August 5 is Reds starter Nick Martinez over 3.5 strikeouts. We project Martinez for 4.3 strikeouts vs. the Marlins, which produces a beefy 14.5% edge and A-grade to tail.
PRO Props Edge: Nick Martinez Over 3.5 Strikeouts
Giants vs. Nationals Strikeout Prop
Another strikeout prop with value is Nationals lefty Patrick Corbin under 4.5 strikeouts.
We’re bearish on his outlook vs. the Giants, pegging the veteran for just 3.9.
PRO Props Edge: Patrick Corbin Under 4.5 Strikeouts
Astros vs. Rangers Projections Monday
Astros vs. Rangers odds are tight today, but there’s a slight edge here.
The Rangers are -105 at home, but our household projections make Texas more like -114. Experts in our app are backing the Rangers, too.
PRO Projections Edge: Rangers Moneyline
Twins vs. Cubs Weather Angle
The Twins vs. Cubs under matches a 60%-winning PRO System titled Wrigley Field Unders.”
The over/unders at Wrigley Field are heavily influenced by wind conditions. According to Wrigley Field Unders, betting the under tends to perform well when the game opens with a total of 8 or more, provided the wind is not blowing out.
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PRO Systems Pick: Twins vs. Cubs Under 8
Red Sox vs. Royals Over/Under Pick
Another PRO System labeled “Contrarian Unders for Winning Teams” shows value betting the under when two teams above .500 meet and there’s more than 66% of the tickets on the over – just like Red Sox vs. Royals, which features two winning teams and 90% of the betting slips on the over.
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PRO Systems Pick: Red Sox vs. Royals Under 10
White Sox vs. Athletics Moneyline Value
The Athletics have played well of late, enough to earn the trust of sharps tonight vs. the White Sox.
Oakland isn’t usually chalk, but at a price of -178, the A’s are the hot side, attracting some smart action for the series opener.
According to our own Evan Abrams, tonight’s odds mark the A’s the largest favorites in two years.
PRO Report Edge: Athletics Moneyline
Phillies vs. Dodgers Over/Under Prediction
Phillies vs. Dodgers matches “Contrarian Unders for Winning Teams,” signaling a play on tonight’s NL clash to go under the total of 7.5.
PRO Systems Pick: Phillies vs. Dodgers Under
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