August 19, 2023 Best MLB Bets

MLB Best Bets are the no-nonsense version of the Baseball Bot MLB bets. The Baseball Bot just tells us who is playing, who is pitching, and who is going to win.

All tips are based on the listed starters. Do not bet with any other starters.

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Betting Tips:

BOS Starter: Kutter Crawford 1.4 ERA/3.8 FIP
BOS Bullpen: 4.09 ERA/4.1 FIP
BOS OPS: 0.758

NYY Starter: Gerrit Cole 0.86 ERA/2.76 FIP
NYY Bullpen: 3.16 ERA/3.85 FIP
NYY OPS: 0.706

The Baseball Bot predicts that Boston Red Sox will score 3.5 runs and the New York Yankees will score 4.5 runs for a total of 8.

Bet New York Yankees -160
Bet Under 8

Advertisement

Kansas City Royals at Chicago Cubs Betting Tips:

KCR Starter: Brady Singer 0.86 ERA/4.91 FIP
KCR Bullpen: 5.25 ERA/4.49 FIP
KCR OPS: 0.696

CHC Starter: Justin Steele 0.71 ERA/2.79 FIP
CHC Bullpen: 3.94 ERA/4.11 FIP
CHC OPS: 0.751

The Baseball Bot predicts that Kansas City Royals will score 4 runs and the Chicago Cubs will score 6 runs for a total of 10.

Bet Chicago Cubs -220
Bet Over 9

Advertisement

Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips:

MIA Starter: Braxton Garrett 1.11 ERA/3.91 FIP
MIA Bullpen: 4.14 ERA/3.97 FIP
MIA OPS: 0.722

LAD Starter: Julio Urias 1.54 ERA/4.35 FIP
LAD Bullpen: 3.92 ERA/3.92 FIP
LAD OPS: 0.794

The Baseball Bot predicts that Miami Marlins will score 3.5 runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers will score 5 runs for a total of 8.5.

Bet Los Angeles Dodgers -165
Bet Under 9

Advertisement

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres Betting Tips:

ARI Starter: Merrill Kelly 1.09 ERA/3.05 FIP
ARI Bullpen: 4.71 ERA/4.34 FIP
ARI OPS: 0.742

SDP Starter: Yu Darvish 1.2 ERA/4.24 FIP
SDP Bullpen: 3.9 ERA/4.31 FIP
SDP OPS: 0.735

The Baseball Bot predicts that Arizona Diamondbacks will score 4.5 runs and the San Diego Padres will score 4.5 runs for a total of 9.

Bet San Diego Padres -105
Bet Over 8.5

Advertisement

Milwaukee Brewers at Texas Rangers Betting Tips:

MIL Starter: Freddy Peralta 1.34 ERA/4.08 FIP
MIL Bullpen: 3.89 ERA/4.22 FIP
MIL OPS: 0.688

TEX Starter: Dane Dunning 0.85 ERA/3.1 FIP
TEX Bullpen: 4.6 ERA/4.21 FIP
TEX OPS: 0.804

The Baseball Bot predicts that Milwaukee Brewers will score 4 runs and the Texas Rangers will score 4.5 runs for a total of 8.5.

Bet Texas Rangers -130
Bet Over 8

Advertisement

Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals Betting Tips:

PHI Starter: Cristopher Sanchez 1.7 ERA/3.39 FIP
PHI Bullpen: 3.73 ERA/3.97 FIP
PHI OPS: 0.745

WSN Starter: Jake Irvin 1.69 ERA/4.76 FIP
WSN Bullpen: 5.01 ERA/4.96 FIP
WSN OPS: 0.724

The Baseball Bot predicts that Philadelphia Phillies will score 5.5 runs and the Washington Nationals will score 4.5 runs for a total of 10.

Bet Philadelphia Phillies -155
Bet Over 9

Advertisement

Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips:

TBR Starter: Tyler Glasnow 1.08 ERA/3.01 FIP
TBR Bullpen: 4.01 ERA/4.27 FIP
TBR OPS: 0.772

LAA Starter: Chase Silseth 1.52 ERA/3.27 FIP
LAA Bullpen: 4.44 ERA/4.54 FIP
LAA OPS: 0.76

The Baseball Bot predicts that Tampa Bay Rays will score 4.5 runs and the Los Angeles Angels will score 4 runs for a total of 8.5.

Bet Tampa Bay Rays -140
Bet Over 8

Advertisement

Toronto Blue Jays at Cincinnati Reds Betting Tips:

TOR Starter: Chris Bassitt 1.36 ERA/3.95 FIP
TOR Bullpen: 3.52 ERA/3.91 FIP
TOR OPS: 0.741

CIN Starter: Brandon Williamson 1.44 ERA/4.33 FIP
CIN Bullpen: 4 ERA/4.47 FIP
CIN OPS: 0.742

The Baseball Bot predicts that Toronto Blue Jays will score 5.5 runs and the Cincinnati Reds will score 4.5 runs for a total of 10.

Bet Toronto Blue Jays -145
Bet Under 10

Advertisement

Pittsburgh Pirates at Minnesota Twins Betting Tips:

PIT Starter: Mitch Keller 1.14 ERA/4.27 FIP
PIT Bullpen: 4.22 ERA/4.24 FIP
PIT OPS: 0.701

MIN Starter: Sonny Gray 0.33 ERA/3.04 FIP
MIN Bullpen: 4.04 ERA/4.15 FIP
MIN OPS: 0.736

The Baseball Bot predicts that Pittsburgh Pirates will score 3.5 runs and the Minnesota Twins will score 5 runs for a total of 8.5.

Bet Minnesota Twins -178
Bet Under 8.5

Advertisement

Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros Betting Tips:

SEA Starter: Logan Gilbert 1.2 ERA/3.8 FIP
SEA Bullpen: 3.4 ERA/3.62 FIP
SEA OPS: 0.724

HOU Starter: Framber Valdez 0.9 ERA/3.31 FIP
HOU Bullpen: 3.57 ERA/4.11 FIP
HOU OPS: 0.741

The Baseball Bot predicts that Seattle Mariners will score 4 runs and the Houston Astros will score 4.5 runs for a total of 8.5.

Bet Houston Astros -160
Bet Over 8

Advertisement

New York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals Betting Tips:

NYM Starter: Kodai Senga 0.81 ERA/3.3 FIP
NYM Bullpen: 4.51 ERA/4.73 FIP
NYM OPS: 0.72

STL Starter: Miles Mikolas 0.85 ERA/4.27 FIP
STL Bullpen: 4.47 ERA/3.93 FIP
STL OPS: 0.765

The Baseball Bot predicts that New York Mets will score 4 runs and the St. Louis Cardinals will score 4.5 runs for a total of 8.5.

Bet St. Louis Cardinals -105
Bet Under 8.5

Advertisement

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians Betting Tips:

DET Starter: Matt Manning 1.53 ERA/4.6 FIP
DET Bullpen: 4.14 ERA/4.1 FIP
DET OPS: 0.677

CLE Starter: Tanner Bibee 0.83 ERA/2.9 FIP
CLE Bullpen: 3.53 ERA/3.95 FIP
CLE OPS: 0.691

The Baseball Bot predicts that Detroit Tigers will score 3.5 runs and the Cleveland Guardians will score 4.5 runs for a total of 8.

Bet Cleveland Guardians -170
Bet Under 8

Advertisement

San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves Betting Tips:

SFG Starter: Logan Webb 0.94 ERA/3.26 FIP
SFG Bullpen: 3.71 ERA/3.66 FIP
SFG OPS: 0.699

ATL Starter: Yonny Chirinos 1.56 ERA/5.22 FIP
ATL Bullpen: 3.43 ERA/3.63 FIP
ATL OPS: 0.845

The Baseball Bot predicts that San Francisco Giants will score 5 runs and the Atlanta Braves will score 5 runs for a total of 10.

Bet Atlanta Braves -120
Bet Over 9.5

Advertisement

Chicago White Sox at Colorado Rockies Betting Tips:

CHW Starter: Jesse Scholtens 1.12 ERA/3.2 FIP
CHW Bullpen: 4.68 ERA/4.52 FIP
CHW OPS: 0.678

COL Starter: Kyle Freeland 1.67 ERA/4.94 FIP
COL Bullpen: 4.93 ERA/4.49 FIP
COL OPS: 0.714

The Baseball Bot predicts that Chicago White Sox will score 6 runs and the Colorado Rockies will score 5.5 runs for a total of 11.5.

Bet Chicago White Sox -115
Bet Under 11.5

Advertisement

Baltimore Orioles at Oakland Athletics Betting Tips:

BAL Starter: Cole Irvin 1.02 ERA/4.92 FIP
BAL Bullpen: 3.62 ERA/3.51 FIP
BAL OPS: 0.738

OAK Starter: Ken Waldichuk 1.45 ERA/6.07 FIP
OAK Bullpen: 5.5 ERA/4.96 FIP
OAK OPS: 0.666

The Baseball Bot predicts that Baltimore Orioles will score 5 runs and the Oakland Athletics will score 3.5 runs for a total of 8.5.

Bet Baltimore Orioles -190
Bet Under 8.5

Advertisement

Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips:

MIA Starter: Braxton Garrett 1.11 ERA/3.91 FIP
MIA Bullpen: 4.14 ERA/3.97 FIP
MIA OPS: 0.722

LAD Starter: Julio Urias 1.54 ERA/4.35 FIP
LAD Bullpen: 3.92 ERA/3.92 FIP
LAD OPS: 0.794

The Baseball Bot predicts that Miami Marlins will score 3.5 runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers will score 5 runs for a total of 8.5.

Bet Los Angeles Dodgers -165
Bet Under 9

Advertisement

About Author