Free MLB Picks Today and Best Bets [Friday, 8/2/2024]

MLB betting is back for another great day, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Friday's baseball action.

Today's MLB best bets come from a range of matchups, including Cardinals vs. Cubs and Brewers vs. Nationals.

Led by an over/under play at 2:20PM ET, these bets are based on extensive simulations and machine learning.

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MLB Best Bets Today: 8/2/2024

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, DimersBOT, our famous predictive analytics model, has identified the best baseball bets for you to place on upcoming games on Friday, August 2, 2024.

The picks are listed with the earliest game at the top. For access to the full list of today's best bets, including customizable filters and sorting options, consider joining Dimers Pro.

Cardinals vs. Cubs Over 7.5 Runs (-115)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Cardinals vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLB betting opportunity today, which comes in the Cardinals vs. Cubs game. We recommend an over/under bet on Over 7.5 Runs at -115 odds, offering an edge of 2.7%.

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Nationals +1.5 (-138)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 63.2%
• Matchup: Brewers vs. Nationals (4:05PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has found another great MLB bet, this time in the game between the Brewers and Nationals. We suggest placing a run line wager on Nationals +1.5 at -138 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 5.2% edge.

Please be aware that this game is scheduled for tomorrow. We strongly advise you to make the most of these favorable odds now, before the lines move.

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Nationals ML (+116)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 51.4%
• Matchup: Brewers vs. Nationals (4:05PM ET, Saturday)

Our next pick for Friday's baseball action is from the Brewers vs. Nationals game. We recommend a bet on Nationals ML at +116 odds. Our model shows a favorable 5.1% edge for this wager.

Remember, the outcome of this bet will not be determined until tomorrow. We strongly recommend taking advantage of these odds while they remain available.

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MLB Best Bets: Friday, 8/2/2024

As of 9:30PM ET, here are the next three MLB bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Cardinals vs. Cubs	Over 7.5 Runs	-115 @ FanDuel	2.7%
Brewers vs. Nationals	Nationals +1.5	-138 @ FanDuel	5.2%
Brewers vs. Nationals	Nationals ML	+116 @ FanDuel	5.1%

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Upcoming MLB Games to Bet On [8/2/2024]

• Mets vs. Angels (9:38PM ET, Friday)
• Phillies vs. Mariners (9:40PM ET, Friday)
• Dodgers vs. Athletics (9:40PM ET, Friday)
• Rockies vs. Padres (9:40PM ET, Friday)
• Blue Jays vs. Yankees (1:05PM ET, Saturday)
• Cardinals vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Saturday)
• Brewers vs. Nationals (4:05PM ET, Saturday)
• D-Backs vs. Pirates (6:40PM ET, Saturday)
• White Sox vs. Twins (7:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Rays vs. Astros (7:15PM ET, Saturday)
• Orioles vs. Guardians (7:15PM ET, Saturday)
• Giants vs. Reds (7:15PM ET, Saturday)
• Marlins vs. Braves (7:20PM ET, Saturday)
• Dodgers vs. Athletics (9:07PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.