Free MLB Picks Today and Best Bets [Sunday, 8/18/2024]

MLB betting is back for another exciting slate, and we're here to share our top picks for Sunday's baseball action.

Today's MLB best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Giants vs. Athletics game at 4:07PM ET.

Led by a run line play with an edge of 3.7%, these bets are based on extensive simulations and machine learning.

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MLB Best Bets Today: 8/18/2024

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, DimersBOT, our famous predictive analytics model, has identified the best baseball bets for you to place on upcoming games on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

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Athletics +1.5 (-125)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 59.2%
• Matchup: Giants vs. Athletics (4:07PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLB betting opportunity today, which comes in the Giants vs. Athletics game. We recommend a run line bet on Athletics +1.5 at -125 odds, offering an edge of 3.7%.

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Athletics ML (+135)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 44.9%
• Matchup: Giants vs. Athletics (4:07PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has found another great MLB bet for Sunday's baseball action, again in the matchup between the Giants and Athletics. We suggest placing a wager on Athletics ML at +135 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.4% edge.

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MLB Best Bets: Sunday, 8/18/2024

As of 4:05PM ET, here are the next two MLB bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Giants vs. Athletics	Athletics +1.5	-125 @ BetMGM	3.7%
Giants vs. Athletics	Athletics ML	+135 @ BetMGM	2.4%

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Upcoming MLB Games to Bet On [8/18/2024]

• Braves vs. Angels (4:07PM ET, Sunday)
• Giants vs. Athletics (4:07PM ET, Sunday)
• Yankees vs. Tigers (7:10PM ET, Sunday)

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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.