Free MLB Picks Today and Best Bets [Thursday, 8/1/2024]

MLB betting is back for another great slate, and we're here to bring you our top picks for Thursday's baseball action.

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

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

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MLB Best Bets Today: 8/1/2024

Following extensive number crunching and thousands of simulations, DimersBOT, our famous predictive analytics model, has figured out the best baseball bets for upcoming games on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Due to the time of day now (9:32PM ET), it's important to note that the below bets are for games happening on Friday.

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 (-105)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 53.3%
• Matchup: Cardinals vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLB betting opportunity today, which comes in the Cardinals vs. Cubs matchup. We recommend an over/under bet on Over 7.5 Runs at -105 odds, offering an edge of 2.1%.

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Guardians ML (+110)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 51.3%
• Matchup: Orioles vs. Guardians (7:10PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great MLB bet, this time in the matchup between the Orioles and Guardians. We suggest placing a wager on Guardians ML at +110 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 3.7% 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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Guardians +1.5 (-148)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 63.1%
• Matchup: Orioles vs. Guardians (7:10PM ET, Friday)

Our next pick for today's baseball action is from the Orioles vs. Guardians matchup. We recommend a run line bet on Guardians +1.5 at -148 odds. Our model suggests a favorable 3.5% edge for this wager.

Remember, the result of this bet will be determined tomorrow. We highly recommend taking advantage of these odds while they are still available.

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MLB Best Bets: Thursday, 8/1/2024

As of 9:32PM ET, here are the next three MLB bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Cardinals vs. Cubs	Over 7.5 Runs	-105 @ FanDuel	2.1%
Orioles vs. Guardians	Guardians ML	+110 @ DraftKings	3.7%
Orioles vs. Guardians	Guardians +1.5	-148 @ DraftKings	3.5%

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Upcoming MLB Games to Bet On [8/1/2024]

• Rockies vs. Angels (9:38PM ET, Thursday)
• Cardinals vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Friday)
• D-Backs vs. Pirates (6:40PM ET, Friday)
• Royals vs. Tigers (6:40PM ET, Friday)
• Brewers vs. Nationals (6:45PM ET, Friday)
• Blue Jays vs. Yankees (7:05PM ET, Friday)
• Orioles vs. Guardians (7:10PM ET, Friday)
• Giants vs. Reds (7:10PM ET, Friday)
• White Sox vs. Twins (8:10PM ET, Friday)
• Rays vs. Astros (8:10PM ET, Friday)

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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.