Free MLB Picks Today and Best Bets [Thursday, 8/15/2024]

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

Today's MLB best bets come from a range of matchups, including Twins vs. Rangers and Nationals vs. Phillies.

Led by an over/under play at 8:05PM ET, these bets are based on data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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MLB Best Bets Tonight: 8/15/2024

Following extensive number crunching and thousands of simulations, DimersBOT, our independent predictive analytics model, has precisely found the best baseball bets for you to place on upcoming games on Thursday, August 15, 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.

Twins vs. Rangers Over 7.5 Runs (-120)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Twins vs. Rangers (8:05PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLB betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Twins vs. Rangers matchup. We recommend an over/under bet on Over 7.5 Runs at -120 odds, offering an edge of 2.2%.

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Nationals +1.5 (+105)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 51.1%
• Matchup: Nationals vs. Phillies (6:40PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great MLB bet, this time in the game between the Nationals and Phillies. We suggest placing a run line wager on Nationals +1.5 at +105 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.3% edge.

Please note that this game is scheduled for tomorrow. We strongly advise you to capitalize on these favorable odds now, before the lines move.

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MLB Best Bets: Thursday, 8/15/2024

As of 8:01PM ET, here are the next two MLB bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Twins vs. Rangers	Over 7.5 Runs	-120 @ FanDuel	2.2%
Nationals vs. Phillies	Nationals +1.5	+105 @ BetMGM	2.3%

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Upcoming MLB Games to Bet On [8/15/2024]

• Twins vs. Rangers (8:05PM ET, Thursday)
• Blue Jays vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Friday)
• Royals vs. Reds (6:40PM ET, Friday)
• Nationals vs. Phillies (6:40PM ET, Friday)
• Mariners vs. Pirates (6:40PM ET, Friday)
• D-Backs vs. Rays (6:50PM ET, Friday)
• Marlins vs. Mets (7:10PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

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