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

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

Today's MLB best bets come from a range of matchups, including Phillies vs. Diamondbacks and Tigers vs. Mariners.

Led by a run line play at 9:40PM ET, these bets are based on cutting-edge simulations and machine learning.

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MLB Best Bets Tonight: 8/8/2024

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 8, 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.

Phillies -1.5 (+155)

• Edge: 5.8%
• Probability: 45%
• Matchup: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks (9:40PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLB betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Phillies vs. Diamondbacks matchup. We recommend a run line bet on Phillies -1.5 at +155 odds, offering an edge of 5.8%.

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Tigers vs. Mariners Over 7.5 Runs (+102)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 53.7%
• Matchup: Tigers vs. Mariners (9:40PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has found another great MLB bet for Thursday's baseball action, this time in the game between the Tigers and Mariners. We suggest placing an over/under wager on Over 7.5 Runs at +102 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 4.2% edge.

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Tigers ML (+180)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 36.6%
• Matchup: Tigers vs. Mariners (9:40PM ET, Thursday)

Our next pick for Thursday's baseball action is from the Tigers vs. Mariners matchup. We recommend a bet on Tigers ML at +180 odds. Our model shows a favorable 2.1% edge for this wager.

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MLB Best Bets: Thursday, 8/8/2024

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

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Phillies vs. Diamondbacks	Phillies -1.5	+155 @ BetMGM	5.8%
Tigers vs. Mariners	Over 7.5 Runs	+102 @ DraftKings	4.2%
Tigers vs. Mariners	Tigers ML	+180 @ BetMGM	2.1%

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While the bets listed are all positive expected value (+EV) opportunities, subscribing to Dimers Pro grants you unlimited access to all of today's best bets identified by our model.

Thursday's MLB picks are highlighted by a run line opportunity with a substantial 6.1% edge over the sportsbook odds.

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

• Phillies vs. D-Backs (9:40PM ET, Thursday)
• Tigers vs. Mariners (9:40PM ET, Thursday)
• Angels vs. Nationals (6:45PM ET, Friday)
• Orioles vs. Rays (6:50PM ET, Friday)
• Rangers vs. Yankees (7:05PM ET, Friday)
• Athletics vs. Blue Jays (7:07PM ET, Friday)
• Padres vs. Marlins (7:10PM ET, Friday)
• Astros vs. Red Sox (7:10PM ET, Friday)
• Cardinals vs. Royals (8:10PM ET, Friday)
• Reds vs. Brewers (8:10PM ET, Friday)
• Cubs vs. White Sox (8:10PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

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