Free MLB Picks Today and Best Bets [Wednesday, 8/21/2024]

MLB betting is back for another big day, and we're here to bring you our top picks for Wednesday's baseball action.

Today's MLB best bets come from a range of matchups, including Rays vs. Athletics and Astros vs. Orioles.

Led by an over/under play at 3:37PM ET, these bets are based on cutting-edge simulations and machine learning.

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MLB Best Bets Today: 8/21/2024

Following extensive number crunching and thousands of simulations, DimersBOT, our independent predictive analytics model, has precisely found the best baseball bets for you to make on upcoming games on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Due to the time of day now (10:06PM ET), it should be noted that the below bets are for games happening on Thursday.

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 (for less than $1 a day!).

Rays vs. Athletics Over 7.5 Runs (-115)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Rays vs. Athletics (3:37PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLB betting opportunity today, which comes in the Rays vs. Athletics matchup. We recommend an over/under bet on Over 7.5 Runs at -115 odds, offering an edge of 2.9%.

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Astros ML (+142)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 44.5%
• Matchup: Astros vs. Orioles (7:08PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has found another great MLB bet, this time in the matchup between the Astros and Orioles. We suggest placing a wager on Astros ML at +142 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.7% edge.

Please note 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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MLB Best Bets: Wednesday, 8/21/2024

As of 10:06PM ET, here are the next two MLB bets recommended by our model:

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Upcoming MLB Games to Bet On [8/21/2024]

• Mariners vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET, Wednesday)
• Guardians vs. Yankees (1:05PM ET, Thursday)
• Rockies vs. Nationals (1:05PM ET, Thursday)
• Brewers vs. Cardinals (2:15PM ET, Thursday)
• Rays vs. Athletics (3:37PM ET, Thursday)
• Reds vs. Pirates (6:40PM ET, Thursday)
• Angels vs. Blue Jays (7:07PM ET, Thursday)
• Astros vs. Orioles (7:08PM ET, Thursday)
• Phillies vs. Braves (7:08PM ET, Thursday)
• Mets vs. Padres (9:40PM ET, Thursday)

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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.