MLB Predictions Today: Best MLB Bets Today & MLB Player Props 08/25

⭐ Rays -1.5 (+115) at BetMGM

At the time of our Yankees vs. Rays prediction, Tampa Bay is just two games behind the Baltimore Orioles for first place in the division. To inch closer to that No. 1 spot, they’ll need to take out the Yankees and starter Gerrit Cole. 

Opposing Cole will be Zach Eflin for the Rays, who rebounded in his last start against the Los Angeles Angels after getting shelled by the Cleveland Guardians at home back on August 13. 

Speaking of shelled, that’s what’s been happening to Cole lately. He’s allowed 14 earned runs over his last four starts, including six in his last outing against the Red Sox, so we're going to look at Rays -1.5 (+115) at BetMGM.

The Rays bats continue to score runs, and they should be able to get to Cole here as Eflin holds it down on the mound. There’s some juicy “+” value for our best MLB bets today.

Perhaps there are some MLB player props to explore here later. 

Best MLB Pick: Rays -1.5 (+115) at BetMGM

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⭐ Zach Eflin Under 5.5 Strikeouts (+124) at FanDuel

We told you we might explore some MLB player props for this game, and here we are.

Going over our Yankees vs. Rays prediction above, we found some potential value in the strikeout numbers for Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin.

His strikeout line is at 5.5 with a “+” value on the under, so we're going to go with Zach Eflin Under 5.5 Strikeouts (+124) at FanDuel.

Since June, Eflin has started 14 games, and over that stretch, he’s struck out six batters or more in a game seven times. Over his last five starts, he’s done so just once. 

He faced the Yankees on August 1 and had five strikeouts across six innings. 

We think Eflin is the winning pitcher here, but five strikeouts feels like the appropriate number for him to land on.

For our best MLB bets today, take a chance on Eflin’s under on 5.5 strikeouts for some “+” value. 

Best MLB Pick: Zach Eflin Under 5.5 Strikeouts (+124) at FanDuel

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⭐ Lance Lynn Over 5.5 Strikeouts (+106) at Caesars

After an absolute demolition of the Astros yesterday, it’s time to dive into some Dodgers vs. Red Sox predictions. 

The Dodgers are sending Lance Lynn to the mound, who will make his fifth start in a Dodgers uniform this season.

Here, we’re focusing on his MLB player props and Lance Lynn Over 5.5 Strikeouts (+106) at Caesars.

Since joining the Dodgers, Lynn has pitched six innings or more in three of his four starts. Over that stretch, he’s had six strikeouts or more three times. He’s also only allowed four earned runs, zero over his last two. 

The Red Sox strikeout 8.16 times per game and 7.49 times at home. 

The line for Lynn in this game is just 5.5 with a “+” value. The Red Sox offense has been booming lately, but so hasn’t Lynn. 

Look for Lynn to take advantage of a Red Sox team that had to travel home and is coming off an exhausting 17-run output yesterday for our best MLB bets today. 

Best MLB Pick: Lance Lynn Over 5.5 Strikeouts (+106) at Caesars

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⭐ Joan Adon Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-165) at DraftKings

We’re sticking with an inter-division matchup as we examine this Nationals vs. Marlins prediction. 

The Marlins are hovering above .500 at 65-63. While their record could be better, few teams strike out less than them, as they average less than eight per game.

Here, they’re taking on Nationals starter Joan Adon, who’s been dreadful throughout his MLB career. 

You guessed it—we’re aiming for his MLB player props, and taking Joan Adon Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-165) at DraftKings. 

Last year, he went 1-12 with a 7.10 ERA; this year, through five appearances and three starts, he’s 1-0 with a 7.00 ERA. He’s had just 17 strikeouts across 18 innings. 

His last three appearances have been starts, and he’s had back-to-back games with three, but his first start did have seven against the Cincinnati Reds. 

The line for Adon here is 4.5, and there’s no chance we’re taking the over. He’s extremely untrustworthy.

Take the under for our best MLB bets today, as this should be a layup wager. 

Best MLB Pick: Joan Adon Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-165) at DraftKings

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