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Picking the money line for MLB games removes the complicated nature of sports betting. It's a straightforward prediction of which side will win, regardless of the margin. The odds are set, and bettors choose depending on them, with higher odds resulting in a larger payoff if they hit.
To that end, we've got today's best picks from DraftKings. Yesterday, two of our picks hit.
Best MLB moneyline prop bets for August 26
5) Philadelphia Phillies: -162
The Philadelphia Phillies have the third-best record in baseball, so they're probably a good pick to win most games they play. Today, they're up against the Houston Astros and they are sending ace Zack Wheeler and his 2.73 ERA to the mound. That gives them an advantage.
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4) Detroit Tigers: -155
The Detroit Tigers are below .500, but they have won seven of their last 10 games. That includes a three-game winning streak. With another matchup with the struggling Chicago White Sox on deck, they're one of today's best picks to get another win and get back to .500.
3) New York Yankees: -162
The New York Yankees are playing well right now (6-4 in their last 10 and leading the AL East). They'll face the struggling Washington Nationals. Opposing pitcher Mitchell Parker isn't having the best season right now, and the Yankees should take advantage of that and a significant talent gap to win.
2) Boston Red Sox (Safest pick of the day): -162
The safest pick of the day is the Boston Red Sox. They're only 4-6 in their last 10, but they had a tough schedule. They're past that now and get to face the struggling Toronto Blue Jays. They also have the pitching advantage with Nick Pivetta vs. Yariel Rodriguez.
1) San Diego Padres (Bold Prediction of the day): -108
The San Diego Padres are today's bold pick. They're 5-5 in their last 10 and have lost a bit of standing in the NL West race, but they are still a good team. They're up against the St. Louis Cardinals on the road, but they do have Randy Vasquez on the mound vs. Kyle Gibson. It's a pretty even matchup, which is why it's a bold pick.
