Best MLB Moneyline Prop Bets Today: Top 5 picks including Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, and More | August 18

Every single MLB game has a moneyline. This is an aspect of betting that is arguably the most simple. Spreads and parlays can get complicated, but the moneyline is essentially just predicting which team will win. It's the most straightforward way to win a bet on an MLB game, and we've compiled the best picks for Aug. 18 from DraftKings.

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Best MLB moneyline bets for August 18

5) San Francisco Giants: -166

Pick the Giants to win today (Imagn)

The odds are really strong that the San Francisco Giants will return to the win column today. They have been mediocre in their last 10 games (5-5 record in that span), but they're a significantly better team than their opponent, the Oakland Athletics. Plus, they have Blake Snell on the mound, and he's been good lately.

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4) Atlanta Braves: -175

Pick the Braves to win today (Imagn)

The Atlanta Braves are clinging to a playoff spot, and now is not the time for a team like that to be dropping games. They've also been mediocre in their last 10 games at 5-5, so it's time to turn that into a positive stretch. Today, they send Charlie Morton to the mound and they face a pitcher with a 7.98 ERA, so the odds are good for them to win.

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3) Cleveland Guardians (Bold Prediction of the day): +110

The Guardians might defy the odds today (Imagn)

The odds aren't always right, and picking against them and succeeding is how to make the most money. Today, the Cleveland Guardians are not favored against the Milwaukee Brewers. It's a pretty even pitching matchup with Colin Rea going against Ben Lively, but the Guardians have lost two and are less likely to be swept in this series, so it could be a bold but successful pick.

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2) Philadelphia Phillies: -180

Taijuan Walker is on the mound for the Phillies (Imagn)

The Philadelphia Phillies have won four in a row (6-4 in their last 10 as well) and have the most wins in baseball, which makes them a pretty decent pick any day of the week. Today, they're up against the lowly Washington Nationals, so look for the streak to continue with Taijuan Walker on the mound.

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1) Houston Astros (Safest pick of the day): -395

Pick the Astros to win today (Imagn)

Any team facing the Chicago White Sox should be the safest pick, and that's true of the Houston Astros. They got back into the win column yesterday and are an astonishing 9-1 in their last 10 games. With Framber Valdez on the mound, they're a very safe pick today.