On August 18, 2026 we like 6 MLB game bets from 2 games on the card. The one we are most confident in is Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers: Los Angeles Dodgers -0.5 (-122), a HIGH confidence pick. These are the run lines, totals and moneylines where our own number and the book's price disagree the most, in plain English.
The game bets we like today
Odds correct at time of publishing
Pittsburgh Pirates play Detroit Tigers in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers: Over 5.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+170). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +170 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $27 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (+134)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Colorado Rockies play Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (+134). That is a alternate spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +134 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $23.40 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers: Over 9.5 Total Runs (+172)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Pittsburgh Pirates play Detroit Tigers in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers: Over 9.5 Total Runs (+172). That is a alternate totals bet. It was priced at +172 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $27.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers: Over 10 Total Runs (+194)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Pittsburgh Pirates play Detroit Tigers in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers: Over 10 Total Runs (+194). That is a alternate totals bet. It was priced at +194 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $29.40 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers: Over 9 Total Runs (+134)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Pittsburgh Pirates play Detroit Tigers in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers: Over 9 Total Runs (+134). That is a alternate totals bet. It was priced at +134 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $23.40 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers: Los Angeles Dodgers -0.5 (-122)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Colorado Rockies play Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers: Los Angeles Dodgers -0.5 (-122). That is a spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at -122 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is the whole read. Every bet above is our own number against the price on the board at the time we wrote this, and the price can move before you get on. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.
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