On August 23, 2026 we like 6 MLB game bets from 2 games on the card. The one we are most confident in is Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 5.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+182), 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
San Diego Padres play Minnesota Twins in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins -2.5 (+490). That is a alternate spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +490 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $59 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.
San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins -1.5 (+280)
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San Diego Padres play Minnesota Twins in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins -1.5 (+280). That is a alternate spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +280 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $38 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.
San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins -3.5 (+750)
Odds correct at time of publishing
San Diego Padres play Minnesota Twins in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins -3.5 (+750). That is a alternate spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +750 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $85 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.
Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 6.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+290)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 6.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+290). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +290 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $39 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.
Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 7.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+430)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 7.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+430). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +430 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $53 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.
Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 5.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+182)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 5.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+182). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +182 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $28.20 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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