On August 5, 2026 we like 6 MLB game bets from 2 games on the card. The one we are most confident in is Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox +3.5 (+600), 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
Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox +3.5 (+600)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Boston Red Sox play Chicago White Sox in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox +3.5 (+600). That is a alternate spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +600 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $70 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.
Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox +3.5 (+600)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Boston Red Sox play Chicago White Sox in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox +3.5 (+600). That is a alternate spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +600 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $70 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.
Odds correct at time of publishing
Philadelphia Phillies play Washington Nationals in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals +3.5 (+600). That is a alternate spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +600 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $70 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.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals +3.5 (+600)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Philadelphia Phillies play Washington Nationals in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals +3.5 (+600). That is a alternate spreads 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +600 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $70 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.
Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox +3 (+550)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Boston Red Sox play Chicago White Sox in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox +3 (+550). That is a alternate spreads bet. It was priced at +550 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $65 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.
Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox +3 (+550)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Boston Red Sox play Chicago White Sox in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox: Chicago White Sox +3 (+550). That is a alternate spreads bet. It was priced at +550 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $65 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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