Tonight’s MLB Free Picks – Sun, 18th August

August 18, 2024

*These MLB picks and parlays BetUS are done the morning of game day, adjust your free picks should spreads and lineups change.

TONIGHT’S BEST MLB PICKS

The White Sox have been solid in early innings, hitting the first five innings team total over in 33 of their last 59 away games.
Despite hitting off well early, they have struggled with the moneyline, only covering it in 2 of their last 5 games and underperforming on the run line as well.
Pitcher Kyle Bush (0-1) adds further uncertainty to their pitching rotation.
The Astros have hit the moneyline in 33 of their last 49 games.
They have also been strong defensively, hitting the game total under in 63 of their last 107 games and covering the run line in 38 of their last 64 games.
Early in games, they have performed well, hitting the first five innings team total under in 19 of their last 28 games and covering the F5 run line in 48 of their last 83 games.
With Framber Valdez (12-5) on the mound, their rotation remains strong.

BEST PICK – HOUSTON ML

The Diamondbacks have hit the game total over in 44 of their last 68 games.
They have also been hot on the moneyline, winning 42 of their last 65 games.
Early Arizona has performed well, covering the first five innings run line and hitting the F5 moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games.
The Tampa Bay Rays have been more defensively oriented, hitting the first five innings team total under in 69 of their last 113 games.
They have also hit the team total under in 66 of their last 113 games.
Despite this, the Rays have still managed to cover the run line in 33 of their last 51 games, showing that when they win, they win by a comfortable margin.

BEST PICK – OVER 6.5 TOTAL RUNS (ALT TOTAL)