Best MLB Bets

Best MLB Bets for August 9, 2025

The MLB season is in full swing, and momentum is everything this time of year. Teams fighting for playoff spots are showing extra grit, while others are playing spoiler and shaking up the standings. As bettors, this is where strategy meets timing—finding spots where trends, matchups, and form all align to give us the edge.

Our approach focuses on riding the hot hands and fading teams stuck in slumps. Yesterday, that strategy delivered yet again as we went 2 for 2, stacking more wins onto our current streak.

Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox – We cashed with the Guardians winning. Carlos Santana drove in four runs and rookie C.J. Kayfus added a three-run double as Cleveland extended their winning streak to four games with a 9-5 win.

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals – We hit this one too, with the Twins taking it 9-4. Kody Clemens and Matt Wallner homered, Ryan Jeffers had three hits and two RBI, and Minnesota continued their strong push.

Now, onto today’s picks:

Baltimore Orioles (-115) (Brandon Young) vs Athletics – We like the Orioles to take this one. Baltimore is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home against Oakland and 6-1 SU in its last 7 home games overall. Meanwhile, the Athletics have struggled against Baltimore, going just 7-13 SU in their last 20 matchups.

Cleveland Guardians (-131) (Joey Cantillo) at Chicago White Sox – We’re riding Cleveland again. They’re 11-1 SU in their last 12 games against Chicago and 5-1 SU in their last 6 road games. The White Sox, meanwhile, have dropped five straight and look overmatched.

Final Thoughts
These plays are built on strong trends and current form, offering solid value whether you’re betting on FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, or ESPNBet. Bet responsibly, enjoy the games, and let’s keep the wins rolling!