The MLB season is rolling into the late-summer grind where momentum, form, and matchups can swing betting edges in a big way. This is the time of year when contenders sharpen their push for the postseason while struggling teams either play spoiler or fade completely. Smart bettors know that tracking trends and capitalizing on team matchups can make all the difference when building a winning ticket.
Yesterday we split our two plays, going 1-for-2 on the day.
✅ Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs — we covered with the Blue Jays winning. Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays became the first AL team to reach 70 wins by beating the Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday night.
❌ St. Louis Cardinals vs Colorado Rockies — we didn’t cover as Kyle Freeland allowed just five hits over a season-high 7 1/3 innings, Hunter Goodman homered, and the Rockies snapped their eight-game skid with a 3-0 win.
Today’s first play: Kansas City Royals (-181) with Seth Lugo vs Washington Nationals. Washington is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games against Kansas City. The Royals are 4-2 SU in their last 6 overall and 5-1 SU in their last 6 at home. We like KC to handle business here.
Our second play: Houston Astros (-173) with Hunter Brown vs Boston Red Sox. Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 Wednesday games, and while Boston has had success in this head-to-head lately, the Astros are in strong form and primed to bounce back in this spot.
Final Thoughts: These MLB bets are backed by compelling trends and promising matchups, making them strong plays for today’s card. Whether you’re betting on FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, or ESPNBet, these picks offer solid value. Bet smart, bet disciplined, and enjoy the action.
