MLB Computer Picks & Best Bets Today - Wednesday, May 8
In one of the 15 exciting matchups on the MLB schedule today, the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves take the field at Truist Park. Read on for best bets suggestions.
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MLB Best Bets for May 8
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Angels
Game info
- First Pitch: 12:35 PM ET
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PNC Park
- TV Channel: SportsNet PT
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Pirates 5, Angels 4
- Total Pick: Under (9)
- Moneyline Pick: Pirates (-140) over the Angels (+120)
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Key info
- Pirates Starting Pitcher: Martín Pérez (1-2, 3.60 ERA)
- Angels Starting Pitcher: José Soriano (1-4, 4.32 ERA)
- Records: Pirates (17-21), Angels (14-23)
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Game info
- First Pitch: 1:05 PM ET
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
- TV Channel: NBCS-PH
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Phillies 5, Blue Jays 3
- Total Pick: Under (8.5)
- Moneyline Pick: Phillies (-175) over the Blue Jays (+145)
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Key info
- Phillies Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola (4-2, 3.67 ERA)
- Blue Jays Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt (3-5, 5.06 ERA)
- Records: Phillies (26-12), Blue Jays (17-20)
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers
Game info
- First Pitch: 1:10 PM ET
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Venue: Progressive Field
- TV Channel: BSDET
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Guardians 5, Tigers 4
- Total Pick: Over (7.5)
- Moneyline Pick: Guardians (-130) over the Tigers (+110)
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Key info
- Guardians Starting Pitcher: Tanner Bibee (2-1, 4.91 ERA)
- Tigers Starting Pitcher: Reese Olson (0-4, 2.52 ERA)
- Records: Guardians (24-13), Tigers (19-18)
Kansas City Royals vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Game info
- First Pitch: 2:10 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- TV Channel: BSWI
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Royals 4, Brewers 3
- Total Pick: Under (8.5)
- Moneyline Pick: Royals (-120) over the Brewers (+100)
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Key info
- Royals Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer (3-1, 2.36 ERA)
- Brewers Starting Pitcher: Joe Ross (1-4, 4.75 ERA)
- Records: Royals (22-16), Brewers (21-15)
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
Game info
- First Pitch: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
- TV Channel: SDPA
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Cubs 5, Padres 4
- Total Pick: Over (7.5)
- Moneyline Pick: Cubs (115) over the Padres (-135)
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Key info
- Cubs Starting Pitcher: Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 1.59 ERA)
- Padres Starting Pitcher: Dylan Cease (5-2, 2.19 ERA)
- Records: Cubs (22-16), Padres (20-20)
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins
Game info
- First Pitch: 3:10 PM ET
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Dodger Stadium
- TV Channel: SportsNet LA
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Dodgers 5, Marlins 3
- Total Pick: Under (9)
- Moneyline Pick: Dodgers (-278) over the Marlins (+220)
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Key info
- Dodgers Starting Pitcher: Gavin Stone (3-1, 3.55 ERA)
- Marlins Starting Pitcher: Ryan Weathers (2-4, 4.54 ERA)
- Records: Dodgers (26-13), Marlins (10-29)
Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers
Game info
- First Pitch: 3:37 PM ET
- Location: Oakland, California
- Venue: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- TV Channel: NBCS-CA
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Rangers 5, Athletics 4
- Total Pick: Over (8)
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-120) over the Athletics (+100)
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Key info
- Athletics Starting Pitcher: JP Sears (3-2, 4.20 ERA)
- Rangers Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen (2-2, 4.66 ERA)
- Records: Athletics (18-20), Rangers (21-17)
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Game info
- First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Reds 5, Diamondbacks 4
- Total Pick: Over (9)
- Moneyline Pick: Reds (-105) over the Diamondbacks (-115)
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Key info
- Records: Reds (16-19), Diamondbacks (16-20)
Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles
Game info
- First Pitch: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Venue: Nationals Park
- TV Channel: MASN
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Orioles 5, Nationals 4
- Total Pick: Over (8)
- Moneyline Pick: Orioles (-165) over the Nationals (+140)
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Key info
- Records: Nationals (18-17), Orioles (23-12)
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox
Game info
- First Pitch: 6:50 PM ET
- Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
- Venue: Tropicana Field
- TV Channel: NBCS-CHI
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Rays 5, White Sox 3
- Total Pick: Over (8)
- Moneyline Pick: Rays (-250) over the White Sox (+200)
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Key info
- Records: Rays (19-18), White Sox (8-28)
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros
Game info
- First Pitch: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: The Bronx, New York
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
- TV Channel: SCHN
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Yankees 5, Astros 3
- Total Pick: Under (9.5)
- Moneyline Pick: Yankees (-165) over the Astros (+140)
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Key info
- Yankees Starting Pitcher: Carlos Rodón (2-2, 3.68 ERA)
- Astros Starting Pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti (0-3, 8.27 ERA)
- Records: Yankees (24-13), Astros (12-23)
Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers
Game info
- First Pitch: 7:07 PM ET
- Location: Oakland, California
- Venue: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- TV Channel: NBCS-CA
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Rangers 5, Athletics 4
- Total Pick: Over (8.5)
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-135) over the Athletics (+115)
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Key info
- Records: Athletics (18-20), Rangers (21-17)
Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox
Game info
- First Pitch: 7:20 PM ET
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Venue: Truist Park
- TV Channel: NESN
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Braves 4, Red Sox 3
- Total Pick: Under (8.5)
- Moneyline Pick: Braves (-200) over the Red Sox (+165)
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Key info
- Braves Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale (4-1, 3.44 ERA)
- Red Sox Starting Pitcher: Nick Pivetta (1-1, 0.82 ERA)
- Records: Braves (21-12), Red Sox (19-17)
Minnesota Twins vs. Seattle Mariners
Game info
- First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Venue: Target Field
- TV Channel: ROOT Sports NW
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Twins 5, Mariners 4
- Total Pick: Over (7.5)
- Moneyline Pick: Twins (-110) over the Mariners (-110)
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Key info
- Twins Starting Pitcher: Chris Paddack (3-1, 4.78 ERA)
- Mariners Starting Pitcher: George Kirby (3-2, 3.76 ERA)
- Records: Twins (20-15), Mariners (20-16)
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants
Game info
- First Pitch: 8:40 PM ET
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Coors Field
- TV Channel: COLR
- Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Best bets
- Computer Prediction: Giants 7, Rockies 6
- Total Pick: Over (9)
- Moneyline Pick: Giants (-165) over the Rockies (+140)
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Key info
- Rockies Starting Pitcher: Peter Lambert (2-1, 5.66 ERA)
- Giants Starting Pitcher: Jordan Hicks (2-1, 1.89 ERA)
- Records: Rockies (8-27), Giants (16-21)
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