MLB Best Bets & Player Props for August 27, 2025
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- Aug 27, 2025, 5:20:35 AM
MLB Best Bets & Player Props – Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Breaking down today’s matchups with top picks and player props across the league.
Nationals vs. Yankees
Probable Pitchers: Cade Cavalli (WSH, 1-0, 2.82) vs. Max Fried (NYY, 13-5, 3.14)
Best Bet
Yankees -265 ML
New York’s ace Max Fried should overpower the Nationals’ lineup, especially with the Bronx bats backing him at home.
Prop Play
Aaron Judge Over 1.5 Total Bases – Judge thrives against righties like Cavalli and should generate extra-base production.
Braves vs. Marlins
Probable Pitchers: Joey Wentz (ATL, 4-4, 5.25) vs. Roddery Gusto (MIA, 7-6, 5.05)
Best Bet
Over 9 Runs
Both pitchers have ERAs above 5.00, making this a favorable game for offense. Miami’s home park plays fair for scoring.
Prop Play
Matt Olson To Hit a HR – Olson’s power against right-handers makes him a prime candidate in this matchup.
Rays vs. Guardians
Probable Pitchers: Drew Rasmussen (TB, 10-5, 2.62) vs. Slade Cecconi (CLE, 5-6, 4.41)
Best Bet
Rays -130 ML
Rasmussen’s sharp form gives Tampa Bay the edge, despite Cleveland’s balanced offense.
Prop Play
José Ramírez Over 1.5 Total Bases – Even against a strong arm, Ramirez consistently produces as Cleveland’s anchor.
Padres vs. Mariners
Probable Pitchers: Yu Darvish (SD, 3-3, 5.36) vs. Bryce Miller Woo (SEA, 11-7, 2.94)
Best Bet
Mariners -145 ML
Woo has been stellar at home, while Darvish’s inconsistency makes the Padres riskier on the road.
Prop Play
Julio Rodríguez Over 1.5 Total Bases – Rodríguez has been crushing fastballs and should have chances against Darvish.
Red Sox vs. Orioles
Probable Pitchers: Brayan Bello (BOS, 10-6, 3.07) vs. Dietrich Enns (BAL, 1-2, 4.97)
Best Bet
Red Sox -160 ML
Bello has been reliable all year and Baltimore’s rotation depth has been shaky, giving Boston a big edge.
Prop Play
Bobby Witt Jr. Over 0.5 RBI – Wait correction: (for KC game). For BOS, Triston Casas Over 0.5 RBI as a key run driver behind Devers.
Twins vs. Blue Jays
Probable Pitchers: Simeon Woods Richardson (MIN, 5-4, 4.24) vs. Eric Lauer (TOR, 8-2, 2.76)
Best Bet
Blue Jays -180 ML
Lauer has been sharp at home, while Minnesota’s rotation depth continues to be a problem.
Prop Play
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Hit a HR – Vlad Jr. thrives against right-handers and Woods Richardson fits the profile.
Phillies vs. Mets
Probable Pitchers: Taijuan Walker (PHI, 4-6, 3.44) vs. Nolan McLean (NYM, 2-0, 1.46)
Best Bet
Mets -160 ML
McLean has impressed early with a sub-2 ERA, giving New York the advantage against a solid Phillies lineup.
Prop Play
Pete Alonso Over 1.5 Total Bases – Alonso should get fastball-heavy matchups against Walker.
Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Probable Pitchers: Ryne Nelson (ARI, 6-3, 3.63) vs. Quinn Priester (MIL, 11-2, 3.44)
Best Bet
Brewers -150 ML
Milwaukee’s offense at home and Priester’s consistency make them the safer bet.
Prop Play
Christian Yelich Over 0.5 RBI – Yelich remains central to Milwaukee’s run production.
Royals vs. White Sox
Probable Pitchers: Ryan Bergert (KC, 1-1, 2.79) vs. Aaron Civale (CHW, 3-8, 5.02)
Best Bet
Royals -120 ML
Bergert has been quietly solid, while Civale has struggled with command and long balls.
Prop Play
Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 Total Bases – Witt has been Kansas City’s engine and should produce again.
Pirates vs. Cardinals
Probable Pitchers: Carmen Mlodzinski (PIT, 3-7, 3.89) vs. Sonny Gray (STL, 12-6, 4.33)
Best Bet
Cardinals -185 ML
Gray’s veteran presence and home-field advantage lean heavily toward St. Louis.
Prop Play
Nolan Arenado Over 0.5 RBI – Arenado thrives in clutch spots against Pittsburgh pitching.
Angels vs. Rangers
Probable Pitchers: Jack Kochanowicz (LAA, 3-10, 6.19) vs. John Latz (TEX, 1-0, 3.05)
Best Bet
Rangers -160 ML
Texas’ offense should provide enough support to overcome Los Angeles’ struggling rotation.
Prop Play
Corey Seager Over 1.5 Total Bases – Seager matches up well against Kochanowicz’s fastball.
Rockies vs. Astros
Probable Pitchers: Chase Dollander (COL, 2-10, 6.91) vs. Framber Valdez (HOU, 11-7, 3.32)
Best Bet
Astros -320 ML
Valdez at home versus one of the worst rotations in MLB makes Houston nearly automatic here.
Prop Play
Yordan Alvarez To Hit a HR – Alvarez should thrive against Dollander’s command issues.
Reds vs. Dodgers
Probable Pitchers: Nick Lodolo (CIN, 8-6, 3.05) vs. Shohei Ohtani (LAD, 0-1, 4.61)
Best Bet
Dodgers -205 ML
With Ohtani on the mound and Los Angeles’ bats backing him, the Dodgers hold the clear edge.
Prop Play
Shohei Ohtani Over 7.5 Strikeouts – Against a Reds team prone to whiffs, Ohtani has high K-upside.
Cubs vs. Giants
Probable Pitchers: Colin Rea (CHC, 10-5, 3.96) vs. Carson Whisenhunt (SF, 1-1, 4.91)
Best Bet
Cubs -130 ML
Chicago’s deeper lineup and steadier starter tilt the advantage their way on the road.
Prop Play
Cody Bellinger Over 1.5 Total Bases – Bellinger’s lefty bat matches up well against Whisenhunt.
Tigers vs. Athletics
Probable Pitchers: Casey Mize (DET, 12-4, 3.68) vs. Luis Morales (OAK, 1-0, 1.72)
Best Bet
Under 8 Runs
Both pitchers are in form, Morales showing strong flashes, and Mize maintaining top rotation value for Detroit.
Prop Play
Kerry Carpenter Over 0.5 RBI – Carpenter has been Detroit’s sneaky power bat and thrives in RBI chances.
