MLB Best Bets and Player Props for Friday, August 1, 2025

 

MLB Best Bets and Player Props for Friday, August 1, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

Orioles vs. Cubs

 

 

Pitching Matchup: Trevor Rogers (BAL, 4-1, 1.49 ERA) vs. Cade Horton (CHC, 4-3, 3.67 ERA)

Best Bet: Orioles +1.5 Run Line (-175)

Why: Rogers has been nearly unhittable, and the Orioles tend to keep games close. Chicago may win, but not by much.

Player Prop: Adley Rutschman Over 1.5 Total Bases

Why: Rutschman is batting well against righties and is a doubles threat at Wrigley.

 

 

 

 

Tigers vs. Phillies

 

 

Pitching Matchup: Jack Flaherty (DET, 6-10, 4.51 ERA) vs. Ranger Suarez (PHI, 8-4, 2.59 ERA)

Best Bet: Phillies Moneyline (-155)

Why: Suarez is dominant at home, while Flaherty struggles on the road.

Player Prop: Trea Turner Over 1.5 Total Bases

Why: Turner is in excellent form and performs well against pitchers like Flaherty.

 

 

 

 

Brewers vs. Nationals

 

 

Pitching Matchup: Jose Quintana (MIL, 7-4, 3.50 ERA) vs. Mitchell Parker (WSH, 7-10, 4.91 ERA)

Best Bet: Brewers -1.5 Run Line (+110)

Why: Milwaukee has superior pitching and hitting against lefties.

Player Prop: Christian Yelich Over 1.5 Total Bases

Why: Yelich has been productive recently and matches up well with Parker.

 

 

 

 

Royals vs. Blue Jays

 

 

Pitching Matchup: Michael Wacha (KC, 4-9, 3.53 ERA) vs. Kevin Gausman (TOR, 7-7, 3.82 ERA)

Best Bet: Blue Jays -1.5 Run Line (+140)

Why: Toronto’s power bats should take advantage of Wacha’s recent struggles.

Player Prop: Bo Bichette Over 1.5 Total Bases

Why: Bichette thrives in home matchups and is due for a breakout.

 

 

 

 

Astros vs. Red Sox

 

 

Pitching Matchup: Hunter Brown (HOU, 9-5, 2.54 ERA) vs. Cooper Criswell (BOS, 1-0, 5.06 ERA)

Best Bet: Astros Moneyline (-130)

Why: Brown is far more consistent than Criswell and the Astros lineup is deeper.

Player Prop: Yordan Alvarez Over 1.5 Total Bases

Why: Alvarez is lethal against right-handed pitching.

 

 

 

 

Twins vs. Guardians

 

 

Pitching Matchup: Joe Ryan (MIN, 10-5, 2.82 ERA) vs. Gavin Williams (CLE, 6-4, 3.51 ERA)

Best Bet: Under 6.5 Total Runs (-120)

Why: Both pitchers have been outstanding, and scoring should be low in this divisional clash.

Player Prop: Jose Ramirez Over 1.5 Total Bases

Why: Ramirez is the Guardians’ most dangerous hitter and has a good history against Ryan.

 

 

 

 

Yankees vs. Marlins

 

 

Pitching Matchup: Carlos Rodon (NYY, 11-7, 3.18 ERA) vs. Janson Junk (MIA, 5-2, 3.28 ERA)

Best Bet: Yankees -1.5 Run Line (EVEN)

Why: Rodon’s experience gives New York an edge against the inconsistent Marlins.

Player Prop: Giancarlo Stanton Over 1.5 Total Bases

Why: Stanton is seeing the ball well and hitting for power.

 

 

 

 

Giants vs. Mets

 

 

Pitching Matchup: Robbie Ray (SF, 9-5, 2.93 ERA) vs. David Peterson (NYM, 7-4, 2.83 ERA)

Best Bet: Under 7.5 Total Runs (-105)

Why: Two strong left-handers take the mound; expect a low-scoring game.

Player Prop: Francisco Lindor Over 1.5 Total Bases

Why: Lindor has great numbers at home and is swinging confidently.

 

 

 

 

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