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Best MLB Betting Picks, Predictions and Parlays: Monday August 23, 2021
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
It's a new week in the Majors and we're feeling fine after a 3-1 day on our baseball plays across the site yesterday. Let's see how Monday shakes out for our MLB betting picks.
It's Monday August 23, 2021, and, as always, we've simulated each of today's MLB games 10,000 times to determine where the value lies for baseball bettors across the United States.
Your game not here? Find out who we're betting on in every MLB game on Monday via our MLB Predictions page, where we deliver you baseball predictions and suggested bets based on edges we find against the sportsbooks' odds.
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Free MLB Picks: Monday August 23, 2021
White Sox vs. Blue Jays
BET: Total runs UNDER 8.5 with PointsBet (-105)
📈 3.3% edge on the sportsbooks' odds
Two very talented pitchers come together tonight with Lance Lynn and Alek Manoah trying to keep their respective impressive starting records in tact.
For Lynn, he has been unbelievable this season for the Sox with an ERA of 2.26 and 10-3 record. Manoah has been similarly efficient, notching a 3.34 ERA.
Even better for Under bettors is the Sox bullpen who have been holding their own throughout the course of the year. Expect this one to be tight throughout.
MORE: White Sox vs. Blue Jays betting predictions and picks
Yankees vs. Braves
BET: Braves at the moneyline with PointsBet (-124)
📈 55.4% probability
A pure moneyline play for us here with our data projections telling us that tonight is the night that the Yankees and their streak go down.
They've had a night off due to last night's series closing game against the Twins being postponed due to weather, but they'll be hit with a barrage of fire against the Braves who have finally - FINALLY - found their rhythm, going on a nine-game winning run, and 16-2 over their last 18. Something has gotta give with these two, and we believe it'll be Braves coming out on top.
MORE: Yankees vs. Braves betting predictions and picks
Royals vs. Astros
BET: Total runs OVER 9 with PointsBet (+100)
📈 4.5% edge on the sportsbooks' odds
We got out of jail with our MLB picks yesterday when the Astros and Mariners went Over in extra inning, but we believe it'll be much easier going tonight when Houston take on Kansas City to kick off their midweek series. Zach Greinke will be starting for the 'Stros, but don't let his 3.43 fool you - the majority of games he starts in go over. That's a compliment to this Houston offense who are unstoppable, leading the league for runs scored. Tonight they'll be facing the Royals' Daniel Lynch whose 5.12 ERA may take a further battering against the powerful Astros hitters.
MORE: Royals vs. Astros betting predictions and picks
MLB Parlay: Monday August 23, 2021
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🔥 White Sox/Blue Jays u8.5 runs
🔥 Braves ML
🔥 Royals/Astros o9 runs
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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