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Astros at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 5

Its Tuesday, August 5 and the Astros (63-50) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (55-56).

Houston is undecided in terms of today's starting pitcher. Spencer Arrighetti is rumored to be available after a multi-month stint on the disabled list (thumb). Miami is expected to start Cal Quantrill.

The Astros got things righted somewhat last night snapping a three-game losing streak with an 8-2 win to open this series. Cam Smith and Jeremy Pena each picked up a couple of hits and drove in a run apiece to lead an offense that churned out 11 hits. Jason Alexander pitched six shutout innings to earn his second win in three decisions this season.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Astros at Marlins

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: loanDepot Park
  • City: Miami, FL
  • Network/Streaming: SCHN, FDSNFL

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Odds for the Astros at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Astros (-110), Marlins (-108)
  • Spread:  Astros -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Astros at Marlins

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: TBD vs. Cal Quantrill
    • Astros: TBD
    • Marlins: Cal Quantrill (4-8, 4.79 ERA)
      Last outing: July 30 at St. Louis - 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Astros at Marlins

  • The Astros have won 4 of their last 5 games against NL East teams
  • 6 of the Marlins' last 8 games with the Astros have gone over the Total
  • The Marlins are showing a profit of 2.67 units on the Run Line in their last 5 games at loanDepot Park
  • Jose Altuve is riding a modest 3-game hitting streak (3-14)
  • After hitting just .214 in July and starting August 0-8, Cam Smith picked up 2 hits last night

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Astros and the Marlins

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Astros and the Marlins:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Miami Marlins at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Royals at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 5

Its Tuesday, August 5 and the Royals (56-57) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (63-51).

Ryan Bergert is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Garrett Crochet for Boston.

The Red Sox continued their run of good play winning their sixth straight with an 8-5 win last night to open the series. Jarren Duran ripped his twelfth home run of the season and drove in three to pace the attack. Brayan Bello pitched six innings and allowed just one unearned run on the way to his eighth win of the season.

Lets dive into Game 2 of the series and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Royals at Red Sox

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Fenway Park
  • City: Boston, MA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNKC, NESN

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Odds for the Royals at the Red Sox

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Royals (+194), Red Sox (-239)
  • Spread:  Red Sox -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Red Sox

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: Ryan Bergert vs. Garrett Crochet
    • Royals: Ryan Bergert (1-0, 2.78 ERA)
      Last outing: July 29 vs. Mets - 2.25 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (12-4, 2.23 ERA)
      Last outing: July 26 vs. Dodgers - 3.00 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Royals at Red Sox

  • The Red Sox have won 6 straight home games
  • The Under is 30-26-1 in the Royals' road games this season
  • The Red Sox have covered in their last 3 games against the Royals
  • Garrett Crochet has struck out 9 or more hitters in 4 of his last 6 starts
  • Trevor Story has hit safely in 6 straight games (10-21)

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Royals and the Red Sox

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Royals and the Red Sox:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Boston Red Sox on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Kansas City Royals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Guardians at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 5

Its Tuesday, August 5 and the Guardians (57-55) are in Queens to take on the Mets (63-50).

Logan Allen is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Clay Holmes for New York.

The Guardians took Game 1 in ten innings, 7-6. Pete Alonso went 4-4 and drove in four runs for the Mets but it was not enough to offset a Cleveland attack that scored seven runs on nine hits including Gabriel Arias' eighth home run of the season.

Lets dive into Game 2 of the series and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Guardians at Mets

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Citi Field
  • City: Queens, NY
  • Network/Streaming: CLEG, SNY

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Odds for the Guardians at the Mets

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Guardians (+163), Mets (-197)
  • Spread:  Mets -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Guardians at Mets

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: Logan Allen vs. Clay Holmes
    • Guardians: Logan Allen (7-9, 4.06 ERA)
      Last outing: July 29 vs. Colorado - 2.57 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Mets: Clay Holmes (9-6, 3.45 ERA)
      Last outing: July 30 at San Diego - 4.91 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Guardians at Mets

  • The Guardians have won 4 of their last 5 at NL East teams
  • Clay Holmes has struck out no more than 3 hitters in any of his last 4 starts and just twice in his last 7 starts
  • The Guardians have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 road games against the Mets
  • After closing July on an 0-15 run, Pete Alonso has opened August 7-16 with 3 HRs and 9 RBIs

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Guardians and the Mets

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Guardians and the Mets:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cleveland Guardians at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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David Stearns explains why Mets aren't ready to call Brandon Sproat or Nolan McLean up

AfterFrankie Montas was touched up for seven runs on seven hits in just 4.0 innings on Sunday during the Mets' blowout loss to the Giants, manager Carlos Mendoza was non-committal when asked about whether Montas would make his next scheduled start.

"I mean we just got done with the game here," Mendoza said. "He's got to be better and he knows that."

That kind of answer is ordinarily code for a team not being ready to commit to a pitcher's role.

By Monday afternoon, the Mets had committed to Montas' immediate role (sort of), with Mendoza saying he would pitch on Saturday against the Brewers. But there was a caveat.

"So, maybe an opener in front of him, but as of right now, on Saturday, he’s going to play a part in that game," Mendoza explained. "Depending on how we get through on Friday, we’ll see. But like I said, on Saturday he’s pitching."

It's unclear what the Mets hope to gain by using an opener in front of Montas, who has a 6.68 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 33.2 innings over seven starts this season, and has allowed 11.2 hits per nine innings.

Perhaps the plan is for Montas to enter after an inning or two and go through the Brewers' lineup just once before being removed.

Either way, with Montas getting the ball in some fashion on Saturday against a red-hot Milwaukee lineup, the elephants in the room are pitching prospects Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean.

New York Mets starter Brandon Sproat (91) pitches against the Houston Astros at Clover Park.
New York Mets starter Brandon Sproat (91) pitches against the Houston Astros at Clover Park. / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Speaking right after the trade deadline, when the Mets opted to not acquire a starting pitcher, president of baseball operations David Stearnssaid the team was prepared to turn to Sproat and/or McLean down the stretch if needed.

But as of Monday night, they weren't ready to do so.

"I think it's always a combination of when developmentally those guys are ready, and also when there's the need and how to fit it on the roster," Stearns said. "And so, we may get to the point where we decide that it's the best thing to do to bring one or both of them here, but we're not at that point quite yet."

Stearns added:

"I think they're getting close. I think they've both had really good months, and they're making progress."

Sproat has been on fire for Syracuse, allowing just two runs over his last 33.0 innings -- a span of six starts.

As far as McLean, he has been terrific this season in 104.0 innings spit between Double-A Binghamton and Syracuse, posting a 2.60 ERA and 1.14 WHIP while striking out 113 batters.

It's possible the Mets still want Sproat (who struggled earlier this season) and/or McLean (who needs to be more effective against left-handers) to hit more benchmarks before being deemed ready for the majors. But if Montas struggles again on Saturday, it's hard to imagine New York waiting much longer to turn to one of them.

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Yankees at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 5

It's Tuesday, August 5 and the Yankees (60-53) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (59-55). Will Warren is slated to take the mound for New York against Nathan Eovaldi for Texas.

The storyline ahead of this game was not the epic loss for the Yankees to extend its losing streak to four games on Monday night, but the return of Aaron Judge.

Judge has not played since July 25 and was on the 10-day IL. New York has gone 4-6 in the 10 games without Judge and scored for or fewer runs in six of those 10 contests. After starting 8-1 in the second half of the season, Texas is 3-5 since.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Yankees at Rangers

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Globe Life Field
  • City: Arlington, TX
  • Network/Streaming: YES, RSN

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Odds for the Yankees at the Rangers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Yankees (+115), Rangers (-136)
  • Spread:  Rangers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Rangers

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: Will Warren vs. Nathan Eovaldi
    • Yankees: Will Warren, (6-5, 4.64 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi, (9-3, 1.49 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.29 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Yankees and the Rangers

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Yankees and the Rangers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Yankees at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Yankees at Rangers

  • New York is 0-4 in the last 4 games
  • Texas is 3-5 in the past 8 games
  • The Rangers have won their last 5 games with Nathan Eovaldi as starting pitcher
  • The Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has an ERA of 1.49 and a WHIP of 0.76 when starting on the mound this season
  • The Rangers have covered in 8 straight games with Nathan Eovaldi starting

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Rays at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 5

It's Tuesday, August 5 and the Rays (55-59) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (55-58). Ryan Pepiot is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against José Soriano for Los Angeles.

The Angels won the series opener, 5-1, taking the lead in the second inning and never looking back. The Rays' slide continues as they are 1-6 over the past seven games and 5-12 in the second half of the season.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Rays at Angels

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 9:38PM EST
  • Site: Angel Stadium
  • City: Anaheim, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNSUN, FDSNW

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Odds for the Rays at the Angels

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Rays (+106), Angels (-125)
  • Spread:  Angels -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rays at Angels

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: Ryan Pepiot vs. José Soriano
    • Rays: Ryan Pepiot, (6-9, 3.80 ERA)
      Last outing: 15.75 ERA, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Angels: José Soriano, (7-8, 3.65 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.29 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Rays and the Angels

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Rays and the Angels:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Tampa Bay Rays at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rays at Angels

  • Tampa Bay is 1-6 in the past 7 games
  • Los Angeles is 2-0 in the past 2 games but 2-3 in the last 5
  • The Rays have won 4 of their last 5 road series against the Angels
  • The Under has cashed in the Rays' last 4 games
  • The Rays have failed to cover the Run Line in 8 straight matchups against the Angels

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Brewers at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 5

It's Tuesday, August 5 and the Brewers (68-44) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (47-64). Freddy Peralta is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Joey Wentz for Atlanta.

Milwaukee's heater continues after a 3-1 win over Atlanta behind a three-run homer via rookie Isaac Collins. The Brewers have won four consecutive games and seven of the past eight, while the loss dropped the Braves below .500 at home (26-27).

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Brewers at Braves

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 7:15PM EST
  • Site: Truist Park
  • City: Atlanta, GA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNWI, FDSNSO

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Odds for the Brewers at the Braves

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Brewers (-149), Braves (+124)
  • Spread:  Brewers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Brewers at Braves

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: Freddy Peralta vs. Joey Wentz
    • Brewers: Freddy Peralta, (12-5, 3.08 ERA)
      Last outing: 11.25 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Braves: Joey Wentz, (2-2, 4.15 ERA)
      Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Brewers and the Braves

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Brewers and the Braves:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Brewers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Braves at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Brewers at Braves

  • Milwaukee is 7-1 in the last eight and 4-0 in the past four
  • Atlanta is 5-11 in the second-half of the season
  • The Brewers have won 12 of their last 15 on the road, while the Braves have lost 3 straight home games
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Brewers' last 5 matchups against National League teams
  • The Brewers have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 3.31 units

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Blue Jays at Rockies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 5

It's Tuesday, August 5 and the Blue Jays (66-48) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (30-82). José Berríos is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Anthony Molina for Colorado.

The Blue Jays dominated the series opener, winning 15-1 behind three homers (8 RBI) to put a stamp on what was an ugly 2-6 stretch for Toronto. The Rockies have now lost two straight and permitted 24 runs in those outings.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Blue Jays at Rockies

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 8:40PM EST
  • Site: Coors Field
  • City: Denver, CO
  • Network/Streaming: Sportsnet, COLR

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Odds for the Blue Jays at the Rockies

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Blue Jays (-207), Rockies (+170)
  • Spread:  Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 11.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Rockies

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: José Berríos vs. Anthony Molina
    • Blue Jays: José Berríos, (7-4, 3.84 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.15 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Rockies: Anthony Molina, (0-0, 7.27 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Blue Jays and the Rockies

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Blue Jays and the Rockies:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Toronto Blue Jays on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 11.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Blue Jays at Rockies

  • The Blue Jays have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against NL West teams
  • The Rockies' last 4 home games have gone over the Total
  • The Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 7 matchups against the Rockies

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Padres at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 5

It's Tuesday, August 5 and the Padres (62-51) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (54-59). Yu Darvish is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Ryne Nelson for Arizona.

The Diamondbacks won the opener, 6-2, behind an early lead where they never had to look back. Arizona are now winners of three consecutive games, while the Padres dropped two of the previous three that followed six straight wins.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Padres at Diamondbacks

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 9:40PM EST
  • Site: Chase Field
  • City: Phoenix, AZ
  • Network/Streaming: SDPA, ARID, MLBN

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Odds for the Padres at the Diamondbacks

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Padres (-136), Diamondbacks (+115)
  • Spread:  Padres -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Diamondbacks

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: Yu Darvish vs. Ryne Nelson
    • Padres: Yu Darvish, (1-3, 6.47 ERA)
      Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
    • Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson, (6-3, 3.20 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.69 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Padres and the Diamondbacks

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Padres and the Diamondbacks:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Diego Padres on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Arizona Diamondbacks at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Padres at Diamondbacks

  • Arizona is 3-0 in the last three games
  • Arizona is 5-3 versus San Diego this season
  • The Diamondbacks have lost 12 of their last 20 games
  • 6 of the Diamondbacks' last 8 matchups against National League teams have gone under the Total
  • The Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 3 straight games

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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Mets vs. Guardians: How to watch on SNY on Aug. 5, 2025

The Mets continue a three-game series against the Guardians at Citi Field on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...

Mets Notes

  • Francisco Lindor is hitting .319/.373/.532 with two home runs and four doubles in 51 plate appearances over his last 11 games
  • Edwin Diaz has allowed one earned run since April 21. For the season, Diaz has a 1.41 ERA and 0.91 WHIP with 67 strikeouts in 44.2 innings
  • Clay Holmesstruggled his last time out, allowing four runs (two earned) on eight hits in just 3.2 innings against the Padres in San Diego
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What channel is SNY?

Check your TV or streaming provider's website or channel finder to find your local listings.

How can I stream the game?

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In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone. 

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  • Link your provider credentials with a new or existing MLB.com account. 
  • Log in using your MLB.com credentials to watch Mets games on SNY. 

How can I watch the game on the MLB App? 

MLB App access is included for FREE with SNY. To access SNY on your favorite supported Apple or Android mobile device, please follow the steps below.  

  • Open “MLB” and tap on “Subscriber Login” for Apple Devices or “Sign in with MLB.com” for Android Devices. 
  • Type in your MLB.com credentials and tap “Log In.”  
  • To access live or on-demand content, tap on the "Watch" tab from the bottom navigation bar. Select the "Games" sub-tab to see a listing of available games. You can scroll to previous dates using the left and right arrows. Tap on a game to select from the game feeds available.  

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Cardinals at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 5

It's Tuesday, August 5 and the Cardinals (57-57) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (65-48). Miles Mikolas is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Emmet Sheehan for Los Angeles.

The Cardinals opened the series with a 3-2 victory over the Dodgers as Yohel Pozo delivered a pinch-hit RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Monday's contest was the Dodgers first game back on the west coast apozofter a nine-game east coast road trip (5-4 record in that span).

Los Angeles has now alternated wins and losses over the past six games, while St. Louis is 2-4 in that span.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Cardinals at Dodgers

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 10:10PM EST
  • Site: Dodger Stadium
  • City: Los Angeles, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, SNLA, MLBN

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Odds for the Cardinals at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Cardinals (+154), Dodgers (-187)
  • Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Dodgers

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: Miles Mikolas vs. Emmet Sheehan
    • Cardinals: Miles Mikolas, (6-8, 4.83 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.00 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
    • Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan, (2-2, 3.60 ERA)
      Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Cardinals and the Dodgers

Rotoworld Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) thinks the Dodgers will be of value for the next 18 games:

"After a nine-game road trip that went from Boston to Cincinnati to Tampa Bay (5-4 record) — Los Angeles lost its first game back on the west coast, 3-2 to the Cardinals.

In the next 18 games, the Dodgers will be on the west coast for all of them with Colorado being the furthest traveled game. Los Angeles will host St. Louis, Toronto, and San Diego, while visiting San Diego, Colorado, and the Angels — so it's a decent schedule to back the Dodgers -1.5 for plus-money until August 25th when they head to Cincinnati.

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Cardinals and the Dodgers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the St. Louis Cardinals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cardinals at Dodgers

  • At home this season the Dodgers have won 12 of 22 games following a defeat
  • The Under is 5-0 in the Dodgers' last 5 games
  • The Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 3 straight games at the Dodgers

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Reds at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 5

It's Tuesday, August 5 and the Reds (59-54) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (65-47). Zack Littell is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Shota Imanaga for Chicago.

The Reds opened the series with a 3-2 win off a RBI single in the seventh inning. Despite the win, the Cubs still own the season edge, 4-3.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Reds at Cubs

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Wrigley Field
  • City: Chicago, IL
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNOH, MARQ, TBS

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Odds for the Reds at the Cubs

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Reds (+152), Cubs (-183)
  • Spread:  Cubs -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Cubs

  • Pitching matchup for August 5, 2025: Zack Littell vs. Shota Imanaga
    • Reds: Zack Littell, (8-8, 3.58 ERA)
      Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Cubs: Shota Imanaga, (8-4, 3.25 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Reds and the Cubs:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Cubs on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC.

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Reds at Cubs

  • The Cubs have won 4 of their last 5 home series
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs' last 5 divisional matchups
  • Chicago is 8-8 since the All-Star break
  • Cincinnati is 9-7 since the All-Star break

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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Kyle Schwarber's huge night puts him on MVP short list

Kyle Schwarber's huge night puts him on MVP short list originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been the odds-on favorite to win his fourth National League MVP award since before the season even began. He tightened his stranglehold on the race through the end of June, leading the NL in homers, OPS, and extra-base hits.

As for Kyle Schwarber, he has largely toiled in obscurity, a distant third on the list behind Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs as recently as last week. Some books didn’t even have odds for him a month ago.

However, Schwarber’s annual June hot streak began a bit later than usual. But it’s here, and it has been a game-changer in the MVP race.

Tuesday night’s performance against the Orioles was the latest haymaker thrown by Schwarber, two resounding left hooks that laid waste to errant pitches. A two-run smash that tied the game at 3-3, then a TKO grand slam in the team’s eight-run sixth inning.

Since July 1, Schwarber leads the NL in homers (15) and RBIs (37), and he’s second in OPS (1.140). Ohtani’s insurmountable lead in the MVP race has been decimated. At FanDuel, for example, he is still a -650 favorite, but Schwarber is on the radar, second-best at +550. PCA is now third at +1300.

Surely, Ohtani adds value to his team with his pitching ability. But looking purely at the offensive numbers, it’s nearly a dead heat:

Ohtani Schwarber
512PA498
102RUNS79
38HR40
73RBI94
.274BAT AVG.258
.378OBP.382
.600SLG.593
.978OPS.974
59XBH58

These two titans have put on quite a show. The final eight weeks of the regular season should be electric. It’s a shame there can only be one winner.

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Kyle Schwarber's huge night puts him on MVP short list

Kyle Schwarber's huge night puts him on MVP short list originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been the odds-on favorite to win his fourth National League MVP award since before the season even began. He tightened his stranglehold on the race through the end of June, leading the NL in homers, OPS, and extra-base hits.

As for Kyle Schwarber, he has largely toiled in obscurity, a distant third on the list behind Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs as recently as last week. Some books didn’t even have odds for him a month ago.

However, Schwarber’s annual June hot streak began a bit later than usual. But it’s here, and it has been a game-changer in the MVP race.

Tuesday night’s performance against the Orioles was the latest haymaker thrown by Schwarber, two resounding left hooks that laid waste to errant pitches. A two-run smash that tied the game at 3-3, then a TKO grand slam in the team’s eight-run sixth inning.

Since July 1, Schwarber leads the NL in homers (15) and RBIs (37), and he’s second in OPS (1.140). Ohtani’s insurmountable lead in the MVP race has been decimated. At FanDuel, for example, he is still a -650 favorite, but Schwarber is on the radar, second-best at +550. PCA is now third at +1300.

Surely, Ohtani adds value to his team with his pitching ability. But looking purely at the offensive numbers, it’s nearly a dead heat:

Ohtani Schwarber
512PA498
102RUNS79
38HR40
73RBI94
.274BAT AVG.258
.378OBP.382
.600SLG.593
.978OPS.974
59XBH58

These two titans have put on quite a show. The final eight weeks of the regular season should be electric. It’s a shame there can only be one winner.