It's Monday, August 18 and the Guardians (63-60) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (60-65). Gavin Williams is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Zac Gallen for Arizona.

Both the Guardians and Diamondbacks are coming off being swept in three-game series. Cleveland was swept by Atlanta whereas Arizona was downed by Colorado. This three-game series is the only meeting of the season between Cleveland and Arizona.

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Game details & how to watch Guardians at Diamondbacks

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 9:40PM EST
• Site: Chase Field
• City: Phoenix, AZ
• Network/Streaming: CLEG, ARID

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Odds for the Guardians at the Diamondbacks

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Guardians (-102), Diamondbacks (-116)
• Spread:  Diamondbacks 1.5
• Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Guardians at Diamondbacks

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Gavin Williams vs. Zac Gallen
  
  • Guardians: Gavin Williams, (7-4, 3.38 ERA)
    Last outing: 12.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
  • Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen, (9-12, 5.31 ERA)
    Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 1 Strikeouts

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

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Arizona Diamondbacks 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 leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.

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

• Cleveland is 0-3 in the last 3 games and 2-4 in the past 6
• Arizona is 0-3 in the last 3 games and 3-3 in the past 6
• The Diamondbacks have won 3 straight matchups against the Guardians with Zac Gallen opening
• This season the Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen has an ERA of 5.31
• With Zac Gallen as the starter the Diamondbacks have covered in 3 straight games

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It's Monday, August 18 and the Reds (65-60) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (60-64). Brady Singer is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Victor Mederos for Los Angeles.

The Angels followed up a sweep over the Dodgers with two losses out of three contests to the Athletics. The Reds are coming off a win over the Brewers, which snapped a 15-game winning streak for Milwaukee. The Reds are 3-2 in the last five games and 5-3 in the past eight.

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Game details & how to watch Reds at Angels

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 9:38PM EST
• Site: Angel Stadium
• City: Anaheim, CA
• Network/Streaming: FDSNOH, FDSNW, FS1

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Odds for the Reds at the Angels

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Reds (-111), Angels (-108)
• Spread:  Reds -1.5
• Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Angels

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Brady Singer vs. Victor Mederos
  
  • Reds: Brady Singer, (10-9, 4.31 ERA)
    Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
  • Angels: Victor Mederos, (0-0, 5.63 ERA)
    Last outing: 6.75 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Cincinnati Reds on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Angels at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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

• The Angels are 4-2 in the last 6 games
• The Angels are 3-0 in the last 3 home games
• The Reds are 5-3 in the last 8 games
• The Reds have won three straight games at the Angels
• The Angels' last three home games have gone over the expected total
• The Angels are up 2.48 units on the run line to level stakes in their last five at home

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez needs an MRI on his right thumb after he jammed his hand on a head-first slide into second base against Seattle.

Alvarez stayed in the game after his double in the seventh inning. He did not come out to catch in the eighth inning of the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Mariners in the MLB Little League Classic.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez would return to New York for an MRI.

“Right now, we don’t know what we’re dealing with,” Mendoza said.

Alvarez went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI.

Its Monday, August 18 and the Dodgers (71-53) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (35-89). Yoshinobu Yamamoto is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Kyle Freeland for Colorado.

The Rockies and Dodgers are coming off a three-game sweeps. The Rockies swept the Diamondbacks, where as the Dodgers swept the Padres.

Los Angeles kept sole control of the NL West lead with the series win over San Diego and they can gain some more cushion with this four-game series in Colorado.

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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Rockies

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 8:40PM EST
• Site: Coors Field
• City: Denver, CO
• Network/Streaming: SNLA, COLR

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Rockies

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Dodgers (-278), Rockies (+222)
• Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
• Total: 11.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Rockies

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Kyle Freeland
  
  • Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, (10-8, 2.84 ERA)
    Last outing: 11.57 ERA, 6 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
  • Rockies: Kyle Freeland, (3-12, 5.18 ERA)
    Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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• 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 Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 11.0.

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

• Colorado is 3-0 in the last 3 games and 5-1 in the past 6
• Los Angeles is 3-0 in the last 3 games and 3-4 in the past 7
• The Dodgers have won 7 straight games at the Rockies
• The Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland has an ERA of 5.80 in his last 5 home starts on the mound
• The Rockies have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.84 units

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It's Monday, August 18 and the Rangers (62-63) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (63-61). Jack Leiter is slated to take the mound for Texas against Michael Wacha for Kansas City.

As the Royals and Rangers meet, Texas is looking to get its revenge after being swept by Kansas City earlier in the season.

Kansas City enters on a three-game winning streak and is 5-1 over the last six games, while Texas is 1-4 over the past five outings. The Rangers are coming off a 10-4 win over the Blue Jays that back-to-back series of being swept. The Royals are coming off a sweep of the White Sox in three games.

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Game details & how to watch Rangers at Royals

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 7:40PM EST
• Site: Kauffman Stadium
• City: Kansas City, MO
• Network/Streaming: RSN, FDSNKC

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Odds for the Rangers at the Royals

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Rangers (+109), Royals (-130)
• Spread:  Royals -1.5
• Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rangers at Royals

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Jack Leiter vs. Michael Wacha
  
  • Rangers: Jack Leiter, (7-6, 3.94 ERA)
    Last outing: 1.80 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
  • Royals: Michael Wacha, (7-9, 3.35 ERA)
    Last outing: 3.18 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Kansas City Royals on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Texas Rangers 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 Rangers at Royals

• Kansas City is 3-0 versus Texas this season
• The Rangers are 1-4 in the last 5 games
• The Royals are 0-3 in the last 3 games and 5-1 in the past 6
• The Royals have a winning record (4-1) in their last 5 games
• 5 of the Rangers' last 6 games (83%) have gone over the Total
• The Royals are up 3.80 units on the Run Line in their last 5 games at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium

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BOSTON — Marlins right fielder Dane Myers felt like a fan at Fenway Park was heckling him beyond what was appropriate, verbal abuse that began before he hit a tying homer in the ninth inning to help Miami rally past the Boston Red Sox.

Myers said the heckling began in the eighth when the Red Sox led 3-2 and continued in the ninth, after he homered and rookie Jakob Marsee followed with a two-run shot to put the Marlins on top.

“Maybe so,” he said when asked if the fan said something inappropriate. “I don’t really want to get into that. Probably drinking some beers out there, having a good time. It’s a baseball game. I won’t get into necessarily what I heard exactly. It’s part of the game. I think I need to be a pro and probably handle it just a little bit better.”

Myers said he yelled back at the fan in the ninth before security workers intervened. After the fan was removed, Miami wrapped up its 5-3 victory.

“I basically said: ‘Would you be saying this if you were on the field right in my face?’” Myers said. “That was basically the one guy that kind of got the whole section going.”

Myers credited security workers with handling the situation.

“Yeah, they probably had that happen before. They kind of were on it right away,” he said. “Kudos for them kind of stepping in. I wouldn’t ever go into the stands or do anything like that. Just kind of letting them know I’m a person, too. I’m a human, too, so I want some respect as well.”

When asked if the Red Sox approached him and asked what was said — with the possibility of banning the fan for a longer period — he said he wasn’t sure if he’d provide details.

“It’s hard to tell. Like I said, they’re fans. They have the right to cheer and to jeer as well. I won’t necessarily ... get into what was exactly said,” Myers said.

In the fourth inning, Myers went back on Wilyer Abreu’s two-run homer and turned like he was going to make an over-the-shoulder grab, but when he crashed into the wall, the ball popped out of his glove and over the fence.

“I don’t know if that ball’s getting over or not, but to kind of have it in my glove then go over and cost two runs kind of hurt,” he said. “I got the chance to make up for it and glad I was able to.”

It's Monday, August 18 and the White Sox (44-80) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (56-68). Yoendrys Gómez is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Spencer Strider for Atlanta.

The Braves are on a heater! Atlanta has won five straight games and is 8-1 over the last nine contests as they enter a six-game home stand. On the other side, the White Sox have dropped four straight games and is 2-11 over the previous 13 contests.

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 White Sox at Braves

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 7:15PM EST
• Site: Truist Park
• City: Atlanta, GA
• Network/Streaming: CHSN, FDSNSO

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Odds for the White Sox at the Braves

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: White Sox (+174), Braves (-212)
• Spread:  Braves -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Braves

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Yoendrys Gómez vs. Spencer Strider
  
  • White Sox: Yoendrys Gómez, (2-1, 2.70 ERA)
    Last outing: 1.80 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
  • Braves: Spencer Strider, (5-10, 4.69 ERA)
    Last outing: 18.00 ERA, 8 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday’s game between the White Sox and the Braves:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Atlanta Braves on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago White Sox 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 White Sox at Braves

• Atlanta is 5-0 in the last 5 games
• Atlanta is 8-1 in the last 9 games
• Chicago is 0-4 in the last 4 games
• Chicago is 2-11 in the last 13 games
• The Braves have won 4 of their last 5 games at home
• The Over has cashed in the Braves' last 5 games with Spencer Strider on the mound
• The White Sox have failed to cover the Run Line in 3 straight games

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Its Monday, August 18 and the Giants (60-64) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (69-55). Robbie Ray is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Nestor Cortes for San Diego.

The Padres are coming off being swept by the Dodgers after having a chance to take the NL West lead. After winning five straight, including a three-game sweep over the Giants, the three losses to Los Angeles is a small setback for San Diego.

San Francisco is 1-7 in the last eight games and has the worst record in baseball since the trade deadline. However, for good news, the Giants are coming off a 7-1 win over the Rays.

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 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 Giants at Padres

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 9:40PM EST
• Site: Petco Park
• City: San Diego, CA
• Network/Streaming: NBCSBA, SDPA

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Odds for the Giants at the Padres

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Giants (+119), Padres (-141)
• Spread:  Padres -1.5
• Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Giants at Padres

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Robbie Ray vs. Nestor Cortes
  
  • Giants: Robbie Ray, (9-6, 2.98 ERA)
    Last outing: 6.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
  • Padres: Nestor Cortes, (1-1, 2.89 ERA)
    Last outing: 1.93 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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

• 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 San Francisco Giants at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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

• San Diego is 7-2 versus San Francisco this season
• The Giants are 1-7 in the last 8 games
• The Padres are 5-3 in the last 8 games
• The Padres are 0-3 in the last 3 games
• The Padres have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against National League teams
• The Giants' last 4 road games at the Padres have gone over the Total
• The Padres have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.80 units

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It's Monday, August 18 and the Orioles (57-67) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (68-57). Trevor Rogers is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Dustin May for Boston.

Baltimore and Boston meet for a short two-game series in Boston. The season series is tied between the two teams at 4-4 through games. However, the Orioles have been the slightly hotter team recently at 4-1 over the last five games compared to the Red Sox who are 3-2.

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 Orioles at Red Sox

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 7:10PM EST
• Site: Fenway Park
• City: Boston, MA
• Network/Streaming: MASN, NESN

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Odds for the Orioles at the Red Sox

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Orioles (+101), Red Sox (-121)
• Spread:  Red Sox -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Red Sox

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Trevor Rogers vs. Dustin May
  
  • Orioles: Trevor Rogers, (5-2, 1.43 ERA)
    Last outing: 1.29 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
  • Red Sox: Dustin May, (7-8, 4.85 ERA)
    Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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• Baltimore and Boston are 4-4 in 8 games this season
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Its Monday, August 18 and the Cardinals (61-64) are in Miami to open a series against the Marlins (59-65).

Matthew Liberatore is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Eury Pérez for Miami.

The Cardinals limp into South Beach having lost five in a row after being swept over the weekend by the Yankees. Miles Mikolas allowed three runs over five innings Sunday but the game was lost late as Jojo Romero allowed four unearned runs in the top of the ninth inning in an 8-4 loss. A throwing error by second baseman Thomas Saggese opened the floodgates in the final frame.

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

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Game details & how to watch Cardinals at Marlins

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 10:40PM EST
• Site: LoanDepot Park
• City: Miami, FL
• Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, FDSNFL

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Odds for the Cardinals at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Cardinals (+113), Marlins (-135)
• Spread:  Marlins -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Marlins

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Matthew Liberatore vs. Eury Pérez
  
  • Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.08 ERA)
    Last outing: August 12 vs. Colorado - 6.75 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
  • Marlins: Eury Pérez (5-3, 3.58 ERA)
    Last outing: August 13 at Cleveland - 7.20 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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

• The Over is 7-3 in the Cardinals' last 5 games on the road and the Marlins' last 5 at home combined
• The Marlins have covered the Run Line in 6 of their last 7 games against the Cardinals
• The Marlins have won outright 5 of their last 7 games against the Cardinals
• Eury Perez has struck out 5 or more in 7 of his last 8 starts
• Masyn Winn was 3-13 (.231) in the 3-game series against the Yankees

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

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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.

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

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Miami Marlins 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 over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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