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Nationals at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 8

It's Friday, August 8 and the Nationals (45-69) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (58-57). Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against Kai-Wei Teng for San Francisco.

The Giants have a slight rest advantage after having a day off Thursday, while the Nationals finished its series with the Athletics. Washington dropped its previous game 6-0 and have lost three straight series for a 1-8 record in that span.

San Francisco is 3-1 in the past four games and won the last two one the Pirates. However, the Giants are 0-6 in the last six home games.

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 Nationals at Giants

  • Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
  • Time: 10:15PM EST
  • Site: Oracle Park
  • City: San Francisco, CA
  • Network/Streaming: MASN2, NBCSBA

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Odds for the Nationals at the Giants

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Nationals (+135), Giants (-161)
  • Spread:  Giants -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Giants

  • Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Jake Irvin vs. Kai-Wei Teng
    • Nationals: Jake Irvin, (8-6, 4.89 ERA)
      Last outing: 11.25 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Giants: Kai-Wei Teng, (0-1, 13.50 ERA)
      Last outing: 13.50 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Nationals and the Giants

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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 Friday’s game between the Nationals and the Giants:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Francisco Giants on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals 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 Nationals at Giants

  • Washington is 1-7 in the past 8 games
  • Washington is 3-3 in the past 6 games
  • The Giants are 0-6 in the last 6 home games
  • San Francisco is 4-2 in the last 6 games and 4-8 in the past 12
  • The Nationals have lost 7 of their last 10 games
  • Each of the last 3 matchups between the Giants and the Nationals have stayed under the Total
  • The Giants have failed to cover the Run Line in 17 of their last 20 home games

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NHL 26 Trailer Features Mitch Marner Shooting On Maple Leafs — Does He Score?

The time of year has arrived when Electronic Arts teases the latest installment of its popular hockey video game series. On Thursday, the company dropped a two-minute trailer for NHL ’26 — and, as expected, they slipped in shots of players sporting their new teams’ jerseys.

One of those moments shows Mitch Marner in a fresh Vegas Golden Knights sweater, firing a shot on goal against his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner left Toronto this summer after nine seasons with his hometown club, signing an eight-year, $96 million deal following a sign-and-trade to Vegas on June 30.

Some fans were quick to claim that Marner scores in the trailer, but the footage is far from conclusive. The clip cuts right after his shot, showing no crowd or player reaction. He’ll have a real chance to test that storyline when the Golden Knights face the Leafs in a pair of January matchups. Marner is coming off a career-best 102 points in the 2024–25 season, including 27 goals.

The trailer also gave Leafs fans something to cheer about. In one clear clip, star forward William Nylander buries a goal against the Boston Bruins — complete with crowd shots and Nylander’s energetic celebration.

NHL ’26 launches September 12 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Unfortunately, there’s no version planned for the new Nintendo Switch 2, so portable hockey fans will have to wait.

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Rays at Mariners prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 8

It's Friday, August 8 and the Rays (57-59) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (63-53). Drew Rasmussen is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Luis Castillo for Seattle.

The Mariners are warming up with four consecutive wins and six in the last seven games, while the Rays have won the past two. On a larger scale, Tampa Bay is 7-12 in the last 19 games and struggled in the second half.

On a positive note, the Rays do have a rest advantage here with a day off after the Mariners finished its series versus the White Sox yesterday. Seattle swept Chicago and took the finale 4-3 in extras after winning the previous two meetings by three-plus runs each.

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 Rays at Mariners

  • Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
  • Time: 9:40PM EST
  • Site: T-Mobile Park
  • City: Seattle, WA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNSUN, RSNW

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Odds for the Rays at the Mariners

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rays (+110), Mariners (-131)
  • Spread:  Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rays at Mariners

  • Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Drew Rasmussen vs. Luis Castillo
    • Rays: Drew Rasmussen, (9-5, 2.81 ERA)
      Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Mariners: Luis Castillo, (8-6, 3.22 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.15 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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

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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 Friday’s game between the Rays and the Mariners:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Seattle Mariners 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 7.0.

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

  • Seattle is 4-0 in the last 4 and 6-1 in the past 7
  • Tampa Bay is 7-12 since the All-Star break and 2-0 in the last 2
  • Tampa Bay is 3-7 in 10 road games since the All-Star break
  • With Luis Castillo toeing the rubber betting the Mariners on the Money Line is showing a profit of 1.45 units
  • The Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo has an ERA of 3.23 this season
  • Against the Run Line this season the Rays are 3-0 when they hold rest advantage over their opponents

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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Rockies at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 8

Its Friday, August 8 and the Rockies (30-84) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (54-61). Austin Gomber is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Zac Gallen for Arizona.

Colorado was dismantled by Toronto in the previous series, losing all three games and being outscored 45-6. The Blue Jays put up 10, 15, and 20 runs in the three games at Colorado.

Arizona had its three-game winning streak snapped with two consecutive losses to the Padres over the past series. The DBacks are 4-2 versus the Rockies this season and have outscored Colorado 41-29 in those six 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 Rockies at Diamondbacks

  • Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
  • Time: 9:40PM EST
  • Site: Chase Field
  • City: Phoenix, AZ
  • Network/Streaming: COLR, ARID

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Odds for the Rockies at the Diamondbacks

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rockies (+195), Diamondbacks (-239)
  • Spread:  Diamondbacks -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Diamondbacks

  • Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Austin Gomber vs. Zac Gallen
    • Rockies: Austin Gomber, (0-5, 6.18 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
    • Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen, (8-12, 5.48 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.00 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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

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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 Friday’s game between the Rockies 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 Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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 Rockies at Diamondbacks

  • Colorado is 0-4 in the last 4 games
  • The Over is 6-0 in Colorado's last 6 games
  • Colorado has given up 75 runs in the last 6 games
  • Arizona is 4-2 against the Rockies this season
  • Betting the Diamondbacks on the Money Line is up 1.01 units this season when Zac Gallen has started on the mound against NL West teams
  • In the Diamondbacks' home games last season with Zac Gallen on the mound the Over was 9-6 (60%)
  • With Zac Gallen as the starter the Diamondbacks have covered in 3 straight NL West matchups

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City Of Chicago Declares 8/8 "Patrick Kane Day" To Honor Blackhawks Legend

The Chicago Blackhawks had 16 amazing years with Patrick Kane. They made him the number one overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, and he exceeded every expectation placed on him.

His time in Chicago included three Stanley Cups, a Conn Smythe Trophy, a Hart Trophy, and multiple other major NHL Awards. A player this decorated is always going to be considered a legend in their sport. 

For the last couple of seasons, the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings have had the luxury of having Patrick Kane on their roster.

Even being away from Chicago as a player, the city still means a lot to him. So do the fans that cheered him on for so long. 

On Friday, 8/8, Patrick Kane is celebrating the day in town with a few different activities. This is his way of showing his love for Chicago following an abrupt ending where he didn't get to truly say goodbye.

Part of that came with a big announcement from the City of Chicago City Council, as they announced August 8th will be known as "Patrick Kane Day" going forward. 

Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) on XCharlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) on XThe city of Chicago has officially declared Aug. 8 (8/8) Patrick Kane Day. #Blackhawks

8/8 represents Patrick Kane's famous sweater number, which he has worn since the beginning of his NHL career. Now, every August 8th will be a reminder of Kane and what he did for Chicago both on and off the ice. 

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Buddy Hield jokingly threatens Warriors teammate Jimmy Butler in hilarious post

Buddy Hield jokingly threatens Warriors teammate Jimmy Butler in hilarious post originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The playful banter between Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler has continued through the Warriors offseason.

Hield responded to Butler’s Instagram story, which featured him wearing a Hield mask while on tour in China, with one of his own, poking fun at his Warriors teammate.

The duo has developed quite a rapport since Butler arrived via a trade with the Miami Heat in February. The comical back-and-forth has brought much-needed brevity to the team, which helped smooth the transition for Butler.

Between constant social media trolling, funny postgame commentary, and Butler switching out Hield’s shorts before the start of a playoff game, the two have had plenty of zany highlights so far.

Given the heightened expectations surrounding Golden State heading into the start of the 2025-2026 NBA season, the lighthearted banter between the two stars is needed big-time.

Look for plenty more funny jokes, silly memes, trolling and all-around silliness from Butler and Hield, especially once training camp starts at the end of September.

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Penguins Gritty Forward Is Player To Watch

At the 2025 NHL trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins quietly acquired defenseman Connor Timmins and forward Connor Dewar from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick. While the Penguins have since traded Timmins to the Buffalo Sabres, Dewar remains on Pittsburgh's roster heading into the 2025-26 season.

Dewar will certainly be a player to watch very closely heading into next season. The 26-year-old forward left a solid first impression with the Penguins, as he recorded four goals, three assists, seven points, and 49 hits in 17 games following the trade. This was after he recorded just three assists in 31 games with the Maple Leafs before the move. 

Now, Dewar's goal will be to build off his solid finish to the season with the Penguins in 2025-26. If he does, he could emerge as a nice part of the Penguins' bottom six as they continue to retool their roster. The potential for him to chip in some depth offensive production is there, as he also scored 11 goals in 74 games split between the Minnesota Wild and Maple Leafs during the 2023-24 season. 

Nevetheless, it is going to be intriguing to see how much of an impact Dewar can make for the Penguins next season. 

Penguins: Insider Weighs In On Sidney Crosby Trade RumorsPenguins: Insider Weighs In On Sidney Crosby Trade RumorsWith the Pittsburgh Penguins being far from a playoff-caliber team right now, plenty of hockey fans have speculated about the Metropolitan Division club potentially trading captain Sidney Crosby to give him the chance to play for a contender again. 
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NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives key to hometown of Hamilton, Ontario

HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally Thursday at Hamilton Stadium.

Horwath also announced the Oklahoma City star will have a street named after him after capping an epic season by leading Thunder to the NBA title.

“Growing up as I traveled across the world, to countless states, cities and countries people always asked where I was from,” Gilgeous-Alexander told a raucous gathering in the north end zone after hoisting the NBA championship trophy over his head. “I took pride in letting everyone know I was from Hamilton.

“Hamilton is different from every other city in Ontario, Hamiltonians carry a different sense of grit, determination, pride and energy than the rest of the province and honestly, I couldn’t shy away from that. I carry that with me every day and everywhere I go so you guys can only imagine how (much) overwhelming joy there was when I found out I was getting a key to the city I love and a street named after me.”

Gilgeous-Alexander returned to the Stadium on Thursday night. He was honored to start the second quarter of the CFL game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the B.C. Lions.

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Boston Celtics sign coach Joe Mazzulla to multi-year contract extension

We've got a few more years of nature documentary metaphors ahead of us now.

Joe Mazzulla signed a multi-year extension to remain head coach of the Boston Celtics, the team has announced.

This is truly a blessing," Mazzulla said in a statement announcing the signing. "I would not be here without my faith, my wife, and my children. We are thankful for the partnership with our ownership groups, Brad's mentorship, and the support of our staff. Most importantly, I am grateful for the players I have been able to coach the past three seasons. I look forward to competing for the Celtics and the city of Boston."
This extension is not a surprise. Mazzulla was thrust into a tough spot when he took the job, replacing the suspended Ime Udoka first as the interim head coach, just days before training camp opened in 2022. Despite that, he has thrived in the role. Mazzulla led the Boston Celtics to an NBA title in 2024 and has had them at the highest levels of the sport since he took over. That earns a coach some extra years.

"We are very excited that Joe has agreed to extend with the Celtics," Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens said in a statement. "He understands the job and has a passion for the Celtics that is only rivaled by our most die-hard fans. He's worked hard and accomplished amazing things in his first three years as a head coach — including averaging over 60 wins per season and winning the 2024 NBA Championship. Joe is a gifted leader who brings a consistent commitment to learning, improving, and maximizing each day we get to compete for the Boston Celtics."

The extension ends the speculation in Boston about his contract heading into a season where Mazzulla is likely to hear more criticism from fans and media than in the past. This is going to be a gap year for the Celtics, who will not be a bad team, led by Jaylen Brown, but will not be title contenders without Jayson Tatum (torn Achilles expected to keep him out most, if not all, of next season) as well as trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. This is no longer a deep team, it looks more like a play-in team, even in a down Eastern Conference. The Celtics have a "no ceiling" mindset heading into this season, with the focus clearly on saving money now and then reloading for another title run in the 2026-27 season with a healthy Tatum.

We now know that Mazzulla will be coaching that team as they try to get back to the mountain top.

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Red Sox at Padres Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 8

It's Friday, August 8 and the Red Sox (64-52) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (64-51). Walker Buehler is slated to take the mound for Boston against Nick Pivetta for San Diego.

Two of the hottest teams in the MLB meet when Boston and San Diego take the field for a three-game series. The Padres are 9-2 in the past 11 games, while Boston is 7-1 over the past eight. This is the first and only series of the season between the two teams.

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 Red Sox at Padres

  • Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
  • Time: 9:40PM EST
  • Site: Petco Park
  • City: San Diego, CA
  • Network/Streaming: NESN, SDPA

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Odds for the Red Sox at the Padres

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Red Sox (+158), Padres (-190)
  • Spread:  Padres -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Red Sox at Padres

  • Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Walker Buehler vs. Nick Pivetta
    • Red Sox: Walker Buehler, (6-6, 5.75 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.23 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 0 Strikeouts
    • Padres: Nick Pivetta, (11-3, 2.73 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.29 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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

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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 Friday’s game between the Red Sox and the Padres:

  • 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 Boston Red 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 Red Sox at Padres

  • The Padres are 9-2 in the last 11 games
  • The Red Sox are 7-1 in the last 8 games
  • The Red Sox have a winning record (21-15) in matchups against National League teams this season
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Red Sox's last 5 games
  • The Red Sox have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 3.33 units

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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Cubs at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 8

It's Friday, August 8 and the Cubs (66-48) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (58-58). Matthew Boyd is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Michael McGreevy for St. Louis.

The Cardinals are coming off a series victory against the Dodgers where they took two out of three compared to the Cubs who dropped two of three to the Reds. The Cubs own the season series 4-3 over the Cardinals and are coming in with a better second-half record.

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 Cubs at Cardinals

  • Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
  • Time: 8:15PM EST
  • Site: Busch Stadium
  • City: St. Louis, MO
  • Network/Streaming: MARQ, FDSNMW, MLBN

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Odds for the Cubs at the Cardinals

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Cubs (-153), Cardinals (+128)
  • Spread:  Cubs -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Cardinals

  • Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Matthew Boyd vs. Michael McGreevy
    • Cubs: Matthew Boyd, (11-4, 2.34 ERA)
      Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
    • Cardinals: Michael McGreevy, (3-2, 5.08 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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

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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 Friday’s game between the Cubs and the Cardinals:

  • 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 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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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cubs at Cardinals

  • St. Louis is 7-12 since the All-Star break
  • Chicago is 9-9 since the All-Star break
  • Chicago is 4-3 versus St. Louis this season
  • The Cubs have won five of their last seven road matchups against teams with worse records
  • Five of the Cubs' last six road games have gone over the total
  • The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five home games

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Mets at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 8

It's Friday, August 8 and the Mets (63-52) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (70-44). Kodai Senga is slated to take the mound for New York against Brandon Woodruff for Milwaukee.

The Brewers are one of the hottest teams in the MLB with six consecutive wins and are 9-1 in the last 10 contests.

Milwaukee swept Atlanta and Washington in the last two series, while New York was swept by Cleveland last. The Mets are 1-8 in the last nine games and have dropped four straight as they enter this three-game series.

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 Mets at Brewers

  • Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: American Family Field
  • City: Milwaukee, WI
  • Network/Streaming: SNY, FDSNWI

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Odds for the Mets at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Mets (+106), Brewers (-126)
  • Spread:  Brewers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Brewers

  • Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Kodai Senga vs. Brandon Woodruff
    • Mets: Kodai Senga, (7-3, 2.31 ERA)
      Last outing: 9.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Brewers: Brandon Woodruff, (3-0, 2.22 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.00 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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

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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 Friday’s game between the Mets and the Brewers:

  • 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 New York Mets at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

  • Milwaukee is 6-0 in the last 6 games and 9-1 in the past 10
  • New York is 0-4 in the last 4 games and 1-8 in the last 9
  • The Brewers have won 4 of their last 5 games at home with Brandon Woodruff starting
  • In his last 5 starts on the mound the Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has an ERA of 1.74
  • It has been 6 games since the Brewers last failed to cover the Run Line

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