The top MLB wagering recommendations for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, including money line, run line, first-five innings, totals, NRFI, pitcher and player props, and parlay plays. Each pick is supported by confirmed probable pitchers, current odds, and insights from leading sports-betting analysts. Detailed sources accompany every selection to help bettors make informed decisions.
BEST MONEY LINE BETS
San Francisco Giants ML (+135) vs San Diego Padres
Cincinnati Reds ML (+110) vs Phillies
Boston Red Sox ML (+141) at Houston Astros
Toronto Blue Jays ML (-126) vs Cubs. Gausman vs rookie Horton; Jays favored at home
Colorado Rockies ML (+197) at St. Louis Cardinals – big underdog winning two in a row, away at big club, doesn’t sound appealing, but we like the price on it.
BEST RUN LINE BETS
Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (-125) vs Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Yankees -1.5 (+140) vs Twins
New York Mets -1.5 (+105) vs Braves. Peterson advantage and market RL plus-money
Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (+160) vs Cubs. Home edge with Gausman; RL price attractive.
Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (+125) at Athletics. Rasmussen vs Ginn; RL pricing favorable
BEST 1st 5 INNINGS BETS
- Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels F5 OVER 5 (-110)
- Miami Marlins 1st 5 ML (-105) at Guardians
- Toronto Blue Jays 1st 5 ML (-135) vs Cubs. Jays have cashed F5 ML in 11 of last 16 home games; matchup: Gausman vs Horton
↕️ BEST GAME TOTAL BETS
Atlanta Braves at New York Mets UNDER 9 (-115)
Miami Marlins at Cleveland Guardians OVER 7.5 (-120)
Tampa Bay Rays at Athletics OVER 9.5 (+100)
Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels OVER 9.5 (-105)
Seattle Mariners at Baltimore Orioles UNDER 8.5 (-110)
BEST TEAM TOTAL BETS
Toronto Blue Jays Team Total OVER 4.5 (+100) vs Cubs. Jays have hit team total over in 40 of their last 65; Horton on road
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Total OVER 5.5 (-110)
Tampa Bay Rays Team Total OVER 4.5 (-120)
BEST NRFI (Run or NO Run in First Inning)
San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants OVER 0.5 Run in 1st Inning (+105)
Tampa Bay Rays at Athletics OVER 0.5 Run in 1st Inning (-115)
BEST PITCHER PROPS
Merrill Kelly [Rangers] UNDER 5.5 Ks (-105)
Joe Ryan [Twins] UNDER 6.5 Ks (+100). Market shade to under vs disciplined Yankees lineup.
Kevin Gausman [Blue Jays] UNDER 5.5 Ks (-118). Market leans under 5.5; Cubs’ contact profile
Zac Gallen [Diamondbacks] OVER 4.5 Ks (-160)
BEST PLAYER PROPS
Brandon Lowe [Rays] OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (-140) . Featured as a top play; strong matchup vs J.T. Ginn.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. [Blue Jays] OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (-140)
Bo Bichette [Blue Jays] OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (-145)
Ryan Jeffers [Twins] OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (-105)
Jazz Chisholm Jr. [Yankees] OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (+110)
Christian Walker (Astros) OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (-115)
Matt Olson (Braves) OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (+100)
Matt Olson (Braves) OVER 1.5 Hits (+250)
William Contreras (Brewers) OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (-145)
William Contreras (Brewers) OVER 1.5 Hits (+170) Multiple hits in his last 3 games
BEST HOME RUN PROPS
Matt Olson (Braves) to hit a Home Run (+500)
Christian Walker (Astros to hit a Home Run (+450)
William Contreras (Brewers) to hit a Home Run (+400)
Randy Arozarena (Seattle Mariners) to hit a Home Run (+475)
🏆BEST HOME RUN PROPS ROUND ROBIN PARLAY 🏆+$18,195
Matt Olson HR (+500) + Christian Walker HR +450 + William Contreras (Brewers) HR +400 + Randy Arozarena (Seattle Mariners) HR +475
2-3-4 ROUND ROBIN 11 bests 0.1 UNIT Each leg. Total 1.1 Units Play Estimated Combined Odds: $110 bet potential win $18,195
2️⃣ 2-LEG PARLAY OF THE DAY (+250)
Toronto Blue Jays ML (-126) + Miami Marlins 1st 5 ML (-105)
1 UNIT Play Estimated Combined Odds: $100 bet potential win $250
2️⃣ BEST 2-LEG PARLAY OF THE DAY (+305)
Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (-125) +Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (+125)
1 UNIT Play Estimated Combined Odds: $100 bet potential win $305
3️⃣ BEST 3-LEG PARLAY OF THE DAY (+634)
New York Mets -1.5 (+105) +Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels OVER 9.5 (-105) + Tampa Bay Rays Team Total OVER 4.5 (-120)
1 UNIT Play Estimated Combined Odds: $100 bet potential win $634
4️⃣ BEST 4-LEG PARLAY OF THE DAY (+1257)
Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (+125) +
Christian Walker (Astros) OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (-115) +
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Total OVER 5.5 (-110) +
William Contreras (Brewers) OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBI (-145)
1 UNIT Play Estimated Combined Odds: $100 bet potential win $1,257
