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MLB best bets, predictions and odds for Friday, September 18

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15 games researched

01
Cubs vs Reds5:40 PM CT · Clay Holmes vs. Chase Burns · Great American Ball Park

Chicago Cubs hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 53.8%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Cubs are the current prediction to win
02
Royals vs Pirates5:40 PM CT · Randy Dobnak vs. Paul Skenes · PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 63.6%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Pirates are the current prediction to win
03
Brewers vs Orioles6:05 PM CT · Dustin May vs. TBD · Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Milwaukee Brewers hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 55.7%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Brewers are the current prediction to win
04
Athletics vs Guardians6:10 PM CT · Mason Barnett vs. Daniel Espino · Progressive Field

Cleveland Guardians hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 63.7%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Guardians are the current prediction to win
05
Sox vs Rays6:10 PM CT · Ranger Suarez vs. Ian Seymour · Tropicana Field

Tampa Bay Rays hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 53%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Rays are the current prediction to win
06
Phillies vs Mets6:15 PM CT · TBD vs. Zac Thornton · Citi Field

New York Mets hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 51.8%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Mets are the current prediction to win
07
Tigers vs Sox6:40 PM CT · Andrew Sears vs. David Sandlin · Rate Field

Chicago White Sox hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 54.9%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Sox are the current prediction to win
08
Jays vs Rangers7:05 PM CT · Dylan Cease vs. Kumar Rocker · Globe Life Field

Toronto Blue Jays hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 55.6%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Jays are the current prediction to win
09
Mariners vs Rockies7:10 PM CT · Bryan Woo vs. TBD · Coors Field

Seattle Mariners hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 62.2%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Mariners are the current prediction to win
10
Braves vs Astros7:10 PM CT · Tyler Mahle vs. Peter Lambert · Daikin Park

Atlanta Braves hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 52%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Braves are the current prediction to win
11
Nationals vs Cardinals7:15 PM CT · Cade Cavalli vs. Kyle Leahy · Busch Stadium

St. Louis Cardinals hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 50.9%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Cardinals are the current prediction to win
12
Twins vs Angels8:38 PM CT · Connor Prielipp vs. Grayson Rodriguez · Angel Stadium

Minnesota Twins hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 53.5%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Twins are the current prediction to win
13
Marlins vs Padres8:40 PM CT · Tyler Phillips vs. Nick Pivetta · Petco Park

San Diego Padres hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 63.8%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Padres are the current prediction to win
14
Yankees vs Diamondbacks8:40 PM CT · Gerrit Cole vs. Eduardo Rodriguez · Chase Field

New York Yankees hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 54.3%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Yankees are the current prediction to win
15
Giants vs Dodgers9:15 PM CT · Cesar Perdomo vs. Tyler Glasnow · UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles Dodgers hold the stronger current market position at a no-vig estimate of 72.3%. This is a matchup lean, not a qualified Sports Rounders play; the available price still determines whether any wager has value.

Dodgers are the current prediction to win