We have fifteen MLB games on Wednesday, August 17. In this betting preview, I’ll be going through six sharp bets. Some plays are bigger than others, but all of these picks are mathematically profitable from OddsJam.
Cubs vs. Nationals Betting Odds, Picks, Predictions
1:05 p.m. ET
The first game I have a sharp bet on is Cubs vs. Nationals. This game is taking place at 1:05 p.m. ET at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Drew Smyly is taking the mound for the Cubs. He’s 5-6 this season with a 3.69 ERA. Cory Abbott, who previously played for the Cubs, will start for the Washington Nationals. Abbott has a 5.94 ERA on the season.
I’m playing the Washington Nationals on the moneyline on Wednesday. This was a Positive EV bet from OddsJam, and I put two units on it.
My betslip is below. WynnBet sportsbook was offering the best odds on the Nationals, so I played this on Wynn. I’m staking $1,000 to win $1,370 in profit.
Rays vs. Yankees Betting Odds, Picks, Predictions
7:05 p.m. ET
I have two Positive EV bets for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees game on Wednesday. First, I’m taking the under 8 runs at +105 odds. This play is also on WynnBet sportsbook, and my betslip is below. It’s another 2 unit play for me.
I’m also on the Positive EV bet of Rays +0.5 1st half run line at -114 odds. As seen in the screenshot below, DraftKings is pricing the Rays +0.5 1st half run line at -135 odds. There’s clear value on FanDuel sportsbook at -114.
I hit this bet on FanDuel sportsbook for $171. This was the maximum wager that FanDuel allowed for this bet. I think that this pick is one of the top plays for Wednesday, August 17.
Mets vs. Braves Best Bets, Picks, Predictions
7:05 p.m. ET
The next play I have is also on WynnBet sportsbook. I found my sharp bet on OddsJam, and I’m backing the Braves on the moneyline once again. The current moneyline odds can be seen below.
Most sportsbooks are offering roughly +120 odds on Atlanta, and WynnBet is offering +138. This is a clear pricing discrepancy.
The OddsJam sports betting software has real-time MLB odds from over fifty sportsbooks. As a sharp, profitable sports bettor, it is critical to line shop and always get the best possible odds. Being able to grab the Braves +138 odds is incredible value, and I locked it in.
My betslip from WynnBet sportsbook is below. This is a four unit play for me.
Rockies vs. Cardinals Best Bets, Odds, Picks
7:45 p.m. ET
The next bet I have is in the Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals game on Wednesday. I’m backing the Rockies on the 1st half run line. The value is high on FanDuel at +116 odds.
I played this MLB pick on FanDuel for $129.30. This was the max wager that FanDuel allowed. My betslip is below, and best of luck if tailing this sharp bet!
Athletics vs. Rangers Best Bets, Odds, Picks
8:05 p.m. ET
The final bet I have is in the Athletics vs. Rangers game on August 16. I hit the “Yes Run First Inning” (e.g. YRFI) for $61.20 on FanDuel. This was the max wager allowed for this prop bet.