August 9 will be a hefty day for baseball action, highlighted by a doubleheader between the Guardians and Twins. Additionally, two interleague rivalries — the Cubs/White Sox and Cardinals/Royals — will kick off abbreviated two-game sets. So, what looks good on the betting front for the 9th? Here’s a look at our best MLB bets for August 9, 2024.
Our best bets for August 9
Here’s a look at our best MLB bets for August 9 (odds via BetMGM New York Sportsbook):
- TJ Friedl over 1.5 H+R+RBI (-105)
- Dodgers ML (-185)
The Reds have parked TJ Frield in the four spot over the past few days, and it’s worked out well for the left-handed hitter. Friedl has hits in his last five games and hit the over in this marker in four straight games. The 28-year-old cracked home runs in his previous two games.
Friedl will face a right-handed pitch, Aaron Civale, on the 9th. Heading into his game on August 8, Friedl hit .208/.284/.385 against right-handed pitching. But, he didn’t struggle against Marlins starter Kyle Tyler, as he cracked an early home run off him.
As for our last pick, the Pirates are in a slump. Pittsburgh’s lost six of their last seven, a stretch that included the Pirates being swept by the Padres. Now, at 56-58, the Pirates will look to right the ship. But, Pittsburgh will face the Dodgers, who are 35-22 at home, in Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles will send Jack Flaherty to the bump. Flaherty hasn’t faced the Dodgers yet this season. He did in 2023, in one start in which he struck out six over 5.1 IP and gave up just one earned run.
Yesterday’s picks
Here were our picks for August 8:
Shane Baz over 4.5 strikeouts (+110)- Charlie Morton under 17.5 outs (-110)
2024 Total Record: 54-48
Chris Studley contributed to this report.
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