For his final official wager, Mark is splitting a position on the Dodgers: half-unit moneyline (-165) and half-unit run line at +126. He prefers the plus-money upside because Los Angeles "rises to the occasion" in showcase spots and already won the opener of the series. Blake Snell draws Chris Bassitt, and Mark trusts Snell’s matchup advantage, saying it’s “good enough odds for me to get involved.” While acknowledging Toronto’s overall record, he is willing to fade the Jays at this price, banking on the Dodgers’ deeper lineup to give Snell a multi-run cushion.

Mark advised a half-unit on the Padres moneyline and a half-unit on the run line (+150), effectively a Padres –1 wager. He likes the bounce-back angle with San Diego coming off a loss and playing at Petco. Michael King has “been very impressive,” and if he delivers five quality innings, Mark expects the Friars’ bats to take over. Although Lucas Giolito enters 8-2, Mark believes he is in line for a rough night and even floated a 4-1 or bigger final. The split stake provides insurance against a one-run win while exploiting the plus-money blow-out path.

The Bettor Mark recommends Detroit at –130 on the moneyline. He trusts the Tigers’ bats at Comerica and likes veteran Charlie Morton’s "resurgence" since joining Detroit, contrasting it with Yusei Kikuchi’s 5-7 record and 3.22 ERA. After Tarik Skubal set the tone the previous day, Mark expects the Tigers, now 67-50, to keep their momentum rolling and believes the Angels’ lineup will have difficulty solving Morton’s mix.

The Bettor Mark is laying –1.5 with San Francisco at +135. Washington has dropped eight of its last ten while the Giants have cashed the run line in three straight and ride a three-game winning streak. Mark likes the mound edge with Carson Whisenhunt facing Jake Lord, who owns a 2-6 record and has, in his words, been “dead atrocious.” He also referenced Outlier’s betting splits showing 95 % of the handle versus 72 % of the tickets on the Giants’ run line, reinforcing market agreement with his stance.

The Bettor Mark said he is firing on Miami at the current –110 number in the night-cap of the double-header because he expects groups to steam the line if Miami drops Game 1. His confidence hinges on what he called the “Fetty Fade” – Eric Fedde is just 3-12 this season – while Sandy Alcantara gets the ball for the Fish. Mark added that the Braves, sitting at 48-67, look like a club already easing off the gas down the stretch, whereas the Marlins have quietly been barreling the ball and even gave him enough optimism to grab a 25-to-1 playoff ticket. He labeled this Miami moneyline as his favorite wager of the entire Saturday slate.

The Bettor Mark backed the Phillies at −177 on Sunday Night Baseball, calling them the anchor of his three-leg moneyline parlay. He likes Philadelphia in a ‘home off a loss’ setup after they were “screwed” by a late two-run homer the night before. With Christopher Sanchez opposing newly acquired Charlie Morton, Mark expects the Phillies’ lineup to rebound in front of a primetime crowd and ‘show out’. He labeled the spot perfect for recouping units lost Saturday, emphasizing the combination of home-field edge, motivational bounce-back narrative, and a bullpen advantage over Detroit.

The Bettor Mark said he would lean toward backing the Mariners at +128 instead of laying −130 with Texas. He argued the current line bakes in peak-level Jacob deGrom when recent volatility makes the Rangers an overpriced favorite. DeGrom has mixed a few shaky outings in with his usual dominance, and that uncertainty pushes Mark to the dog side. He added that the first-inning ‘no run’ prop feels too expensive and mentioned he’d only consider deGrom under 1.5 earned runs at plus money, but overall prefers Seattle’s moneyline if he touches the game at all.

After the feared ‘zig-zag’ pattern produced a dud Saturday, Mark likes Chicago’s team total over 4.5 at plus money. He’s banking on the Sox bats— which had topped that number in three of their previous five—to rebound against an Angels staff that owns a 5.18 ERA over the last two weeks and could be short several high-leverage relievers on a Sunday getaway day.

While he didn’t trust a -155 money line, Mark leaned to Cleveland’s team total over 3.5/4.5 at plus money. He expects Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan to ‘go off’ against Minnesota spot-starter Jose Urena (5.40 ERA). Even with a light breeze blowing in, he believes the Guardians’ patient approach can exploit Urena’s 10% walk rate and middling bullpen behind him.

Mark took Oakland at +104, citing a near coin-flip pitching matchup and an expected offensive rebound after the Diamondbacks hung seven runs on them the night before. He trusts the Coliseum’s run-suppressing environment to keep Arizona in check while the A’s lineup, which had averaged 5.2 runs per game the previous week, should re-ignite at home.

After Saturday’s gut-punch 4-3 loss in which Chicago blew a 3-0 eighth-inning lead, Mark is going right back to the well with the Cubs at -170 as the first leg of his money-line parlay. He expects Javier Assad’s replacement Shota Imanaga (listed as Rhea in some books) to stabilize the rotation and believes the Cubs, still 10-5 in their last 15, will close out the series against an Orioles bullpen that has been worked hard all weekend.

Mark recommended the Mets -1.5 at +140. He likes the momentum New York has generated over the past week and trusts Frankie Montas (3-1) far more than San Francisco call-up Carson Whisenhunt, who sports a 7.28 ERA. He cashed a similar lean on the Mets the previous night and sees another plus-money opportunity to ‘stack units’ against an unproven arm.

Calling it the “pound-the-alarm fish game,” The Bettor Mark made Miami +108 his best bet. He stressed that the Yankees are a heavily public side yet are barely favored despite sending Luis Gil — whom he labeled a great young rookie making his first appearance back — to the mound. Mark prefers fading pitchers in that exact circumstance and pointed out that Edward Cabrera has been perfectly serviceable for Miami. The Marlins have already taken the first two games of the series 13-12 and 2-0 and are 8-3 in their last 11 at home, so he is happy to grab plus money in a clear contrarian spot.

The Bettor Mark backed the Brewers -1.5 at essentially even money, calling it his first official play of the day. He noted that top prospect Jacob Mizorowski is on the mound, the wind at Nationals Park is blowing in which should suppress Washington’s already-light power, and that Milwaukee’s offense has multiple 7-plus run explosions in the last two weeks. If the bats show even a moderate uptick, he expects a comfortable multi-run win, making the run-line price far more attractive than the money-line.

Mark advised taking Oakland ‑118 versus Arizona, explaining that the Diamondbacks have "waved the white flag" on their 2025 campaign while the Athletics have won six of their last seven. With Arizona’s morale low and Oakland catching a short home price, he believes it’s the right spot to fade the Diamondbacks and back the surging A’s.

Mark’s second Padres wager is "San Diego to NOT bat in the 9th inning" at ‑115 on DraftKings. He expects Nick Pivetta to roll and the Machado-led lineup to give San Diego a late lead, meaning the home club would not come to the plate in the bottom of the ninth. With the Padres priced ‑158 on the moneyline and a modest 7.5 total, he views this market as a cheaper way to express confidence that San Diego will be ahead after eight frames.

The Bettor Mark will bet Manny Machado over 1.5 total bases at +105. Machado has cleared this line in eight straight contests and now draws Matthew Liberatore, a left-hander allowing a .487 slugging percentage to right-handed hitters. With the market-best price showing plus money, Mark expects the Padres’ cleanup man to stay hot in Petco’s hitter-friendly summer conditions and cash another multi-base night.

The Bettor Mark leans Cleveland behind Gavin Williams versus Joe Ryan, citing strong clubhouse morale on a young squad still chasing a breakthrough. He thinks the Guardians’ energy plus Williams’ upside make them a live dog and would take them at current plus-money prices.

While not an official ticket, The Bettor Mark highlighted Kyle Manzardo’s hitting prop (total bases/hits) as mis-priced relative to his recent contact quality and rising lineup spot. He believes books have not adjusted to Manzardo’s surge and would play the over if the number stays at 0.5 hits or 1.5 total bases.

Despite Kansas City swinging the bats well, The Bettor Mark is happy to lay –154 with Toronto, expecting Kevin Gausman to return and steady the Jays after their recent four-game slide. He believes Rogers Centre’s hitter-friendly backdrop and the Jays’ need for a bounce-back spot make the favorite the right side.

Even at his self-imposed price ceiling, The Bettor Mark is laying –150 with Milwaukee. He prefers the Brewers’ bats against Jose Quintana and Mitchell Parker, believes the Nats’ pen will leak late, and views Milwaukee as a tier above Washington. It’s his favorite straight money-line piece on the slate despite the chalk.

Calling it one of his stronger leans, The Bettor Mark advised taking the “Phillies to not bat in the ninth” prop, effectively backing Philadelphia to be ahead after eight and a half innings. He likes Ranger Suarez’s current form and thinks Jack Flaherty is very hittable. Philadelphia’s zig-zag season worries him less at Citizens Bank Park, and he doesn’t believe Detroit’s quiet deadline did anything to boost its lineup.

The Bettor Mark recommended laying the –142 on the Cubs in their first game back at Wrigley. He expects an emotional bump from Friday’s Ryne Sandberg celebration and noted Chicago’s brutal road split flips when they return home. Facing rookie Cade Horton versus Trevor Rogers, he thinks the inspired lineup prevails and even floated side markets such as a walk-off or first-inning homer because "weird stuff can happen" on nights like this, but the core play is Cubs moneyline.

The Bettor Mark said he would back Seattle at the current –150 number if he were forced to play the late-night game in Anaheim. His confidence rests on George Kirby’s recent form and the broader resurgence of the Mariners rotation, noting that Kirby and Bryan Woo once again look like future Cy Young candidates. Kirby’s elite strike-throwing profile, a 4.5% walk rate on the season, should play well against an Angels lineup striking out 25% of the time versus right-handers in July. Although Mark acknowledged Angel Stadium’s run-scoring environment and the 8.5 total suggest a potential shoot-out, he still believes Seattle is the correct side—he is simply passing because the price is a touch rich for his personal bankroll. Listeners looking for late action could lay the lumber with the Mariners or use them as a parlay anchor.

Mark leaned toward taking San Diego at +136, arguing that St. Louis is bottom-10 in runs scored despite a respectable batting average, signaling poor situational hitting. With Randy Vasquez facing Matthew Liberatore, he believes the pitching matchup is close to neutral, so plus money on the Padres is an overlay. He noted the Padres had recently won three of six before a four-game skid and thinks their ceiling is still higher than a struggling Cardinals lineup.

Mark called Dodgers +125 in Boston a ‘principle bet.’ Any time the perennial NL powerhouse is available at plus money, he shakes hands with the deal. He is not impressed by Garrett Crochet despite the shiny 2.19 ERA and thinks the Red Sox could catch L.A. napping after a cross-country trip. With Clayton Kershaw likely on a managed pitch count but still sporting a sub-3.00 ERA, Mark is willing to live with variance and simply play the number.

While acknowledging the Cubs should win, Mark said the smartest way to attack the Crosstown Classic is White Sox +1.5 at +105. Chicago’s South-Siders own MLB’s best OPS over the past two weeks and have cashed the run line in nine of their last ten games. With the Wrigley wind forecast uncertain and the total already at 9.5, he expects both offenses to score, making the extra run of insurance plus money ‘too juicy to pass up.’

Mark advised using the Twins moneyline as a parlay leg with any trustworthy favorite. He trusts Joe Ryan against rookie Mitchell Parker and views Minnesota’s offense as dangerous enough to justify the steep standalone price. Because he refuses to lay prohibitive juice, the Twins are a “dance-partner” piece only, but he considers them a near-lock to win outright with Ryan’s 30% strikeout rate and 1.03 WHIP giving the clear pitching edge.

The Bettor Mark said he is officially playing Oakland’s team-total Over 3.5 at +130. His angle is a straight fade of Hunter Brown, noting the Houston right-hander has surrendered 3, 4 and 6 runs in his last three outings despite facing merely average offenses (Texas, Seattle, Cleveland, Colorado). Brown’s June dominance (four total runs over five starts) has evaporated, and Mark sees the metrics “falling off a cliff.” If Brown’s recent 4–5 inning ceiling holds, the mediocre Astros bullpen will also be exposed, creating multiple paths for four Athletic runs. At plus money, he called it one of his favorite value plays on the card and a way to profit if the game turns into the shoot-out he envisions.

Mark’s third official play is Texas ‑120 against Atlanta. He highlighted that the Rangers grade out as the best pitching staff in baseball over the past week and believes that elite run prevention, combined with a still-dangerous lineup, makes them undervalued. With Atlanta’s bats scuffling and the market yet to adjust to Texas’ recent form, Mark is comfortable laying the short price and expects the Rangers to handle business at home.

Mark urged listeners to ‘find a way to bet Baltimore,’ suggesting either pairing the Orioles (-260) with Minnesota in a two-team moneyline parlay or hammering the Orioles team-total Over 4.5/5.5. He reminded viewers that games at Camden Yards have been lucrative for overs and for Baltimore’s team totals specifically. Although Colorado has cashed three straight plus-money tickets, Mark expects Antonio Senzatela to be out-matched by Trevor Rogers and a far superior Orioles lineup that is ‘due’ after Friday’s loss.

Mark strongly leaned toward backing Cincinnati behind rookie southpaw Andrew Abbott, recommending either a first-five/first-seven wager or an Abbott-to-record-the-win prop. Abbott is 8-1 with a sparkling 2.13 ERA and has been a cash cow for Mark all season. Facing Ryan Pepiot and a Rays lineup that has cooled off, the ‑116 full-game moneyline felt short, but Mark prefers isolating Abbott’s innings before the volatile Reds bullpen enters. Any plus-money first-five price or an Abbott win ticket is where he intends to attack.

The Bettor Mark made Toronto his first official wager, dividing one unit between Blue Jays +1.5 (-130) and Blue Jays +166 on the moneyline in Detroit. He explained that Toronto surprisingly grades out as MLB’s No. 2 offense over the last seven days, while Detroit’s only path to victory lately is when Tarik Skubal pitches. Although Mark respects Skubal and expects he may surrender just one or two runs, he trusts Kevin Gausman (7-7, 3.77 ERA) to match him and believes the Tigers’ bullpen will eventually crack. The half-unit ‘Asian handicap’ approach lets him profit if Toronto merely keeps it within one run while still capturing the big upside of an outright win.

The Bettor Mark said he would come back on the Yankees at +102 after Friday’s loss to Philadelphia. He noted that New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia sit 1-2-3 in home runs and most major offensive categories over the last seven days, evidence that the Bronx Bombers’ bats are clicking. With Ranger Suarez facing Marcus Stroman, Mark anticipates another high-scoring game and believes the only angles worth betting are Yankees plus money or the total Over 9.5/9. The matchup fits his ‘runs or nothing’ mantra, and he views the bounce-back spot and favorable price as too good to pass up for Yankee backers.

The Bettor Mark backed the Brewers at +110 on the road against Seattle, calling it his fourth official wager of the day. He argued that right-hander Jacob Mizorowski gives Milwaukee the better arm versus Logan Gilbert in a pitcher-friendly park and noted that the Brew Crew ride a ten-game winning streak while scoring consistently during the run. Mark expects a relatively low-scoring game, which heightens the value of grabbing plus money with the hotter club and stronger starter. First-five bettors were encouraged to consider the same angle, but Mark’s official ticket is full-game moneyline at +110.

Mark’s preferred angle is Braves –0.5 in the first five innings. Rookie right-hander Daniel (1.8 ERA through limited work) should give Atlanta four to five solid frames, and the offense benefits from a wind-aided Truist Park that is pushing out. Meanwhile San Francisco is ice-cold—losers of six straight and seven of eight overall—and has scored three runs or fewer in most of that stretch. Mark believes Atlanta’s superior lineup will jump Logan Ropp before the Giants bullpen can rescue him, making the F5 play safer than the full-game moneyline.

Mark called the Yankees an enticing road value at –105 versus Spencer Strider and the Braves. Atlanta has won three of its last five and avoided travel thanks to hosting the All-Star festivities, but New York had ripped off five straight before dropping its final two pre-break games. With the Yankees yet to name a starter, Mark expects the market to over-credit Strider’s presence (3.70 ERA, but notorious early-inning volatility) and under-price a Yankee lineup that was red-hot before the layoff. He labeled the matchup a classic buy-low spot on New York and encouraged bettors looking for a Friday dog to consider the pinstripes.

The Bettor Mark said it would be "A’s or nothing" for him at Progressive Field, noting Oakland is available around +120 while Cleveland sits at –130. Despite the Guardians winning six of their last seven, Mark pointed out the Athletics have still captured five of their last 10 and offer meaningful plus money. He also mentioned 7-10 p.m. first-pitch weather with winds blowing in, a factor he believes lowers overall scoring variance and gives the dog extra value. While he ultimately passed on making it an official wager, Mark framed the Athletics as the only side worth considering at current odds.

Mark’s preferred angle for Royals-Marlins is the under 8 runs. He expects a bounce-back outing from Sandy Alcantara after a rocky stretch and notes Kansas City will likely counter with its best available arm. Combine a spacious loanDepot Park with two potentially above-average starters and he sees limited run scoring, making the under his lean despite not locking it in as an official wager.