Nine Major League Baseball games on Monday's slate. Here are the best parlay combinations with value odds across tonight's action.
Monday Night Major League Baseball Parlay Picks - August 17
Nine games dot Monday's Major League Baseball slate, and there's genuine value hiding in tonight's lines if you know where to look. From the Coors Field run-fest to a tight NL East showdown in Philadelphia, we've broken down the best legs for your parlay card and flagged a couple of odds that look a little too generous from the books.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Baltimore Orioles @ Tampa Bay Rays (7:05 PM ET)
The Rays are installed as home favorites at -149 (Hard Rock Bet) on the moneyline. With Tampa Bay's run prevention historically strong at Tropicana Field, the total sitting at 8 feels reasonable. The Under 8 at -115 (Bally Bet) has some merit here given pitching matchup tendencies. The Rays' spread of -1.5 at +146 (FanDuel) is a tasty price if you believe Tampa Bay can win convincingly - that's a strong value tag for a team favored on the moneyline.
Miami Marlins @ Philadelphia Phillies (7:40 PM ET)
The Phillies are massive favorites at -233 (Hard Rock Bet) on the moneyline, making the spread the smarter play. Philadelphia -1.5 at -105 (Hard Rock Bet) is outstanding value - you're essentially getting the Phillies to win by 2+ at near-even money against a Marlins side that has struggled all season. This is a flag for value: -105 for a -233 moneyline team to cover -1.5 is one of the best spread prices on tonight's board.
Detroit Tigers @ Pittsburgh Pirates (8:06 PM ET)
This one sets up as a lean toward Pittsburgh at home. The Pirates moneyline at +105 (theScore Bet) offers a slight underdog return with home field. Detroit's spread of -1.5 at +145 implies the books don't heavily favor the Tigers winning by multiple runs, making Pittsburgh a worthwhile underdog look.
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Boston Red Sox (8:11 PM ET)
Boston are modest favorites at -141 (Hard Rock Bet). The Arizona Diamondbacks at +135 (Caesars) is worth noting as a value underdog - that's a significant return for a team capable of competing on the road. The total is set at 8.5 with the Under at +110 (Hard Rock Bet) - a positive-odds under is always worth a second look.
San Diego Padres @ New York Mets (8:11 PM ET)
The Mets are slight favorites at -115 (Hard Rock Bet) with the Padres available at +107 (BetRivers). This is a near pick'em game, and at +107 San Diego represents marginal positive value. The total sits at 8 with the Under at -105 (BetMGM) offering a slight edge.
Atlanta Braves @ Minnesota Twins (8:41 PM ET)
Atlanta at -120 (Hard Rock Bet) is a reasonable favorite price. The Braves' spread of -1.5 at +135 (Hard Rock Bet) is another strong value play - nearly the same logic as Philadelphia. Getting a quality team to cover -1.5 at plus money is exactly what sharp bettors hunt for on a daily slate.
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Colorado Rockies (9:41 PM ET)
The Dodgers are massive road favorites at -238 (Hard Rock Bet). Coors Field is a run environment like no other, and the total of 11 with the Over at +100 (Caesars) is an extremely appealing even-money play. Getting Over 11 at a Coors Field game at even odds is a gift - this is the top value flag of the night. The Rockies' spread of +1.5 at +140 (Caesars) also looks generous given the total implies a high-scoring affair.
Recommended Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - The Value Spread Hammer (3 legs)
This parlay stacks three plus-money spread plays from teams favored on the moneyline - the sweet spot of Major League Baseball betting.
- Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 at +146 (FanDuel) - Best spread price of the night for a moneyline favorite
- Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 at -105 (Hard Rock Bet) - Outstanding value for a -233 ML team to cover
- Atlanta Braves -1.5 at +135 (Hard Rock Bet) - Plus-money spread on a reliable road favorite
Combined odds: approximately +572. Three strong favorites covering the run line for a shot at nearly 6x your stake.
Parlay 2 - The Run Totals Double (2 legs)
Targeting two totals markets where the odds look skewed in the bettor's favor.
- Dodgers @ Rockies: Over 11 at +100 (Caesars) - Even money on a Coors Field Over is exceptional value
- Boston Red Sox @ Arizona Diamondbacks: Under 8.5 at +110 (Hard Rock Bet) - Positive-odds under in a potential pitcher's duel
Combined odds: approximately +310. A clean two-legger targeting totals markets where the books have left value on the table.
Parlay 3 - The Underdog Moneyline Flyer (2 legs)
For the risk-tolerant bettor, two underdog moneylines that offer genuine positive expected value.
- San Diego Padres ML at +107 (BetRivers) - Near pick'em pricing in what is effectively a coin-flip game
- Colorado Rockies +1.5 at +140 (Caesars) - Getting a run-and-a-half cushion in Coors Field at plus-140
Combined odds: approximately +368. Two underdog-flavored plays in games where the market is essentially telling you anything can happen.
Best Value Flags Tonight
- Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 at -105 (Hard Rock Bet) - A -233 moneyline team covering -1.5 for near-even money is a rare find
- Dodgers @ Rockies Over 11 at +100 (Caesars) - Even money on a Coors Field total is consistently one of the most profitable spots in baseball betting
- Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 at +146 (FanDuel) - Plus-146 for a moneyline favorite to win by 2+ deserves a look every time
Tonight's Monday Major League Baseball slate has genuine depth for parlay builders. Parlay 1 is our top play - stacking plus-money spreads from legitimate favorites gives you the best risk-reward profile on the board. Parlay 2 is the play for bettors who prefer totals markets, with Coors Field doing most of the heavy lifting.
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