MLB PICKS
ParlayLab's methodology engine grades the Monday, August 17, 2026 MLB slate against the market. 11 games with 1 HIGH-confidence pick — moneyline, run line, total, and player props. The full pick selections are available with Pro.
Cardinals (63-61) visit the Reds (59-64). Probable starters: Q. Mathews (6.43) for Cardinals, K. Emanuel (18.00) for Reds. Weather at first pitch: 82°F, 6 mph wind.
Pitchers
STLQ. Mathews (6.43)
CINK. Emanuel (18.00)
FanDuel lines
MLSTL -110 · CIN +100
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 9.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Cardinals (63-61) visit the Reds (59-64). Probable starters: A. Pallante (3.46) for Cardinals, R. Lowder (5.13) for Reds.
Pitchers
STLA. Pallante (3.46)
CINR. Lowder (5.13)
FanDuel lines
MLSTL — · CIN —
RL—
Total—
ParlayLab pick
No qualifying play
ML / RL / O-U projection
No qualifying pick — the engine doesn’t see enough edge tonight.
Orioles (61-63) visit the Rays (74-49). Probable starters: B. Young (3.50) for Orioles, S. McClanahan (3.10) for Rays. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
BALB. Young (3.50)
TBS. McClanahan (3.10)
FanDuel lines
MLBAL +148 · TB -160
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Marlins (64-61) visit the Phillies (67-58). Probable starters: J. Junk (4.21) for Marlins, C. Sánchez (2.62) for Phillies. Weather at first pitch: 85°F, 1 mph wind.
Pitchers
MIAJ. Junk (4.21)
PHIC. Sánchez (2.62)
FanDuel lines
MLMIA +225 · PHI -245
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Tigers (60-64) visit the Pirates (61-65). Probable starters: F. Valdez (4.35) for Tigers, C. Mlodzinski (3.79) for Pirates. Weather at first pitch: 79°F, 5 mph wind.
Pitchers
DETF. Valdez (4.35)
PITC. Mlodzinski (3.79)
FanDuel lines
MLDET -108 · PIT +100
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 8.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
AZ (66-59) visit the Red Sox (65-58). Probable starters: M. Bratt (4.70) for AZ, A. Gamboa (1.04) for Red Sox. Weather at first pitch: 73°F, 2 mph wind.
Pitchers
AZM. Bratt (4.70)
BOSA. Gamboa (1.04)
FanDuel lines
MLAZ +120 · BOS -130
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Padres (66-58) visit the Mets (56-69). Probable starters: W. Buehler (4.63) for Padres, N. McLean (3.21) for Mets. Weather at first pitch: 76°F, 7 mph wind.
Pitchers
SDW. Buehler (4.63)
NYMN. McLean (3.21)
FanDuel lines
MLSD +106 · NYM -116
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Athletics (49-75) visit the Royals (51-73). Probable starters: M. Barnett (7.08) for Athletics, M. Wacha (3.49) for Royals. Weather at first pitch: 89°F, 3 mph wind.
Pitchers
ATHM. Barnett (7.08)
KCM. Wacha (3.49)
FanDuel lines
MLATH +166 · KC -180
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Braves (74-50) visit the Twins (60-65). Probable starters: M. Pérez (3.12) for Braves, B. Ober (4.49) for Twins. Weather at first pitch: 80°F, 6 mph wind.
Pitchers
ATLM. Pérez (3.12)
MINB. Ober (4.49)
FanDuel lines
MLATL -124 · MIN +106
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 8.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
White Sox (65-58) visit the Cubs (72-53). Probable starters: L. Castillo (5.19) for White Sox, S. Imanaga (3.78) for Cubs. Weather at first pitch: 72°F, 3 mph wind.
Pitchers
CWSL. Castillo (5.19)
CHCS. Imanaga (3.78)
FanDuel lines
MLCWS +142 · CHC -154
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Dodgers (72-49) visit the Rockies (50-73). Probable starters: B. Snell (2.57) for Dodgers, T. Sugano (5.23) for Rockies. Weather at first pitch: 90°F, 5 mph wind.
Pitchers
LADB. Snell (2.57)
COLT. Sugano (5.23)
FanDuel lines
MLLAD -270 · COL +240
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 10.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Our methodology engine projects each MLB game using a market-blended model that combines team-level offense, starting-pitcher form, ballpark factors, weather (wind direction relative to center field, temperature, precipitation), bullpen fatigue, and Statcast contact quality. The engine outputs a moneyline, run-line, and total projection for every matchup and grades each pick HIGH / MED / LOW confidence based on the edge versus the FanDuel line.
Player props go through a separate Poisson projection layer per stat — hits, home runs, total bases, RBIs, runs scored, hits+runs+RBIs, and pitcher strikeouts. Each prop projection accounts for the batter-vs-pitcher history, recent rolling form, opposing pitcher ERA / WHIP / K%, ballpark-by-handedness factors, and weather. Props with strong projection-vs-line edges show up bright green; weak ones drop to orange or red.
Free users see the top picks for each market per slate plus the per-game matchup context shown above. The full pick selections, every prop on the board, the prop filter builder, and the full Game Detail + Player Detail breakdowns unlock with Pro. You're charged when you subscribe — cancel anytime.