MLB PICKS
ParlayLab's methodology engine grades the Tuesday, August 18, 2026 MLB slate against the market. 15 games on the board — moneyline, run line, total, and player props. The full pick selections are available with Pro.
Yankees (69-55) visit the Orioles (61-64). Probable starters: C. Rodón (3.15) for Yankees, S. Baz (4.04) for Orioles. Weather at first pitch: 82°F, 2 mph wind.
Pitchers
NYYC. Rodón (3.15)
BALS. Baz (4.04)
FanDuel lines
MLNYY -108 · BAL +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.
Tigers (61-64) visit the Pirates (61-66). Probable starters: K. Montero (3.30) for Tigers, B. Ashcraft (3.59) for Pirates. Weather at first pitch: 78°F, 5 mph wind.
Pitchers
DETK. Montero (3.30)
PITB. Ashcraft (3.59)
FanDuel lines
MLDET +140 · PIT -150
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Giants (51-73) visit the Guardians (60-65). Probable starters: C. Whisenhunt (6.49) for Giants, F. Griffin (3.19) for Guardians. Weather at first pitch: 77°F, 6 mph wind.
Pitchers
SFC. Whisenhunt (6.49)
CLEF. Griffin (3.19)
FanDuel lines
MLSF +176 · CLE -190
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Cardinals (64-62) visit the Reds (60-65). Probable starters: K. Leahy (3.13) for Cardinals, A. Abbott (4.15) for Reds. Weather at first pitch: 81°F, 7 mph wind.
Pitchers
STLK. Leahy (3.13)
CINA. Abbott (4.15)
FanDuel lines
MLSTL -112 · CIN +104
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Blue Jays (61-65) visit the Rays (75-49). Probable starters: J. Soriano (3.45) for Blue Jays, N. Martinez (2.93) for Rays. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
TORJ. Soriano (3.45)
TBN. Martinez (2.93)
FanDuel lines
MLTOR +118 · TB -126
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 (64-62) visit the Phillies (68-58). Probable starters: C. Gibson (5.67) for Marlins, Z. Wheeler (3.40) for Phillies. Weather at first pitch: 83°F, 5 mph wind.
Pitchers
MIAC. Gibson (5.67)
PHIZ. Wheeler (3.40)
FanDuel lines
MLMIA +194 · PHI -210
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.
AZ (66-60) visit the Red Sox (66-58). Probable starters: M. Kelly (5.35) for AZ, R. Suarez (3.35) for Red Sox. Weather at first pitch: 72°F, 7 mph wind.
Pitchers
AZM. Kelly (5.35)
BOSR. Suarez (3.35)
FanDuel lines
MLAZ +156 · BOS -168
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Padres (66-59) visit the Mets (57-69). Probable starters: R. Ray (3.21) for Padres, Z. Thornton (2.88) for Mets. Weather at first pitch: 75°F, 5 mph wind.
Pitchers
SDR. Ray (3.21)
NYMZ. Thornton (2.88)
FanDuel lines
MLSD -116 · NYM +106
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.
Athletics (49-76) visit the Royals (52-73). Probable starters: B. Basso (4.75) for Athletics, D. Lynch IV (3.06) for Royals. Weather at first pitch: 89°F, 4 mph wind.
Pitchers
ATHB. Basso (4.75)
KCD. Lynch IV (3.06)
FanDuel lines
MLATH +144 · KC -156
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 (74-51) visit the Twins (61-65). Probable starters: T. Mahle (4.41) for Braves, Z. Matthews (4.58) for Twins. Weather at first pitch: 80°F, 8 mph wind.
Pitchers
ATLT. Mahle (4.41)
MINZ. Matthews (4.58)
FanDuel lines
MLATL -138 · MIN +128
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.
Mariners (59-65) visit the Brewers (76-48). Probable starters: B. Miller (4.12) for Mariners, K. Harrison (2.79) for Brewers. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
SEAB. Miller (4.12)
MILK. Harrison (2.79)
FanDuel lines
MLSEA +156 · MIL -168
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.
Nationals (60-66) visit the Rangers (60-63). Probable starters: J. Kent (8.03) for Nationals, C. Quantrill (3.01) for Rangers. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
WSHJ. Kent (8.03)
TEXC. Quantrill (3.01)
FanDuel lines
MLWSH +126 · TEX -138
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.
White Sox (65-59) visit the Cubs (73-53). Probable starters: B. Hudson (2.25) for White Sox, K. Gausman (4.52) for Cubs. Weather at first pitch: 74°F, 8 mph wind.
Pitchers
CWSB. Hudson (2.25)
CHCK. Gausman (4.52)
FanDuel lines
MLCWS +156 · CHC -168
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 9.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Angels (48-75) visit the Astros (63-62). Probable starters: G. Klassen (3.67) for Angels, C. Javier (6.45) for Astros. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
LAAG. Klassen (3.67)
HOUC. Javier (6.45)
FanDuel lines
MLLAA +148 · HOU -160
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Dodgers (73-49) visit the Rockies (50-74). Probable starters: E. Lauer (4.78) for Dodgers, R. Feltner (6.08) for Rockies. Weather at first pitch: 86°F, 1 mph wind.
Pitchers
LADE. Lauer (4.78)
COLR. Feltner (6.08)
FanDuel lines
MLLAD -194 · COL +178
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 11.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED 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.
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