MLB PICKS
ParlayLab's methodology engine grades the Wednesday, August 19, 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.
Tigers (61-65) visit the Pirates (62-66). Probable starters: J. Jobe (4.63) for Tigers, P. Skenes (3.79) for Pirates. Weather at first pitch: 79°F, 9 mph wind.
Pitchers
DETJ. Jobe (4.63)
PITP. Skenes (3.79)
FanDuel lines
MLDET +142 · PIT -154
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Padres (67-59) visit the Mets (57-70). Probable starters: M. King (3.23) for Padres, R. Stock (7.40) for Mets. Weather at first pitch: 87°F, 8 mph wind.
Pitchers
SDM. King (3.23)
NYMR. Stock (7.40)
FanDuel lines
MLSD -136 · NYM +126
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.
Braves (74-52) visit the Twins (62-65). Probable starters: A. Smith-Shawver (7.13) for Braves, T. Bradley (3.97) for Twins. Weather at first pitch: 77°F, 2 mph wind.
Pitchers
ATLA. Smith-Shawver (7.13)
MINT. Bradley (3.97)
FanDuel lines
MLATL -110 · MIN +100
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
White Sox (65-60) visit the Cubs (74-53). Probable starters: S. Newcomb (2.19) for White Sox, C. Holmes (2.26) for Cubs. Weather at first pitch: 74°F, 7 mph wind.
Pitchers
CWSS. Newcomb (2.19)
CHCC. Holmes (2.26)
FanDuel lines
MLCWS +132 · CHC -142
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.
AZ (66-61) visit the Red Sox (67-58). Probable starters: B. Pfaadt (3.49) for AZ, P. Tolle (3.09) for Red Sox. Weather at first pitch: 88°F, 12 mph wind.
Pitchers
AZB. Pfaadt (3.49)
BOSP. Tolle (3.09)
FanDuel lines
MLAZ +146 · BOS -158
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.
Marlins (64-63) visit the Phillies (69-58). Probable starters: S. Alcantara (3.46) for Marlins, A. Nola (5.03) for Phillies. Weather at first pitch: 86°F, 8 mph wind.
Pitchers
MIAS. Alcantara (3.46)
PHIA. Nola (5.03)
FanDuel lines
MLMIA +132 · PHI -142
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Yankees (70-55) visit the Orioles (61-65). Probable starters: W. Warren (4.39) for Yankees, C. Bassitt (4.74) for Orioles. Weather at first pitch: 86°F, 6 mph wind.
Pitchers
NYYW. Warren (4.39)
BALC. Bassitt (4.74)
FanDuel lines
MLNYY -104 · BAL -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.
Giants (51-74) visit the Guardians (61-65). Probable starters: M. Wilkinson (0.00) for Giants, P. Messick (2.50) for Guardians. Weather at first pitch: 77°F, 3 mph wind.
Pitchers
SFM. Wilkinson (0.00)
CLEP. Messick (2.50)
FanDuel lines
MLSF +198 · CLE -215
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.
Cardinals (65-62) visit the Reds (60-66). Probable starters: M. Liberatore (5.44) for Cardinals, C. Burns (2.77) for Reds. Weather at first pitch: 78°F, 4 mph wind.
Pitchers
STLM. Liberatore (5.44)
CINC. Burns (2.77)
FanDuel lines
MLSTL +126 · CIN -138
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.
Blue Jays (62-65) visit the Rays (75-50). Probable starters: M. Scherzer (7.02) for Blue Jays, D. Rasmussen (2.95) for Rays. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
TORM. Scherzer (7.02)
TBD. Rasmussen (2.95)
FanDuel lines
MLTOR +182 · TB -198
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 7
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Athletics (49-77) visit the Royals (53-73). Probable starters: J. Springs (6.08) for Athletics, S. Lugo (4.61) for Royals. Weather at first pitch: 80°F, 5 mph wind.
Pitchers
ATHJ. Springs (6.08)
KCS. Lugo (4.61)
FanDuel lines
MLATH +162 · KC -174
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.
Mariners (59-66) visit the Brewers (77-48). Probable starters: L. Gilbert (3.36) for Mariners, D. May (4.56) for Brewers. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
SEAL. Gilbert (3.36)
MILD. May (4.56)
FanDuel lines
MLSEA +112 · MIL -122
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 (60-67) visit the Rangers (61-63). Probable starters: C. Cavalli (3.21) for Nationals, K. Rocker (4.41) for Rangers. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
WSHC. Cavalli (3.21)
TEXK. Rocker (4.41)
FanDuel lines
MLWSH +110 · TEX -120
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.
Angels (49-75) visit the Astros (63-63). Probable starters: W. Ureña (2.94) for Angels, E. Pecko (7.88) for Astros. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
LAAW. Ureña (2.94)
HOUE. Pecko (7.88)
FanDuel lines
MLLAA +134 · HOU -144
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 (74-49) visit the Rockies (50-75). Probable starters: R. Sasaki (4.42) for Dodgers, K. Freeland (6.27) for Rockies. Weather at first pitch: 88°F, 9 mph wind.
Pitchers
LADR. Sasaki (4.42)
COLK. Freeland (6.27)
FanDuel lines
MLLAD -190 · COL +176
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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