It's Tuesday, July 8th, and today brings bettors a solid sheet of picks to review. While we are in the dog days of summer, the MLB All-Star- Break approaches and teams are looking to get as hot as they can before their time off. Let's take a look at the diamond today and pick up some profits.Here are today's picks brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players get a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.
First Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
Rundown: The Dodgers are confident favorites on the road, backed by a dominant lineup averaging 5.5 runs per game—a top mark in baseball. With Clayton Kershaw on the mound, they’re positioned to suppress Milwaukee’s offense early. Milwaukee has struggled against strong right-handed pitching recently, and their bullpen hasn’t been reliable late in games. Expect L.A. to control this one from start to finish—backing them straight up is a strong play.
Second Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline
Rundown: Houston returns home for the second game of the series after sweeping the Dodgers and ranks 32–14 at their ballpark as of Monday—an elite home-field performance. Hunter Brown, sporting a stellar 1.82 ERA, is looking for his 10th win against a stumbling Cleveland rotation. The Guardians have lost 10 straight games, their offense is draining, and their pitching is underperforming. This is a textbook money line spot for Houston—cash the Astros money line.
Third Pick: Atlanta Braves Moneyline
Rundown: Atlanta has been pounding Oakland lately, going 14–3 in their last 17 meetings and entering this matchup as slight road favorites. The Braves' offense is heating up, and they’ve consistently put the A's away in recent matchups. Meanwhile, Oakland remains one of the most inconsistent lineups in the league. With momentum clearly on Atlanta’sside, backing them straight up is a smart and low-risk move.
Fourth Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline
Rundown: Chicago heads into Minneapolis led by ace Shota Imanaga (5–2, 2.78 ERA), while the Twins counter with a mid-tier Simeon Woods Richardson (4–4, 4.41 ERA). The Cubs are among the strongest teams in the majors and often outperform in interleague matchups. Their pitching depth and offensive balance give them a distinct edge in this one-off game. Backing the Cub's ML feels like a clean, valuable play given the matchup and their current form.