MLB picks today: Saturday's MLB best bets include Brewers vs. Angels play [8/1/2026]
Get MLB picks today and best bets for Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Today’s MLB picks for August 1, 2026 are here, with Brewers vs. Angels and Tigers vs. Athletics among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s MLB schedule.
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List of MLB best bets tonight [8/1, updated 9:12PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s MLB best bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Brewers vs. Angels Over 8.5 runs (-115)
- Edge: 5.7%
- Probability: 59.2%
- Matchup: Brewers vs. Angels (9:38PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 8.5 runs in Brewers vs. Angels at -115 odds. A 59.2% probability produces an edge of 5.7%, making this the strongest play for today's MLB slate.
Athletics +1.5 (+108)
- Edge: 3.7%
- Probability: 51.8%
- Matchup: Tigers vs. Athletics (9:40PM ET)
Athletics +1.5 carries a 3.7% edge and a probability of 51.8% at +108 odds, according to our model.
Athletics ML (+162)
- Edge: 3.2%
- Probability: 41.4%
- Matchup: Tigers vs. Athletics (9:40PM ET)
Athletics ML at +162 odds shows a 3.2% edge, supported by a 41.4% probability in simulations.
Angels +1.5 (-115)
- Edge: 2.6%
- Probability: 56.1%
- Matchup: Brewers vs. Angels (9:38PM ET)
A 2.6% edge and 56.1% probability makes Angels +1.5 vs. Brewers a value play in the Brewers vs. Angels matchup, per our model.
Angels ML (+138)
- Edge: 2.5%
- Probability: 44.5%
- Matchup: Brewers vs. Angels (9:38PM ET)
Angels ML at +138 odds presents a 2.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 44.5%.
MLB best bets summary: Saturday, 8/1/2026
As of 9:12PM ET, here are our top MLB bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers vs. Angels | Over 8.5 runs | -115 @ Novig | 5.7% | 59.2% |
| Tigers vs. Athletics | Athletics +1.5 | +108 @ Novig | 3.7% | 51.8% |
| Tigers vs. Athletics | Athletics ML | +162 @ Caesars | 3.2% | 41.4% |
| Brewers vs. Angels | Angels +1.5 vs. Brewers | -115 @ Novig | 2.6% | 56.1% |
| Brewers vs. Angels | Angels ML | +138 @ Novig | 2.5% | 44.5% |
List of upcoming MLB games to bet on [8/1/2026]
- Brewers vs. Angels (9:38PM ET, Saturday)
- Tigers vs. Athletics (9:40PM ET, Saturday)
- Phillies vs. Orioles (1:35PM ET, Sunday)
- Nationals vs. Braves (1:35PM ET, Sunday)
- Cardinals vs. Blue Jays (1:37PM ET, Sunday)
- D-Backs vs. Guardians (1:40PM ET, Sunday)
- White Sox vs. Rays (1:40PM ET, Sunday)
- Pirates vs. Reds (1:40PM ET, Sunday)
- Rangers vs. Astros (2:10PM ET, Sunday)
- Yankees vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Sunday)
- Royals vs. Rockies (3:10PM ET, Sunday)
- Brewers vs. Angels (3:15PM ET, Sunday)
- Tigers vs. Athletics (4:05PM ET, Sunday)
- Twins vs. Mariners (4:10PM ET, Sunday)
- Giants vs. Padres (4:10PM ET, Sunday)
- Red Sox vs. Dodgers (7:20PM ET, Sunday)
Conclusion
Our MLB best bets are locked and loaded for August 1, 2026, featuring plays such as over 8.5 runs in the Brewers vs. Angels matchup and Athletics +1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
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