Best MLB Betting Picks and Parlays: Sunday April 18, 2021

Last updated: Dec 20, 2023, 11:28AM | Published: Apr 17, 2021, 10:02PM

Baseball is well and truly back in the swing of things. We're going to add to the excitement by giving you our best MLB bets for Sunday.

It's Sunday April 18, and, as always, we've simulated all of tonight's games 10,000 times each determining where the value lies for baseball bettors across the United States.

With MLB betting picks, probabilities, odds and predicted scores featured each and every day, check out our top plays for tonight's games.

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Here is what the data is telling us for today's MLB games ⏬

Pirates @ Brewers

BET: 🔥 Total runs OVER 7.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook (-110)

📈 54.6% probability

The two games so far between the Pirates and Brewers this weekend have gone Over which sets the scene for another day of slugging. To pour some additional fuel to the fire, starting Pittsburgh pitcher Chad Kuhl has featured in nothing but games going Over so far this season which is getting our DimersBOT predictive robot very excited. Runs, runs, runs.

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Dodgers @ Padres

BET: 🔥 Total runs UNDER 8 (-106) with William Hill Sportsbook

📈 53.8% probability

We're getting an early preview of what looks to be the two teams that will be battling it out for the National League title in a few months time, and we are being treated to the spectacular so far this weekend with the Padres and Dodgers.

After a run fiesta in extra innings on Friday night, two of the best pitchers in the game in Kershaw and Darvish had their way on Saturday in a low scoring affair. Our data model is predicting things to be just as tight on Sunday with starting LA pitcher, Trevor Bauer, sporting an attractive 2.70 ERA so far this season.

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Astros @ Mariners

BET: 🔥 Mariners at the moneyline with BetMGM (+100)

📈 3.3% edge on the sportsbooks

This game should be an interesting one as the Mariners and Astros clash with two starting pitchers who have been leaky to start the season in Jake Odorizzi and Nick Margevicius.

Our data projections has the 9-6 Seattle edging this one. At + odds, we are more than happy to cash in!

MORE: Astros @ Mariners predictions

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MLB Sunday Parlay

🔥 Pirates/Brewers o7.5 runs
🔥 Dodgers/Padres u8
🔥 Mariners ML

💰 Parlay @ FanDuel Sportsbook (+666) 😈

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Jason Bevilacqua has a deep-rooted passion for sports and has been actively involved in sports betting for many years. Specializing in the MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, Jason delivers engaging game previews across these leagues. His expertise is particularly evident in his best bets for MLB, NHL, and college basketball. Additionally, Jason contributes valuable MLB and NFL props, as well as NBA first basket plays.

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