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MLB Run Line Picks Today

MLB run line picks (also called "spreads") put the favorite at -1.5 and the underdog at +1.5. Favorites have to win by 2+ runs to cover; underdogs win the bet just by losing by 1 or winning outright. Our AI-assisted model finds run-line value when it disagrees with how the moneyline prices a 1-run vs multi-run game.

15 MLB games on today's slate
Updated Aug 12, 2026
By MarcDuck · AI-assisted · Positive-EV only
BY MARCDUCK AI-ASSISTED MLB RUN LINE PICKS
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How These Picks Are Made

We compute every pitching, lineup, bullpen, and park factor that affects margin distribution, then compare to the market's posted run line. When the model thinks a favorite is more likely to blow out than the market implies, we take -1.5. When the underdog has real upset equity, we take +1.5.

Today's MLB Run Line Picks

Every game below is analyzed by our model. Confidence is the model's internal rating; expected value (EV) is the edge over the de-vigged market closing line. Picks with positive EV are sized at 1/8-Kelly with variance-adjusted stake reduction.

Baltimore Orioles @ Minnesota Twins
1:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Philadelphia Phillies @ St. Louis Cardinals
2:15 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Tampa Bay Rays @ Athletics
3:05 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks
3:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Houston Astros @ San Francisco Giants
3:45 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Milwaukee Brewers @ San Diego Padres
4:10 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Cleveland Guardians @ Detroit Tigers
6:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Miami Marlins
6:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Chicago Cubs @ Washington Nationals
6:45 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Seattle Mariners @ New York Yankees
7:00 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays
7:07 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves
7:15 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago White Sox
7:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Texas Rangers @ Los Angeles Angels
10:00 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Kansas City Royals @ Los Angeles Dodgers
10:10 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the MLB Run Line Picks chosen?
Picks are made by MarcDuck with AI assistance. The model weighs up to 35 factors per game (FIP/xFIP, bullpen quality, park factors by handedness, weather, lineup splits, line movement, recent form). MarcDuck reviews and formulates the final pick before it goes on the card.
Are MLB Run Line Picks updated daily?
Yes, twice daily. The morning run at 8 AM Pacific grades yesterday and regenerates today's card. The afternoon run at 4 PM Pacific builds tomorrow's card once starting pitchers are confirmed.
How accurate is the model?
Public track record: 14 graded picks at 71.4% hit rate. Kelly-tracked subset (picks with full odds + stake data): 14 picks, +3.85 units, +11.1% ROI. Updated daily on the Track Record page. We don't hide negative results — every pick is logged and graded honestly.
Are these MLB picks free?
Yes. Every MLB pick on this site is free. No signup, no paywall, no email required. Full model output (pick, confidence, expected value, moneyline, edge) is visible to anyone.

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