Top MLB Expert Picks for Today
BetQL’s MLB experts are back to break down today’s top games and give you their previews and predictions.
Matt Helm - Sep 8, 2025, 2:57am EDTThey’ve crunched the numbers, checked the matchups and can tell you the ERA or OPS of every player on the teams. Our MLB experts are back to help you get the edge on the sportsbooks with their top picks of the day.
Reds (72-71) at Padres (78-65)
The Padres are now just 1 game back of the Dodgers in the NL West, as the Reds +118 roll into town to kick off a three game series. The experts and the fans are behind Cincinnati today as they look to close the gap on the Mets in the NL Wild Card race. LHP Nick Lodolo (8-7, 3.22 ERA) gets the start for the Red, while RHP Yu Darvish (3-5, 5.75 ERA) will take the mound for the Padres. The BetQL computer model has the Padres winning in 57% of its simulations, but this one should be a close game.
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Nationals (58-84) at Marlins (66-77)
These two teams have gone back and forth all season with the Marlins leading the season series 5-4. Neither team has a chance of making the playoffs this season, but sometimes that makes games like these the best to wager on. The BetQL computer model has the Marlins winning in 55% of its simulations, but the experts are picking the Nationals +112 today. RHP Cade Cavalli (2-1, 4.85 ERA) and Janson Junk (6-2, 4.09 ERA) will get the starts for the Nationals and Marlins respectively. This is another one that we've got very close, savvy bettors might want to look at the over/under, which is currently set at 8.
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Royals (73-70) at Guardians (72-70)
Kansas City and Cleveland are not only battling for second place in the AL Central, they're also fighting tooth and nail for the final AL Wild Card spot against the Mariners. Cleveland leads the season series 5-4 as these two kick off their final regular season series. The fans and the experts can't get past the Royals -101 today as this four game series kicks off. Slade Cecconi (5-6, 4.78 ERA) and Ryan Bergert (2-1, 2.61 ERA) will get the starts for Cleveland and Kansas City respectively. The BetQL computer model has this game as a toss up. Bettors looking for a less risky wager, might want to consider the Guardians +1.5 today.
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