MLB Best Bets Today, 4/8: Picks, Predictions & Player Props - Tuesday
Welcome into the Tuesday slate of MLB best bets today at Fantasy Alarm on April 8th!
Monday’s MLB predictions were great for me as I went 5-2 overall on the bets and now, we dive into tonight’s slate that’ll feature 28 teams in action!
MLB Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 4/7
In addition to starting this season, like seasons past I am advocating that you start the season with half unit wagers on MLB best bets as well. Every season is unique and until we get our footing into who these teams and players are this season let’s gamble smart and learn as we go!
In this MLB Best Bets Today article you will find a wide array of choices from some Money Lines and to game totals and on occasion some player props! Check out the rationale and if you agree with me make sure to tail and good luck!
Now, let's dive into my expert MLB Best Bets today!
- Season Record: 23-14-0
- Bankroll: +4.8 units
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White Sox vs. Guardians Predictions: Tuesday, April 8th
Say what you will about the Guardians start to the season, yes they’ve looked poorly but this is a good team. I say good and not great because they won’t win 90 games but they should win 85 games and some series against the White Sox in the AL Central Division are going to be why.
The White Sox are already 0-3 on the road this season and that comes as little surprise as they were 23-58 outside of Chicago last season, the worst team in MLB. More so they didn’t cover often either and with the sample size smaller they are 1-2 ATS so far but the Guardians should send them packing further down the line.
Cleveland was a 50-30 at home last season and that matched the 3rd highest winning percentage in the majors. Not much has changed in “The Land” since then with manager, star players and pitchers already to roll again for their home opener.
I am so confident that on top of betting Cleveland to cover the run line I am adding in a prop to my MLB best bets today! Add the man Jose Ramirez himself to the betting slip tonight as he’s hitting .294 with a 1.252 OPS against right handed pitching already this season and he will go over 1.5 hits/runs/RBIs today.
- Expert White Sox vs. Guardians Picks:
- Cleveland Run Line -1.5 (+115 on ESPN Bet)
- Jose Ramirez (CLE) Over 1.5 Hits/Runs/RBIs (-125 on DraftKings)
Best MLB Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 4/8
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 1st 5 Innings Under 3.5 Runs (-145 on DraftKings)
- Boston Red Sox Run Line -1.5 (+105 on DraftKings)
- Cole Ragans (KC) Over 7.5 Strikeouts (+125 on DraftKings)
- Freddy Peralta (MIL) Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-115 on DraftKings)
Player News
Jesse Winker is not in the lineup for Thursday’s bout against the Cardinals.
Andre Pallante is typically better against lefties than righties, so rather than Winker at DH, the Mets will have Starling Marte as the designated hitter. This platoon should continue for the foreseeable future, and it’s not great for either from a fantasy standpoint.
Angels signed RHP Hector Neris to a minor league deal.
Neris elected free agency after Atlanta designated him for assignment, and has a new home a couple weeks later. The 35-year-old will likely need to pitch in a few games with Triple-A Salt Lake, but it’s not hard to see him being an option in the Angels’ bullpen in the coming weeks. Not a fantasy-relevant one, but an option nevertheless.
Royce Lewis (hamstring) will do some baserunning work Thursday.
It’s being described as “light” baserunning for Lewis. The 25-year-old has been on the injured list since the start of the season with his left hamstring strain, and while there’s still no concrete timetable for his return, it’s obviously a positive development that he’s able to run with the injury.
Pablo Lòpez (hamstring) will make a rehab start Saturday for Triple-A St. Paul.
López was able to throw a successful bullpen Wednesday, and now the 29-year-old will get a chance to work against hitters at the Triple-A level. He may need a couple of rehab outings before he rejoins the Minnesota rotation, but if everything goes well, he should be back by the end of April or the early portion of May.
Mets optioned RHP Justin Hagenman to Triple-A Syracuse.
Hagenman threw 3 1/3 innings during Wednesday’s outing against the Twins, and while he pitched well in that outing, New York needs a fresh arm. The 28-year-old will likely be back at some point in May.
Mets recalled RHP Max Kranick from Triple-A Syracuse.
It’s not Kranick’s first trip from Syracuse to New York, and it’s unikely to be his last. The 27-year-old provides an extra arm for the Mets in their bullpen with Justin Hagenman optioned to Triple-A to make room on the roster.