MLB Predictions and Best Bets for August 5
On August 5, Major League Baseball will feature a complete schedule of 15 games, highlighted by a matchup between the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park at 7:10 p.m. ET. Other notable games include the Marlins facing the Braves, the Cardinals against the Yankees, the Pirates taking on the Brewers, the Tigers playing the Mariners, and the Padres meeting the Diamondbacks.
The Atlanta Braves are favored at -126 against the Marlins, while the Yankees are at -149 against the Cardinals. The Brewers are also favored at -136 against the Pirates, who will start Paul Skenes.
SportsLine's Projection Model has simulated these games 10,000 times and is backing the Over 7 runs in the Pirates vs. Brewers game. Historical data shows that the Over has hit in 64 of the last 115 games for the Pirates. The Brewers' Kyle Harrison, returning from injury, has a solid record this season, contributing to the betting landscape for this matchup.
