MLB Best Bets for August 5, 2026

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros

Event: Wed, Aug 5 · 2:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Houston Astros -1.5 (118)

Result: Loss · Toronto Blue Jays 5, Houston Astros 4

Featured analysis: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros prediction: Houston Astros -1.5

For Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros, the play is Houston Astros -1.5 (118).

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs

Event: Wed, Aug 5 · 2:21 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Chicago Cubs ML (-120)

Result: Win · Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 7

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Colorado Rockies

Event: Wed, Aug 5 · 3:11 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 11.5 (-108)

Result: Win · Tampa Bay Rays 4, Colorado Rockies 0

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Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves

Event: Wed, Aug 5 · 7:16 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 8.5 (100)

Result: Win · Miami Marlins 1, Atlanta Braves 4

Featured analysis: Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves prediction: Under 8.5

For Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves, the play is Under 8.5 (100).

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San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Event: Wed, Aug 5 · 9:41 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: San Diego Padres ML (-121)

Result: Loss · San Diego Padres 4, Arizona Diamondbacks 10

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