MLB Best Bets for August 8, 2026

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Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox

Event: Sat, Aug 8 · 4:11 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Under 9.0 (101)

Result: Loss · Athletics 7, Boston Red Sox 3

Featured analysis: Betting on a Snooze Fest: Under 9.0 in Athletics vs. Red Sox

The under 9.0 total is the play as the Athletics' anemic offense meets the Red Sox's stingy pitching staff.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals

Event: Sat, Aug 8 · 7:10 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Kansas City Royals +1.5 (-110)

Result: Win · Chicago Cubs 3, Kansas City Royals 6

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Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Event: Sat, Aug 8 · 7:11 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Over 8.0 (-110)

Result: Loss · Minnesota Twins 3, Milwaukee Brewers 4

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Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres

Event: Sat, Aug 8 · 7:16 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: San Diego Padres ML (-126)

Result: Win · Houston Astros 2, San Diego Padres 3

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Seattle Mariners

Event: Sat, Aug 8 · 9:50 PM EDT

Odd$mith pick: Seattle Mariners ML (-120)

Result: Loss · Tampa Bay Rays 3, Seattle Mariners 2

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