MLB Predictions Today: Best Bets & Picks for July 26

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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. is greeted in the dugout after hitting two-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie during the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
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Shane Jackson @Sjacksonmgm Jul 26, 2024, 5:55 PM
  • Get expert betting picks & predictions for today's top MLB games on July 26.
  • Bet on Bobby Witt Jr. to stay hot against the Chicago Cubs.

Here are MLB betting picks and predictions based on MLB odds for today’s schedule:

MLB Predictions Today: Friday, July 26

Best Bet: Bobby Witt Jr. Over 0.5 RBIs (+110)

Cubs vs. Royals – 7:10 p.m. ET

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball since his runner-up finish at this year’s Home Run Derby.

In his six games since the All-Star break, Witt has 16 hits in 23 at-bats while recording seven RBIs. He has three doubles, two home runs, and one triple to post a slash line of .696/.731/1.174.

The baseball odds have adjusted to his recent play, inflating his props across the board.

  • Over 1.5 hits (+100)
  • Over 2.5 hits, runs, and RBIs (-135)
  • Over 2.5 total bases (+120)

But I don’t mind paying the +110 price on Witt to record at least one RBI against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. Based on his recent play, a fair price should be minus odds, but I’d play this down to +105 at the very least.

Witt has cleared this line in eight of his previous 10 home games.

Top MLB Props Today, July 26

Here are the most bet player props at the online sportsbook for Friday, July 26:

  1. Juan Soto Over 1.5 Bases (-120)
  2. Marcus Semien Over 1.5 Bases (-110)
  3. Yordan Alvarez Over 1.5 Total hits, Runs, and RBIs (-145)
  4. Christopher Sanchez Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-130)
  5. Sonny Gray Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-140)

Best MLB Picks Today, July 26

Here are the most bet teams on the moneyline for Friday, July 26:

  1. Texas Rangers (+105)
  2. Cincinnati Reds (+100)
  3. Boston Red Sox (+100)
  4. Detroit Tigers (+150)
  5. Atlanta Braves (+115)

MLB Moneyline Records for 2024

TeamWin-Loss RecordWin Pct.
Angels45-58.437
Astros53-49.520
Athletics42-63.400
Blue Jays46-56.451
Braves54-47.535
Brewers59-43.578
Cardinals53-49.520
Cubs49-55.471
Diamondbacks53-50.515
Dodgers62-42.596
Giants49-55.471
Guardians61-41.598
Mariners53-51.510
Marlins37-66.359
Mets54-48.529
Nationals47-56.456
Orioles61-41.598
Padres55-50.524
Phillies64-38.628
Pirates52-50.510
Rangers51-52.495
Rays52-51.505
Red Sox54-47.535
Reds49-53.480
Rockies38-65.369
Royals56-47.544
Tigers51-53.490
Twins56-45.555
White Sox27-78.257
Yankees60-44.577

MLB Run Line (ATS) Records for 2024

TeamATS RecordATS Win Pct.
Angels58-45.563
Astros55-47.539
Athletics54-51.514
Blue Jays48-54.471
Braves44-57.436
Brewers55-47.539
Cardinals52-50.510
Cubs49-55.471
Diamondbacks53-50.515
Dodgers51-53.490
Giants48-56.462
Guardians50-52.490
Mariners43-61.414
Marlins48-55.466
Mets51-51.500
Nationals56-47.544
Orioles55-47.539
Padres54-51.514
Phillies53-49.520
Pirates56-46.549
Rangers46-57.447
Rays49-54.476
Red Sox46-55.455
Reds57-45.559
Rockies52-51.505
Royals58-45.563
Tigers54-50.519
Twins47-54.465
White Sox47-58.448
Yankees54-50.519

MLB Over/Under Records for 2024

TeamOver RecordOver Pct.Under Pct.
Angels51-49-3.510.490
Astros41-57-4.418.582
Athletics49-53-3.480.520
Blue Jays53-46-3.535.465
Braves36-60-5.375.625
Brewers54-42-6.563.438
Cardinals47-52-3.475.525
Cubs43-57-4.430.570
Diamondbacks54-46-3.540.460
Dodgers53-50-1.515.485
Giants55-46-3.545.455
Guardians49-47-6.510.490
Mariners42-57-5.424.576
Marlins56-45-2.555.446
Mets54-45-3.546.455
Nationals48-50-5.490.510
Orioles54-39-9.581.419
Padres54-50-1.519.481
Phillies46-51-5.474.526
Pirates45-53-4.459.541
Rangers41-58-4.414.586
Rays51-48-4.515.485
Red Sox48-46-7.511.489
Reds46-52-4.469.531
Rockies53-48-2.525.475
Royals42-58-3.420.580
Tigers56-44-4.560.440
Twins51-48-2.515.485
White Sox45-56-4.446.555
Yankees55-45-4.550.450

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.