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MLB Sports Betting Markets Report – August 17, 2025

Straight from the sharp desk at ATS STATS — we’re scanning today’s board for buy signals, live dogs, and overbought favorites that could trap the public. Let’s break it down like Wall Street with a baseball bat.


💹 Top 5 Investment-Grade Plays – Market Value Meets Confidence

MILWAUKEE -107 @ CINCINNATI
🔥 10-game SU win streak | BULLISH (15 days)
📈 78-44 record | 42-20 road warriors
📉 Reds offense sputtering in division spots
💎 A-grade heater, keep milking it

SEATTLE -126 @ NY METS
📊 BULLISH (11 days) | 7 straight wins
📉 Mets are BEARISH (14 days), dropped 7 in a row
💡 Fade the skid, play the form

SAN DIEGO +128 @ LA DODGERS (Live Dog Alert)
🔥 3-game SU win streak | BULLISH (7 days)
📉 Dodgers bullpen shaky in last 10 games
💡 Value dog in divisional rivalry spot

ATLANTA +108 @ CLEVELAND (Live Dog Alert)
📊 BULLISH (4 days) | 3 straight wins
⚠️ Guardians inconsistent vs C-type teams
💡 Plus money on a momentum side

BOSTON -252 vs MIAMI
📈 71.29% C.O.W. | 5-game OVER run
📉 Marlins offense flatlined (3 straight losses)
💎 Heavy chalk but matchup screams mismatch


🐕‍🦺 More Live Dogs Worth Watching – Contrarian Value
ST LOUIS +123 vs NY YANKEES – Cards steady at home, Yankees bats cooling
TAMPA BAY +123 @ SAN FRANCISCO – Rays riding a 3-game Over trend, live stick potential


⚠️ Overbought or Overhyped Favorites – Use Caution
TORONTO -108 vs TEXAS – Jays hot at home, but Rangers bats still dangerous
PHILADELPHIA -175 @ WASHINGTON – Phils on 4-game heater, but Nats pesky in divisional spots


🔥 Totals to Watch – Offense Incoming
OAK/LAA (10) – Angels on 4-game OVER run
ARI/COL (12.5) – Rockies pitching collapse meets Coors Field
BOS/MIA (8.5) – Sox in 5 straight OVER games
KC/CWS (9.5) – Royals bats clicking vs Sox staff


🎯 Sunday’s Top 5 Market Picks Recap
MILWAUKEE -107 – Ride the 10-game heater
SEATTLE -126 – Form play vs BEARISH Mets
SAN DIEGO +128 – Divisional dog with momentum
ATLANTA +108 – Live dog with win streak
BOSTON -252 – Heavy chalk mismatch


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Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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