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MLB Sports Betting Markets Report – August 18, 2025

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom winds up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

by Ron Raymond | Published August 18, 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 -102 @ CHICAGO CUBS
🔥 BULLISH (16 days) | 78-45 overall
📉 Lost yesterday but still league’s steadiest money-maker
💡 Bounce-back spot vs Cubs (BEARISH Under trend – 7 straight)

ATLANTA -206 vs CHI WHITE SOX
📊 72.73% C.O.W. | 5-game SU win streak
📉 Sox in freefall (4 straight losses, 44-80 overall)
💎 Chalky, but mismatch across the board

DETROIT -156 vs HOUSTON
📈 BULLISH (4 days) | 39-24 at home
⚾ Tigers hot at Comerica while Astros cooled (2 SU L last 3)
💡 Value chalk in a high-confidence home spot

SAN DIEGO -150 vs SAN FRANCISCO
📊 Bounce-back angle: Padres off 3 straight losses
📉 Giants BEARISH (5 days) and inconsistent vs B-rated teams
💡 Market gives SD the edge at Petco

BALTIMORE +102 @ BOSTON (Live Dog Alert)
⚾ 2 straight Overs, bats warming up
📉 Boston coming off a loss, showing -0.95 DMVI edge
💡 Price gives value if O’s pen holds late

🐕‍🦺 More Live Dogs Worth Watching – Contrarian Value
CINCINNATI -112 @ LA ANGELS – Reds streaky but matchup even
ARIZONA -119 @ CLEVELAND – Snapping 3-game skid spot
ST LOUIS +112 @ MIAMI – Cards in 5-game skid, but buy-low potential

⚠️ Overbought or Overhyped Favorites – Use Caution
LA DODGERS -304 @ COLORADO – Huge chalk in Coors, inflated line risk
PHILADELPHIA -105 vs SEATTLE – Phillies steady, but Mariners desperate after 2 L’s
TORONTO -109 @ PITTSBURGH – Jays chalk on road vs Pirates team that grinds at home

🔥 Totals to Watch – Offense Incoming
LAD/COL (11) – Coors + Dodgers power bats
BOS/BAL (8.5) – O’s trending Over, Sox pen taxed
KC/TEX (9.5) – Rangers in 4 straight Overs, Royals bats clicking
MIA/STL (7.5) – Low total, but both lineups inconsistent

🎯 Monday’s Top 5 Market Picks Recap
MILWAUKEE -102 – Bullish bounce-back
ATLANTA -206 – Sox fade continues
DETROIT -156 – Home chalk with form
SAN DIEGO -150 – Giants fade spot
BALTIMORE +102 – Live dog value at Fenway

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Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.

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