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MLB Sports Betting Markets Report – August 19, 2025

Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning in a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

By Ron Raymond | Published August 19, 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 -115 @ CHICAGO CUBS
🔥 BULLISH (17 days) | 79-45 overall
📊 Best road record in NL (42-20)
⚾ Cubs stuck in 8-game UNDER stretch
💎 Brew Crew keeps proving elite

PHILADELPHIA -187 vs SEATTLE
📊 61.3% C.O.W. | 2-game win streak
📉 Mariners dropped 2 in a row, bats fading
💡 Strong home edge and lineup advantage

SAN DIEGO -240 vs SAN FRANCISCO
📊 61.54% C.O.W. | 38-21 at Petco
📉 Giants BEARISH (5 days), pen cracking late
💎 Pricey, but situational mismatch

BALTIMORE +117 @ BOSTON (Live Dog Alert)
⚾ O’s on a 3-game OVER run, lineup heating up
📉 Boston dropped 2 straight, shaky pen (negative DMVI)
💡 Upside dog play at Fenway

CINCINNATI -150 @ LA ANGELS
🔥 2-game SU win streak | 65-60 overall
📈 Neutral cycle but solid form vs C-type teams
💎 Edge in consistency over shaky Angels side

🐕‍🦺 More Live Dogs Worth Watching – Contrarian Value
TAMPA BAY +107 vs NY YANKEES – Yanks hot, but Rays tough at home in divisional play
CLEVELAND +104 @ ARIZONA – Guards live if bullpen holds, D-Backs reeling on 4-game skid

⚠️ Overbought or Overhyped Favorites – Use Caution
LA DODGERS -281 @ COLORADO – Coors + huge line = volatility risk
NY METS -206 @ WASHINGTON – Mets solid, but Nats pesky in division dog role
DETROIT -164 vs HOUSTON – Tigers rolling, but Astros quietly 3 straight Overs and due

🔥 Totals to Watch – Offense Incoming
LAD/COL (12) – Dodgers bats vs Coors = fireworks
BOS/BAL (9) – Orioles trending Over, Sox staff leaking runs
KC/TEX (8.5) – Royals on 4-game SU streak, Rangers in 4-game OVER stretch
CIN/LAA (8.5) – Both lineups streaky, but recent runs trending higher

🎯 Tuesday’s Top 5 Market Picks Recap
MILWAUKEE -115 – Bullish, dominant road form
PHILADELPHIA -187 – Form play vs slumping Mariners
SAN DIEGO -240 – Pricey chalk at Petco
BALTIMORE +117 – Value dog at Fenway
CINCINNATI -150 – Consistency edge vs Angels

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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.