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MLB Sports Betting Markets Report – August 21, 2025

by Ron Raymond | Published August 21, 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 Investment-Grade Plays – Market Value Meets Confidence

SAN DIEGO -194 vs SAN FRANCISCO
📊 65.93% C.O.W. | Padres on a 2-game SU win streak
📉 Giants BEARISH (8-day funk), bullpen slipping
💡 Petco Park spot with market edge

NY YANKEES -149 vs BOSTON
🔥 5-game SU win streak | BULLISH (5 days)
📊 54.84% C.O.W. | 37-25 at Yankee Stadium
💡 Bronx bats rolling, Sox on 3-game slide

BALTIMORE -112 vs HOUSTON
📈 3-game SU win streak | BULLISH (3 days)
📉 Astros dropped 4 straight, offense cooling
💎 O’s undervalued in this spot

CHICAGO CUBS -133 vs MILWAUKEE
🔥 3-game SU win streak | 73-54 overall
📉 Brewers dropped 3 in a row after hot stretch
💡 Buy signal on Cubs with short price at Wrigley

BOSTON +122 @ NY YANKEES (Live Dog Alert)
⚾ Rivalry spot, Sox catching plus money
📉 Yankees hot, but line over-inflated after streak
💡 Contrarian value in Fenway’s rivals


🐕 Other Dogs to Watch
COLORADO +183 vs LAD – Coors volatility, but Dodgers heavy chalk
TEXAS +104 @ KC – Rangers trying to break BEARISH skid


⚠️ Overbought Favorites – Handle with Care
LA DODGERS -227 @ ROCKIES – 70.27% C.O.W. but Coors always dangerous
HOUSTON -108 @ ORIOLES – Astros in 4-game skid, public chalk trap risk


🔥 Totals Watch – Run Expectancy Rising
LAD/COL (12) – Coors + Dodgers bats
BOS/NYY (8) – Rivalry intensity, lineups streaky
KC/TEX (9) – Royals bats hot, Rangers pen shaky
OAK/MIN (9) – Twins in BEARISH cycle, A’s playing loose


🎯 Thursday’s Top 5 Market Picks Recap

  1. SAN DIEGO -194 – Giants fade spot

  2. NY YANKEES -149 – Bronx heater continues

  3. BALTIMORE -112 – O’s in form, Astros reeling

  4. CHICAGO CUBS -133 – Brewers fade after skid

  5. BOSTON +122 – Rivalry dog with contrarian bite


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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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