MLB Odds: Computer System Picks Cubs vs Angels, Athletics vs Mariners (August 24)

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Bet Labs popped with two situational picks for MLB Sunday.

As we look ahead to Sunday’s slate of MLB games on August 24, every team will be in action, presenting a full range of betting opportunities. However, the smartest angles this Sunday lie specifically in the afternoon window, where environmental factors and team tendencies converge to create a profitable edge.

Two matchups stand out in particular: the Cubs vs. Angels at 4:07 p.m. ET, and the Athletics vs. Mariners at 4:10 p.m. ET.

These games are prime candidates for over/under plays according to our PRO Systems, which feature backtested trends designed to give subscribers an analytical edge.

Check out two nifty predictions for MLB Sunday below.


MLB Picks Sunday: Cubs vs. Angels, Athletics vs. Mariners

For Sunday's PRO picks, an important factor is the role of home starting pitchers.

The Angels will send Kyle Hendricks to the mound to face his former team; meanwhile, the Mariners will start Logan Gilbert against the A's. Interestingly, the visiting starters have much less influence on our model’s picks. Instead, the key lies in the conditions around home pitchers and the time-of-day factors.

Sunday's MLB picks from Bet Labs are the