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MLB Picks, Best Bets, Props, Predictions Today – October 16

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The MLB Postseason is winding down, but the intensity is heating up.

There is plenty of drama on tap today as both the NLCS and ALCS are in action. Our MLB betting experts have looked over the latest MLB odds and have picks and predictions for both Brewers vs. Dodgers and Blue Jays vs. Mariners.

So, continue reading as today's MLB best bets are below.

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MLB Best Bets Today

The team logos in the table below represent each of the matchups that our MLB betting staff is targeting from today's slate of games. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.

GameTime (ET)Pick
Milwaukee Brewers LogoLos Angeles Dodgers Logo
6:08 p.m.
Milwaukee Brewers LogoLos Angeles Dodgers Logo
6:08 p.m.
Toronto Blue Jays LogoSeattle Mariners Logo
8:33 p.m.
Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering preferred odds as of writing. Always shop for the best price using our MLB Odds page, which automatically surfaces the best lines for every game.

Bet Labs' Brewers vs Dodgers Best Bet: System Suggests Under

Milwaukee Brewers Logo
Thursday, October 16
6:08 p.m. ET
TBS
Los Angeles Dodgers Logo
Under 7.5 (+100)
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By Bet Labs

This system targets unders in MLB series games (Game 2 or later) in which both teams have winning records as that suggests quality pitching and competitive matchups.

However, when public betting leans toward the over — as many likely expect fireworks between top teams — contrarian value on the under is created. By capitalizing on low public support for the under (≤35%), this system fades public perception in favor of market inefficiencies, especially when bettors overestimate offensive output late in a series.

Overall, this system is 1400-1192-111 (54%) and has generated a 5% ROI. This season, the system has generated a 1% ROI and has cashed 53% of its picks (168-149-11).

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Evan Abrams – Contrarian Unders for Winning Teams, Later in Series
the game is played during the Regular or Postseason season
betting on the Under
the home team's win percentage is between 51% and 100%
the visitor team's win percentage is between 51% and 100%
the over/under % is between 0% and 35%
the series game # is between 2 and 100
$13,712
WON
1400-1193-111
RECORD
54%
WIN%

Pick: Under 7.5 (+100)



Tony Sartori's Brewers vs Dodgers Best Bet: Back LA at Home

Milwaukee Brewers Logo
Thursday, October 16
6:08 p.m. ET
TBS
Los Angeles Dodgers Logo
Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
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By Tony Sartori

A key pitching disparity in this matchup is that, unlike Jose Quintana, Tyler Glasnow has dominated Thursday’s opponent. In their two meetings this season, Glasnow posted a 0.82 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee has struggled mightily against Dodgers' starters in this series, a trend likely to continue in Game 3. Through 79 combined plate appearances against Glasnow, this current Brewers roster owns a mere .141 batting average, .282 slugging percentage and .228 wOBA.

Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (+110)


Sean Paul's Blue Jays vs Mariners Best Bet: Back Bats to Stay Hot

Toronto Blue Jays Logo
Thursday, October 16
8:33 p.m. ET
FS1
Seattle Mariners Logo
Over 7.5 (-115)
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By Sean Paul

The total is low here.

The over hit in two of the first three games and although hitting typically goes to die in Seattle, these offenses are elite, and both pitchers are pretty mediocre.

I'd be surprised if there aren't nine runs scored here.

Max Scherzer and Luis Castillo will have to provide some length, although the leash on Scherzer is probably a bit tighter.

Either way, I like the over.

Pick: Over 7.5 (-115)




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