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High-Level MLB Picks for Blue Jays vs Astros, Dodgers vs Cubs (August 5)

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Home runs are smart bets for the first MLB game on Wednesday, and the second matchup could be a gold mine for strikeout props.

I'm attacking the early MLB slate with picks for Blue Jays vs. Astros (2:10 p.m. ET) and Dodgers vs. Cubs (2:20 p.m. ET).

After a quick scan of PRO, here's what cutting-edge betting tools suggest picking for the afternoon games:

  • 2 Astros vs. Blue Jays homer picks
  • Dodgers vs. Cubs strikeout prop

Below, I'll cover every single angle and include visual snapshots of how public/sharp money percentages, PRO Report, and the props dashboard shape up for both matchups, giving bettors plenty of ways to exploit Wednesday's early slate.

High-Level Picks for Blue Jays vs Astros, Dodgers vs Cubs (Early Slate)

Two of the better home run picks of the day go off in the early game. Comparing expert-driven data to odds around the market, PRO Projections expect a potential breakout for two players: