Some of the sharpest MLB picks for July 8 start early – and there's a little bit of variety among the best bets attracting big money and smart action for Monday.
Sharps are betting a moneyline and additional over/under across Monday's small betting card, including the 12:35 p.m. ET matinee between the Pirates and Mets. We've also tracked respected wagers landing on Braves vs. Diamondbacks, first pitch at 9:40 p.m.
Utilizing Bet Labs, both games garnered professional money at open. Mets vs. Pirates was actually the first pick for July 8 in PRO Report to generate multiple of our five, key betting resources (Sharp Action and Big Money).
Here were the top two MLB to get hit at open – one moneyline, and another over/under.
MLB Picks July 8 | Mets vs. Pirates
| Mets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 8.5 -114o / -107u | -109 |
| Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -190 | 8.5 -114o / -107u | -108 |
Monday games typically start later due to travel, but here we have an island game to start the week.
The way pros are approaching the NL matinee
