MLB Betting Guide for August 27: Yankees Chance to Pull Away

We have an action-packed slate tonight in the MLB with all 30 teams set to take the field, so let’s dive into everything you need to know for the night ahead.

Kicking off the night, we have an exciting matchup in South Philly as the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros will square off on national television. Plus, the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians will face off in a battle for the AL Central lead, where we have you covered with an epic +1400 ultimate same-game parlay.

In the AL East, the New York Yankees have a two-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles for the division lead. This week offers the Yankees the opportunity to certify their lead. The Yankees have a favorable matchup against the Washington Nationals, while the Orioles are out west to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Yankees in a groove, the time is now to ensure the AL East is theirs.

Additionally, we have a couple of other noteworthy games to check out, starting with inter-league action as the improving Atlanta Braves face the Minnesota Twins. Plus, the streaking Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets will square off in the desert in a battle of NL wild card hopefuls.

It should be a great night of baseball, so stay with SportsGrid to be covered on everything. Let’s ride! 

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MLB Betting Guide for August 27

Tonight’s Headliners: Analyzing AL Playoff Picture | Is Jasson Dominguez the Missing Piece for the Yankees? | Ranking Baseball’s Best City Connect Jerseys

Catch Up on Yesterday’s Action: Braves Dominate Twins | Royals Sweep Doubleheader 

Tonight’s Best Bets: +1400 Royals-Guardians SGP | Dinger Tuesday Best Bets | Today’s Top Props

6:40 p.m ET: Oakland Athletics @ Cincinnati Reds 

• Run Line: Reds -1.5 | Moneyline: Reds -144 | Total: 9.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati, OH)
• Weather Notes: Hot, winds blowing out to left

Starting Pitching Matchup: Mitch Spence (ERA: 4.67; K/9: 7.55) vs. Undecided

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Athletics ML (1-Star, +122) | UNDER 9.5 (1.5-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Reds by 0.1 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Spencer Steer OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +120)

6:40 p.m ET: Los Angeles Angels @ Detroit Tigers 

• Run Line: Tigers -1.5 | Moneyline: Tigers -162 | Total: 9.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Comerica Park (Detroit, MI)
• Weather Notes: Chance of showers expected in area throughout night, but could miss the ball park luckily.

Starting Pitching Matchup: Johnny Cueto (ERA: 4.26; K/9: 1.42) vs. Brant Hurter (ERA: 3.57; K/9: 8.66)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Tigers -1.5 (2.5-Stars) | UNDER 9.5 (1-Star) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Tigers by 1.4 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Jo Adell OVER 0.5 RBIs (4.5-Stars, +175) | Brant Hurter UNDER 3.5 Ks (5-Stars, +120)

6:40 p.m ET: Houston Astros @ Philadelphia Phillies

• Run Line: Phillies -1.5 | Moneyline: Phillies -148 | Total: 9
• Where to Watch: TBS | Location: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA)
• Weather Noliutes: Warm, clear, winds blowing out to right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Justin Verlander (ERA: 3.92; K/9: 8.27) vs. Aaron Nola (ERA: 3.40; K/9: 8.16)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Astros ML (3.5-Stars, +126) | UNDER 9 (3-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Astros by 0.1 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Alex Bregman OVER 0.5 HRs (5-Stars, +520) | Kyle Schwarber OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +125)

6:40 p.m ET: Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 | Moneyline: Cubs -124 | Total: 8
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: PNC Park (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Weather Notes: Hot, clear, winds blowing in from right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Justin Steele (ERA: 3.40; K/9: 9.32) vs. Jared Jones (ERA: 3.56; K/9: 9.69)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Pirates +1.5 (2-Stars) | Pirates ML (1.5-Stars, +106) | OVER 8 (3-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Cubs by 0.1 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Miguel Amaya OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +210) | Nick Gonzales OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +190)

6:40 p.m ET: Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Guardians 

• Run Line: Guardians -1.5 | Moneyline: Guardians -158 | Total: 9
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Progressive Field (Cleveland, OH)
• Weather Notes: Hot, clear, winds blowing out to right-center

Starting Pitching Matchup: Michael Lorenzen (ERA: 3.62; K/9: 6.56) vs. Gavin Williams (ERA: 5.13; K/9: 9.89) 

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Royals +1.5 (3-Stars) | Royals ML (4.5-Stars, +134) | UNDER 9 (5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Royals by 0.1 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Bobby Witt Jr. OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +145) 

6:45 p.m ET: New York Yankees @ Washington Nationals 

• Run Line: Yankees -1.5 | Moneyline: Yankees -235 | Total: 9
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Nationals Park (Washington, D.C.)
• Weather Notes: Warm, clear, winds blowing out to left

Starting Pitching Matchup: Gerrit Cole (ERA: 3.35; K/9: 9.06) vs. Patrick Corbin (ERA: 5.74; K/9: 6.87)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Nationals +1.5 (3.5-Stars) | Nationals ML (2-Stars, +194) | UNDER 9 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Yankees by 1.1 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Juan Soto OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +125) | James Wood OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +210)

7:10 p.m ET: Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox

• Run Line: Red Sox -1.5 | Moneyline: Red Sox -146 | Total: 9.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Fenway Park (Boston, MA)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to left

Starting Pitching Matchup: Yariel Rodriguez (ERA: 4.80; K/9: 9.44) vs. Cooper Criswell (ERA: 3.95; K/9: 6.89)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Red Sox -1.5 (3-Stars) | OVER 9.5 (3-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Red Sox by 1.4 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. OVER 1.5 Total Bases (5-Stars) | Cooper Criswell OVER 3.5 Ks (5-Stars, +130)

7:40 p.m ET: Atlanta Braves @ Minnesota Twins 

• Run Line: Braves -1.5 | Moneyline: Braves -112 | Total: 8.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Target Field (Minneapolis, MN)
• Weather Noliutes: Clear, winds blowing across from left to right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Spencer Schwellenbach (ERA: 4.13; K/9: 10.38) vs. Simeon Woods Richardson (ERA: 3.69; K/9: 7.93)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Twins +1.5 (2-Stars) | UNDER  8.5 (1-Star)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Braves by 0.1 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Matt Olson OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +145) | Royce Lewis OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +140)

7:45 p.m ET: San Diego Padres @ St. Louis Cardinals

• Run Line: Padres -1.5 | Moneyline: Padres -142 | Total: 8
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Busch Stadium (St. Louis, MO)
• Weather Notes: Very hot, clear, winds blowing out to left-center

Starting Pitching Matchup: Dylan Cease (ERA: 3.43; K/9: 11.23) vs. Miles Mikolas (ERA: 5.19; K/9: 6.19)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Padres ML (1-Star) | UNDER 8 (1-Star)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Padres by 1.0 Run

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Dylan Cease OVER 6.5 Ks (5-Stars, +126) | Nolan Arenado OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +170)

8:10 p.m ET: San Francisco Giants @ Milwaukee Brewers 

• Run Line: Giants -1.5 | Moneyline: Giants -104 | Total: 7.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: American Family Field (Milwaukee, WI)
• Weather Noliutes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Logan Webb (ERA: 3.13; K/9: 7.61) vs. Tobias Myers (ERA: 2.87; K/9: 7.84)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Brewers +1.5 (2-Stars) | Brewers ML (2-Stars) | OVER 7.5 (1.5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Brewers by 0.6 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Thairo Estrada OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +210) | Tobias Myers UNDER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars)

8:10 p.m ET: Texas Rangers @ Chicago White Sox 

• Run Line: Rangers -1.5 | Moneyline: Rangers -154 | Total: 8.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago, IL)
• Weather Noliutes: Chance of showers late, but ideally won’t be heavy enough to trigger a delay.

Starting Pitching Matchup: Andrew Heaney (ERA: 4.21; K/9: 9.00) vs. Garrett Crochet (ERA: 3.61; K/9: 12.63)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Rangers -1.5 (5-Stars) | Rangers ML (5-Stars) | OVER 8.5 (5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Rangers by 3.5 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Garrett Crochet OVER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars, +116)

8:40 p.m ET: Miami Marlins @ Colorado Rockies  

• Run Line: Rockies -1.5 | Moneyline: Rockies -152 | Total: 11
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Coors Field (Denver, CO)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing across from right to left

Starting Pitching Matchup: Roddery Munoz (ERA: 6.05; K/9: 7.91) vs. Cal Quantrill (ERA: 4.56; K/9: 6.77)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Rockies -1.5 (2-Stars) | Rockies ML (2-Stars) | UNDER 11 (3.5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Rockies by 1.6 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Awaiting Props

9:40 p.m ET: New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks 

• Run Line: Mets -1.5 | Moneyline: Mets -102 | Total: 8.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Chase Field (Phoenix, AZ)
• Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Sean Manaea (ERA: 3.48; K/9: 9.07) vs. Eduardo Rodriguez (ERA: 3.94; K/9: 6.19)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: OVER 8.5 (1-Star)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Diamondbacks by 0.2 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Mark Vientos OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +160) | Eugenio Suarez OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +175)

9:40 p.m ET: Tampa Bay Rays @ Seattle Mariners 

• Run Line: Mariners -1.5 | Moneyline: Mariners -148 | Total: 6.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: T-Mobile Park (Seattle, WA)
• Weather Notes:

Starting Pitching Matchup: Jeffrey Springs (ERA: 4.50; K/9: 9.82) vs. Logan Gilbert (ERA: 3.09; K/9: 8.72)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Rays ML (1-Star, +126) | OVER 6.5 (3.5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Mariners by 0.3 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Brandon Lowe OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +200) | Logan Gilbert UNDER 7.5 Ks (5-Stars, +100)

10:10 p.m ET: Baltimore Orioles @ Los Angeles Dodgers 

• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 | Moneyline: Dodgers -198 | Total: 8.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, CA)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to right-center

Starting Pitching Matchup: Cole Irvin (ERA: 4.55; K/9: 6.06) vs. Jack Flaherty (ERA: 3.00; K/9: 11.30)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Orioles +1.5 (1.5-Stars) | Orioles ML (2.5-Stars, +166) | UNDER 8.5 (2-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Dodgers by 0.8 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Cole Irvin OVER 3.5 Ks (5-Stars, +126) | Jack Flaherty OVER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars)

 

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