Instead of looking for single games when making MLB picks today, putting together a two-team parlay is a much better way to go. Check this MLB Parlay for July 8 here.
Now that we are so deep into the regular season, you will find enough MLB stats to help you out and create a parlay.
There is a full slate of games on the schedule on Friday, July 8, and that gives you plenty of opportunities to find the best options.
Looking at the moneyline odds is usually the way to go, but you have a chance to look at the run line in at least two of the games.
A pair of road teams should be your main focus on Friday as they will stay hot and win big to begin a series.
Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers
The Minnesota Twins are in Texas on Friday night to begin a three-game series against the Rangers. Minnesota has been a pleasant surprise this season, while Texas has been a bit of a disappointment.
The Twins are on top of the MLB standings in the AL Central Division as they have rolled to a 47-38 record. Minnesota has actually played winning baseball on the road, which is never easy to do.
Texas was supposed to be a playoff contender this season, but they are still just 37-43 on the year. The Rangers have turned it around a bit of late, but they are still just 17-20 at home.
MLB Odds for Twins Against Rangers
The MLB odds for this game have the Minnesota Twins as the moneyline betting favorites at -115.
The starting pitching matchup in this game is interesting as it will be a pair of pitchers with the last name Gray that are set to take the mound.
Sonny Gray will start for Minnesota, and he will be opposed by Jon Gray of the Texas Rangers.
Twins Pitcher Analysis
Sonny Gray comes into this game with a record of 4-1 to go along with a 2.47 ERA. This is the first season for Gray in Minnesota, and he has been delivering for his new team.
The Twins are hoping that Gray can bounce back a bit as he went just five innings and gave up three earned runs in his most recent start.
Rangers Pitcher Analysis
Jon Gray enters this game with a 4-4 record to go along with a 3.96 ERA. Both of those numbers could be better, but he usually gives his team a chance to win on most nights.
Gray has been pitching well of late as he has given up just a total of seven earned runs in his last five starts.
Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers Picks and Prediction
The starting pitching matchup in this game is closer than the records might suggest, and the overall offensive numbers look similar as well.
Where you have the biggest advantage for the Twins comes in the slugging department, and that matters in games in Texas.
Byron Buxton Performance for this Season
Byron Buxton is having a monster season for Minnesota, and he has gotten plenty of help from his teammates as well.
This has the potential to be a high-scoring affair, but it will be the Twins that are doing most of the damage. Taking the Twins at -1.5 will come with odds at +150, and that is the way to go in this game.
MLB Pick: Twins -1.5 (2.50)
Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
One of the more interesting MLB matchups of the day will take place in St. Louis as the Cardinals are set to host the Philadelphia Phillies. Both teams are in the playoff hunt in the National League, and this could be a potential playoff preview.
Philadelphia has turned it on since the beginning of June, and they are now 44-39 on the season. The Phillies are 20-18 away from home, and they have won three of their last four games.
St. Louis comes into this game with a record of 45-40, and they have gone 24-16 at home. The Cardinals were able to snap a four-game losing streak with a win on Thursday, but they have struggled of late.
Philadelphia is the moneyline betting favorite in this game, with MLB odds set at -120.
Starting Pitchers Analysis
The starting pitching matchup in this game is a good one as a pair of veterans are set to take the mound. Zack Wheeler will start for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he will be opposed by Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals.
Both pitchers usually work deep into games, and the bullpens might not matter much in this one.
Zack Wheeler Analysis
Zack Wheeler has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season as he is 7-4 with a 2.66 ERA on the year. Wheeler just started against St. Louis in his most recent outing and went seven shutout innings and allowed just four hits.
Adam Wainwright Analysis
Adam Wainwright is 6-6 with a 3.26 ERA on the year, and he has been up-and-down so much this season, but he usually gives his team a chance. Wainwright lasted 5⅔ innings against Philadelphia in his most recent start and gave up four earned runs.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals Picks and Prediction
This is a rematch of a game that took place last Sunday night, and the Phillies won that by a score of 4-0. Philadelphia has remained red-hot since that game, and the St. Louis Cardinals went just 1-3.
The starting pitching matchup is tight, but the Phillies have a big edge on offense. Look for the sluggers of Philadelphia to do some serious damage in this one against Wainwright.
You can get the Phillies -1.5 at +160, and those odds are simply too good to ignore.
MLB Pick: -1.5 (+160)
MLB Parlay Prediction
There are some great betting options on Friday, but finding the two games where you can take the run line is the way to go. Surprises can always happen on an MLB diamond, but these two games should go the correct way.
Both the Twins and Phillies have been playing great baseball of late, and each team has an offense that will take over. Take Minnesota and Philadelphia -1.5 as each team rolls to a win.
MLB Parlay Pick: Two-Legged Parlay 1.5
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