Baseball Recommendations for August 15: Top Predictions by Greg Peterson
MLB Preview for August 15, 2025: Key Matchups and Betting Insights
The MLB season continues to heat up, with several exciting matchups scheduled for Friday, August 15. Here's a look at some of the key games and betting trends to watch.
In the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago White Sox game, both teams are in the midst of a scoring battle. The Diamondbacks rank sixth in the league, averaging 4.8 runs per game, while the White Sox are struggling, ranking 27th with 3.8 runs per game. Arizona starter Brandon Pfaadt has a 5.03 ERA, with a career-low 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings and 1.4 home runs allowed per nine. On the other hand, White Sox starter Aaron Civale has a 4.91 ERA and a 4.42 FIP, but has shown signs of improvement, with two earned runs or fewer in 10 of his last 14 starts.
The Texas Rangers are facing the Toronto Blue Jays, with the Blue Jays ranking second in the American League in home scoring at 5.2 runs per game. Lucas Giolito, the Red Sox starter, will take the mound for the Rangers, owning a 3.77 ERA with 1.3 home runs and three walks per nine innings. The Blue Jays, led by Chris Bassitt, are favored in this matchup, with a pick of Blue Jays Moneyline (+103) and Over 7.5 Runs.
In the Cubs vs. Pirates game, both teams are in the bottom half of the league in scoring, with the Cubs averaging 5.1 runs per game and the Pirates 3.5 runs per game. Cubs starter Colin Rea has a 4.09 ERA and a 4.67 fielding-independent pitching mark, while Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is transitioning into a starter/longer bulk role with a 3.19 ERA. The game has a pick of Cubs Run Line -1.5 (+114) and Over 9.5 Runs.
The Red Sox vs. Marlins game is another high-scoring affair, with the Red Sox leading the American League in home scoring with nearly 5.3 runs per game. Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito will face off against Jacob deGrom, the Marlins starter, who has a 2.86 ERA but signs of regression are appearing. The game has a pick of Red Sox Run Line -1.5 (+118) and Over 8.5 Runs.
In other news, betting strategies for August 15, 2025, emphasize backing teams on long winning streaks (like Milwaukee), fading teams with poor situational trends (like Chicago White Sox post-Detroit), considering under totals in certain pitcher-matchups, and targeting run line bets with confident teams (Red Sox, Astros, Brewers). Bullpen strength and line movement also play key roles in shaping expert picks.
Expert baseball handicapper Greg Peterson is sharing his MLB picks for Friday, August 15. Stay tuned for more insights and predictions as the MLB season continues.
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In the matchup between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays, the Blue Jays are favored by the Moneyline (+103) and Over 7.5 Runs, as per expert predictions on August 15, 2025. In another game, the Red Sox are projected to win by a margin of -1.5 runs in the Red Sox vs. Marlins game, with Over 8.5 Runs, according to the picks of baseball handicapper Greg Peterson.
