Predictions and Choices for MLB, Including Bets on Matches, Special Prop wagers, and Forecasts for Sunday, 8th June
On a baseball-heavy Sunday, our top betting gurus have lined up four prime MLB picks for your perusal. We've set our sights on Diamondbacks vs Reds, Dodgers vs Cardinals, and Mariners vs Angels showdowns.
Find our handpicked MLB choices, plus a tantalizing parlay of everything, below for June 8, 2025.
632 MLB Best Bets Parlay on BetMGM## MLB Picks, Props, Predictions - 6/8
The table below presents the matchups that our MLB betting whiz-kids are zeroing in on for Sunday's games. Click on the team logos for a closer look at the specific MLB best bets for each matchup.
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick || --- | --- | --- || 1:40 p.m. | *Diamondbacks Moneyline (-125); Diamondbacks Team Total Over 4.5 || 2:15 p.m. | Clayton Kershaw Under 3.5 Strikeouts (-105) || 4:07 p.m. | Mariners Moneyline (-125) || Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering the best odds as of writing. Remember to compare odds using our MLB Odds page for the very best lines in every game.* |
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Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction, Pick, Odds for Sunday, June 8
By Justin Van Zuiden
The Dodgers offense is due for a rebound.
Facing a weak St. Louis defense may be just the right medicine.
Cardinals right-hander Brady Singer is dealing with control issues and shaky command, making him a juicy target for some LA hitters.
1:40 p.m.
I can see the Dodgers breaking out with a strong offensive showing. Don't be surprised if they rack up runs.
Splitting this bet between the Dodgers moneyline and its team total, as I highly anticipate the LA offense exploding for many runs.
Diamondbacks Moneyline (-125); Diamondbacks Team Total Over 4.5
Picks:
Dodgers vs Cardinals Pitcher Prop: Fade Kershaw
By Charlie Wright
I'm on a roll with this prop. Last time out was a breeze as Clayton Kershaw only managed 2 strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
2:15 p.m.
This is another opportunity to cash in.
Kershaw's SwStr% has plummeted to a career-worst 8.4%. He's struggled with more walks than strikeouts through four starts this season. After boasting a 17.8% K% in 2024, Kershaw's K rate has dropped to 11.4% this year.
Clayton Kershaw Under 3.5 Strikeouts (-105)
The Cardinals sport the 11th-lowest K% against lefties this season, and they're one of five teams with a BB% above 10% vs. LHP.
Kershaw's splits have been relatively even this season, but he did strike out 25.7% of lefties in 2024. Fortunately, the Cardinals should only have a couple of left-handed batters in the lineup.
Pick:
Seattle sweeps the Angels
4:07 p.m.
By Bet Labs
The Mariners have dropped two tightly-contested matches to the Angels, but we're confident that's about to change.
Mariners Moneyline (-125)
According to Evan Abrams' "Momentum Favorites: Return Spot with H2H Edge" system, this is an opportune moment for the Mariners to bounce back.
The system monitoring regular-season conference matchups where the favorite seems ripe for a rebound performance - and the Mariners fit the bill. Though they dropped their past two against the Angels by a slim margin of -16 to -1, market confidence persists, with the closing moneyline settling between -166 to -127, and public support falling within a moderate 25% to 69.5% range.
The Mariners are on a brief road/home losing streak (between -5 and -1 games) but this doesn't appear to indicate a collapse in form.
The theory goes that motivated favorites in familiar conference settings - especially those with recent head-to-head losses and minimal momentum - are often misvalued by the market in return spots. Embrace this opportunity by trusting the Mariners' underlying edge despite any short-term stumbles.
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- Diamondbacks vs Reds: According to Greg Peterson's best bets, this matchup was highlighted for June 8, but the specific bets were not detailed.[hide]
- Corbin Carroll HR Prop: The Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll was recognized as a popular home run prop bet with odds of +155.[hide]
Sports enthusiasts, join us on June 8, 2025, as we dive into MLB action featuring the Dodgers versus Cardinals. Our MLB gurus anticipate a strong showing from the Dodgers, predicting a win on the moneyline and a high team total for runs.
Specifically, we're fading Clayton Kershaw, who's been grappling with control issues and a poor strikeout rate this season. Additionally, the Cardinals have struggled against left-handed pitchers like Kershaw, providing a promising opportunity for the Dodgers to cash in.
