This Saturday promises an action-packed roster of MLB games as every team competes during Rivalry Weekend. Key spotlight fixtures include the highly anticipated Subway Series as the Yankees face off against the Mets at Yankee Stadium, starting at 1:05 p.m. ET, with Griffin Canning (5-1, 2.36 ERA) pitching for the Mets and Clarke Schmidt (1-1, 4.73 ERA) representing the Yankees.
The Yankees are currently favored at -134 odds (risking $134 to win $100), and the total runs are set at 9.5 according to the latest MLB betting lines. Given the current scenarios, whether to back the Yankees or Mets remains under scrutiny. Before settling on your picks or assembling any parlay cards, it is crucial to review the predictions and betting strategies from SportsLine’s robust computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model runs a simulation of each MLB game 10,000 times, entering Week 8 of the 2025 MLB season with a commendable record of 12-8 (60%) on top-positioned MLB money-line bets. Those following this model have seen notable returns through various sportsbooks and betting applications.
The model has already evaluated the odds for Saturday and highlighted its premier selections along with MLB player props. If you consolidate the model’s top three predictions into a parlay at DraftKings, the potential payout stands at an impressive +659 (a $100 bet yielding $659).
Featured MLB Bets
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Nationals-Orioles under 10 runs (-108) Both teams approach this matchup significantly under .500, with Baltimore ranking 25th in batting average (.230) and Washington in 21st (.237). Notably, the Nationals have hit the Under in six of their last seven games, while Baltimore has also seen the Under hit in six of its last nine encounters.
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Juan Soto to achieve 2+ total bases against the Yankees (+125) Facing his former team, Soto possesses the capability to score multiple extra-base hits effortlessly. The talented 26-year-old has already logged eight home runs this season, his most recent coming against the Chicago Cubs on May 9.
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Mariners (+1.5) versus Padres (-133) This AL West face-off features both teams in solid form, with San Diego holding a record of 27-16, and Seattle at 24-19. Nick Pivetta (5-2, 3.05 ERA) will pitch for the Padres, while Emerson Hancock (1-2, 6.91 ERA) takes the mound for the Mariners. The model prognosticates a close call, with a predicted final score indicating San Diego winning by a narrow margin, yet Seattle likely covering in about 70% of the simulations.
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For deeper insights into today’s MLB predictions, including run line, total, and money-line bets for every game, refer to SportsLine for comprehensive coverage and expert analyses.
