Time to start cashing with Fantasy Alarm’s MLB Best Bets and Props for today!

After a light, but profitable day yesterday, we’re ready to jump right back in with both feet. Not only do we have a glorious opportunity with a full slate, but every game, with the exception of Royals/Tigers, is after 7pm ET which means we may even see some extra value open up as the day goes on. More value means more volume and the added volume should lead us to a bigger profit for the day.

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MLB Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 4/26 

As we move further into the season, we should see more slates like this and I don’t have any problem avoiding the one or two games taking place during the day.  The article will still come to you in the morning so we can get a jump on some lines before they move, but we should also have more time to update throughout the day. As a subscriber, you should always be checking the MLB DFS & Betting channel in our Discord for any updates or new bets.

  • Yesterday’s Record: 3-2
  • Season Record: 66-52-1
  • Bankroll: +8.1 units

*Each pick's MLB odds will be shown accordingly alongside.

Orioles vs. Athletics Prediction: Friday, April 26 

To say that we were salivating over Corbin Burnes facing the Athletics would be a huge understatement, but, of course, the books saw us coming a mile away. So instead, we’ll put our focus on the Baltimore bats against a very hittable Ross Stripling. The veteran righthander has allowed at least three earned runs in four of his five starts this season with most of the damage being done early. With the Orioles posting a .337 wOBA with a .205 ISO against righties this season, we can expect them, especially with so many strong, lefty bats, to plate some runs inside the first five innings. 

Expert Orioles vs. Athletics Picks:

 

Reds vs. Rangers Prediction: Friday, April 26 

While Reds starter Graham Ashcraft has pitched to less contact this year than he has in the two previous seasons, it’s still too much for Great American Ballpark, especially against this Rangers lineup which is chock full of strong lefty bats. Ashcraft is allowing a .375 wOBA to lefties this season and this Rangers team has seven of its nine starters posting a wOBA of at least .330 against righties this season. The contact-pitcher helps. The ballpark helps. The confidence level in the bats is high.

On the other side, Nathan Eovaldi is a savvy veteran who may not shut down this Reds lineup, but he should hold them in check early on for the most part. Enough to give the bats time to grab an early lead. The Reds have struggled a bit lately, posting just a .300 wOBA with a 26.6-percent K-rate and very little power. 

Expert Reds vs. Rangers Picks:

 

Diamondbacks vs. Mariners Prediction: Friday, April 26 

Here we go with another insanely strong lineup against a pitcher who throws to contact. Emerson Hancock will develop into a solid starter, but his success this season has not come against lineups with the firepower we see with Arizona. I’m not saying the bats will chase him early, but they should put enough runs up to grab an early lead.

Arizona is throwing Zac Gallen, who’s strikeout props have way too much juice for my liking. That was obvious, though, given how awful Seattle has been at the dish this season. But Gallen should do his part to stifle the offense and allow the Diamondbacks to grab an early lead they should hold onto throughout. You could grab the DBacks money line if you like, but I never like to leave my fate up to the bullpens. 

Expert Diamondbacks vs. Mariners Picks:

 

Best MLB Props Today, 4/26