Welcome back to another round of MLB Best Bets today as the 2025 baseball season rolls on. 

Sunday’s MLB slate features 15 games on the schedule with every team in action. We have plenty of ways to go for MLB picks and predictions. Let’s focus on two games for our MLB best bets today before dishing out a few baseball player props and other picks to consider. 

The MLB picks below are accurate as of this writing, but some odds or lines could move before first pitch. All bets below are for one unit unless otherwise noted. Without further ado, let’s dive into our MLB Best Bets Today.

 

 

 

MLB Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 8/24

Our MLB Best Bets today feature an AL West matchup between the Athletics and Mariners. Plus, the Blue Jays and Marlins face off in a possible pitcher’s duel. Don’t miss more MLB picks and player props below. Check out these MLB predictions to make as you enjoy Sunday’s baseball action. 

 

Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners Predictions: Sunday, August 24th

Yesterday, we backed a low-scoring game between the Athletics and Seattle Mariners in our MLB Best Bets. Well, we’re going back to the well on Sunday with the pitching matchup and offensive splits pointing in that direction again. 

Mariners starter Logan Gilbert is coming off his worst start of the season. On the road in Philadelphia, he got roughed up for six runs on nine hits over just 2.0 innings. That’s clearly a terrible stat line. Yet, let’s count on a rebound performance today at home. 

Before that last game, Gilbert had a 2.65 ERA and 2.67 FIP over his previous six starts. He can easily return to that level. The Seattle right-hander also owns a 2.33 ERA over his past 6 home starts coming into this one. Plus, he boasts an elite 2.22 ERA and 2.18 FIP at home overall this season. 

Gilbert faces an Athletics offense that’s feisty, but also exploitable by talented pitching. The A’s have a 26.2% K rate vs. right-handed pitching over the past week (26th in MLB). They’re also league-average in the split over the last two weeks, with a .316 wOBA (15th) and 99 wRC+ (16th). 

Count on the bounce-back from Gilbert as he puts that recent disaster of a start in the rearview. He owns a career 2.92 ERA in 13 starts against the Athletics over the years. That includes just one run allowed over seven strong innings vs. the A’s earlier this season. 

Meanwhile, Athletics starter Jacob Lopez can also limit the Seattle lineup. The left-hander has found his stride lately, boasting a 0.60 ERA and 2.28 FIP over his past five starts. That includes an impressive 32:3 K:BB ratio over the last four games. He also has a 2.17 ERA over his past 13 starts now. 

Lopez will take on a Seattle offense that’s been terrible against lefties lately. Over the past two weeks vs. southpaws, the Mariners have a .250 wOBA (29th in MLB), .188 batting average (26th), and 34.3% K rate (30th). It’s a matchup that Lopez can have success in, especially considering his current form. 

Let’s take the under for the full game and first five innings for this AL West matchup. Bank on both Gilbert and Lopez making it a pitcher’s duel with runs at a premium. 

 

 

 

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins Predictions: Sunday, August 24th

Let’s now turn our attention to an interleague matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins. On the surface, the Blue Jays should win this game as the AL East leaders with one of the best records in baseball. That may happen, but let’s target the total. 

Miami starter Eury Perez is having an up-and-down season with a 3.48 ERA and 1.01 WHIP over 13 starts. Yet, his home/road splits are pretty revealing. Perez owns a 2.08 ERA and 2.27 FIP at home compared to a 4.42 ERA and 4.72 FIP on the road. He’s also allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight home outings. 

Count on Perez to have his home cooking today. He’ll face a Blue Jays offense that’s struggled against right-handed pitching lately. Over the past week vs. righties, the Jays have a .190 batting average (29th in MLB) and .627 OPS (25th). 

Meanwhile, Toronto starter Kevin Gausman comes in pitching well. The veteran has a 2.61 ERA over his past six starts since the All-Star break. He also owns a 2.63 ERA over his last 10 outings. The right-hander has found a groove after a shakier start to the season. 

Gausman will face a Miami offense that’s been league-average vs. righties over the past week. It’s a matchup that he can have success in, even on the road. He has a solid 3.22 FIP on the road this year, with two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five road starts. 

Let’s take the under for the full game and first five innings. Gausman and Perez should combine to keep this lower-scoring for this Sunday afternoon game. 

 

 

 

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