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

Saturday’s MLB slate is loaded with 15 games on the baseball schedule. With all 30 teams in action, there are plenty of ways to go for our 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, 8/30

Our MLB Best Bets Today start with a divisional matchup between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels. Plus, the Washington Nationals host the Tampa Bay Rays in a potentially high-scoring interleague showdown. Don’t miss more MLB picks and player props below. Check out these MLB predictions to make as you enjoy Saturday’s baseball action. 

 

Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Predictions: Saturday, August 30th

Let’s head to the AL West to lead off our MLB picks. The Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels in a matchup that should favor the home squad. Back the ‘Stros on Saturday night as they try to maintain their division lead. 

Angels starter Kyle Hendricks has struggled to a 5.04 ERA this season. The veteran right-hander has been knocked around lately with a 7.71 ERA over his past four starts and a 5.82 ERA over his past nine outings. He’s one of the more fadeable pitchers right now, and we’ll gladly do it today. 

Hendricks gave up five runs to the Astros in both of his starts against them earlier this season. Something similar may happen this weekend with the Houston lineup hammering right-handed pitching. Over the past week vs. righties, the Astros have a .376 wOBA (third in MLB), 143 wRC+ (third), and 17.5% K rate (sixth). It’s a tough spot for Hendricks, who has a 5.43 ERA on the road this year. 

On the other side, we have Spencer Arrighetti on the mound for Houston. The right-hander’s 6.21 ERA and 1.52 WHIP this year definitely aren’t pretty. Yet, we have a few reasons for optimism in this home matchup. 

The Astros’ starter will face an Angels offense that’s been terrible vs. right-handed pitching recently. Over the past two weeks in the split, Los Angeles has a .259 wOBA (29th in MLB), 61 wRC+ (29th), 30.6% K rate (30th), and .186 BA (29th). The lineup is also averaging just 2.2 runs per game over the past 10 contests. 

It’s a favorable situation for Arrighetti, who’s been much better at home. He has a 2.45 ERA across two home starts so far compared to an 8.50 ERA on the road (four starts). He also boasts a 2.65 ERA over his past nine home starts, going back to last season. That includes six innings of two-run ball against the Angels a year ago. 

It’s risky, but count on a solid outing from Arrighetti today with the slumping Angels in town. Los Angeles is just 3-of-10 over the past 13 games, with eight of those losses coming by two or more runs. Meanwhile, the Astros are 6-2 over the past eight contests. 

 

 

 

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Washington Nationals Predictions: Saturday, August 30th

The Washington Nationals and Tampa Bay Rays are both bound to miss the playoffs this year amid down seasons. Yet, let’s still get some action on their Saturday afternoon matchup, with plenty of runs likely coming. 

Nationals starter Jake Irvin has a poor 5.40 ERA and 1.43 WHIP this season. He’s been especially shaky lately with a 9.55 ERA over his past five starts and a 7.06 ERA over his past nine outings. The right-hander is an auto-fade against competent lineups, and the Rays present a tough challenge today. 

Tampa Bay is crushing right-handed pitching right now. Over the past week vs. righties, the Rays have a .413 wOBA (2nd in MLB), 167 wRC+ (second), .325 BA (first), and 15.2% K rate (third). This is a nightmare matchup for someone as bad as Irvin. Plus, he’s coughed up five or more runs in three straight home starts. 

Meanwhile, the Nats can also add to the total. Tampa starter Ryan Pepiot once had a 3.04 ERA back on June 21st, but the regression monster has found the righty. He’s sporting a 5.09 ERA over his 11 starts since, including a 5.74 ERA over his past five starts. 

Pepiot has also notably struggled on the road lately. He has a 7.06 ERA over his past four road starts. In addition, he’s given up four or more runs in five of his last eight road starts. Now he’ll face a Washington offense with good numbers vs. right-handers over the past two weeks: .349 wOBA (sixth in MLB), 125 wRC+ (fifth), and .277 BA (fifth). 

Grab the over for the full game and first five innings. Both Pepiot and Irvin should struggle once again in their respective matchups. We also have a pair of untrustworthy bullpens that’ll lead to scoring in the latter innings as well. 

 

 

 

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