Free MLB picks today: Sunday's MLB best bets include two run line plays [8/31/2025]

Today’s free MLB picks for August 31, 2025 are here, with Sunday’s MLB best bets backed by thousands of data simulations analyzing the latest odds and matchups.

These MLB best bets include matchups like Rangers vs. Athletics and Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers, with this article updated throughout the day to feature the highest-probability plays based on thousands of data-driven simulations from our predictive analytics model.

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List of MLB best bets today [8/31, updated 4:05PM ET]

After diving deep into the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best baseball bets for Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Athletics +1.5 (-130)

• Probability: 58.5%
• Edge: 2.0%
• Matchup: Rangers vs. Athletics (4:05PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has pinpointed a high-probability MLB betting opportunity today, which comes in the Rangers vs. Athletics game. We recommend a run line bet on Athletics +1.5 at -130 odds, with our analysis showing a 58.5% chance of hitting and a compelling edge of 2.0%.

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers under 9.5 runs (-120)

• Probability: 56.7%
• Edge: 2.1%
• Matchup: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers (4:10PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has found another strong MLB bet for Sunday's baseball action, this time in the game between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. We suggest placing an over/under wager on under 9.5 runs at -120 odds, with a 56.7% probability delivering a 2.1% edge.

Diamondbacks +1.5 (-102)

• Probability: 52.7%
• Edge: 2.2%
• Matchup: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers (4:10PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has found another strong MLB bet for today's baseball action, also in the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers game. We recommend a run line bet on Diamondbacks +1.5 at -102 odds. Our model shows a 52.7% probability and 2.2% edge for this wager.

MLB best bets: Sunday, 8/31/2025

As of 4:05PM ET, here are our top three MLB bets by probability recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Probability	Edge
Rangers vs. Athletics	Athletics +1.5	-130 @ BetMGM	58.5%	2.0%
Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers	Under 9.5 Runs	-120 @ BetMGM	56.7%	2.1%
Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers	Diamondbacks +1.5	-102 @ BetMGM	52.7%	2.2%

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List of upcoming MLB games to bet on [8/31/2025]

• Orioles vs. Giants (4:05PM ET, Sunday)
• Rangers vs. Athletics (4:05PM ET, Sunday)
• D-Backs vs. Dodgers (4:10PM ET, Sunday)
• Braves vs. Phillies (7:10PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our MLB best bets are locked and loaded for August 31, 2025, featuring plays such as Athletics +1.5 and under 9.5 runs in the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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