All thirty Major League Baseball teams were in action on Thursday’s Opening Day. Friday is a different story, as there are just five games on the slate. The New York Mets continue their series with the Florida Marlins at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Chicago White Sox take on the Houston Astros at 8:10 p.m. ET and three west coast games close things out. Friday’s action may not get underway until the evening, but sportsbooks have released overnight MLB odds. Let’s take a look at the odds board heading into Friday to find the best MLB bets.
OddsShopper betting model will be on the lookout for the best MLB bets as soon the dust clears on the opening lines and the sharpest books set their prices. Be on the lookout at OddsShopper for expert analysis and best bets before tomorrow’s slate.
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MLB Overnight Odds:
Per DraftKings,
New York Mets (-115) vs. Miami Marlins (-105)
Probable Starters: David Peterson (Mets), Jesus Luzardo (Marlins)
Over/Under 8 Runs (-105/-115)
Run Line: Mets, -1.5 (+150)/Marlins, +1.5 (-175)
Chicago White Sox (+140) vs. Houston Astros (-165)
Probable Starters: Lance Lynn (White Sox), Christian Javier (Astros)
Over/Under 7.5 Runs (-120/+100)
Run Line: White Sox, +1.5 (-155)/Astros, -1.5 (+135)
Colorado Rockies (+150) vs. San Diego Padres (-175)
Probable Starters: Kyle Freeland (Rockies), Nick Martinez (Padres)
Over/Under 8 Runs (-120/+100)
Run Line: Rockies, +1.5 (-135)/Padres, -1.5 (+115)
Arizona Diamondbacks (+155) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (-180)
Probable Starters: Merrill Kelly (Diamondbacks), Dustin May (Dodgers)
Over/Under 8 Runs (-105/-115)
Run Line: Diamondbacks, +1.5 (-150)/Dodgers, -1.5 (+130)
Cleveland Guardians (+140) vs. Seattle Mariners (-165)
Probable Starters: Hunter Gaddis (Guardians), Robbie Ray (Mariners)
Over/Under 7.5 Runs (-120/+100)
Run Line: Guardians, +1.5 (-145)/Mariners, -1.5 (+125)
The lines should be even more fluid than usual given the variance early in the season. That, coupled with the impact of new rules which will be felt– and noticed by bettors– more and more with each day, will influence the early lines by market making sportsbooks.
OddsShopper’s betting model will update frequently as these markets move. Betting early can lead to a lot of grey area, but it will also create a lot of room for positive ROI MLB bets before these odds become efficient. If you want to keep up and get consistent high ROI bets, check out a 7-Day OddsShopper Premium trial. You can use it for all the first week MLB odds and the sharpest lines across any major sport.
