There’s a full slate of games in the MLB today, including tonight’s ESPN Game of the Week between the Mets and Mariners.
These two teams are not rivals. But they’ll play in Williamsport, PA, in front of many little leaguers as the annual Little League Classic game in the MLB.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Athletics
Sunday, August 17, 2025 – 04:05 PM EDT at Sutter Health Park
The AI Model thinks Luis Rengifo will add .582 hits in tonight’s game for the Angels. However, his actual line is at .5, with the under at +165.
This is a huge value play. Let’s fade Rengifo tonight.
Rengifo Doesn’t Have It!
Luis Rengifo has added a .000 ISO and wOBA of .213 against his last 19 lefties. He’s a switch-hitter and will bat right-handed today against Jeffrey Springs.
Meanwhile, Springs has struggled against righties as a left-handed pitcher. But he’s still managed to add 26.9% of whiffs and 12.8% of swinging strikes.
He’s been better than his stats show.
Ultimately, Rengifo has added a 0% barrel percentage and has a BABIP of .231. Springs will likely improve over time. Rengifo is a player who will help Springs get back on track. That’s how off Rengifo has been over the last month against lefties.
I’m with the AI Model and will take Luis Rengifo to add no hits in tonight’s game at +165. This is a guy who has shown no power over the last month against lefties. Yet, his prop is at +165 to the under.
Yes, we’ll take that with our top-rated sportsbooks. Thank the AI Model on this one.
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Sunday, August 17, 2025 – 04:10 PM EDT at Dodger Stadium
Our AI Model believes Tyler Glasnow will give up 3.75 hits for the Dodgers tonight. However, the ace pitcher has a prop of under 4.5 hits allowed at +105.
We’ll want to take that bet at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review).
Can Glasnow Be Effective?
Tyler Glasnow has been efficient in some games but inconsistent in others.
Over the last month, the righty has held 117 batters to a .271 wOBA. But he’s still given up a .163 ISO. That said, he’s also allowed just 17.6% of line drives and has induced 55.9% of ground balls with over 30% of strikeouts over the last month.
He’ll battle a Padres’ lineup that has only hit a .143 ISO against righties over the last month. There likely won’t be a lot of power from San Diego against Glasnow tonight.
That should help Glasnow stay under five hits allowed in this game.
Seattle Mariners vs. New York Mets
Sunday, August 17, 2025 – 07:10 PM EDT at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field
Our AI Model predicts Jeff McNeil will earn .617 total bases. Yet, his prop is at 1.5, with the under at -190.
Even at -190, this is a massive play. It has a +EV percentage of 15.3%.
McNeil Is Struggling!
Jeff McNeil used to be a top hitter in the MLB. Now he’s not. Instead, he’s hit a .069 ISO and wOBA of .256 against his last 64 righties.
Meanwhile, he’ll battle George Kirby of the Mariners, who has held his last 66 lefties to a .033 ISO and wOBA of .233. Kirby has induced 65.9% of ground balls and has allowed just 17.1% of line drives to lefties over the last 30 days.
McNeil is patient at the plate. But he’s hit just a 1.9% barrel percentage, which has led to a .231 BABIP over the last month against righties. That won’t cut it.
Let’s back Jeff McNeil to hit below 1.5 total bases tonight.
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