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MLB Picks for April 1: Dodgers Stay Hot Against Braves

With another 13 games on the MLB slate, I’ve added three more best bets using the AI Model that you’ll want to consider for tonight. Take a look below.

Picks Summary


Cleveland Guardians vs. San Diego Padres

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 – 09:40 PM EDT at Petco Park


Our AI Model believes the Padres and Guardians will combine for 8.1 runs. However, Caesars currently has the total for this game at 7.5. The over looks to be the play in this game.

Anyone Can Hit Logan Allen!

The Cleveland Guardians will send out Logan Allen for tonight’s game. The lefty allowed a .256 ISO and wOBA of .395 against 433 batters last season. He also struck out just 18.2% of batters.

The Padres didn’t hit lefties all that well last season. But this year is a new year. The Padres look terrific.

Michael King Has Struggled Early

The Padres have an ace in Michael King. But he didn’t look like one in his first start of the season. King allowed a .250 ISO and wOBA of .471 with only 18.8% of strikeouts and 25% of walks.

While the Guardians don’t have an elite offense, I’d trust them to at least help push this game over the total.

Stick with the AI Model and consider the Over 7.5.

MLB Pick: Over 7.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)


Chicago Cubs vs. Athletics

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 – 10:05 PM EDT at Sutter Health Park


The AI Model the Cubs will escape the Athletics with a 5-3.5 win. However, the Cubs are just -135 MLB odds on the moneyline at many sportsbooks. That’s the best wager on tonight’s slate.

Can Justin Steele Turn It Around?

Justin Steele is about to make his third MLB start of the season. Meanwhile, other starters are getting their first crack today.

It’s funny how that works. Either way. Steele has an ERA of 8.00 with nine innings under his belt. He’s also struck out only seven batters and has a WHIP of 1.44.

However, he’s taking on an Athletics lineup that hasn’t been elite since last year. The Athletics’ projected lineup has five batters who have struck out at a high rate against lefties dating back to last season.

Plus, don’t forget that Steele held 577 batters to a .122 ISO and wOBA of .274 last season. He’ll get back on track, and this is the game that can help him do it.

Severino’s High Walks

Luis Severino made his debut for the Athletics last week and walked 16% of batters, including 27.3% of righties.

Unfortunately, he’ll battle a Cubs lineup that has walked over 10.4% of the time. The righties have walked 10% of the time in the Chicago projected lineup. If the Cubs stay patient, they’ll get on base and cause havoc.

I’m on the Cubs at -135 here.

MLB Pick: Cubs ML (-135) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)


Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 – 10:10 PM EDT at Dodger Stadium


The AI Model predicts the Dodgers will win 4.9-3.8 over the Braves. Ultimately, the Braves haven’t won a game this season, while the Dodgers are undefeated. Therefore, the Dodgers at -140 look like a bargain.

Can The Dodgers Hit Chris Sale?

The Braves will send out their ace to stop the bleeding. Atlanta hasn’t won a game this season, and the Dodgers have won every game this year.

Sale looked tremendous in his season debut, striking out 31.8% of batters with a .050 ISO and wOBA of .291.

However, he’ll take on a Dodgers lineup that has smashed a .242 ISO and wOBA of .375 against lefties since last season. The Dodgers are dangerous and should be able to at least put a couple of runs on the board before Sale exits.

Dustin May Is Back!

The Dodgers will give Dustin May the ball. It’ll be his first start for the Dodgers in over a year after he dealt with a season-ending injury last season.

May should enjoy some success against a live-less Braves team. The Braves are 0-5 and haven’t shown any consistent offense this season.

Atlanta’s lineup has hit a .295 wOBA dating back to last season against righties. The Braves have also struck out 24.7% of the time against righties.

Don’t expect May to pitch deep in this game, but he should at least keep the Dodgers in the game. I’ll ride with the Dodgers at -140.

MLB Pick: Dodgers ML (-140) at Caesars Sportsbook

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