MLBComputerPicksMLB Computer Picks: Best Bets for September 17, 2026
Published · Auto-generated from the model
Today's top MLB computer picks for Thursday, September 17, 2026, ranked by the size of the model's edge.
1. Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets — PHI +1.5 Strong
Where the book sits at -1.5 on NYM, our simulation disagrees by enough to make this a live run line play. The recommendation is PHI +1.5, an edge of about 1.6 runs in our favor. On the total, the model projects around 8.6 combined runs versus a market number of 8.5. That's too tight to bet with confidence — the total is best left alone here.
Model confidence 85% · projected PHI 4 – NYM 4 · full preview →
2. Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox — DET +1.5 Strong
Where the book sits at -1.5 on CWS, our simulation disagrees by enough to make this a live run line play. The recommendation is DET +1.5, an edge of about 2.3 runs in our favor. For the over/under, our pace-adjusted projection lands near 8.2 runs against the posted 8.5. That's too tight to bet with confidence — the total is best left alone here.
Model confidence 85% · projected DET 5 – CWS 4 · full preview →
3. Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers — TEX +1.5 Strong
Comparing our projected margin to the posted line of 1.5 for the home team surfaces a gap the model wants to bet. The recommendation is TEX +1.5, an edge of about 1.7 runs in our favor. For the over/under, our pace-adjusted projection lands near 9.4 runs against the posted 8.5. That points to the Over 8.5, with about 0.9 runs of over edge.
Model confidence 85% · projected BOS 5 – TEX 5 · full preview →
4. Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates — PIT +1.5 Strong
Where the book sits at 1.5 on PIT, our simulation disagrees by enough to make this a live run line play. The recommendation is PIT +1.5, an edge of about 1.1 runs in our favor. On the total, the model projects around 8.2 combined runs versus a market number of 8.5. That's too tight to bet with confidence — the total is best left alone here.
Model confidence 74% · projected MIL 4 – PIT 4 · full preview →
5. Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels — LAA +1.5 Strong
The market opened at 1.5 on the home side, but our projected margin is far enough from that number to flag value. The recommendation is LAA +1.5, an edge of about 1.1 runs in our favor. On the total, the model projects around 8.5 combined runs versus a market number of 7.5. That points to the Over 7.5, with about 1.0 runs of over edge.
Model confidence 74% · projected MIN 4 – LAA 4 · full preview →