MLB Betting Splits and Odds for Sunday, August 23

Looking for today’s MLB betting splits and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Moneyline, Run Line and total betting percentages for every game on Sunday’s slate, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before first pitch.

Today’s MLB Slate

Game	Time (ET)	Moneyline	Total
Rays @ Orioles	1:35 PM	BAL -104 / TB -104	O/U 9
Blue Jays @ Yankees	1:35 PM	NYY -129 / TOR +120	O/U 8
Cardinals @ Phillies	1:35 PM	PHI -216 / STL +200	O/U 8
Nationals @ Marlins	1:40 PM	MIA -154 / WSH +143	O/U 8
Mets @ White Sox	2:10 PM	CWS -103 / NYM -105	O/U 8
Athletics @ Astros	2:10 PM	HOU -171 / ATH +159	O/U 9
Tigers @ Royals	2:10 PM	KC +103 / DET -111	O/U 8.5
Angels @ Rangers	2:35 PM	TEX -154 / LAA +143	O/U 8
Guardians @ Rockies	3:10 PM	COL +152 / CLE -163	O/U 11.5
Giants @ Red Sox	3:15 PM	BOS -206 / SF +191	O/U 8.5
Pirates @ Dodgers	4:10 PM	LAD -271 / PIT +249	O/U 8.5
Twins @ Padres	4:10 PM	SD -136 / MIN +126	O/U 9
Cubs @ Mariners	4:10 PM	SEA +105 / CHC -113	O/U 7.5
Reds @ Diamondbacks	4:15 PM	AZ -129 / CIN +120	O/U 9
Braves @ Brewers	7:10 PM	MIL -123 / ATL +114	O/U 7.5

Best Bets for Sunday’s MLB Slate

Mets Run Line -1.5 (+149): Sharp money is pounding the Mets, with 89% of handle on the Run Line despite just 16% of bets, the largest handle-to-bet discrepancy on the slate.
Blue Jays Moneyline (+120): Toronto is drawing 71% of handle against just 33% of tickets, a clear sharp fade of the Yankees at home.
Braves Moneyline (+114): Atlanta attracts 67% of handle on only 26% of bets as sharps back Tyler Mahle and the underdog on Sunday Night Baseball.
Kyle Leahy OVER 3.5 Strikeouts (-122): Has gone over in 7 of his last 10 starts, facing a Cardinals-caliber lineup on the road.
Over 8.5 Tigers/Royals (-115): The over is drawing 94% of handle versus just 35% of bets, a massive sharp lean in Kansas City.

Orioles at Rays Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Orioles)	Away (Rays)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-104	-104	34% / 66%	57% / 43%
Run Line	+1.5 (-176)	-1.5 (+145)	58% / 42%	13% / 87%
Total	Over 9 (-105)	Under 9 (-114)	24% / 76%	37% / 63%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Shane Baz (BAL)	Nick Martinez (TB)
Record	4-13	12-4
ERA	4.02	3.05
WHIP	1.346	1.137
K%	21.2%	14.5%
HR/9	0.68	1.08

Sharp money favors Baltimore on the Moneyline (57% handle, 34% bets) while also hammering the Rays Run Line (87% handle). Baz’s 4-13 record masks decent peripherals, but Martinez’s consistency gives Tampa Bay an edge in a pick’em.

Yankees at Blue Jays Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Yankees)	Away (Blue Jays)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-129	+120	67% / 33%	29% / 71%
Run Line	-1.5 (+157)	+1.5 (-191)	42% / 58%	64% / 36%
Total	Over 8 (-101)	Under 8 (-119)	46% / 54%	62% / 38%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Carlos Rodón (NYY)	José Soriano (TOR)
Record	4-2	1-0
ERA	3.22	2.76
WHIP	1.232	1.347
K%	26.5%	13.4%
HR/9	0.72	0.55

The public loves New York (67% bets) but sharp money is firmly on Toronto (71% handle). Soriano’s low home-run rate (0.55 HR/9) limits damage in a park that punishes fly balls, and this discrepancy makes the Blue Jays a compelling underdog play.

Phillies at Cardinals Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Phillies)	Away (Cardinals)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-216	+200	89% / 11%	97% / 3%
Run Line	-1.5 (-105)	+1.5 (-115)	78% / 22%	90% / 10%
Total	Over 8 (-110)	Under 8 (-110)	60% / 40%	45% / 55%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Cristopher Sánchez (PHI)	Kyle Leahy (STL)
Record	16-4	10-4
ERA	2.51	3.24
WHIP	1.219	1.308
K%	27.8%	21.5%
HR/9	0.72	0.88

Public and sharp money align heavily on Philadelphia. Sánchez has been the best pitcher in the National League this season (16-4, 2.51 ERA), and the under is drawing quiet sharp attention (55% handle on 40% of bets) in a game featuring two ground-ball pitchers.

Marlins at Nationals Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Marlins)	Away (Nationals)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-154	+143	81% / 19%	78% / 22%
Run Line	-1.5 (+130)	+1.5 (-157)	41% / 59%	93% / 7%
Total	Over 8 (-118)	Under 8 (-102)	55% / 45%	95% / 5%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Janson Junk (MIA)	Jackson Kent (WSH)
Record	6-8	0-1
ERA	4.37	9.39
WHIP	1.360	2.478
K%	16.7%	22.0%
HR/9	1.17	1.17

Sharp money is crushing the Marlins Run Line (93% handle, 41% bets) and the over (95% handle, 55% bets). Kent’s 9.39 ERA and 2.478 WHIP suggest Washington will struggle to keep this close, making Miami’s run line the sharpest play in this matchup.

White Sox at Mets Odds and Splits

Market	Home (White Sox)	Away (Mets)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-103	-105	51% / 49%	83% / 17%
Run Line	+1.5 (-181)	-1.5 (+149)	84% / 16%	11% / 89%
Total	Over 8 (-118)	Under 8 (-102)	52% / 48%	59% / 41%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Sean Newcomb (CWS)	Nolan McLean (NYM)
Record	1-3	9-8
ERA	2.44	3.34
WHIP	1.100	1.157
K%	22.6%	27.3%
HR/9	0.26	0.95

The slate’s biggest sharp discrepancy lives here: 89% of Run Line handle is on the Mets -1.5 with only 16% of bets. Despite Newcomb’s strong surface stats (2.44 ERA), sharps are betting New York wins comfortably. McLean’s strikeout upside (27.3% K rate) adds to the Mets’ case.

Astros at Athletics Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Astros)	Away (Athletics)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-171	+159	88% / 12%	88% / 12%
Run Line	-1.5 (+112)	+1.5 (-135)	70% / 30%	77% / 23%
Total	Over 9 (-102)	Under 9 (-118)	21% / 79%	56% / 44%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Cristian Javier (HOU)	Brady Basso (ATH)
Record	1-4	0-0
ERA	6.44	3.91
WHIP	1.679	1.348
K%	18.0%	19.0%
HR/9	1.73	0.78

Sharp money is quietly hitting the over (56% handle, 21% bets) despite Javier’s struggles. His 6.44 ERA and 1.73 HR/9 suggest vulnerability, and the total attracts professional interest even with the public leaning under.

Royals at Tigers Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Royals)	Away (Tigers)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	+103	-111	48% / 52%	67% / 33%
Run Line	+1.5 (-171)	-1.5 (+141)	88% / 12%	51% / 49%
Total	Over 8.5 (-115)	Under 8.5 (-105)	35% / 65%	94% / 6%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Daniel Lynch IV (KC)	Jacob Waguespack (DET)
Record	4-4	1-1
ERA	2.83	1.95
WHIP	1.019	0.831
K%	18.8%	15.0%
HR/9	0.67	1.63

The total is the story here: 94% of handle on the over with just 35% of bets. Despite two pitchers with strong ERAs, sharps expect more runs than the public. The Royals also attract quiet sharp Moneyline support (67% handle, 48% bets) as a small home underdog.

Rangers at Angels Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Rangers)	Away (Angels)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-154	+143	82% / 18%	96% / 4%
Run Line	-1.5 (+130)	+1.5 (-157)	37% / 63%	86% / 14%
Total	Over 8 (-105)	Under 8 (-115)	31% / 69%	50% / 50%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Cal Quantrill (TEX)	Yusei Kikuchi (LAA)
Record	5-4	0-3
ERA	3.13	5.81
WHIP	1.146	1.581
K%	16.7%	23.2%
HR/9	1.04	0.87

Texas draws unified public and sharp support. Quantrill’s steady 3.13 ERA against Kikuchi’s 5.81 makes this a clear pitching mismatch inside a climate-controlled dome. The Run Line (86% handle, 37% bets) represents the sharpest play.

Rockies at Guardians Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Rockies)	Away (Guardians)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	+152	-163	16% / 84%	8% / 92%
Run Line	+1.5 (-106)	-1.5 (-114)	51% / 49%	41% / 59%
Total	Over 11.5 (+100)	Under 11.5 (-120)	26% / 74%	77% / 23%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Tomoyuki Sugano (COL)	Foster Griffin (CLE)
Record	12-6	2-1
ERA	4.70	4.20
WHIP	1.264	1.400
K%	13.9%	23.1%
HR/9	1.97	2.40

Both pitchers surrender home runs at alarming rates at Coors Field elevation. Sharp money hammers the over (77% handle, 26% bets) at the 11.5 total. With combined HR/9 above 2.0 for both arms, this game has blowout potential on both sides.

Red Sox at Giants Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Red Sox)	Away (Giants)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-206	+191	91% / 9%	97% / 3%
Run Line	-1.5 (-103)	+1.5 (-117)	94% / 6%	98% / 2%
Total	Over 8.5 (-107)	Under 8.5 (-112)	63% / 37%	49% / 51%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Jake Bennett (BOS)	Matt Wilkinson (SF)
Record	7-6	0-0
ERA	3.46	0.00
WHIP	1.066	0.500
K%	18.9%	0.0%
HR/9	0.67	0.00

Boston dominates betting action across every market. Wilkinson appears to be making his MLB debut, creating a significant experience gap. The under draws quiet sharp interest (51% handle on 37% bets) as an unknown pitcher could shorten the game through bullpen usage.

Dodgers at Pirates Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Dodgers)	Away (Pirates)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-271	+249	92% / 8%	92% / 8%
Run Line	-1.5 (-126)	+1.5 (+104)	85% / 15%	67% / 33%
Total	Over 8.5 (-114)	Under 8.5 (-105)	65% / 35%	98% / 2%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Blake Snell (LAD)	Lake Bachar (PIT)
Record	1-1	0-0
ERA	3.60	3.27
WHIP	1.133	1.182
K%	31.7%	26.7%
HR/9	0.00	2.46

The over draws massive sharp support (98% handle, 65% bets) in a game featuring Bachar’s concerning 2.46 HR/9 against the Dodgers’ lineup. Snell’s elite 31.7% K rate keeps his side clean, but Los Angeles should generate plenty of offense against the young Pittsburgh arm.

Padres at Twins Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Padres)	Away (Twins)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-136	+126	84% / 16%	97% / 3%
Run Line	-1.5 (+141)	+1.5 (-171)	45% / 55%	92% / 8%
Total	Over 9 (+102)	Under 9 (-122)	47% / 53%	58% / 42%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Walker Buehler (SD)	Bailey Ober (MIN)
Record	7-6	7-4
ERA	4.79	4.62
WHIP	1.388	1.248
K%	20.1%	16.3%
HR/9	1.05	1.48

San Diego draws overwhelming Run Line handle (92%) despite only 45% of bets. Both pitchers carry ERAs north of 4.50, but the Padres’ home-field advantage and sharp support make them the stronger play. Ober’s 1.48 HR/9 is a concern in a ballpark that can punish fly balls in warm weather.

Mariners at Cubs Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Mariners)	Away (Cubs)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	+105	-113	25% / 75%	14% / 86%
Run Line	+1.5 (-175)	-1.5 (+144)	52% / 48%	7% / 93%
Total	Over 7.5 (-107)	Under 7.5 (-112)	58% / 42%	29% / 71%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Bryce Miller (SEA)	Shota Imanaga (CHC)
Record	4-7	8-9
ERA	3.71	3.77
WHIP	1.037	1.088
K%	24.6%	24.2%
HR/9	1.51	1.82

Chicago’s Run Line draws 93% of handle on just 48% of bets. The under also attracts sharp interest (71% handle, 42% bets) with two quality arms featuring similar profiles. Imanaga’s road splits and Miller’s elite WHIP (1.037) suggest a low-scoring affair where the Cubs still win.

Diamondbacks at Reds Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Diamondbacks)	Away (Reds)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-129	+120	75% / 25%	69% / 31%
Run Line	-1.5 (+149)	+1.5 (-181)	23% / 77%	41% / 59%
Total	Over 9 (-110)	Under 9 (-110)	56% / 44%	52% / 48%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Mitch Bratt (AZ)	Andrew Abbott (CIN)
Record	1-2	6-8
ERA	4.17	4.07
WHIP	1.473	1.400
K%	15.7%	17.9%
HR/9	1.23	1.16

Splits are relatively balanced in this matchup with no extreme sharp discrepancies. Arizona draws public Moneyline support as the home favorite inside Chase Field with the roof closed. The 9-run total reflects both pitchers’ homer tendencies in a controlled environment.

Brewers at Braves Odds and Splits

Market	Home (Brewers)	Away (Braves)	Bets %	Handle %
Moneyline	-123	+114	74% / 26%	33% / 67%
Run Line	-1.5 (+163)	+1.5 (-199)	39% / 61%	85% / 15%
Total	Over 7.5 (-112)	Under 7.5 (-108)	61% / 39%	80% / 20%

Pitching Matchup

Stat	Shane Drohan (MIL)	Tyler Mahle (ATL)
Record	6-4	1-1
ERA	3.86	1.45
WHIP	1.246	0.857
K%	23.5%	27.5%
HR/9	0.81	0.96

Sharp money backs Atlanta’s Moneyline (67% handle, 26% bets) behind Mahle’s dominant 1.45 ERA and 0.857 WHIP. The public leans Milwaukee at home, but professional bettors see value in the Braves as slight underdogs with the superior arm on the mound.