Game 2 of a three-game series in Chicago, Illinois, between the White Sox (68-63) and Texas Rangers (66-66) takes place on Tuesday’s MLB slate. The Rangers earned a dominant 11-2 victory in Monday’s opener for their second win in a row and took over sole possession of first place in the AL West.

The Rangers got things started early in the series opener, taking a 5-2 lead after three innings and never looking back. Texas hit six doubles in the ballgame, including two from veteran shortstop Corey Seager, while Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford each hit home runs in the win as the lineup batted .333 with runners in scoring position. Rangers starter Kumar Rocker pitched 5.2 innings while allowing only two earned runs and recording eight strikeouts, with his only blemish being a two-run home run by White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters in the second inning.

The Rangers could be in line for another win Tuesday night as two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom is scheduled to take the mound. The veteran right-hander is 9-8 with a 3.77 ERA this season and has allowed just three earned runs over his last three starts, including six scoreless innings in which he allowed one hit and recorded 10 strikeouts against Washington on Aug. 20. The White Sox will counter with left-hander Anthony Kay, who is 9-6 with a 3.96 ERA and has posted a 2.66 ERA through his first four starts of August.

Rangers vs. White Sox Odds

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Rangers as road favorites following their blowout win and with deGrom on the mound:

• Moneyline: Rangers -110, White Sox +100
• Run Line: Rangers -1.5 (+160), White Sox +1.5 (-170)
• Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (+105), Under 7.5 (-115)

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Rangers vs. White Sox Predictions

Both the Rangers and White Sox are in heated races atop their respective divisions during the playoff push, so don’t miss the chance to get in on the action at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook as every game matters for these teams moving forward. Make sure to check out the Stats Hub, where you can find valuable baseball betting insights and trends to help make more informed wagers for the game like the pick below:

White Sox vs. Rangers Best Bet: Jacob deGrom Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-115)

Jacob deGrom has been an elite strikeout pitcher over the course of his decorated career, and that hasn’t changed even at 38 years old. His 157 strikeouts are the eighth-most in the American League this season, and he’s averaging more than 6.5 strikeouts per start, while his 11.16 K/9 is well above the major league average.

The White Sox have had an unexpectedly good season, entering Tuesday in first place in the AL Central, but this young lineup still has its flaws, having struck out the fourth-most times in MLB this year. The White Sox’s 345 strikeouts since the All-Star break are the most by any team during that span, and their 224 strikeouts in August are also the most in the majors for the month.

deGrom has already pitched against the White Sox once this year, back on July 20, and although his six strikeouts in that game fell just short of his total for Tuesday night, he’s coming off a 10-strikeout performance in his last outing and has gone over 6.5 strikeouts in six of his last 10 starts.

• White Sox vs. Rangers Player Prop Pick for Aug. 25: Jacob deGrom Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-115)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for TEX-CWS

Munetaka Murakami last homered on Aug. 18, but the Japanese rookie’s home run prop is still attracting the most action for Tuesday night’s game against the Rangers:

1. Munetaka Murakami – Over 0.5 Home Runs
2. Corey Seager – Over 0.5 Hits
3. Miguel Vargas – Over 0.5 Hits
4. Jacob deGrom – Over 6.5 Strikeouts
5. Munetaka Murakami – Over 0.5 Hits

Rangers vs. White Sox Game Info

• Where: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
• Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25
• First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Rangers: Jacob deGrom
  • White Sox: Anthony Kay

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Tyler Glasnow is set to make his long-awaited return Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers (80-51) open a three-game series in Atlanta against the Braves (76-55) at Truist Park. Glasnow has been on the 60-day injured list with back spasms and hasn’t pitched since the issue limited him to just one inning of work on May 6.

The Dodgers’ star-studded rotation is finally coming into place with Glasnow returning as he joins Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, Roki Sasaki, and soon-to-be two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who is also gearing up to return to the mound. Even better for the Dodgers, they seem to have put their losing skid behind them, entering Tuesday on a six-game winning streak with a 9.5-game lead in the NL West and the second-best record in MLB.

The Braves will counter with former All-Star right-hander Bryce Elder, who has been solid this season, bringing an 8-7 record and a 3.92 ERA into the matchup. Unlike Los Angeles, Atlanta hasn’t been able to break out of its prolonged slump, owning a 6-10 record since Aug. 7, which has allowed Philadelphia to climb back into the NL East race, just 3.5 games behind the Braves.

The Dodgers and Braves have been two of the more successful franchises in recent memory, and that hasn’t changed in 2026. Both teams are atop their respective divisions, currently own top-four records in the majors, and have legitimate World Series aspirations, particularly the Dodgers, who are trying to complete a three-peat. Sit back and enjoy two of the best teams in baseball going toe-to-toe in what will certainly feel like playoff baseball.

Dodgers vs. Braves Odds Tonight

The Dodgers won a three-game series against the Braves earlier this season in May and are listed as road favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook this time around for tonight’s series opener in Atlanta:

• Moneyline: Dodgers -150, Braves +140
• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+115), Braves +1.5 (-125)
• Total (Runs): Over 8.5 (-110), Under 8.5 (+100)

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Dodgers vs. Braves Predictions

The Dodgers are the betting favorites to win the 2026 World Series at +160, while the Braves are tied for the fifth-shortest odds (+1200), so you’re not going to want to miss this one between two of the league’s best. Head over to Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook and check out the Stats Hub for baseball betting insights, trends, and picks like the one below:

Braves vs. Dodgers Best Bet: Under 8.5 Runs (+100)

It may seem odd to make a pick going against two lineups that feature plenty of star power, but there are enough trends to support it.

The Dodgers are averaging roughly 6.2 runs per game over their last six contests, but it’s worth noting that three of those games were played against a not-so-good Colorado team in the extremely hitter-friendly environment of Coors Field. More recently, they’re still averaging a modest 4.3 runs per game over their last three games, which included an extra-inning game against Pittsburgh. The Braves, meanwhile, are averaging roughly 2.9 runs per game during the tough 16-game stretch they’ve been enduring.

As noted above, these two teams already met once earlier this season in a three-game set that produced four total runs in the series opener on May 8 and nine runs in each of the final two games. Braves starter Bryce Elder notably pitched 5.2 scoreless innings of one-hit baseball against Los Angeles during that series on May 10.

Elder has been pitching fairly well lately for the Braves, posting a 3.34 ERA since July 20 and allowing two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six starts. There was one significant outlier, however, when he allowed 10 hits and seven earned runs on Aug. 10 against the New York Mets.

Tyler Glasnow may not have pitched in the big leagues since May 6, but the right-hander was 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA through his first seven starts of the season before landing on the IL. Glasnow didn’t allow a run in a two-inning start in Single-A and allowed just two runs over 11.2 innings between three Triple-A starts as he made his way back to the Dodgers’ rotation.

The Under has also hit in seven of the Braves’ last eight games on the total runs line.

• Braves vs. Dodgers Total Pick for Tonight: Under 8.5 Runs (+100)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for LAD-ATL

Shohei Ohtani is making a strong case to win the fifth MVP Award of his career, currently owning the second-shortest odds (+150) in the National League at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, and he’s clearly a popular selection in the player prop markets for tonight’s game against the Braves:

1. Shohei Ohtani – Over 0.5 Home Runs
2. Max Muncy – Over 0.5 Home Runs
3. Shohei Ohtani – To Record 2+ RBIs
4. Shohei Ohtani – Over 0.5 Hits
5. Michael Harris II – Over 0.5 Hits

Dodgers vs. Braves Game Info

• Where: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
• Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25
• First Pitch: 7:15 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV, TBS
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Dodgers: Tyler Glasnow
  • Braves: Bryce Elder

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The red-hot Philadelphia Phillies (73-58) begin a nine-game road trip out West with their first stop against the Seattle Mariners (62-69) on Monday night for the start of a three-game interleague series at T-Mobile Park. The Phillies are on an incredible run, currently riding a nine-game winning streak with the chance to make it double digits Monday night.

It looked as though the streak was about to come to an end in Sunday’s series finale against St. Louis when Philadelphia was down 4-0 and had just four hits entering the bottom of the ninth inning, but then an improbable rally occurred with two outs and a runner in scoring position. The Phillies managed to load the bases before Edmundo Sosa hit a bases-clearing three-RBI double with two strikes, Bryan De La Cruz hit a game-tying RBI single with two strikes, and then Kyle Schwarber launched a two-run, 459-foot walk-off home run with two strikes to complete the comeback and win the game 6-4.

Although the Mariners won their series against the Chicago Cubs over the weekend, they won’t be carrying the same momentum into Monday’s series opener as the Phillies. Seattle was on the wrong end of a 19-2 blowout in Sunday’s finale against the Cubs in a game in which the Mariners’ offense went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.

The Mariners will send right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound to try to slow down Philadelphia on Monday night. Gilbert is 10-7 with a 3.35 ERA this season and will be opposed by veteran right-hander Zack Wheeler of the Phillies. Wheeler is 10-4 with a 2.92 ERA on the year but has struggled recently, posting a 6.64 ERA over his last five starts, and he hasn’t picked up a win since July 12.

Phillies vs. Mariners Odds

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Phillies as road favorites as they look to extend their winning streak to 10 games:

• Moneyline: Phillies -110, Mariners +100
• Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (+170), Mariners +1.5 (-180)
• Total (Runs): Over 6.5 (-115), Under 6.5 (+105)

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Phillies vs. Mariners Predictions for Wheeler vs. Gilbert

Zack Wheeler vs. Logan Gilbert is one of the best starting pitching matchups on Monday’s MLB slate, so make sure to get in on the late-night action at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. Check out the Stats Hub for baseball betting insights and trends to help make picks like the one below:

Mariners vs. Phillies Best Bet: Bryce Harper Over 0.5 Runs (+135)

Bryce Harper is an on-base machine, which has helped spark the Phillies’ offense and their recent success. The two-time MVP’s 83 runs scored this season are tied for the ninth-most in MLB entering Monday’s action, and his 93 walks are the most by any player.

Harper has enjoyed an incredible month of August, batting .304 with a .551 slugging percentage and a 1.051 OPS, while his .500 on-base percentage and 27 walks are both the highest in the majors for the month. He has scored at least one run in each of his last 10 games, and his 18 runs scored this month are tied for the fourth-most in MLB.

Logan Gilbert has been pitching really well for the Mariners, but Harper has had success against the former All-Star in their career head-to-head meetings. Harper is 3-for-6 with a walk against Gilbert and also owns a .411 batting average with a 1.342 OPS in 15 career games against Seattle.

If the Phillies are going to get to Gilbert on Monday night, Harper will likely be involved one way or another with the way he’s been playing this month.

• Mariners vs. Phillies Player Prop Pick for Aug. 24: Bryce Harper Over 0.5 Runs (+135)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for PHI-SEA

Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 39th home run of the season in dramatic fashion Sunday, and he’s a popular pick to go yard again Monday night, as his home run prop is the most-bet player prop heading into first pitch in Seattle:

1. Kyle Schwarber – Over 0.5 Home Runs
2. Luis Arráez – Over 0.5 Hits
3. Bryce Harper – Over 0.5 Home Runs
4. Bryce Harper – Over 0.5 Hits
5. Alec Bohm – Over 0.5 Hits

Phillies vs. Mariners Game Info

• Where: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
• Date: Monday, Aug. 24
• First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Phillies: Zack Wheeler
  • Mariners: Logan Gilbert

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The Tampa Bay Rays (77-53) head to Detroit, Michigan, to take on the Tigers (61-69) for the start of a three-game series Monday night at Comerica Park. Both teams are looking to turn things around and get back to playing winning baseball.

The Rays have the best record in the American League but have lost seven of their last 10 games and each of their previous three series. Tampa Bay is, however, coming off a 3-1 victory in Sunday’s finale in Baltimore, backed by a three-run sixth inning and six innings of one-hit baseball from Nick Martinez on the mound.

The Tigers clawed their way back into the AL playoff picture and were just one game below .500 following their 3-0 shutout win against Cleveland on Aug. 13. Things haven’t gone well since then, as Detroit has now lost eight of its last nine games and was just swept in three games by Kansas City, which has one of the worst records in MLB this season. Even so, the Tigers remain in the playoff race, sitting just 3.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot.

Veteran left-hander Framber Valdez is set to take the mound as he looks to help snap the Tigers’ five-game losing streak Monday night. Valdez is 8-8 with a 4.35 ERA this season in his first year with Detroit and has allowed four earned runs in each of his last two starts. All-Star right-hander Drew Rasmussen is scheduled to start for the Rays as he brings a 13-5 record and 3.01 ERA into the matchup. Rasmussen did, however, have a rough outing in his last start, allowing seven hits and five earned runs against Toronto despite being credited with the win.

Rays vs. Tigers Odds

The Rays are listed as road favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for Monday’s series opener in Detroit:

• Moneyline: Rays -125, Tigers +115
• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+135), Tigers +1.5 (-145)
• Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (-110), Under 7.5 (+100)

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Rays vs. Tigers Predictions

The MLB playoff race is heating up with just about a month to go in the regular season, so now is the perfect time to get in on the baseball betting action at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. Check out the Stats Hub for valuable information regarding both the Rays and Tigers to help make more informed wagers like the pick below for Monday night’s game:

Tigers vs. Rays Best Bet: Rays Moneyline (-125)

The Rays may not have had much success when it comes to winning over their last 10 games, but they’re still one of the top teams in baseball and have one of the better starting pitchers in the majors on the mound Monday night. While his last start wasn’t his best, Drew Rasmussen has a 2.31 ERA with 40 strikeouts over his last six starts, and the Rays have won all of those games.

Framber Valdez posted a 7.13 ERA across four July starts, and while he’s 3-1 with a 3.55 ERA through his first four starts in August, the Tigers’ left-hander has allowed 11 hits, nine walks, and nine runs (eight earned) while also hitting a batter over his last two outings. It’s been a rough go of it for Valdez lately, and it doesn’t help that Detroit is on a five-game losing streak entering Monday or that Tampa Bay has won each of its last eight road games following a win.

• Tigers vs. Rays Moneyline Pick for Aug. 24: Rays (-125)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for TB-DET

Rays players are attracting plenty of attention in the player prop markets:

1. Junior Caminero – Over 0.5 Hits
2. Junior Caminero – Over 0.5 Home Runs
3. Drew Rasmussen – Over 4.5 Strikeouts
4. Yandy Díaz – To Record 1+ Hits
5. Kevin McGonigle – Over 0.5 Hits

Rays vs. Tigers Betting Splits

Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet heading into first pitch at Comerica Park:

• The Rays are attracting the majority of moneyline support with 79.4% of bets and 90.4% of the handle.
• Tampa Bay is also receiving more run-line support with 53% of bets and 70.4% of the handle.
• The Over is generating more action on the total, accounting for 80.7% of bets and 63.1% of the handle.

Rays vs. Tigers Game Info

• Where: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
• Date: Monday, Aug. 24
• First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: MLB.TV, FS1
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Rays: Drew Rasmussen
  • Tigers: Framber Valdez

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Sunday’s three-match La Liga slate features defending back-to-back champion Barcelona taking on Elche at Estadio Martínez Valero in Barcelona’s 2026-27 season opener.

Like many other leagues, La Liga crowns the team with the most points at the end of the 38-match season. Barcelona put together a dominant run to its second consecutive title last season, finishing 31-1-6 with 94 points, eight more than fierce rival Real Madrid, to capture the 29th La Liga title in club history. With the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, Pau Cubarsí, and newly signed Rodri, Barcelona has the roster in place to pursue a third straight title this season.

Elche doesn’t have nearly the same championship history as Barcelona, having never won a La Liga title. Unlike Barcelona, however, Elche has already begun its 2026-27 campaign, playing Deportivo to a 1-1 draw on Aug. 17. Elche fell behind 1-0 early and, despite outplaying Deportivo in several areas throughout the match, was only able to find the back of the net once on Marc Aguado’s equalizer in the 76th minute. Elche will certainly have its hands full against a star-studded powerhouse like Barcelona on Sunday.

Elche vs. Barcelona Odds

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists Barcelona as a massive favorite for its 2026-27 La Liga opener against Elche.

Three-Way Moneyline:

• Elche: +800
• Barcelona: -325
• Draw: +450

Popular Props for Elche vs. Barcelona

Here are a few player props and game props among the most popular selections in the soccer betting markets for Sunday’s match:

• Raphinha – Over 0.5 Shots On Target
• Lamine Yamal – Anytime Goalscorer
• Both Teams To Score – Yes

Elche vs. Barcelona Match Info

• Location: Estadio Martínez Valero, Elche, Spain
• Date: Sunday, Aug. 23
• Start Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Where to Watch: ABC, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+

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There is a loaded Week 2 NFL preseason slate in store for Saturday, with one of those games featuring the Miami Dolphins (0-1) taking on the New York Giants (0-1) at Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida.

The Giants aren’t expected to give many, if any, starters playing time, and while it remains to be seen how much, if at all, the Dolphins’ projected starters will play, first-year head coach Jeff Hafley will use Saturday as another opportunity to get his young roster valuable reps ahead of the regular season as he assesses the talent he has at his disposal throughout the depth chart. Former Green Bay and now Miami quarterback Malik Willis notably completed 4 of 5 passes for 43 yards with a 102.5 passer rating in the Dolphins’ Week 1 preseason loss to Washington, while running backs De’Von Achane and Ollie Gordon II each averaged 5.6 yards per carry, with Achane finding the end zone once.

A big storyline to monitor in this matchup is how the players will react to one another on the field after a fiery joint practice earlier in the week. It was a chaotic, fight-filled session with multiple punches thrown, largely sparked by the Giants’ pass rush completely overwhelming the Dolphins’ offensive line and generating heavy pressure.

Giants vs. Dolphins Odds

Football betting markets are more limited during the preseason, but Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Giants as road favorites for Saturday’s matchup:

• Moneyline: Giants -170, Dolphins +140
• Spread: Giants -2.5 (-120), Dolphins +2.5 (+100)
• Total: Over 36.5 Points (-110), Under 36.5 Points (-110)

Giants vs. Dolphins Betting Splits

Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Saturday’s Giants vs. Dolphins matchup in Miami:

• The Giants are generating significant moneyline support with 81.4% of bets and 83.4% of the handle.
• New York is also attracting more of the action on the spread with 55.2% of bets and 83.9% of the handle.
• The Under is the preferred play, bringing in 61.3% of bets and 56.7% of the handle.

Giants vs. Dolphins Game Info

• Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
• Date: Saturday, Aug. 22
• Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: NFL Network

Friday’s three-game NFL preseason slate includes a matchup in Jacksonville, Florida, as the Jaguars (1-0) are set to host the Carolina Panthers (1-1) at EverBank Stadium.

This will be the Panthers’ third game of the preseason after starting a week earlier in the Hall of Fame Game, and it will be an important opportunity to evaluate the offensive line following some struggles in last week’s loss to Buffalo and during a joint practice with the Jaguars earlier this week. Panthers third-year head coach Dave Canales confirmed that quarterback Bryce Young and the first-team offense will start and get meaningful snaps as they prepare for the regular season. Young completed 3 of 5 passes for 18 yards and was sacked once across the three drives he played against Buffalo, all of which resulted in three-and-outs.

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen initially seemed inclined to play his starters for a handful of snaps Friday night, but after a full week of practice and a physical joint practice with the Panthers, those plans may have changed. Star quarterback Trevor Lawrence has yet to play this preseason, and the idea of him taking the field against the Panthers may now be off the table as Jacksonville looks to stay healthy and build off last year’s 13-4 record and AFC South title.

Panthers vs. Jaguars Odds

Preseason football betting markets aren’t offered to the same extent as they are during the regular season and playoffs, but Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook still offers several options, with the Panthers listed as road favorites on the moneyline:

• Moneyline: Panthers -130, Jaguars +105
• Spread: Panthers -1.5 (-105), Jaguars +1.5 (-115)
• Total: Over 36.5 Points (-115), Under 36.5 Points (-105)

Panthers vs. Jaguars Betting Splits

Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Friday night’s game:

• The Jaguars are attracting more moneyline support with 67.4% of bets and 65.6% of the handle.
• Jacksonville is also drawing the majority of the action on the spread with 79.4% of bets and 71.9% of the handle.
• The Over accounts for 59.2% of bets and 52.2% of the handle.

Panthers vs. Jaguars Game Info

• Where: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
• Date: Friday, Aug. 21
• Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: ESPN Unlimited

The Tampa Bay Rays (76-51) and Baltimore Orioles (61-67) are back at it after wrapping up a four-game series in Florida that concluded earlier this week on Monday. This time, the AL East rivals will take the field in Baltimore on Friday night for the start of a three-game series at Camden Yards. The Orioles won that series 3-1 and lead the season series 6-4 heading into their final meeting of the 2026 regular season.

The Orioles are coming off a tough series in which they were swept in three games by the New York Yankees. Although they’re on a four-game losing streak entering Friday, Baltimore is still only two games back of an AL Wild Card spot despite being six games below .500. The Rays, meanwhile, own the best record in the American League and the third-best record in MLB, but they’ve lost five of their last seven games, including a 5-1 loss to Toronto on Thursday in which the offense managed just five hits.

Freddy Peralta’s underwhelming season has continued as the right-hander has yet to fully settle in with the Rays since his trade from the New York Mets. Peralta has allowed 12 earned runs in 14.1 innings across his first three starts with Tampa Bay, and while he allowed only one hit and two runs in his last start, he also issued three walks, hit one batter, and lasted just 4.2 innings. The Orioles will counter with left-hander Trevor Rogers, who is 8-8 on the year with a 4.15 ERA and tossed six strong innings against Tampa Bay in his last start on Aug. 16.

Rays vs. Orioles Odds Tonight

Neither team has necessarily been playing its best baseball lately, but the Orioles are listed as home favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for Friday night’s series opener after winning three games in a four-game set against the Rays less than a week ago:

• Moneyline: Orioles -115, Rays +105
• Run Line: Orioles -1.5 (+180), Rays +1.5 (-190)
• Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (-115), Under 7.5 (+105)

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Rays vs. Orioles Predictions

Divisional matchups are always entertaining, especially when the two teams have played a fairly even season series and are both battling for playoff positioning like the Rays and Orioles. Don’t miss the chance to get in on the baseball betting action at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, and make sure to use the Stats Hub to your advantage when making wagers like the one below:

Orioles vs. Rays Best Bet: Pete Alonso Over 1.5 Total Bases (+115)

This was a toss-up between Pete Alonso Over 1.5 Total Bases and Alonso Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI, but we decided to roll with the option offering plus-money odds for Friday night’s game. Alonso has been scorching hot in August, batting .373 with a .672 slugging percentage, 1.112 OPS, six home runs, and 13 RBIs. Plus, he’s currently riding a 12-game hitting streak.

Alonso is also enjoying a strong overall season in his first year with Baltimore, as his 23 doubles are tied for the 11th-most in MLB, his 29 home runs are tied for the seventh-most in the majors, and his 82 RBIs are tied for the sixth-most in baseball entering Friday’s action.

The Orioles’ first baseman has played particularly well against Tampa Bay this season, batting .415 with a .489 on-base percentage, 1.172 OPS, two doubles, three home runs, and 28 total bases in the 10 games he’s played against the Rays in 2026. While Alonso owns just a .250 batting average against Freddy Peralta in their all-time head-to-head matchups, he does have a double against him, and as we know, Peralta hasn’t had much success on the mound this year.

One final factor to note for this pick is that Alonso has gone over 1.5 total bases in 10 games during his current 12-game hitting streak, recording 43 total bases during that span.

• Orioles vs. Rays Player Prop Pick for Aug. 21: Pete Alonso Over 1.5 Total Bases (+115)

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for TB-BAL

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Alonso and Junior Caminero are prominently featured among the top five most-bet player props for Friday night’s game, as both are star players for their respective teams:

1. Pete Alonso – Over 0.5 Hits
2. Pete Alonso – Over 0.5 Home Runs
3. Junior Caminero – Over 0.5 Home Runs
4. Yandy Díaz – Over 0.5 Hits
5. Junior Caminero – Over 0.5 Hits

Rays vs. Orioles Betting Splits

Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Friday night’s Rays vs. Orioles series opener at Camden Yards as first pitch approaches:

• The Rays are getting more moneyline support with 58.2% of bets and 66.8% of the handle.
• Tampa Bay is generating the lion’s share of the action on the run line with 81.8% of bets and 77.3% of the handle.
• The Over accounts for 83% of bets and 77.9% of the handle.

Rays vs. Orioles Game Info

• Where: Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
• Date: Friday, Aug. 21
• First Pitch: 7:15 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: Apple TV
• Probable Pitchers:
  • Rays: Freddy Peralta
  • Orioles: Trevor Rogers

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The Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) host the San Francisco 49ers (0-1) in a West Coast matchup to conclude Thursday’s two-game NFL preseason slate.

Both teams are expected to give some of their starters playing time to begin the game, including quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Justin Herbert, although, as you’d expect in the preseason, those players won’t remain on the field for too long.

A few storylines to follow in this matchup involve the offensive line, as both teams are doing some shuffling due to injuries or holes atop the depth chart. Meanwhile, 49ers second-round rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling continues to generate plenty of hype after a standout offseason to this point. He also had a stellar preseason debut in Week 1, catching seven passes for 63 yards, including a 32-yard reception against Tennessee.

49ers vs. Chargers Odds

While football betting markets are more limited during the preseason, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook still offers several options and lists the 49ers as road favorites for Thursday night’s matchup:

• Moneyline: 49ers -120, Chargers +100
• Spread: 49ers -1.5 (+100), Chargers +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over 37.5 Points (-115), Under 37.5 Points (-105)

49ers vs. Chargers Betting Splits

Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Thursday night’s 49ers vs. Chargers West Coast preseason matchup at SoFi Stadium:

• The Chargers are drawing more support on the moneyline with 64.7% of bets and 62.8% of the handle.
• Los Angeles is attracting the majority of the action on the spread with 77.4% of bets and 88.2% of the handle.
• The Under is the favorite on the total, accounting for 54% of bets and 60.7% of the handle.

49ers vs. Chargers Game Info

• Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
• Date: Thursday, Aug. 20
• Kickoff: 10:00 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: NFL Network

Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason gets underway with a primetime matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders (0-1) and Houston Texans (0-1) on Thursday night at NRG Stadium on ESPN.

The Texans’ original plan was to play most of their healthy starters this week, but after Tuesday’s joint practice with the Raiders, those plans have changed. Houston is now expected to rest most, if not all, of its defensive starters, but starting quarterback C.J. Stroud, along with the starting offensive line and potentially a few other offensive starters, is expected to play a few series. Health is the No. 1 priority for a Houston team that already received a massive blow when second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending ACL injury during Tuesday’s joint practice. The Texans enter the upcoming season with high expectations following a 12-win campaign in 2025 and three consecutive playoff appearances, including two AFC South titles during the first three years of the DeMeco Ryans-Stroud era.

The Raiders will use Thursday’s game as an opportunity to show significant improvement on defense under first-year defensive coordinator Rob Leonard. Las Vegas allowed Arizona to convert 53.3% of its third downs and its only fourth-down attempt in its preseason Week 1 loss while also surrendering 368 total yards, including 156 rushing yards. Some of those struggles carried over into the joint practice with Houston earlier this week, with rookie cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Hezekiah Masses particularly needing to bounce back Thursday night.

The good news for Raiders fans is that Thursday night provides another opportunity to see 2026 first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza in live game action. Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut and is expected to start and play for roughly the entire first half against the Texans.

Raiders vs. Texans Odds Tonight

The Texans are listed as slight favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for Thursday night, but keep in mind that football betting markets are more limited during the preseason:

• Moneyline: Texans -115, Raiders -105
• Spread: Texans -1.5 (+105), Raiders +1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over 38.5 Points (-110), Under 38.5 Points (-110)

Raiders vs. Texans Betting Splits

Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Thursday night’s NFL preseason matchup in Houston:

• The Texans are seeing more support on the moneyline with 60% of bets and 53.5% of the handle.
• Houston is drawing more action on the spread with 50.7% of bets, but the Raiders are receiving a larger share of the money with 57.3% of the handle.
• The Under accounts for 66.3% of bets and 64.9% of the handle on the total.

Raiders vs. Texans Game Info

• Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
• Date: Thursday, Aug. 20
• Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
• TV/Streaming: ESPN

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