{"id":60964,"date":"2023-08-23T11:28:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T15:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=60964"},"modified":"2023-08-23T11:28:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T15:28:17","slug":"mlb-betting-picks-day-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/mlb-betting-picks-day-4\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Betting Picks of the Day 8\/23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday in the MLB gave us plenty of talking points both on and off the field. Off the field, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/white-sox-mariners-clash\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago White Sox<\/a> parted ways with executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn after a 49-77 record overall in 2023. On the field, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/phillies-aiming-to-build-wildcard\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Phillies&#8217;<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/turnetr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trea Turner<\/a> squeezed a two-RBI single through the infield for a walk-off win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/giants-figure-things-out\/\" target=\"_self\">San Fransisco Giants,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/18\/astros-vs-mariners-rodriguezs-hot-streak-faces-tough-pitching\/\" target=\"_self\">Houston Astros\u2019<\/a> new acquisition <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/verlaju01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Verlander<\/a> went six shutout innings with nine strikeouts in a win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/20\/chris-sale-return-red-sox\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Red Sox<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"zxx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/l6EBrb7j3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/l6EBrb7j3g<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/whitesox\/status\/1694118576351785450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 22, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yesterday was down a bit after LWOS went 1-2 in our picks. Our pick that cashed was the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/pirates-take-on-cardinals-in-epic-showdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pittsburgh Pirates<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0ML, as they won 6-3 over their division rival\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/pirates-take-on-cardinals-in-epic-showdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">St. Louis Cardinals<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/18\/2023-washington-nationals-farm-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Washington Nationals<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0ended up winning but did not score over 3.5 runs against the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/22\/what-to-expect-from-yankees-promotion-of-top-prospects\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New York Yankees<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in a 2-1 game. The\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/21\/padres-farm-system-promotions\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">San Diego Padres<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0failed to put up even one run on the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/18\/dodgers-and-marlins-set-to-face-off-in-exciting-mlb-clash\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Miami Marlins<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, not hitting over 2.5 runs in the first five innings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wednesday in the show features 15 games all day, and LWOS has three MLB bets to target, including a red-hot hitter. Remember to tail and BOL!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CHICAGO CUBS VS. DETROIT TIGERS: TIGERS ML (-120)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our first pick starts early on Wednesday at 1:10 EST as the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/cubs-and-tigers-face-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Detroit Tigers<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/former-trades-help-cubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chicago Cubs<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0wrap up their series. The Tigers put up seven runs in the first five innings and never looked back in an 8-6 win. Detroit sends out their best arms in\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/skubata01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tarik Skubal<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, who has been dominant since returning from injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Skubal has given up one or more runs in only two of his starts and has punched out 43 batters in 38.1 innings pitched. The Cubs&#8217; starter,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/taillja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jameson Taillon<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, has had a different type of success this year. He has a 5.56 ERA in his last 30 games (8.01 ERA in day games this season) and has given up 12 earned runs in his 16 innings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the Tigers can keep the lead late, their bullpen arms of\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/holtoty01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tyler Holton<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(ERA+ 273) and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/foleyja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jason Foley<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(ERA+ 170) have been dominant this season. Take the Tigers&#8217; whole game, ML, or for the first five innings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">MIAMI MARLINS VS. SAN DIEGO PADRES: MARLINS ML (+100)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s Sandy Day in San Diego, and the Miami Marlins are at plus-money against the San Diego Padres. The Marlins shut down the Padres 3-0 last night thanks to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/luzarje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jesus Luzardo<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0turning in a six-inning, two-hit, seven-strikeout performance. Today, they get their ace back on the bump, hoping to take the series.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/alcansa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sandy Alcantara<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0has dominated since the All-Star break: a 2.70 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 50 innings pitched. Alcantara has been able to shut down the Padres in his career, too. He has pitched to a 2.91 ERA and has 33 strikeouts in 34 innings against the Southern California team. His 1.54 ERA in Petco is his third-lowest mark in any ballpark in the MLB.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Padres have hit .224 against RHP this season; only the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees have worse numbers. They are 4-6 in their last ten games and have an OPS+ of 81 in the previous two weeks. Take the plus-money on one of the best pitchers in this second half of the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NY METS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES: MARCELL OZUNA o1.5 H+R+RBI (-160)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our final pick targets one of the hottest bats in the league:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/17\/braves-home-run-pace\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Atlanta Braves&#8217;<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0slugger\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/o\/ozunama01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Marcell Ozuna<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. His last seven days have been incredible: .522\/.593\/1.130 and four home runs in six hits. Last night, he had three hits, including homerun, and gets to see\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/mets-and-brewers-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New York Mets&#8217;<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0LHP\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/q\/quintjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-23_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jose Quintana<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ozuna has hit .421 off Quintana <a href=\"https:\/\/baseballsavant.mlb.com\/illustrator\/static?guid=79b5978a-e88f-49ab-9d91-f7249bf99d53&amp;scale=true%22%3E\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in his career<\/a>, including a home run and five RBIs. Quintana has a career ERA of 6.49 against the Mets and was hit around in his only appearance in Atlanta (four runs in five innings).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quintana&#8217;s two most-thrown pitches, a sinker and a four-seam fastball, have an xBA of .256 and .282, respectively. The velocity has been the missing factor on his pitches; his rate now is in the bottom 11% of the league. Ozuna will look to tee off on his fastball as he has a .660xSLG on the pitch this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Look to target Ozuna&#8217;s H+R+RBI prop or his hit total (o0.5, -270) for a safer pick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credits: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tuesday in the MLB gave us plenty of talking points both on and off the field. Off the field, the Chicago White Sox parted ways with executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn after a 49-77 record overall in 2023. 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