Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Predictions for Yankees-Blue Jays, Mariners-Astros, and More)

With the 2026 regular season nearing its final stretch, a baseball betting preview lays out “top three plays” for MLB on August 16, with attention on playoff-tight scenarios in the American League. The Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays with a recommended bet on the UNDER 7 (-112), citing weak offense over the past 30 days (ranks 28th and 29th in wRC+) and a pitching matchup featuring Ryan Weathers (3.69 ERA) versus Dylan Cease (2.40). For the Cubs vs. Cardinals at Wrigley Field, the pick is Cubs -1.5 (+125). Finally, Astros -116 are listed as home favorites over the Mariners, despite a recent offensive surge, because Houston ranks third in the AL in wRC+ over the past month.