MLB Wednesday Preview & Best Bets: Full Breakdown
Welcome to the ultimate recap of the latest episode of RJ Bell’s Dream Preview MLB podcast, hosted by Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner. This article delivers game-by-game insights, player stats, betting picks, and memorable moments—all based solely on the transcript from the episode.
? Final Four Flashbacks (0:10–9:12)
Munaf and Griffin shared personal stories from the Final Four in San Antonio. Griffin, a seasoned attendee, detailed ticket strategies—emphasizing last-minute price drops, where seats ranged from $260 to $350. He highlighted the atmosphere of Final Four Saturday as "two games for the price of one." Munaf described watching his alma mater, the Houston Cougars, heartbreakingly lose a 12-point lead.
MLB Betting Preview: Game-by-Game
Cardinals at Pirates
10:33–13:56
Pitchers: Eric Fedde (STL) vs Mitch Keller (PIT)
Fedde was shelled in his last road start. Pirates are a slight home underdog.
Pick: Both back PIT ML +102.
Marlins at Mets
13:57–15:52
Pitchers: Max Meyer (MIA) vs Tyler McGill (NYM)
McGill: 10.1 IP, 1 ER; Meyer: 6 IP, 3 ER vs ATL.
Pick: Mets F5 RL and Under 7.
Yankees at Tigers
17:01–20:11
Pitchers: Max Fried vs Jack Flaherty
Flaherty: 11.1 IP, 3 ER total.
Pick: Lean DET; both suggest Under or F5 Under.
Rangers at Cubs
20:12–24:55
Pitchers: Tyler Mahle vs Shota Imanaga
Imanaga: 18.1 IP, 2 ER.
Pick: Cubs ML and Imanaga overs.
Padres at A’s
26:07–29:19
Pitchers: Randy Vasquez vs Oswaldo Beto
Every game in Sacramento has gone Over.
Pick: Padres TT Over and Over 9.5.
Orioles at D-backs
29:20–32:45
Pitchers: Dean Kremer vs Brandon Pfaadt
Pfaadt has allowed 7 ER in two starts.
Pick: F5 Over 5.5 or full game Over 9.
Reds at Giants
32:45–36:32
Pitchers: Nick Martinez vs Justin Verlander
Martinez has a low WHIP; Verlander regressing.
Pick: Reds ML +120 and F5 Under.
Dodgers at Nationals
36:33–39:18
Pitchers: Landon Knack vs Jake Irvin
Nationals are hot offensively.
Pick: Over 9 and Dodgers TT Over.
Astros at Mariners
39:18–44:20
Pitchers: Hunter Brown vs Luis F. Castillo
Brown: 15 Ks in 2 starts.
Picks: Griffin’s Best Bet — Under 7.5. Munaf — Astros ML -123.
Nightcap Games
White Sox at Guardians
47:23–48:59
Logan Allen is favored at -180.
Pick: Avoid CWS entirely.
Blue Jays at Red Sox
50:21–53:08
Pitchers: Gausman vs Houck
Houck: 9.2 IP, 7 ER; Gausman struggling on road.
Pick: F5 Over 4.5; Griffin leans BOS ML.
Angels at Rays
53:45–57:03
Pitchers: Kikuchi vs Pepiot
Kikuchi struggles on road; Pepiot steady.
Pick: TB ML and -1.5 RL (+155).
Phillies at Braves
57:03–59:00
Pitchers: Walker vs Grant Holmes
Holmes had poor outing vs LAD.
Pick: Over 9; F5 Over.
Twins at Royals
1:00:14–1:02:59
Pitchers: Joe Ryan vs Seth Lugo
Ryan: 6–0, 1.49 ERA vs KC.
Pick: Under 7.5 or MIN F5.
Brewers at Rockies
1:03:00–1:05:47
Pitchers: Tyler Alexander vs Antonio Senzatela
Coors weather favorable (69°F).
Pick: Over 10.5; Munaf backs Rockies ML +122.
Best Bets (1:05:48–1:08:10)
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Griffin: Astros vs Mariners Under 7.5
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Munaf: Dodgers vs Nationals Over 9
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Bonus: Padres vs A’s Over 9.5
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