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MLB Same-Game Parlay Picks Today: Pirates vs. Twins, Rays vs. Angels

We have an exciting 16-game MLB slate on Friday. Jason Radowitz provides his MLB same-game parlay picks for the Pirates vs. Twins and the Rays vs. Angels games. Don't miss out on today's MLB same-game parlay picks.

Jason Radowitz - August 18, 2023, 9:08 AM EDT

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MLB Same-Game Parlay Picks Today: Pirates vs. Twins, Rays vs. Angels

There are two games on Apple TV+ tonight. However, neither game has any odds or lines yet. Therefore, we'll pivot to the Pirates-Twins matchup on ESPN+, and the Rays-Angels game, which will be featured on MLB Network.

Here are a few same-game parlays that you should consider for these games.

MLB Same-Game Parlays for Friday

Pirates vs. Twins Same-Game Parlay

3-Leg Same-Game Parlay Odds (+676) (Bet $100 to collect $776) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick

  • Max Kepler Over 1.5 Total Bases (-125)
  • Jorge Polanco Over 1.5 Total Bases (-110)
  • Matt Wallner Over 1.5 Total Bases (+120)

The Minnesota Twins will face Andre Jackson or the Pirates tonight. I doubt Jackson will go deep in tonight's game. He's only thrown about 47 pitches per start since joining the starting rotation.

But he's struggled against lefties over the last month. He's allowed a .250 ISO and wOBA of .363 to his previous 18 lefties.

Let's stack those lefties in the Twins' lineup against Jackson.

Jorge Polanco has hit a .250 ISO and wOBA of .400 against his last 40 righties. Meanwhile, Max Kepler has slugged a .264 ISO and wOBA of .375 against his last 77 righties.

Finally, Matt Wallner has smacked a .358 ISO and wOBA of .412 against his last 77 righties.

Even if Jackson lasts three innings, the Pirates don't have the best bullpen either.

Rays vs. Angels Same-Game Parlay

3-Leg Same-Game Parlay Odds (+624) (Bet $100 to collect $724) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick

  • Shohei Ohtani Over 1.5 Total Bases (-135)
  • Mike Moustakas Over 1.5 Total Bases (+140)
  • Tyler Anderson Under 5.5 K's (-146)

Erasmo Ramirez will get the start for the Rays tonight. He's thrown an average of 42.4 pitches in his last appearances over the month. If anything, he'll pitch the bulk of tonight's game.

Ramirez has allowed a .190 ISO and wOBA of .482 to his last 24 lefties faced. He'll have to face Shohei Ohtani, who has smacked righties. Ohtani has slugged a .355 ISO and wOBA of .481 against his last 73 righties.

Meanwhile, Mike Moustakas has hit a .224 ISO and wOBA of .409 against his last 70 righties.

On the other hand, Tyler Anderson has struck out just 19.8% of batters over the last month. He's also held righties to a .132 ISO and wOBA of .288. But he's averaged 90 pitches per start and has a line of 5.5 strikeouts. With under 20% of strikeouts over the last 30 days and under 19% throughout the season, it's hard to expect Anderson to earn six strikeouts tonight.

Yes, even against a Rays lineup that has struck out at a high rate. Take Anderson's under to finish off the parlay.

Combined 6-Leg Same-Game Parlay Odds (+5526) (Bet $100 to collect $5,626) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick

Pirates vs. Twins Same-Game Parlay

3-Leg Same-Game Parlay Odds (+676) (Bet $100 to collect $776)

  • Max Kepler Over 1.5 Total Bases (-125)
  • Jorge Polanco Over 1.5 Total Bases (-110)
  • Matt Wallner Over 1.5 Total Bases (+120)

Rays vs. Angels Same-Game Parlay

3-Leg Same-Game Parlay Odds (+624) (Bet $100 to collect $724)

  • Shohei Ohtani Over 1.5 Total Bases (-135)
  • Mike Moustakas Over 1.5 Total Bases (+140)
  • Tyler Anderson Under 5.5 K's (-146)

MLB Odds

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