Free MLB Picks Today – MLB Best Bets For Saturday, September 13 2025

By: Dean Whitaker Published 09/13/2025, 03:39 PM ET
Bryce Harper looks to lead the Phillies over the Royals
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We didn’t quite hit our stride with a 1-2 mark last night, but today brings a clean slate and plenty of chances to cash in. The MLB board is stacked with value, and we’ve isolated three games that stand out. Between pitching matchups, lineup form, and key situational edges, these best bets are built to deliver. The focus is forward—no looking back—just three sharp plays ready to get us back on track and back in the win column.

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Kansas City Royals vs Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia enters tonight’s matchup against Kansas City with a strong edge, both on the mound and at the plate. Taijuan Walker (4–8, 4.03 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies, and while his season has been uneven, he’s backed by one of the most productive offenses in baseball—ranking top 10 in home runs, slugging, and runs scored. The Royals counter with Ryan Bergert (2–2, 3.48 ERA), a promising young arm, but their lineup ranks bottom-five in scoring and slugging, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. With Philadelphia winning 70% of games when favored at -147 or shorter and riding an 8–2 run ATS over their last 10, they’re well-positioned to control this one at home and extend their lead in the NL playoff race.

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Cincinnati Reds vs Athletics

Cincinnati enters tonight’s matchup against Oakland with a clear edge on the mound and a stronger overall roster. Hunter Greene (6–4, 2.59 ERA) has been dominant, posting a sub-1.00 WHIP and racking up 113 strikeouts, while the Athletics counter with Luis Severino (6–11, 4.67 ERA), who’s just 1–9 at home this season. The Reds have thrived when hitting for power, going 30–11 in games with two or more home runs, and Elly De La Cruz continues to pace the offense with 82 RBIs and 19 homers. With Cincinnati fighting to stay above .500 and Oakland fading in the AL West, the Reds are well-positioned to bounce back from last night’s shutout loss and take control of the series.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants

Tonight’s matchup sets up well for a low-scoring outcome with Clayton Kershaw and Logan Webb both on the mound. Kershaw has a 2.00 career ERA against the Giants and a 1.69 ERA at Oracle Park, while Webb enters with a 3.12 ERA and over 200 strikeouts on the season. Both teams combined for just six runs last night, and the Dodgers have averaged 3.9 runs over their last 10 games. With playoff pressure tightening execution and two top-tier starters capable of working deep, this profiles as a tight, controlled game that stays under the number.

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The Picks Are In:

  • Philadelphia -140 over Kansas City
  • Cincinnati -115 over Athletics
  • LA Dodgers/ San Francisco Under 7.5
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