A.I. MLB Picks & Predictions Today – Wednesday, Oct 1

By Sascha Paruk in MLB Baseball
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- Our A.I. has generated its picks for all four Wild Card games on Wednesday, Oct. 1st
- It leaned to home teams yesterday, going 2-2 on moneyline bets
- See the best A.I. MLB picks and predictions today, including Red Sox vs Yankees, Padres vs Cubs, Reds vs Dodgers
Wednesday brings another four MLB Wild Card games, this time elimination games in the best-of-three series. I have asked our A.I. to generate its best moneyline and run-total picks for Tigers vs Guardians, Padres vs Cubs, Red Sox vs Yankees, and Reds vs Dodgers on October 1st.
The table below sets out the ML and O/U picks for each game today. Under the table, find the A.I.’s rationale for each bet.
A.I. MLB Picks Today (Oct. 1st)
Unlike yesterday, today’s A.I. MLB picks are siding with two road underdogs at significant plus-money. They are also targeting the under in all four games after the O/U went 1-3 in yesterday’s four Game 1s.

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DET Tigers vs CLE Guardians A.I. Picks (Game 2)
The A.I. likes the Guardians to close out the series tonight in another low-scoring game, taking the CLE moneyline and under 6.5.
A.I. rationale: “The situational trends heavily favor Cleveland. The Guardians are an impressive 7-2 (.778) in their last nine games at home as a favorite and are 4-1 (.800) in their last five home games following a loss. This demonstrates a strong ability to bounce back, especially at Progressive Field. Conversely, the Tigers have struggled to string together victories, posting a dismal 1-9 (.100) record in their last 10 games following a win.
The head-to-head history and recent patterns point towards a low total. The under has cashed in each of the last five Tigers games and in five of the last six meetings between these two clubs. Both offenses have been inconsistent, and with two quality starters on the mound, runs will be at a premium. While Cleveland’s offense was stagnant in Game 1, some of their key hitters, particularly Bo Naylor, have had success against Casey Mize. Expect the Guardians to manufacture just enough offense to support a strong outing from Tanner Bibee and even the series.”
SD Padres vs CHI Cubs A.I. Picks (Game 2)
The A.I. has taken a repeat of yesterday, targeting both the Cubs moneyline and the under, with winds still forecast to be blowing in at Wrigley.
A.I. rationale: “The Chicago Cubs are in a prime position to advance, and I’m backing them to finish the job at home. The primary advantage for the Cubs lies in their bullpen and current offensive momentum. Dylan Cease is facing a lineup with players who have had significant success against him. Michael Busch, in particular, has been a thorn in his side. The Cubs’ plan to deploy an opener in Andrew Kittredge followed by their stable of high-performing relievers, who were flawless in Game 1, is a sound strategy to neutralize a Padres offense that has been inconsistent and struggles mightily with runners in scoring position.
Several betting trends support a Cubs victory and a low-scoring game. The Cubs have won their last four games at home as a favorite and are 4-1 in their last five games overall. More compellingly, the under has hit in the last three meetings between these two clubs. The sharp money driving the total down from 7.0 to 6.5, despite heavy public betting on the over, is a clear indicator that a tight, tense pitcher’s duel is expected.”
BOS Red Sox vs NY Yankees A.I. Picks (Game 2)
The A.I. is siding with Boston as a sizable plus-money underdog and another low-scoring game.
A.I. rationale: “The central dynamic of this do-or-die game revolves around the starting pitching matchup, and the historical data presents a slight advantage for the Red Sox. Brayan Bello has been a thorn in the Yankees’ side all season, particularly against their superstar Aaron Judge, who is just 2-for-21 in his career against the right-hander. Bello’s sinker-changeup combination induces ground balls and neutralizes the power that Yankee Stadium is famous for.
Beyond the starters, betting trends heavily favor Boston and a low-scoring game. The Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 games and an impressive 4-1 in their last five road games against teams with a winning record.
The most compelling trend is for the total, as the under has hit in the last five consecutive Red Sox games and the last four in which they were underdogs. With both offenses facing tough pitchers and the pressure of the playoffs likely to tighten at-bats, runs should be at a premium. The Red Sox’s bullpen has been more reliable down the stretch, which could be the deciding factor if this game is close late.”
CIN Reds vs LA Dodgers A.I. Picks (Game 2)
A.I. rationale: “The best value on the moneyline is on the Cincinnati Reds at +220. While the public is overwhelmingly backing the Los Angeles Dodgers with 86% of bets and 77% of the total money wagered, betting splits indicate that sharp money is leaning towards the Cincinnati Reds. Despite the Dodgers’ dominant Game 1 performance and the pitching matchup favoring Yoshinobu Yamamoto [over Zack Littell], professional bettors see value in the Reds as a significant underdog. The high public sentiment on the Dodgers has inflated their moneyline, creating an opportunity for a contrarian play on the Reds.”
Yesterday’s A.I. MLB Picks
- Tigers vs Guardians: CLE moneyline ❌ | Under 6.5 ✔️
- Padres vs Cubs: CHI moneyline ✔️ | Over 6.5 ❌
- Red Sox vs Yankees: NYY moneyline ❌ | Over 6.5 ❌
- Reds vs Dodgers: LAD moneyline ✔️ | Under 7.5 ❌
The sports and sports betting data in this article was gathered with the assistance of AI that is connected to Sportradar’s database.
The sports and sports betting data in this article was gathered with the assistance of AI that is connected to Sportradar’s database.

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Sascha has been working in the sports-betting industry since 2014, and quickly paired his strong writing skills with a burgeoning knowledge of probability and statistics. He holds an undergraduate degree in linguistics and a Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia.