2025 MLB Season Betting Preview

• ⚾ The "Talkin Baseball" crew dives into their favorite bets for the upcoming 2025 MLB season, acknowledging that last year's picks didn't fare as well.
• 💡 The episode features a mix of research and "little thought" approaches to betting, with hosts sharing their strategies and past performance.
• 🎟️ SeatGeek is highlighted as a sponsor, offering 10% off tickets with code TALKIN2025 for fans looking to attend games.

Key Betting Picks and Locks

• 🚀 A "freebie" pick is the Dodgers to be the first to 10 wins at +220 odds, noting they already have a two-game head start.
• 💥 Brandon Lowe over 30 home runs (+275) is a favored over, with the reasoning pointing to Tampa Bay's ballpark factors and his potential for a power boost.
• 🎯 Pete Alonso over 100 RBIs (-120) is a strong pick due to Juan Soto hitting ahead of him, creating ample RBI opportunities.
• 📈 Jake Burger over 240 batting average (-125) is highlighted, referencing his consistent .250 average over the last three years.
• 🌟 Alex Bregman over 260 batting average (+115) is a favored over, with Fenway Park's dimensions and his contract year providing motivation.
• 🚫 An interesting under bet is less than three teams winning 100+ games (plus 120), as zero teams reached that mark last year.
• 📉 Brent Rooker under 260 batting average (+100) is an under pick, based on his high BABIP last year and underlying metrics suggesting regression.
• 📊 Mariners under Brewers wins (Mariners under at -150) is a head-to-head bet, favoring the Mariners to have fewer wins than the Brewers.
• 🔒 Corey Kluber to record 35+ regular season saves (-130) is a lock, citing his consistent save totals and the Tigers' potential for more close games.
• 🏆 Red Sox to make the playoffs (-105) is presented as a lock, with the belief they have the best roster in the American League.
• ⚾ Cody Bellinger over 260 batting average (-115) is a lock, with a move to Yankee Stadium and a potential bounce-back season expected.

Sprinkle Bets and Long Shots

• 🌟 Dodgers to win the World Series (+330) is a recommended sprinkle, with the team considered strong contenders.
• 🏃 Francisco Lindor to lead the league in runs scored (+2500) is a long-shot sprinkle bet.
• 💨 Justin Martinez for NL Reliever of the Year (+1300) is a sprinkle pick, highlighting his impressive stuff and potential.
• 💨 Mason Miller for Reliever of the Year (+1400) is another reliever sprinkle, focusing on his dominance and potential for saves with the A's.
• ✈️ Corbin Carroll to lead in triples (+475) is a sprinkle, noting his success in this category the past two years.
• 🎯 Gavin Bashet over 160 hits (+105) is a bet based on his strong spring training and contract year.
• 💰 A humorous accidental bet was placed on Bobby Witt Jr. for most regular season RBIs.
• 💡 Shohei Ohtani over 300 batting average (-145) is mentioned as a strong, though not overly juicy, bet.