MLB odds, lines, picks: Advanced computer model includes the Reds in parlay for Monday, Aug. 7, that would pay over 6-1

The Minnesota Twins hope to increase their lead in the American League Central when they visit the division-rival Detroit Tigers for the opener of their four-game series on Monday (6:40 p.m. ET) at Comerica Park. Minnesota (59-54) posted its fourth straight victory on Sunday, a 5-3 triumph over Arizona, to move 4 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central. Detroit (49-62) continued its downward spiral with a 10-6 loss to Tampa Bay in the rubber match of their three-game set.

For Monday, Minnesota is a -165 favorite while Detroit is a +140 underdog, per SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total runs scored is 8.5. The game is one of 11 on the MLB schedule for Monday evening. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)

Before making any MLB picks or parlays, be sure to see the predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money-line picks (+357) over the past two seasons. It entered Week 20 of the 2023 MLB season 54-43 on all top-rated MLB picks this season and has excelled on top-rated run-line picks, going 11-4 (+404). Anybody following has seen big returns!

Now, the model has set its sights on the MLB schedule for Monday and has generated a three-leg parlay that would pay over 6-1. The parlay doesn't start until 6:40 p.m. ET, giving you plenty of time to make your MLB picks.

We can tell you that one of the picks is the Cincinnati Reds (+114) to defeat the Miami Marlins, but the model has locked in two other selections for the parlay! You ABSOLUTELY need to see them before locking in any MLB picks of your own.

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