MLB odds, lines, picks, predictions for Friday, July 31: 3-way parlay pays nearly +600

There are 15 games on the Friday MLB schedule, with iconic franchises getting the action underway at 2:20 when the Cubs and Yankees meet. Chicago is the -157 favorite in that matchup.

Other MLB lines of note for Friday include Braves (-118) vs. Nationals and Dodgers (-125) vs. Red Sox in the 10:10 p.m. ET nightcap. 

Before locking in any MLB bets or parlays, make sure you see what SportsLine's advanced computer model has to say. 

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The model has evaluated the Friday MLB odds and locked in three confident MLB best bets. If you successfully parlay them you'd be looking at a big payout of nearly +600.

One pick we'll give away: The model is backing the Cardinals to cover +1.5 (-149) the run line against the Blue Jays at 7:07 p.m. ET. 

The model has also locked in two more plays, including one on an underdog that helps push this parlay to close to +600! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it right now.

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