2023 MLB picks, odds, best bets for Monday, July 3 by proven model: This three-way parlay returns over 9-1

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2023 MLB picks, odds, best bets for Monday, July 3 by proven model: This three-way parlay returns over 9-1

The Yankees' Domingo German makes his first start since throwing his perfect game when he takes the mound against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Last week German threw the 24th perfect game in major league history in an 11-0 victory against the A's. On Monday, he will square off against Baltimore's Tyler Wells. Baltimore is a -115 favorite in the latest MLB odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while New York is a -105 underdog. The over/under is 8.5, and the game is one of 10 on the MLB schedule for Monday.

Elsewhere in the majors, the top two teams in the American League West -- the Astros and Rangers -- close out a four-game series in Arlington, Texas, and newly named All-Star Bryce Elder starts for the Braves against the Guardians. Before making any MLB picks or parlays, be sure to .

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 has excelled on top-rated run-line picks this season, going 11-2 (+604). Anybody following has seen big returns.

For Monday, the model has locked in three confident MLB best bets for games that begin at 6:40 p.m. ET or later. If you successfully parlay the picks, you'd be looking at a payout of over 9-1. You can only see the model's MLB picks at SportsLine

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After simulating every game on Monday 10,000 times, the model is high on the Cardinals (+110) to beat the Marlins. St. Louis enters the series fresh off taking two out of three games against the Yankees. Meanwhile, Miami is coming off being swept by the Braves, losing the three games by a combined score of 29-7.

Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas has a strong history of success against the Marlins. The 34-year-old righty is 3-1 with a 2.57 ERA in six career starts against Miami, and the Marlins own a .205 batting average and a .538 OPS against Mikolas. St. Louis has also won 10 of the last 12 meetings with the Marlins. See who else to back here.

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The model also locked in two other best bets for Monday, including a play on an AL underdog. You can only see the model's MLB Monday best bets and parlay at SportsLine.

What MLB picks should you target for a payout of over 9-1, and what AL underdog does the model like on Monday? Visit SportsLine now to see the MLB best bets from an advanced model that is on an 11-2 run on top-rated MLB picks, and find out.