MLB Bets at DraftKings Sportsbook Today: MLB Picks and Player Props for August 9

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Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals were sellers at the trade deadline. The Cubs have a better starting pitching and a more balanced lineup. Marcus Stroman has allowed three or fewer runs in 10 of his last 11 starts. Paolo Espino has given at least four runs five of last seven times. Chicago Cubs are betting on Marcus to win.

The Mets won the first game of the series 5-1 on Monday. The Mets have one of best records in baseball and made some moves at the deadline to bolster their chances of making a deep run in the playoffs. Reds entered this season as a rebuilding team and they weakened their roster by making several trades. Carlos Carrasco will start for the Mets against Mike Minor.

Los Angeles Angels play Oakland Athletics on August 9. The last time the teams met, the Angels won 1-0. Shohei Ohtani will make his second straight start against the Athletics. Ohtori is fourth in the American League in terms of Cy Young odds. Chicago Cubs are playing against them.

Marcus Stroman will record a win for 1 unit. Carlos Carrasco will win (-130) for one unit, Shohei Ohtani over 7.5 strikeouts (-165) for a unit each.