We just finished our first full week of MLB betting this season, and we’re sitting comfortably above .500, which is all you can really ask for this early in the season.

Below I’ll take you through today’s entire schedule, the betting odds for each game along with the starting pitchers, and some stats and picks that we think should help you not only prepare to enjoy the game but also think about which way you want to want to bet the game if that’s something you want to do.

Also, remember, you don’t HAVE to bet on each game. We are giving you our best bets for every game, but if our analysis isn’t landing with you or you just don’t feel like a bet stands out, it’s okay to give that game a pass. There will always be more games to bet on.

Also, we recommend checking the Fangraphs Probables Grid to see the likely starting pitchers from each game with clickable links to get the most in-depth information on each pitcher.

New to betting? Read our Beginner’s Guide to Betting with a glossary of terms

MLB Odds and Schedule, April 18

San Francisco Giants (7-2) @ New York Mets (7-3), 7:10 p.m. ET

SF Starting Pitcher: Alex Cobb (8 Wins, 3.76 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 9.45 K/9 in 2021)
NYM Starting Pitcher: Tylor Megill (4 Wins, 4.52 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 9.94 K/9 in 2021)
Bullpen ERAs: SF 2.16; NYM 4.06
The Pick:

Sep 24, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill (38) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays (5-5) @ Chicago Cubs (5-4), 7:40 p.m. ET

TB Starting Pitcher: Shane McClanahan (10 Wins, 3.43 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 10.29 K/9 in 2021)
CHC Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks (14 Wins, 4.77 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 6.51 K/9 in 2021)
Bullpen ERAs: TB 3.19; CHC 3.58
The Pick:

Pittsburgh Pirates (5-4) @ Milwaukee Brewers (5-5), 7:40 p.m. ET

PIT Starting Pitcher: Zach Thompson (3 Wins, 3.24 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 7.92 K/9 in 2021)
MIL Starting Pitcher: Eric Lauer (7 Wins, 3.19 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 8.87 K/9 in 2021)
Bullpen ERAs: PIT 2.98; MIL 3.02
The Pick:

Los Angeles Angels (6-4) @ Houston Astros (5-4), 8:10 p.m. ET

LAA Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen (1 Win, 5.59 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 6.52 K/9 as reliever in 2021)
HOU Starting Pitcher: Luis Garcia (11 Wins, 3.48 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 9.68 K/9 in 2021)
Bullpen ERAs: LAA 4.57; HOU 3.41
The Pick:

Apr 13, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws a pitch during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies (4-6) @ Colorado Rockies (6-3), 8:40 p.m. ET

PHI Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola (9 Wins, 4.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 11.11 K/9 in 2021)
COL Starting Pitcher: Chad Kuhl (5 Wins, 4.82 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 8.40 K/9 in 2021)
Bullpen ERAs: PHI 4.43; COL 1.80
The pick:

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Baltimore Orioles (3-6) @ Oakland Athletics (5-5), 9:40 p.m. ET

BAL Starting Pitcher: Spenser Watkins (2 Wins, 8.07 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 5.76 K/9 in 2021)
OAK Starting Pitcher: Frankie Montas (13 Wins, 3.37 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 9.96 K/9 in 2021)
Bullpen ERAs: BAL 2.66; OAK 3.40
The Pick:

Cincinnati Reds (2-8) @ San Diego Padres (6-5), 9:40 p.m. ET

CIN Starting Pitcher: Nick Lodolo (2 Wins, 2.31 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 13.90 K/9 in Minors)
SD Starting Pitcher: Sean Manaea (11 Wins, 3.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 9.74 K/9 in 2021)
Bullpen ERAs: CIN 4.37; SD 4.20
The Pick:

Atlanta Braves (5-6) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (7-2), 10:10 p.m. ET

ATL Starting Pitcher: Huascar Ynoa (4 Wins, 4.05 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 9.89 K/9 in 2021)
LAD Starting Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw (10 Wins, 3.55 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 10.65 K/9 in 2021)
Bullpen ERAs: ATL 3.74; LAD 2.92
The Pick: