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MLB Best Bets, Picks & Predictions for Monday, July 20 – FantasyPros

BettingProsJul 20, 2026 4:51 PM EDT3 min read

We are back with another edition of Leading Off, locking in our Hard Rock Best Bets of the Day.

With a pair of first-five wagers on the board, our focus is on fading struggling pitchers, riding hot offenses, and finding value at Hard Rock Bet.

Scott Bogman’s Best Bet: Diamondbacks Over 4.5 Runs in the F5 Innings (+250)

I homered out with this one.

I’m taking the Diamondbacks over 4.5 runs in the first five innings at +250.

Jeffrey Springs has given up five or more earned runs in five of his last six starts and has gone at least 5.1 innings in only one of those five outings.

The D-backs have some nice momentum after the big comeback win on Sunday. Obviously, there will probably be no Corbin Carroll in the lineup tonight, but they have been hitting this past weekend.

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Chris Welsh’s Best Bet: Cardinals F5 ML (-105)

Mine is almost even money.

I’m going with the Cardinals first five moneyline, right around -105. This is picking on José Soriano.

Soriano with the Angels has been on a falling trend. The walks have been going up. I know he’s kind of in the trade market.

The Cardinals have been absolutely red hot. I think I’ve had the Cardinals here a couple of times. I can push it potentially. But I’m going for the win here, for Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt getting on the board early.

So, Cardinals first five on the moneyline is my Hard Rock Bet of the Day. If they’re up through the first five, I win. If they’re tied, we get our money back. We push.

FantasyPros’ Best Bets for July 20

  • Diamondbacks Over 4.5 Runs in the First 5 Innings (+250)
  • Cardinals First 5 Innings Moneyline (-105)

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