2022 MLB odds, picks, bets for Monday, April 18 from proven model: This four-way parlay pays well over 12-1

Freddie Freeman and Kenley Jansen will face their former teams for the first time when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a three-game series on Monday at Dodger Stadium. The face of the Braves since his major league debut in 2010, Freeman signed with the Dodgers in the offseason. Jansen, Los Angeles’ up-and-down closer for several seasons, made the opposite move, signing with Atlanta. Los Angeles is a -215 moneyline favorite in the latest Dodgers vs. Braves odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Atlanta is a +185 underdog.

First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. The game is one of 11 on the MLB schedule on Monday. Elsewhere in the majors, the Houston Astros play their home opener against the Los Angeles Angels, and the New York Mets host the San Francisco Giants. Before making any MLB picks or parlays, be sure to check out the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a sizzling start to the 2022 season. It’s on a 14-4 roll on top-rated MLB moneyline picks through two weeks, returning more than $800 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has locked in four confident MLB best bets for Monday. If you successfully parlay the picks, you’d be looking at a payout of well over 12-1. You can see the model’s MLB picks for Monday only at SportsLine. 

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After simulating every game 10,000 times, the model is high on the Giants (+100) beating the Mets in the first game of a four-game series. San Francisco (7-2) enters the series tied with the rival Dodgers for the best record in baseball. The Mets (7-3) are just a half game back and lead the NL East.

The Giants pitching staff has had a strong start to the season. San Francisco leads the majors in ERA (2.20) and ranks third in WHIP (1.07). The staff has given up just seven runs over the last five games — all Giants victories.

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The model also locked in three other best bets for Monday, including a play on an even bigger underdog than the Giants. You can see the model’s MLB Monday best bets and parlay only at SportsLine.

What MLB picks should you target for a payout of well over 12-1? And what underdog does the model like on Monday? Visit SportsLine now to see the MLB best bets from an advanced model that is on a 14-4 roll on top-rated MLB moneyline picks through two weeks.