# MLB Saturday Betting Picks 8/1/26 (Ep. 1018)

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Podcast: [MLB Gambling Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-gambling-podcast-4037275)
Published: 2026-07-31T22:41:37+00:00
Episode link: https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com/2026/07/31/mlb-saturday-betting-picks-8-1-26-mlb-gambling-podcast-ep-1018/
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## Resource

The MLB Gambling Podcast drops its daily episode for the Saturday baseball games as Mal and Lonte handicap the side and the total for each game on the slate. The Saturday schedule features the Phillies taking on the Orioles while the Nationals take on the Braves. As always, the episode wraps up with lock and dog picks.

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