MLB Bovada Picks Analyzer ⚾

Extract real-time MLB betting lines from Bovada and get instant picks analysis with value bet detection — all in one automated run.

What does this Actor do?

This Actor navigates Bovada's MLB section using a headless browser, intercepts the live betting API responses, and analyzes each game across three markets:

• Moneyline (ML) — Who wins the game
• Run Line (RL) — Spread betting with -1.5 / +1.5 runs
• Total (Over/Under) — Combined runs scored

For each game it calculates the implied probability, removes the bookmaker's juice (vig), estimates the true probability, and computes a value percentage for each side. Picks with value above your configured threshold are flagged as RECOMMENDED.

Key Features

• ✅ Scrapes live Bovada MLB lines (updated in real time)
• ✅ Analyzes Moneyline, Run Line, and Total markets per game
• ✅ Removes vig and calculates true implied probabilities
• ✅ Flags value bets above a configurable threshold
• ✅ Outputs confidence level (HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW) per game
• ✅ Produces a top picks summary at the end of each run
• ✅ Exports data as JSON, CSV, or via API

How to use

1. Click Try for free and run the Actor with default settings
2. The Actor will scrape today's MLB games from Bovada (usually 10–20 games per day)
3. Review the Output tab for full picks analysis
4. Export results to JSON, CSV, Google Sheets, or connect via API

Input parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
maxGames	integer	20	Maximum number of MLB games to analyze
includeAnalysis	boolean	true	Generate picks analysis for each game
minValueThreshold	integer	5	Minimum value % to flag a pick as RECOMMENDED

Output format

Each game record in the dataset contains:

{
  "gameId": "25257514",
  "description": "Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins",
  "startTime": "6/6/2026, 12:10:00 p.m.",
  "competitors": [
    { "name": "Kansas City Royals", "home": false },
    { "name": "Minnesota Twins", "home": true }
  ],
  "odds": {
    "moneyline": { "Minnesota Twins": { "price": "-165", "decimal": "1.606" } },
    "runLine": { "Minnesota Twins": { "handicap": "-1.5", "price": "+145" } },
    "total": { "Over": { "handicap": "8.5", "price": "-115" } }
  },
  "analysis": {
    "game": "Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins",
    "picks": [
      {
        "tipo": "Moneyline (ML)",
        "pick": "Minnesota Twins",
        "odds": "-165",
        "probImplicita": "62.3%",
        "valor": "-6.3%",
        "recomendacion": "NEUTRAL",
        "razonamiento": "Local favorito. Odds: -165. Prob. implicita: 62.3%"
      }
    ],
    "recommendation": "Pick destacado: Total (O/U)",
    "confidence": "MEDIA"
  },
  "source": "Bovada",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-06-06T20:09:20.000Z"
}

Use cases

• Sports bettors looking for daily MLB value bet suggestions
• Analysts tracking line movements and market efficiency
• Developers building sports betting dashboards or bots
• Researchers studying bookmaker pricing models in baseball

Notes & Disclaimer

This tool is for informational and analytical purposes only. The value percentages and recommendations generated by this Actor are based on mathematical analysis of the betting lines, not predictions of game outcomes. Sports betting involves risk — always bet responsibly within your limits and in compliance with local laws. The author is not responsible for any financial losses.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I run this Actor? Run it once per day, ideally 1–2 hours before the first pitch of the day when lines are most stable.

Does it work for playoffs and postseason? Yes, as long as Bovada has MLB events listed, the Actor will scrape them.

Can I schedule it to run automatically? Yes! Use Apify's built-in Scheduler to run this Actor every morning automatically.

What if no games are found? During the MLB off-season or on days with no scheduled games, the Actor will return 0 results. This is expected behavior.