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If you're in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia and are interested in betting on any of the top MLB games on Saturday, be sure to check out the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS, give gives new users in those states $150 in bonus bets if their first bet of at least $10 wins. This promo can be used on some of a loaded MLB slate, which includes notable matchups like the Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox. There's also a key Western Conference matchup in the WNBA on Saturday as the Las Vegas Aces host the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx.

If you want to use the BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS for any of Saturday's games, get started by clicking "CLAIM BONUS" below or get your bonus bets here.

How to claim the BetMGM bonus code

It's important to note that the BetMGM bonus for $150 in bonus bets if your first bet of $10 or more wins is only available to new users who are in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia.

Those interested in joining BetMGM who are in another state, don't fret. The BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS can be used to get up to $1,500 in bonus bets, which is the most bonus bets you can receive from any of the top betting sites. This promo covers your very first bet with the sportsbook. So if you bet $1,500 on the Rangers to beat the Mariners, for instance, and that bet lost, you'd get $1,500 in bonus bets. 

BetMGM bonus code terms and conditions

New BetMGM users must be 21 or older and in a state where the sportsbook operates. You must deposit at least $10 into your account upon signing up. There's no minimum odds requirement for these promotions, which can be used on any of the MLB or WNBA games Saturday night. 

If you aren't in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia and take part in the up to $1,500 in bonus bets promo, the amount you wager will dictate how those bonus bets are credited. If your first bet is less than $50 and it loses, you get one single bonus bet token equal to your stake. If you bet $50 or more and that bet loses, you get five bonus bet tokens, each equal to 20% of your bet. For instance, if you bet $100 and lose, you'd get five $20 bonus bet tokens, which hold no cash value and expire seven days after they're issued. If you win a wager using bonus bets, you receive the winnings but not the stake. Sign up for BetMGM here:

Best MLB bets today

In the world of MLB betting, American League playoff contenders meet in Boston when the Red Sox host the Astros in the second game of a three-game set. The Sox took Friday's contest 2-1 in extras thanks to a walkoff from rookie Roman Anthony, and they can wrap up a series win on Saturday. The Astros lead the AL West and the Red Sox hold a Wild Card spot. Walker Buehler (6-6, 5.72 ERA) gets the starting nod for the Red Sox, while the Astros are sending Colton Gordon (4-3, 4.74 ERA) to the mound. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, is backing Boston as a -128 favorite (wager $128 to win $100) on the money line, as the Red Sox win in 57% of model simulations.

Another top MLB game is in Philadelphia when the Phillies host the Tigers in the second game of a three-game series. The Phillies rallied late Friday to win 5-4, and Saturday is noteworthy not just as this is a battle of top playoff contenders, but as it's an A+ pitching matchup. Reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal (10-3, 2.09 ERA) starts for Detroit while Philly turns to Zack Wheeler (9-4, 2.56 ERA). The model is backing the Over at 6.5, rating it as an "A" grade play as it hits in 72% of simulations.

Best WNBA bets today

There's only one WNBA game on Saturday, but it's a notable one as the Lynx, who own the best record in the league at 23-5, face the 14-13 Aces, who are fourth in the Western Conference and are coming off two straight wins. WNBA expert Max Meyer has issued his best bet for Saturday's contest.

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