Baseball Forecast for Today (May 17): Wagers, Forecasts, and Selections for MLB Matches on Saturday
Saturday Baseball Betting Tips: May 17
Welcome to another action-packed weekend in Major League Baseball! With 11 interleague series on the menu, there's plenty of heated rivalries to indulge in. Here are some teams to consider for your betting slate on May 17.
Before we get into it, make sure to take advantage of our top MLB resources:
- Today's MLB Games
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- Greg Peterson's MLB Daily Lines
- MLB Odds
- MLB Betting Splits
Noteworthy Picks
According to expert bettor Greg Peterson, his top MLB pick for May 17 is the Under 9.5 Runs in the game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees[1]. Both teams have been showing impressive pitching performances recently, so it's worth considering this low-scoring prediction.
Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL) vs. Shane Bieber (CLE)
In this battle between young stars, Ronald Acuña Jr. takes on Shane Bieber in an enticing matchup. Acuña has been on a tear lately, posting a .317 batting average over the past week. Bieber, despite a few shaky outings, remains a dominant force on the mound with a 3.09 ERA and 1.10 WHIP this season.
Houston Astros (-120, 8) at Texas Rangers
Our first game of interest features a pair of Texan rivals - the Astros and Rangers. In this matchup, we have Ronal Blanco facing Tyler Mahle. Blanco is a positive regression candidate, recording an 8-shutout-inning performance in his last outing, whereas Mahle has displayed signs of regression with a .216 BABIP and 88.2% LOB%.
Seattle Mariners (+184, 8.5) at San Diego Padres (-192)
In the battle between West Coast teams, Emerson Hancock goes up against Nick Pivetta. Although Hancock struggled in his last outing against the Yankees, he has been showing signs of improvement with a 3.52 ERA over a four-start stretch. Pivetta, on the other hand, has thrived in his new home with the Padres, posting a 3.05 ERA since his arrival.
Most Likely Over
- Colorado Rockies (+205, 14.5) at Philadelphia Phillies (-235)
With Coors Field's reputation for high-scoring games, it's not surprising that the over is the more attractive option in this interleague clash between the Rockies and Phillies.
Potential Underdog Wins
- Toronto Blue Jays (+125, 7) at Boston Red Sox (-145)
While the Red Sox have a strong home record, the Blue Jays have been a tough team to beat this season. Look for Toronto to put up a good fight and potentially pull off an upset victory.
- Oakland Athletics (+265, 9.5) at Chicago White Sox (-310, 9.5)
The White Sox have been struggling as of late, while the A's have shown flashes of playing solid baseball. With the A's offense hitting their stride and the White Sox bullpen's struggles, there's a chance that Oakland could pull off the upset.
Stay tuned for our Sunday Night Baseball preview and MLB best bets from Greg Peterson[2]. For transparency, you can find Greg's tracking sheet here[3]. Shop around for the best lines and good luck with your betting ventures!
For further analysis and insights, check out Greg Peterson's Daily MLB Lines and the Baseball Betting Show Podcast[4][5].
[1] Greg Peterson's MLB Daily Lines[2] Sunday Night Baseball Preview & Best Bets[3] Greg Peterson's Tracking Sheet[4] Daily MLB Lines[5] Baseball Betting Show Podcast
- In the game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees, according to expert bettor Greg Peterson, the odds for the Under 9.5 Runs is a top pick for sports betting on May 17.
- In the battle between Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL) and Shane Bieber (CLE), both young stars of sports, Acuña's recent bat averages make him a contender in sports betting, while Bieber, despite a few shaky outings, is a dominant force in sports betting.
- In a matchup of texan rivals, Houston Astros (-120, 8) face the Texas Rangers. This sports betting opportunity features Ronal Blanco against Tyler Mahle, with Blanco showing positive regression and Mahle demonstrating signs of regression, making the Astros an attractive choice for sports betting.
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