Baseball Predictions for Today: Top Selections by Greg Peterson, May 5th
🔥 MLB Picks Today: May 5 🔥
Get your game on with expert baseball handicapper, Greg Peterson's top MLB picks for today! Check out his Daily MLB Lines and the Baseball Betting Show Podcast. Don't forget to use our MLB Betting Splits to make the most out of your bet! 💥
Here's what's going down tonight:
6:40 PM Eastern
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins
Greg's take: Dodgers Run Line -1.5 (+100)
Why: Ben Casparius, with a 2.93 ERA, is expected to pitch multiple innings for the Dodgers. While he's not as famous as Miami's Sandy Alcantara, he's been far more effective, especially compared to Alcantara's 8.31 ERA, four runs-or-more outings in three of his last four starts, and 5.6 walks per nine innings this season. 🥊
7:40 PM Eastern
San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs
Greg's take: Giants Moneyline +132
Why: Cubs starter Matthew Boyd has a 2.70 ERA, but his 3.78 fielding-independent pitching (FIP) and 3.5 walks per nine suggest some regression is coming. Giants starter Landen Roupp has a similar FIP at 3.86, but a 5.10 ERA due to allowing 1.2 home runs per nine innings. Taking advantage of the wind blowing in on Monday and backed by a strong 2.47 ERA bullpen, the Giants have a good chance to win! 🐺
7:45 PM Eastern
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Greg's take: Over 8.5 Runs
Why: Miles Mikolas has yet to allow a home run through 29 innings in six starts, but his strikeouts per nine (5.3) have led to a 4.66 ERA. Supporting a 4.73 ERA bullpen, the Cardinals face a Pirates team with an inconsistent starter in Carmen Mlodzinski (6.52 ERA, but a 3.52 FIP) and a 4.26 ERA bullpen. Both pitching staffs leave room for errors, leading to a potential scoring festival. 📈
10:05 PM Eastern
Seattle Mariners vs. Athletics
Greg's take: Mariners Moneyline -112 and Over 9 Runs
Why: A's starter Luis Severino has a 3.30 ERA overall, but his home splits are rough-5.11 ERA in Sacramento versus a 0.95 ERA on the road. Facing a Mariners team leading the AL in road scoring (nearly 5.7 runs per game), the stage is set for an offensive explosion. Mariners starter Bryce Miller struggles with command, issuing 5.7 walks per nine, but with only one home run allowed in 30 2/3 innings, he can still make an impact. 🔥
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- Greg Peterson's MLB rankings today place the Los Angeles Dodgers as a strong favorite, with odds of Run Line -1.5 (+100) against the Miami Marlins, as seen in the Daily MLB Lines.
- In the 7:40 PM Eastern matchup, moneyline +132 on the San Francisco Giants, supported by a 2.47 ERA bullpen, appears to be a promising bet against the Chicago Cubs, given the anticipated regression of Cubs starter Matthew Boyd.
- For the 7:45 PM Eastern contest between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals, Greg Peterson recommends taking the Over 8.5 Runs, as both pitching staffs, with their respective weaknesses, might make errors, leading to a high-scoring game.
- In the evening matchup at 10:05 PM Eastern, the Seattle Mariners are favored in the MLB moneyline with -112 odds, as well as Over 9 Runs, due to the road-heavy scoring of the Mariners against the Oakland Athletics, considering A's starter Luis Severino's home splits and Mariners starter Bryce Miller's command issues.
- As always, remember to gamble responsibly and use our MLB Betting Splits, Power Ratings, and Trends to stay one step ahead in your baseball betting strategy, following the expert tips of Greg Peterson. Let the games begin! #MLBPicks #BaseballBetting #GregPeterson
