Baseball Wagers for Today: Betting odds, forecasts, and tips for May 31's matches in MLB
A full schedule of Major League Baseball (MLB) games awaits fans today, as all 30 teams will take the field, with many matchups starting in the afternoon. The weather forecasts indicate minimal disruptions, with the Brewers and Phillies potentially at risk. The standalone preview for Sunday Night Baseball will be published on Sundays.
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Using opinions and thoughts, along with the suite of MLB Betting Tools, readers can make informed decisions. These tools include the DraftKings and Circa Betting Splits, Steve Makinen's Daily Ratings, Greg Peterson's Daily Lines, the 1st 5 Innings Analyzer, and Umpire Stats.
Let's dive into two notable games and their respective picks:
Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles (-170, 8.5)
Scheduled for a 4:05 p.m. ET start.
Last night's low-scoring 2-1 contest between the White Sox and Orioles sets the stage for more offense today, largely driven by Baltimore's side of the fixture. Davis Martin of the White Sox, with a 3.45 ERA but a 5.28 xERA and 4.23 FIP, appears due for regression. His 14.6% K% and .284 BABIP may not remain constant, as his BA against right-handers (.260) holds a disparity with his xBA (.304) and xSLG (.497). His weak contact management and high ground ball percentage could contribute to a higher barrel percentage when he pitches upstairs.
Betting Tips:- Over 2.5 runs on Baltimore's 1st 5 team total (-105)- Baltimore's full-game team total Over 4.5 (-120)
Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Guardians (-175, 8)
Scheduled for a 4:10 p.m. ET start.
In this battle, Kyle Hendricks faces Slade Cecconi. Hendricks' history of success against the Guardians could be a factor, but Cecconi's impressive 17.3% SwStr% and 35.2% CSW% suggest a promising performance. Cleveland's pitching has been strong at home this season, making it an interesting outing for Cecconi. While the Angels do struggle with changeups, Cecconi's impressive pitching skills could help him surpass 15.5 outs pitched (+100).
Pick: Slade Cecconi (CLE) over 15.5 Outs Recorded (+100)
For more MLB predictions, be sure to check out WEBSITE's Top Picks from the MLB Betting Splits for Saturday, May 31st, MLB Picks Today: Greg Peterson Best Bets for May 31, and Handicapping This Weekend's MLB Series Using Early-Season Team Tendencies.
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In light of the afternoon MLB games, sports bettors might find the Over 2.5 runs on Baltimore's 1st 5 team total (-105) an appealing bet for the game between the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles, given Davis Martin's potential regression. Additionally, the pick for Slade Cecconi (CLE) over 15.5 Outs Recorded (+100) in the matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians could be a promising choice, considering Cecconi's strong pitching skills and the Guardians' home pitching performance this season.
