Baseball Wagers for Today: Odds, forecasts, and recommendations for the games on May 14 in Major League Baseball
MLB Best Bets Today: May 14
It's a stacked MLB schedule today with 17 games thanks to a few rainouts yesterday. Here are some noteworthy games and our picks:
Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants (-112, 8.5)
This businessman's special at Oracle Park could see some early escapes with a lunchtime start. The Diamondbacks and Giants square off for the rubber match, with Eduardo Rodriguez facing off against Jordan Hicks. Rodriguez has had a rough go lately, but both pitchers have positive regression signs. However, we're backing the Giants, especially with a strong bullpen and Oracle Park's suppression of power.
Pick: Giants -112
Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers (-225, 7)
The Red Sox and Tigers clash tonight, with Hunter Dobbins battling Tarik Skubal. Skubal has been dominant lately, but the Red Sox have struggled against lefties but have a decent track record against this caliber of pitcher. We're taking a shot with the Sox in this one.
Picks: Red Sox Team Total Over 2.5 (-125); Red Sox 1st 5 Team Total Over 1.5 (+135)
Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays (-162, 8)
AL East rivals face off in this one, with Ryan Pepiot and Chris Bassitt on the mound. Pepiot has had some success in recent starts, while Bassitt has struggled. With both teams' bullpens showing signs of weakness, we're rolling with the Rays to pull off the upset.
Pick: Rays +136
Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs (-230, 7.5)
Ryan Weathers makes his season debut for the Marlins against the Cubs. Weathers has shown potential in the past, and we're banking on a strong performance from him tonight. If you're feeling risky, consider betting on Weathers to record over 3.5 strikeouts.
Pick: Ryan Weathers (MIA) Over 3.5 Strikeouts (-105)
Be sure to shop around for the best lines, and remember, never bet more than you're willing to lose. Good luck!
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- In today's MLB schedule, sports betting enthusiasts might find interesting odds for the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Toronto Blue Jays. With a moneyline of +136, the Rays are considered underdogs, and with both teams' bullpens showing signs of weakness, they could potentially pull off an upset.
- Today's pick for baseball betting could be the Arizona Diamondbacks facing the San Francisco Giants. While both pitchers, Eduardo Rodriguez and Jordan Hicks, have positive regression signs, the Giants, with a strong bullpen and a home-field advantage at Oracle Park, are predicted to win with odds of -112.
