Friday's MLB Predictions: Choices Derived from Betting Breakdowns, Power Values, and Trends
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Trending MLB Betting Tips for May 2, 2025
Get ready for an exciting day of MLB action! Check out our top MLB betting systems, handpicked by VSiN analyst AJ Makinen, for May 2, 2025.
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AJ's Angles
Find the edge with these top MLB betting trends and systems for May 2 games.
MLB Series Betting System #6: Small home underdogs of -109 to +120 have been awful in the first game of a series when welcoming a new opponent in a multi-series homestand, going 90-139 for -45.92 units and a ROI of -20.1% over the last three seasons. System Match (FADE): TEXAS (-102 vs. SEA)
- ATHLETICS letdown after series vs. TEX: 13-20 (39.4%) -8.03 units, ROI: -24.3% Trend Match (FADE): ATHLETICS (-142 at MIA)
Trend: Better bullpen teams on 3+ game losing streaks have gone 231-159 for +40.34 units over the last two regular seasons, maintaining remarkable consistency as well. The ROI during that span has been 10.3%! For '25, it is off to a good start, 28-17 for +7.08 units, a ROI of 15.7%.System Match (PLAY): SAN FRANCISCO (-290 vs. COL), MINNESOTA (-108 at BOS)
Trend: BAL is 29-12 (+14.13 units) in the last 2+ seasons in home games with starter Dean Kremer.Trend Match (PLAY): BALTIMORE (-142 vs. KC)
MLB Bullpen Systems
Here are some insights on using Steve Makinen's bullpen strength ratings for handicapping MLB teams.
Better rated bullpen teams that were not favorites of -190 or higher, or were -190 or higher and had a winning percentage 19% or higher and a starting pitcher edge of at least 20 have gone 227-186 for +5.60 units and a ROI of 1.4% so far in the regular season.System Matches (PLAY ALL):** CINCINNATI, SAN DIEGO, ARIZONA, ATLANTA, MILWAUKEE, NY METS, SAN FRANCISCO, BALTIMORE, CLEVELAND, MINNESOTA, HOUSTON, TEXAS, DETROIT, ATHLETICS
Strategies Using DraftKings Betting Splits Data
Leverage the power of DraftKings betting splits data with these systematic strategies for MLB game-by-game betting.
System Matches (PLAY ALL): LA DODGERS, TORONTO (Fade), CLEVELAND, SEATTLE (Fade), CHICAGO CUBS, KANSAS CITY, LA ANGELS
Don't forget to check back on game day for updated system matches and qualifying plays. Good luck, and happy betting!
- AJ's Angles suggests betting against Texas (-102 vs. SEA) in today's MLB games, given the poor performance of small home underdogs in the first game of a series when welcoming a new opponent in a multi-series homestand.
- The Athletics (-142 at MIA) is noted to have a high likelihood of a letdown after a series against Texas, and is suggested to be faded in today's games.
- Better bullpen teams on a 3+ game losing streak have a recorded success rate of 231-159 for +40.34 units over the last two regular seasons, with a remarkably consistent ROI of 10.3%. San Francisco (-290 vs. COL) and Minnesota (-108 at BOS) are indicated as system matches to play today.
- Baltimore (-142 vs. KC) has a positive performance record with starter Dean Kremer in home games, and is suggested to be a positive play in today's games.
- Steve Makinen's bullpen strength ratings show that better-rated bullpen teams that were not favorites of -190 or higher, or were -190 or higher and had a winning percentage of 19% or higher and a starting pitcher edge of at least 20, have gone 227-186 for +5.60 units and a ROI of 1.4% so far in the regular season. Cincinnati, San Diego, Arizona, Atlanta, Milwaukee, NY Mets, San Francisco, Baltimore, Cleveland, Minnesota, Houston, Texas, Detroit, and Athletics are identified as system matches to play today.
- Utilizing DraftKings betting splits data, it is recommended to play LA Dodgers, Toronto (Fade), Cleveland, Seattle (Fade), Chicago Cubs, Kansas City, and LA Angels for systematic game-by-game betting today.
