Sunday's Major League Baseball Predictions Derived from Betting Splits, Power Ratings, and Trends
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MLB Betting Trends for May 5, 2025
Welcome to a curated selection of today's top MLB betting trends and systems! Let's get right into it.
Trending Teams and Series
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Current record: 14-18
- Struggling with a 6-game losing streak
- Facing strong pitching, allowing an average of 5 runs per game during the streak
- Breaking the skid: 21-4 (84%) on home wins over Colorado with a +11.15 units profit
- System Match: Pittsburgh Pirates (+120 at St. Louis Cardinals)
Kansas City Royals
- Record vs. Chicago White Sox: 13-1 (92.9%, +11.95 units)
- For a strong road win: 11-7 (61.1%, +5.68 units) in their last 18 dispatches
- Current form: 5-3 over the last week
- Trend Match: Kansas City Royals (-245 vs. Chicago White Sox)
New York Yankees
- Post-Tampa Bay Rays series: 25-8 (75.8%, +13.30 units)
- Excluding games with a +155 or more disadvantage
- Trend Match: New York Yankees (-155 vs. San Diego Padres)
San Francisco Giants
- New series on the road: +61.53 units profit ($100 bettor up $6,153) in 3 seasons
- Combining a win in a game with 6 or more runs scored
- Teams not priced at +175 or worse
- System Match: San Francisco Giants (+136 at Chicago Cubs)
Player Props
Carlos Rodon
- Strong history against the Padres
- Strikes out key hitters at a high rate
- 5+ Ks likely: 17 of Rodon's last 24 starts against SD
Aaron Judge
- Historically dominates Padres starter Nick Pivetta
- 2+ HRs in 7 of last 16 games against Nick Pivetta
- Aim for a Judge home run tonight
Public Betting Trends
- The Dodgers Moneyline at -200 drew 79% of bettor's attention
- The Royals at -250 secured 79% of bets
- The Cardinals at -140 received 75% of the action
Bullpen Betting Systems Update
The "Importance of Pitching System" is performing exceptionally well this season, boasting a nearly +20% ROI. This angle highlights teams with both starting and bullpen advantages. Keep an eye on these bullpen-focused systems when devising your wagers.
- In the MLB game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, the trend suggests betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates (+120), as they have a system match according to the given trends for May 5, 2025.
- For the matchup between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox, the trend indicates betting on the Kansas City Royals (-245), as they have a strong record and form against their opponent, with a system match in their favor.
- In the game between the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres, the trend suggests betting on the New York Yankees (-155), as they have a favorable post-series record, with a trend match applicable in this situation.
Additionally, in player prop predictions, the trend indicates that Carlos Rodon is likely to record 5+ strikeouts, given his history against the San Diego Padres, and Aaron Judge may hit a home run against Nick Pivetta due to his dominating history against the opposing pitcher.
