MLB Daily Betting Guide: Odds, Schedule, Free Picks: May 25th

Joc Pederson, Mike Yastrzemski, Darin Ruf
San Francisco Giants’ Joc Pederson, right, celebrates with Mike Yastrzemski (5) and Darin Ruf (33) after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

We went 12-8 in our MLB bets on Tuesday, which puts us at 25-13 (66%) for the start of the week. We’ll try to keep it going with a hot week ahead.

Remember, you don’t HAVE to bet on each game. We are giving you our best bets for every game, but if our analysis isn’t landing with you or you just don’t feel like a bet stands out, it’s okay to give that game a pass. There will always be more games to bet on.

Below, I take you through today’s schedule, the odds for each game along with the starting pitchers, and some picks that should help you not only enjoy the game but also think about which way you want to want to bet the game if that’s something you want to do.

Also, we recommend checking the Fangraphs Probables Grid to see the likely starting pitchers from each game with clickable links to get the most in-depth information on each pitcher.

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MLB Odds and Schedule, May 25

Colorado Rockies (20-22) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (17-25), 12:35 p.m. ET

  • PIT Starting Pitcher: Zach Thompson (2-4, 4.88 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 6.89 K/9) 
  • COL Starting Pitcher: Ryan Feltner (0-1, 7.20 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 12.6 K/9)
  • Last 10: PIT is 4-6 in their last 10 games. COL is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: PIT is 1-7-2 in their last 10 games. COL is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: PIT averaged 2.1 runs scored in their last 10 games. COL averaged 5 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: PIT allowed 5 runs on average in their last 10 games. COL allowed 4.5 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Detroit Tigers (14-28) @ Minnesota Twins (27-16), 1:10 p.m. ET

  • MIN Starting Pitcher: Dylan Bundy (3-2, 5.14 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 8.04 K/9)
  • DET Starting Pitcher: Rony García (0-0, 2.57 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 10.93 K/9)
  • Last 10: MIN is 8-2 in their last 10 games. DET is 5-5 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: MIN is 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. DET is 3-7-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: MIN averaged 5.3 runs scored in their last 10 games. DET averaged 2.6 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: MIN allowed 3 runs on average in their last 10 games. DET allowed 3.4 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

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New York Mets (29-16) @ San Francisco Giants (23-19), 3:45 p.m. ET

  • SF Starting Pitcher: Jakob Junis (1-1, 2.7 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 6.75 K/9)
  • NYM Starting Pitcher: Thomas Szapucki (0-3, 2.86 ERA, 1.32, 12.27 K/9 in minors)
  • Last 10: SF is 3-7 in their last 10 games. NYM is 6-4 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: SF is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. NYM is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: SF averaged 5.1 runs scored in their last 10 games. NYM averaged 6.6 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: SF allowed 8.2 runs on average in their last 10 games. NYM allowed 5.1 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Los Angeles Dodgers (29-13) @ Washington Nationals (14-30), 4:05 p.m. ET

  • WSH Starting Pitcher: Erick Fedde (2-3, 4.08 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 8.17 K/9)
  • LAD Starting Pitcher: Julio Urías (3-3, 2.63 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 6.8 K/9)
  • Last 10: WSH is 3-7 in their last 10 games. LAD is 9-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: WSH is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. LAD is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: WSH averaged 3.5 runs scored in their last 10 games. LAD averaged 6.7 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: WSH allowed 6.4 runs on average in their last 10 games. LAD allowed 3.4 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

Julio Urias delivers a pitch in 2022 MLB action
Apr 22, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (7) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Brewers (27-16) @ San Diego Padres (28-15), 4:10 p.m. ET

  • SD Starting Pitcher: Yu Darvish (4-1, 3.91 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 7.24 K/9)
  • MIL Starting Pitcher: Aaron Ashby (0-3, 3.49 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 10.8 K/9)
  • Last 10: SD is 7-3 in their last 10 games. MIL is 6-4 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: SD is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games. MIL is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: SD averaged 4.1 runs scored in their last 10 games. MIL averaged 3.8 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: SD allowed 2.7 runs on average in their last 10 games. MIL allowed 3.4 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Oakland Athletics (18-27) @ Seattle Mariners (18-26), 4:10 p.m. ET

  • SEA Starting Pitcher: Robbie Ray (4-4, 4.77 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 9.55 K/9)
  • OAK Starting Pitcher: Paul Blackburn (4-0, 1.91 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 7.23 K/9)
  • Last 10: SEA is 3-7 in their last 10 games. OAK is 3-7 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: SEA is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. OAK is 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: SEA averaged 4.5 runs scored in their last 10 games. OAK averaged 3.3 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: SEA allowed 6.3 runs on average in their last 10 games. OAK allowed 5.5 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

Chicago Cubs (18-24) @ Cincinnati Reds (12-30), 6:40 p.m. ET

  • CIN Starting Pitcher: Luis Castillo (0-2, 4.6 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 6.89 K/9)
  • CHC Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks (2-4, 4.89 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 6.34 K/9) 
  • Last 10: CIN is 4-6 in their last 10 games. CHC is 6-4 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: CIN is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games. CHC is 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: CIN averaged 3.1 runs scored in their last 10 games. CHC averaged 5.7 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: CIN allowed 3.7 runs on average in their last 10 games. CHC allowed 3.7 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Miami Marlins (18-23) @ Tampa Bay Rays (25-17), 6:40 p.m. ET

  • TB Starting Pitcher: Drew Rasmussen (4-1, 2.33 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 7.91 K/9)
  • MIA Starting Pitcher: Cody Poteet (0-0, 0.78 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 7.43 K/9)
  • Last 10: TB is 6-4 in their last 10 games. MIA is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: TB is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. MIA is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: TB averaged 4.7 runs scored in their last 10 games. MIA averaged 4 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: TB allowed 2.8 runs on average in their last 10 games. MIA allowed 3.6 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

Baltimore Orioles (18-26) @ New York Yankees (30-13), 7:05 p.m. ET

  • NYY Starting Pitcher: JP Sears (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 9.00 K/9)
  • BAL Starting Pitcher: Tyler Wells (1-3, 4.41 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 6.34 K/9)
  • Last 10: NYY is 6-4 in their last 10 games. BAL is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: NYY is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. BAL is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: NYY averaged 4.4 runs scored in their last 10 games. BAL averaged 4.6 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: NYY allowed 4.3 runs on average in their last 10 games. BAL allowed 5.4 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick:

 

Philadelphia Phillies (20-23) @ Atlanta Braves (20-23), 7:20 p.m. ET

  • ATL Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton (3-3, 4.95 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 8.32 K/9)
  • PHI Starting Pitcher: Ranger Suárez (4-2, 4.12 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 7.55 K/9)
  • Last 10: ATL is 5-5 in their last 10 games. PHI is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: ATL is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. PHI is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: ATL averaged 3.9 runs scored in their last 10 games. PHI averaged 3.6 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: ATL allowed 4.2 runs on average in their last 10 games. PHI allowed 3.6 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Cleveland Guardians (18-21) @ Houston Astros (28-16), 8:10 p.m. ET

  • HOU Starting Pitcher: Cristian Javier (2-2, 2.87 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 11.2 K/9)
  • CLE Starting Pitcher: Cal Quantrill (2-2, 3.48 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 5.44 K/9)
  • Last 10: HOU is 6-4 in their last 10 games. CLE is 3-7 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: HOU is 2-8-0 in their last 10 games. CLE is 3-7-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: HOU averaged 4.5 runs scored in their last 10 games. CLE averaged 3.6 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: HOU allowed 3.1 runs on average in their last 10 games. CLE allowed 4.3 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Boston Red Sox (20-22) @ Chicago White Sox (21-21), 8:10 p.m. ET

  • CHW Starting Pitcher: Lucas Giolito (2-1, 2.84 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 12.51 K/9)
  • BOS Starting Pitcher: Rich Hill (1-1, 3.90 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 6.90 K/9)
  • Last 10: CHW is 5-5 in their last 10 games. BOS is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: CHW is 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. BOS is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: CHW averaged 3.5 runs scored in their last 10 games. BOS averaged 7.6 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: CHW allowed 4.4 runs on average in their last 10 games. BOS allowed 4.8 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

Texas Rangers (18-23) @ Los Angeles Angels (27-17), 9:38 p.m. ET

  • LAA Starting Pitcher: Reid Detmers (2-1, 4.15 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 6.23 K/9)
  • TEX Starting Pitcher: Glenn Otto (1-2, 5.55 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 6.66 K/9)
  • Last 10: LAA is 5-5 in their last 10 games. TEX is 5-5 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: LAA is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games. TEX is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: LAA averaged 4.6 runs scored in their last 10 games. TEX averaged 4.3 runs.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: LAA allowed 4 runs on average in their last 10 games. TEX allowed 4.3 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

Reid Detmers celebrates his no hitter in 2022 MLB action
May 10, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers (48) celebrates with catcher Chad Wallach (35) after throwing a no hitter against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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F5 Parlay of the Day

We’re going to start moving away from the typical parlay and suggest parlay’s specifically for F5 (first five innings) picks because this gives us the ability to take advantage when we see a lopsided starting pitching matchup.

 

Odds: 

 

Staff Free Picks:

Here you can keep track of all of our picks for the day’s games: