MLB Best Bets and Predictions for Today's Games Including Key Guardians vs Orioles Matchup
MLB's Thursday schedule features 11 games, with the Diamondbacks vs Marlins kicking off at 12:05 pm ET and Angels vs Rangers closing at 8:05 pm ET.
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Best Bet #1: Reds First Half Moneyline (-145)
- Mariners' Emerson Hancock shows concerning stats: 4.75 ERA, 1.34 WHIP in 2024
- Recent poor performance: 0.2 innings, 6 earned runs vs Tigers
- Reds' Brady Singer maintains solid 3.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP in 2025
- Mariners struggling offensively (3.88 RPG, -6 run differential)
Best Bet #2: Guardians vs Orioles First 5 Innings Under 2.5 (+300)
- Orioles' offense underperforming: .307 wOBA (16th), .300 OBP (31st)
- Guardians' Tanner Bibee: Strong performer with 3.47 ERA in 2024
- Orioles' Tomoyuki Sugano: 3.86 ERA, impressive 0.34 HR/9 history
- Cleveland ranks 22nd in runs scored (3.88 RPG)
Best Bet #3: Angels vs Rangers Over 9.5
- Rangers' Kumar Rocker: 7.94 ERA, 1.94 WHIP
- Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: 5.74 ERA, concerning peripherals
- Angels rank 12th in runs per game (4.47)
- Both pitchers showing vulnerability with high ERA and low strikeout rates
These picks consider recent performance data, pitcher matchups, and team offensive capabilities to provide high-value betting opportunities.