MLB Picks Today: Greg Peterson Best Bets Saturday, May 2
Key Points:
- Expert handicapper Greg Peterson provides MLB picks for May 2, highlighting key pitching matchups and team offensive stats to guide betting decisions.
- Notable picks include Blue Jays moneyline over Twins, Brewers moneyline with over 7.5 runs against Nationals, and Athletics moneyline over Guardians based on pitching struggles and run production.
- The Red Sox are favored over the Astros due to strong starting pitching and bullpen concerns for Houston, while the Marlins are preferred over the Phillies given pitching and lineup performance.
- High-scoring game expected between Dodgers and Cardinals with an over 8.5 runs pick, while a lower-scoring game is projected between Mets and Angels with an under 8 runs pick.
- Royals vs. Mariners game leans on pitching matchups and offensive weaknesses, with no explicit pick given but analysis favoring Mariners' pitching consistency against Royals' low road scoring.