MLB Picks Today: Greg Peterson Best Bets Thursday, May 21
Key Points:
- Expert handicapper Greg Peterson provides MLB picks for May 21, highlighting key matchups and pitching stats for five games throughout the day.
- Tigers are favored over the Guardians, with strong pitching from Casey Mize and a slight bullpen edge; pick is Tigers moneyline.
- High-scoring game expected between Pirates and Cardinals, with a total runs over 7.5 recommended due to solid offenses and middling pitching.
- Yankees favored against Blue Jays, with a pick on Yankees run line -1.5 and total runs over 8.5, supported by strong Yankees offense despite pitching concerns.
- Angels moneyline and under 8.5 runs are suggested against Athletics, considering Angels' strong pitching and low home scoring.
- Rockies vs. Diamondbacks is projected as a high-scoring game with a pick on over 9 runs, given both teams' below-average bullpens and pitching metrics.