MLB Picks Today: Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets for May 1

At first glance, this is just a really favorable line for a Cubs team that has dropped four of their last five and seven of their last ten. The Nats haven’t been incredible either sitting at just 2-3 in their last five, but they are coming off a 7-2 win over the Pirates in that series finale on Sunday. While Drew Smyly has been excellent for the Cubs and is just a game removed from bringing a no-hitter in the 8th inning against the Dodgers, Mackenzie Gore has been every bit as good for the Nats. He sits at 3-1 with a 3.00 era and has struck out 35 in 27 innings pitched. He is quickly becoming exactly what the Nats thought they were getting in the trade for Juan Soto. For a team struggling as the Cubs have and facing a very good pitcher on the road, this is a must-play on the Nats for us.

THE PICK: Nationals ML (+115)

Guardians  @ Yankees | 5:05 PM CST | YES

Bet	Guardians	Yankees	Play
Moneyline	+10	-135
Run Line	+1.5 (-180)	-1.5 (+148)
Total	Over 8.5  (-110)	Under 8.5 (-110)

The Under is 4-1 in the last Guardian’s five games and 12-16 overall. The Yankees have surprisingly been an under team all year with a 10-18-1 record to the under. The Yankees have been 4-12 at home to the under this year as well and 9-14 to the under as a ML favorite. The pitching matchup doesn’t necessarily scream under but just about every other data point aside from that does. So we’re going to let it ride.

THE PICK: Under 8.5  ( -110)