MLB Best Bets for Monday, May 30th 2022

The 2022 Major League Baseball season has progressed to where all but one division have reached 30 wins. The American League Central serves as the exception.

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The formerly-high-flying Los Angeles Angels have the league’s longest losing streak at five games. The Toronto Blue Jays have begun to fulfill their preseason expectations and have now won five in a row.

Here are the best bets to place Monday.

Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets

Nationals vs. Mets Picks

Best Bet: Mets -1.5

The Mets are the best team in the National League East at 32-17. They have also beaten the Nats in five of their seven meetings this season. This has resulted in series victories in both encounters.

They face a mini-crisis in the bullpen. However, their overpowering offense has done enough to carry the load and lead them to three straight victories. David Peterson (2-0, 2.16 ERA) will get the start in the home bout.

Washington has won four of its last five but is still only 18-31 on the season. This is the worst mark in the NL East. After a drought, Juan Soto finally hit a home run. He is however still down in numbers almost across the board. This has significantly hurt a team already devoid of superior talent.

Erick Fredde (3-3, 3.55 ERA) will have the task of leading the charge against the highly-favored opponents.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians

Royals vs. Guardians Picks

Best Bet: Guardians ML (-147)

The Royals have been one of the worst teams in baseball. Producing a 16-30 record and largely looking incapable of competing against any team, regardless of their ability. They have also lost eight of their last 10 outings. This leaves Jonathan Heasley (0-2, 4.73 ERA) in charge of pulling off the almost unthinkable.

The Guardians are a feisty bunch with some deep-ball hitters and an inconsistent team spirit. They can show up either ready or not ready to play, depending on the game. Zach Plesac (1-4, 5.40 ERA) will get the starting nod for Cleveland.

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox

Orioles vs. Red Sox Picks

Best Bet: Over 10 Runs

Two of the four games in the ongoing series between the Orioles and Red Sox have gone over. This sets up a true 50/50 wager for bettors.

Both teams rely heavily on their offense. But, the biggest reason for this game to go over, will be Baltimore’s resilience. They are the fifth-best team in the league against the spread and will continue to push Boston to the limit, driving the score up.

Travis Wells (1-4, 4.30 ERS) will take on Rich Hill (1-2, 3.86 ERA) in the battle on the mound.

MLB Predictions

Parlay: Dodgers ML (-335) Diamondbacks ML (+108)

Pirates vs. Dodgers Picks / Braves vs. Diamondbacks Picks

The Dodgers look like the best team in the National League and have won 13 of their last 15 games. Walker Buehler (6-1, 2.91 ERA) will also be on the mound for LA, which practically guarantees them a win.

The Diamondbacks lost four straight games, all to the Dodgers. But still, they have a nearly-identical record to the reigning World Series champion Braves. They have the opportunity to start Zac Gallen (3-0, 2.22 ERA) in what is sure to be a low-scoring affair.

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