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MLB Picks & Predictions · Thursday, May 16
Each and every day of the 2024 MLB season, Action Network's baseball betting experts bring you odds, picks and predictions for a variety of games with particular betting and/or public interest.
The Major League Baseball calendar for Thursday, May 16, features six games.
Below, you'll find a breakdown of the games we are analyzing from the slate. Click on each link to access fully in-depth breakdowns of the matchups, which will include odds, analysis and betting picks.
Moreover, we encourage you to bookmark this article. As new game previews are published each and every day, we will update this article in real time so that you're always up-to-date with our freshest MLB betting analysis.
Twins vs. Yankees
Clarke Schmidt and Joe Ryan will toe the rubber as the Twins host the Yankees. New York has had a ton of postseason success against the Twins in recent memory, but this is a regular-season game. So, MLB betting expert D.J. James is backing the Twins and details his pick at the link below. Be sure to click for his full analysis.
Mets vs. Phillies
While the Phillies have the best rotation in baseball, Taijuan Walker is the weak link. Similarly, Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana hasn't performed well this year.
MLB analyst Tony Sartori discusses these two underperforming pitchers and more in his full Mets vs Phillies betting preview.
Astros vs. Athletics
The Astros are finally heating up! MLB analyst Sean Paul discusses why he expects further domination from Houston as it attempts a four-game sweep of the A's on Thursday.
Reds vs. Dodgers
Tyler Glasnow has struck out nine or more batters in four consecutive starts, ranking second among qualified MLB pitchers in strikeout rate (34%).
However, Cody Goggin's strikeout model projects significant value in fading the superstar righty despite Cincinnati's struggles at the plate.
Read all about it below.
MLB Schedule Today · Thursday, May 16
➤ 1:10 p.m. ET · New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins
➤ 6:40 p.m. ET · New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
➤ 7:10 p.m. ET · Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox
➤ 7:40 p.m. ET · Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
➤ 8:10 p.m. ET · Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros
➤ 10:10 p.m. ET · Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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