MLB Betting Guide for May 28: Braves Pennant Hopes Finished?

We have 16 MLB games set for today, so let’s dive into all the action.

Kicking off the day, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be in Queens to take on the New York Mets for a doubleheader after yesterday’s postponement. Both clubs had themselves a rough weekend, especially so in the Dodgers’ case as they’re on a five-game losing streak, but with Tyler Glasnow taking the mound first that streak should be broken.

Later on, the Baltimore Orioles will chug along with a five-game win streak as they face the Boston Red Sox while we have the makings of a pitcher’s duel in the Motor City as Tarik Skubal will take the mound for the Detroit Tigers and Jared Jones will start for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Additionally, the Atlanta Braves are dealing with Ronald Acuna Jr’s unfortunte diagnosis as they continue their series against the Washington Nationals, but after getting pummelled yesterday, it’s hard to envision the Braves staying in the same tier as the Phillies and Dodgers.

Plus, we have a World Series rematch beginning tonight as the Texas Rangers will welcome back the Arizona Diamodbacks, but both teams sit below .500 and aren’t looking like their old versions certainly.

To close out the night, we’ll keep an eye on the New York Yankees as they will face the Los Angeles Angels while the Philadelphia Phillies will look to bounce back after their loss yesterday with Zack Wheeler on the mound against the improving San Francisco Giants.

Stay with SportsGrid to be covered on everything the day will throw at us. Let’s ride! 

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MLB Betting Guide for May 28

Tonight’s Headliners: Acuna Out for Season | 5 Potential Vlad Jr. Trade Partners | Should the Mets Rebuild?

Game 1- 4:10 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Mets

• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 | Moneyline: Dodgers -210 | Total: 8.5
• Where to Watch: MLB TV | Location: Citi Field (Queens, NY)
• Weather Notes: Clear, warm, winds blowing out to right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Tyler Glasnow (ERA: 3.09; K/9: 11.69) vs. Tylor Megill (ERA: 3.00; K/9: 11.00)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Mets +1.5 (1.5-Stars) | UNDER 8.5 (1.5-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Dodgers by 1.5 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Shohei Ohtani OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +105) | Brandon Nimmo OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +210)

6:35 p.m. ET: Boston Red Sox @ Baltimore Orioles

• Run Line: Orioles -1.5 | Moneyline: Orioles -162 | Total: 8.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Camden Yards (Baltimore, MD)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Brayan Bello (ERA: 4.04; K/9: 7.87) vs. Grayson Rodriguez (ERA: 3.20; K/9: 10.20)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Red Sox +1.5 (1-Star) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Orioles by 1.1 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Rafael Devers OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +125) | Grayson Rodriguez UNDER 6.5 Ks (4-Stars)

6:40 p.m. ET: St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 | Moneyline: Reds -120 | Total: 9
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati, OH)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to left

Starting Pitching Matchup: Kyle Gibson (ERA: 3.81; K/9: 7.02) vs. Andrew Abbott (ERA: 2.68; K/9: 6.79)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Reds +1.5 (3-Stars) | Reds ML (3-Stars) | OVER 9 (1.5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Reds by 1.0 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Awaiting Props

6:40 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Detroit Tigers

• Run Line: Tigers -1.5 | Moneyline: Tigers -152 | Total: 7
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Comerica Park (Detroit, MI)
• Weather Notes: Storms expected in area throughout night, a late-start or postponement is expected.

Starting Pitching Matchup: Jared Jones (ERA: 3.05; K/9: 10.37) vs. Tarik Skubal (ERA: 2.25; K/9: 10.80)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Pirates ML (3.5-Stars, +128) | OVER 7 (1-Star)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Pirates by 0.2 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Bryan Reynolds OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +200) | Wenceel Perez OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +200)

6:50 p.m. ET: Oakland Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 | Moneyline: Rays -166 | Total: 7.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, FL)
• Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Mitch Spence (ERA: 4.09; K/9: 8.18) vs. Zack Littell (ERA: 3.42; K/9: 8.95)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Rays -1.5 (5-Stars) | OVER 7.5 (5-Stars)

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Rays by 1.7 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Awaiting Props

Game 2- 7:10 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Mets

• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 | Moneyline: Dodgers -210 | Total: 8.5
• Where to Watch: MLB TV | Location: Citi Field (Queens, NY)
• Weather Notes: Clear, warm, winds blowing out to right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Gavin Stone (ERA: 3.60; K/9: 6.12) vs. Jose Quintana (ERA: 5.13; K/9: 6.15)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Mets +1.5 (3-Stars) | UNDER 8.5 (1-Star) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Dodgers by 1.2 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Awaiting Game 2 Lineups

7:20 p.m ET: Washington Nationals @ Atlanta Braves

• Run Line: Braves -1.5 | Moneyline: Braves -250 | Total: 8.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Truist Park (Atlanta, GA)
• Weather Notes: Clear, warm winds blowing out to left-center

Starting Pitching Matchup: Jake Irvin (ERA: 3.79; K/9: 6.95) vs. Max Fried (ERA: 3.38; K/9: 7.36)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Braves -1.5 (3-Stars) | OVER 8.5 (4-Stars)  

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Braves by 2.6 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Jacob Young OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +260)

7:40 p.m. ET: Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee Brewers

• Run Line: Brewers -1.5 | Moneyline: Brewers -154 | Total: 7.5
• Where to Watch: MLB TV | Location: American Family Field (Milwaukee, WI)
• Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Ben Brown (ERA: 3.20; K/9: 10.30) vs. Freddy Peralta (ERA 3.81; K/9: 11.28)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Cubs +1.5 (4.5-Stars) | Cubs ML (5-Stars, +130) | OVER 7.5 (2.5-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Cubs by 0.7 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Ben Brown UNDER 5.5 Ks (4-Stars)

7:40 p.m. ET: Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins

• Run Line: Royals -1.5 | Moneyline: Royals -120 | Total: 8
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Target Field (Minneapolis, MN)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Cole Ragans (ERA: 3.34; K/9: 11.03) vs. Simeon Woods Richardson (ERA: 2.57; K/9: 6.69)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: UNDER 8 (2-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Royals by 0.3 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Bobby Witt Jr. OVER 0.5 Runs (4.5-Stars, -125) | Carlos Correa OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +185)

7:40 p.m. ET: Toronto Blue Jays @ Chicago White Sox

• Run Line: Blue Jays -1.5 | Moneyline: Blue Jays -220 | Total: 8
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago, IL)
• Weather Notes: Heavy rain in area throughout evening, but with a late-start this game could be played.

Starting Pitching Matchup: Kevin Gausman (ERA: 4.47; K/9: 9.87) vs. Mike Clevinger (ERA: 6.75; K/9: 8.44)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: OVER 8 (3-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Blue Jays by 1.8 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Daulton Varsho OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +140) | Andrew Benintendi OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +240)

8:05 p.m. ET: Arizona Diamondbacks @ Texas Rangers

• Run Line: Diamondbacks -1.5 | Moneyline: Diamondbacks -118 | Total: 8.5
• Where to Watch: MLB TV | Location: Globe Life Field (Arlington, TX)
• Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Brandon Pfaadt (ERA: 4.05; K/9: 8.70) vs. Dane Dunning (ERA: 4.43; K/9: 10.40)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Rangers +1.5 (5-Stars) | Rangers ML (5-Stars, +100) | OVER 8.5 (1-Star) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Rangers by 1.5 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Awaiting Props

8:40 p.m ET: Cleveland Guardians @ Colorado Rockies

• Run Line: Guardians -1.5 | Moneyline: Guardians -148 | Total: 10.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Coors Field (Denver, CO)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to center

Starting Pitching Matchup: Triston McKenzie (ERA: 3.44; K/9: 7.74) vs. Ryan Feltner (ERA: 5.07; K/9: 7.85)

SportsGrid’s Best Bet: OVER 10.5 (3-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Guardians by 1.8 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Jose Ramirez OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, -130) |Ryan Feltner OVER 3.5 Ks (4.5-Stars)

9:38 p.m. ET: New York Yankees @ Los Angeles Angels

• Run Line: Yankees -1.5 | Moneyline: Yankees -184 | Total: 9
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Angel Stadium (Anaheim, CA)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to left-center

Starting Pitching Matchup: Nestor Cortes (ERA: 3.29; K/9: 8.63) vs. Griffin Canning (ERA: 5.05; K/9: 6.27)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Angels +1.5 (4-Stars) | Angels ML (3-Stars, +154) | UNDER 9 (1-Star) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Yankees by 0.6 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Alex Verdugo OVER 0.5 RBIs (4-Stars, +125) | Jo Adell OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +195)

9:40 p.m. ET: Houston Astros @ Seattle Mariners

• Run Line: Mariners -1.5 | Moneyline: Mariners -130 | Total: 7.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: T-Mobile Park (Seattle, WA)
• Weather Notes: Dome

Starting Pitching Matchup: Hunter Brown (ERA: 7.06; K/9: 9.14) vs. Luis Castillo (ERA: 3.31; K/9: 9.51)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Mariners -1.5 (1.5-Stars) | Mariners ML (1.5-Stars) | UNDER 7.5 (2.5-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Mariners by 1.0 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Hunter Brown UNDER 5.5 Ks (5-Stars, +114) | Ty France OVER 0.5 RBIs (4.5-Stars, +200)

9:40 p.m. ET: Miami Marlins @ San Diego Padres

• Run Line: Padres -1.5 | Moneyline: Padres -130 | Total: 7.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Petco Park (San Diego, CA)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing across from left to right

Starting Pitching Matchup: Jesus Luzardo (ERA: 4.14; K/9: 9.07) vs. Matt Waldron (ERA: 4.86; K/9: 9.36)

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Padres -1.5 (3-Stars) | Padres ML (1-Star) | OVER 7.5 (3-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Padres by 0.7 runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Jesus Luzardo OVER 4.5 Ks (5-Stars) | Jake Cronenworth OVER 0.5 RBIs (5-Stars, +185) 

9:45 p.m. ET: Philadelphia Phillies @ San Francisco Giants

• Run Line: Phillies -1.5 | Moneyline: Phillies -198 | Total: 7.5
• Where to Watch: MLB.TV | Location: Oracle Park (San Francisco, CA)
• Weather Notes: Clear, winds blowing out to center

Starting Pitching Matchup: Zack Wheeler (ERA: 2.53; K/9; 10.11) vs. Undecided

SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Phillies -1.5 (4.5-Stars) | OVER 7.5 (3.5-Stars) 

SportsGrid’s Predicted Game Outcome: Phillies by 2.7 Runs

SportsGrid’s Top Props: Awaiting Props