The Thursday MLB schedule only features five games, but there are still plenty of MLB lines that can be used to build MLB parlay picks. The Yankees will try to avoid getting swept by the Diamondbacks at home when they meet at 7:05 p.m. ET. Arizona won a pair of close games on Tuesday and Wednesday, holding off a late rally to win the second game of the series.
According to the latest MLB odds at FanDuel Sportsbook, the Yankees are -124 favorites on the money line, while the over/under for total runs is 10, the highest total on Thursday’s MLB schedule.
Other matchups to watch on Thursday include Twins vs. Astros (4:10 p.m.) and Brewers vs. Reds (7:40 p.m.).
MLB best bets for Thursday
Twins money line over the Astros (-138 at FanDuel)
Score prediction: Minnesota 4.7, Houston 4.5
Minnesota lost its first four games of the season, but it has found its footing with back-to-back wins over the White Sox. Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa both contributed multiple hits on Wednesday, including a 446-foot homer from Buxton. Houston arrives in Minnesota on a three-game losing streak, scoring 12 total runs in its first six games this season. The model predicts that the Twins win in 55% of simulations, providing slight value in this matchup.
Yankees money line over the Diamondbacks (-124 at FanDuel)
Score prediction: New York 5, Arizona 4.9
New York’s offense is off to a historic start, hitting 19 home runs to set the record for most homers through five games of the season. Anthony Volpe hit a three-run shot in the ninth inning of a 4-3 loss on Wednesday, while slugger Aaron Judge has four home runs in 19 at-bats. Carlos Carrasco is making his first start for New York after going 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA across five spring training appearances. He is 2-1 with a 2.05 ERA in five career appearances against Arizona.
Brewers money line over the Reds (-118 at FanDuel)
Score prediction: Milwaukee 4.6, Reds 3.9
The model has Milwaukee graded as its favorite pick of the evening, as the Brewers are winning in well over 60% of simulations. They lost their first four games of the season, but they are coming off consecutive wins over the Royals. Jackson Chourio has hit safely in five straight games, including a homer, double and single on Wednesday. Cincinnati was held scoreless in back-to-back losses to Texas earlier this week, and it had to travel following its 1-0 setback on Wednesday. The model does not have high expectations for Cincinnati’s lineup in this game.
Final parlay odds at FanDuel: +521
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