Best Bets Today for All Sports [Thursday, 5/16/2024]

Another big day of sports is upon us, with our revolutionary computer model working hard to provide you with the best bets for Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Today's best bets come from a range of sports events scheduled over the next 24 hours, with MLB in our sights as an appealing option to bet on.

Based on our own cutting-edge simulations and machine learning, the bets listed below are led by the Pirates vs. Cubs game at 2:20PM ET.

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Best Bets for All Sports Today: 5/16/2024

After diving deep into the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, DimersBOT, our leading predictive analytics model, has figured out the best bets to make on upcoming sports events on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Due to the time of day now (11:31PM ET), it's important to note that the below bets are for sports taking place on Friday.

Keep in mind that the earliest game time is at the top of this list of picks. To get access to our full list of today's best bets, including customizable filters and sorting options, consider joining Dimers Pro.

MLB: Pirates vs. Cubs Over 7.5 Runs (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.3%
• MLB Matchup: Pirates vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Friday)

Our model has pinpointed the next betting opportunity today across all sports, which comes in the Pirates vs. Cubs game in MLB. We recommend an over/under bet on Over 7.5 Runs at -105 odds, which provides an edge of 3.0%.

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MLB: Nationals vs. Phillies Over 7.5 Runs (+100)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 53.1%
• MLB Matchup: Nationals vs. Phillies (6:40PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great bet, this time in the MLB game between the Nationals and Phillies. We suggest placing an over/under wager on Over 7.5 Runs, available at +100 odds. Our analysis shows a compelling 3.1% edge for this bet.

Please be aware that this game is scheduled for tomorrow. We strongly advise you to make the most of these favorable odds now, before the lines move.

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NHL: Bruins ML (+125)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 49.6%
• NHL Matchup: Panthers vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our next pick for today's sports action comes from the Panthers vs. Bruins NHL game. We recommend a bet on Bruins ML, offered at attractive odds of +125. Our model indicates a favorable 5.2% edge for this wager.

Remember, the result of this bet will not be determined until tomorrow. We strongly recommend taking advantage of these favorable odds while they remain available.

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Best Sports Bets Today: Thursday, 5/16/2024

As of 11:31PM ET, here are the next three bets recommended by our model:

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While the bets listed are all positive expected value (+EV) opportunities, subscribing to Dimers Pro grants you unlimited access to all of today's best bets identified by our model.

Included in Thursday's picks is a +220 moneyline play with an edge of 2.3%.

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Upcoming Events to Bet on Now [5/16/2024]

• Tennis: Alexander Zverev vs. Alejandro Tabilo (9:30AM ET, Friday)
• MLB: Pirates vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Friday)
• Tennis: Tommy Paul vs. Nicolas Jarry (2:30PM ET, Friday)
• MLB: Nationals vs. Phillies (6:40PM ET, Friday)
• NHL: Panthers vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• MLB: White Sox vs. Yankees (7:05PM ET, Friday)
• MLB: Twins vs. Guardians (7:10PM ET, Friday)
• MLB: Mets vs. Marlins (7:10PM ET, Friday)
• MLB: Padres vs. Braves (7:20PM ET, Friday)
• WNBA: Mystics vs. Sun (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.