Free MLB Picks Today and Best Bets [Friday, 5/17/2024]

MLB betting is back for another great day, and we're here to bring you our top picks for Friday's baseball action.

Today's MLB best bets come from a range of matchups, including White Sox vs. Yankees, which starts at 1:05PM ET.

Thanks to advanced simulations and machine learning, the bets featured below are led by an over/under play with an edge of 3.3%.

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MLB Best Bets Today: 5/17/2024

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations of today's action, DimersBOT, our leading predictive analytics model, has identified the best baseball bets for upcoming games on Friday, May 17, 2024.

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.

White Sox vs. Yankees Over 8 Runs (-108)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: White Sox vs. Yankees (1:05PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLB betting opportunity today, which comes in the White Sox vs. Yankees game. We recommend an over/under bet on Over 8 Runs at -108 odds, which provides an edge of 3.3%.

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White Sox ML (+240)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 32%
• Matchup: White Sox vs. Yankees (1:05PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has found another great MLB bet, again in the matchup between the White Sox and Yankees. We suggest placing a wager on White Sox ML, available at +240 odds. Our analysis shows a compelling 2.6% edge for this bet.

Please note that this game is scheduled for tomorrow. We strongly advise you to capitalize on these favorable odds now, before the lines move.

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Twins vs. Guardians Over 7.5 Runs (-110)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Twins vs. Guardians (6:10PM ET, Saturday)

Our next pick for Friday's baseball action comes from the Twins vs. Guardians matchup. We recommend an over/under bet on Over 7.5 Runs, offered at attractive odds of -110. Our model indicates a favorable 4.2% edge for this wager.

Remember, the outcome of this bet will be determined tomorrow. We highly recommend taking advantage of these favorable odds while they remain available.

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MLB Best Bets: Friday, 5/17/2024

As of 10:02PM ET, here are the next three MLB bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
White Sox vs. Yankees	Over 8 Runs	-108 @ DraftKings	3.3%
White Sox vs. Yankees	White Sox ML	+240 @ FanDuel	2.6%
Twins vs. Guardians	Over 7.5 Runs	-110 @ FanDuel	4.2%

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Friday's MLB picks are highlighted by an over/under opportunity with a substantial 4.8% edge over the sportsbook odds.

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Upcoming MLB Games to Bet On [5/17/2024]

• Reds vs. Dodgers (10:10PM ET, Friday)
• Rockies vs. Giants (10:15PM ET, Friday)
• White Sox vs. Yankees (1:05PM ET, Saturday)
• Pirates vs. Cubs (2:20PM ET, Saturday)
• Rays vs. Blue Jays (3:07PM ET, Saturday)
• Rockies vs. Giants (4:05PM ET, Saturday)
• Mets vs. Marlins (4:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Nationals vs. Phillies (6:05PM ET, Saturday)
• Twins vs. Guardians (6:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Brewers vs. Astros (7:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Athletics vs. Royals (7:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Red Sox vs. Cardinals (7:15PM ET, Saturday)
• Padres vs. Braves (7:15PM ET, Saturday)
• Angels vs. Rangers (7:15PM ET, Saturday)
• Tigers vs. D-Backs (8:10PM ET, Saturday)
• Reds vs. Dodgers (9:10PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

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