MLB Thursday Betting Picks and Parlay - May 12, 2022

The daily grind that is the MLB continues to chug along as we jump into Thursday's slate.

It's Thursday May 12, 2022, and, as always, we've simulated all of the day's MLB games 10,000 times each to determine where the value lies for basketball bettors across the United States.

With MLB betting picks, probabilities, odds and predicted scores featured each and every day, check out our top plays for Thursday's MLB games.

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Free MLB Picks for Thursday May 12, 2022

Athletics vs. Tigers, 1:10PM ET

The A's and Detroit will lineup against each other for the 5th time in four days with Oakland having had the greater joy so far with 3 wins. This afternoon we're expecting more of the same with the Athletics getting the advantage in the starting pitcher's duel. James Kaprielian (0-2, 5.87 ERA) hasn't got the flashiest stats to start the season, but that is relatively unfair from a small sample size of just 7 innings pitched. He was much better in his last start against the Twins, giving up just 1 run from 5 innings. He looks primed to get his first W of the year.

BET: Athletics moneyline (+100)

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Reds vs. Pirates, 6:40PM ET

If all you did this year was bet the Reds at the moneyline, you'd be close to bankrupt - but things are starting to turn around for Cincy. They've now won 2 series in a row, first against this very Pittsburgh team over the weekend, and then - more impressively - against the Brewers. With JT Brubaker (0-2, 5.68 ERA) on the mound for the Pirates - who featured against the Reds on May 7 when Pittsburgh lost 9-2 - Cincinnati have an amazing chance to get yet another W.

BET: Reds moneyline (+120)

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Yankees vs. White Sox, 8:10PM ET

After a dominant start to the season, New York will have to dig deep into their pitching rotation tonight, handing Luis Gil his first taste of major league action for the season. The 22-year-old, who made his debut last year, has been called upon due to a busy schedule, but lukewarm reports coming back from his Triple-A assignment indicate that he may struggle against the big league hitters in Chicago. If the Yanks aren't careful, this one could get out of hand early with the Sox sending out one of their best in Dylan Cease (3-1, 2.38 ERA).

If you dig deep enough into the 1st half (first 5 innings of the game) markets on your sportsbook, you'll be able to find some great value on the White Sox to come out of the gate and make the most of their heavy advantage on the bump.

BET: White Sox 1st Half Run Line -0.5 (-108)

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Your game not here? Find out who we're betting on for every baseball game on Thursday via our MLB Bet Hub, where we deliver you MLB predictions and suggested bets, or check out the MLB Betting News section.

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MLB Parlay for Thursday May 12, 2022

🔥 Athletics ML
🔥 Reds ML
🔥 White Sox -0.5 1st Half Run Line

💰 Parlay Odds +747*

*All odds and lines correct at time of publishing

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