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Get free expert and computer MLB picks for every game on May 23, 2026. With over 25 years of betting experience, our analysts and predictive models help you find the best value.

St. Louis Cardinals logo STL @ Cincinnati Reds logo CIN Sat, May 23 • 1:10 PM ET
3 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Jordan Walker logo
Jordan Walker o1.5 Total Bases (+105)
Projection 2.01
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his home run ability, Jordan Walker ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. The #1 field in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The 8th-shallowest LF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Great American Ball Park.. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast projects the most humid conditions on the slate today at 92%.
Total RBIs
Jordan Walker logo
Jordan Walker o0.5 Total RBIs (+125)
Projection 0.76
Best Odds
Pick made: 9 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
When assessing his home run ability, Jordan Walker ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jordan Walker is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. The #1 field in Major League Baseball for boosting home runs to right-handed batters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Great American Ball Park.. The 8th-shallowest LF dimensions among all major league parks are found in Great American Ball Park.. Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy connection with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast projects the most humid conditions on the slate today at 92%.
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Tampa Bay Rays logo TB @ New York Yankees logo NYY Sat, May 23 • 1:35 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Total Hits
Ryan Vilade logo
Ryan Vilade u0.5 Total Hits (+140)
Projection 0.64
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The 5th-deepest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Yankee Stadium.. Yankee Stadium's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense.. As far as temperature and humidity go, the best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-strongest of the day for mound aces.
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Houston Astros logo HOU @ Chicago Cubs logo CHC Sat, May 23 • 2:20 PM ET
10 Computer Picks
Total Bases
Yordan Alvarez logo
Yordan Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (+130)
Projection 1.92
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Total Bases
Zach Cole logo
Zach Cole o1.5 Total Bases (+290)
Projection 1.18
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Pittsburgh Pirates logo PIT @ Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR Sat, May 23 • 3:07 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Strikeouts Thrown
Patrick Corbin logo
Patrick Corbin o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-106)
Projection 5.11
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
The #6 field in MLB for boosting strikeouts, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre.. Patrick Corbin has experienced some negative variance in regards to his strikeouts this year, putting up a 5.87 K/9 despite the leading projection system (THE BAT) estimating his true talent level to be 6.99 — a 1.12 K/9 disparity.
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Cleveland Guardians logo CLE @ Philadelphia Phillies logo PHI Sat, May 23 • 4:05 PM ET
1 Computer Pick
Strikeouts Thrown
Zack Wheeler logo
Zack Wheeler u5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+110)
Projection 5.29
Best Odds
Pick made: 59 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Zack Wheeler's fastball velocity has decreased 1 mph this season (94.4 mph) below where it was last year (95.4 mph).
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Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD @ Milwaukee Brewers logo MIL Sat, May 23 • 7:15 PM ET
6 Computer Picks
Total RBIs
William Contreras logo
William Contreras o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
Projection 0.61
Best Odds
Pick made: 31 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
American Family Field ranks as the #4 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 7th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in American Family Field.. American Family Field has the 5th-lowest average fence height in MLB.. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense.
Total RBIs
Will Smith logo
Will Smith o0.5 Total RBIs (+175)
Projection 0.6
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
American Family Field ranks as the #4 field in the league for righty home runs, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The 7th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums are found in American Family Field.. American Family Field has the 5th-lowest average fence height in MLB.. The American Family Field roof projects to be closed today, making weather conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense.
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Athletics Athletics logo ATH @ San Diego Padres logo SD Sat, May 23 • 9:40 PM ET
2 Computer Picks
Strikeouts Thrown
Lucas Giolito logo
Lucas Giolito o4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (+104)
Projection 5.12
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Lucas Giolito has been given more leash than the average pitcher since the start of last season, throwing 4.5 more adjusted pitches-per-game than league average.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Petco Park as the 10th-best venue in the game for strikeouts.. Petco Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all parks, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. Lucas Giolito has experienced some negative variance in regards to his strikeouts since the start of last season, notching a 7.44 K/9 despite the leading projection system (THE BAT) estimating his true talent level to be 7.89 — a 0.45 K/9 disparity.
Strikeouts Thrown
J.T. Ginn logo
J.T. Ginn u5.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-138)
Projection 4.53
Best Odds
Pick made: 59 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
J.T. Ginn's 2058.2-rpm fastball spin rate since the start of last season is in the 10th percentile among all starting pitchers.
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