LAS VEGAS -- Wednesday brings a full day of Major League Baseball, with games scheduled from the afternoon into the evening. Every team is in action, making it one of the busiest days on the MLB calendar. Later tonight, the NHL Eastern Conference Finals will continue with Game 5. Today has a packed schedule, so let's get into it.
First Pick: New York Mets and Chicago White Sox Under 7.5 Runs
Rundown: Today’s Mets vs. White Sox game looks like it could be a low-scoring one, making the under 7.5 runs a solid pick. Griffin Canning has been great for the Mets, going 5-1 with a 2.88 ERA and giving up three runs or fewer in eight of his nine starts. On the other side, Shane Smith has been just as steady for the White Sox with a 2.36 ERA and a WHIP of 1.11, allowing two runs or fewer in seven of nine starts. With both pitchers dealing and the White Sox offense struggling on the road, this one feels like a tight, quiet game.
Second Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline
Rundown: The Phillies are red hot right now, and betting their money line at -168 looks like a smart move. Zack Wheeler is on the mound with a 6-1 record, a 2.42 ERA, and 88 strikeouts in just over 70 innings—he’s been lights out. Philly has won five straight games when he starts, and the Braves have dropped five of their last six. With the Phillies rolling and Wheeler dealing, this matchup leans heavily in their favor. Although a -168 moneyline bet is always a bit nerve-racking, Philly looks like that World Series contender that we all knew they could be, so take these odds, and the Phils should handle the rest.
Third Pick: Sebastian Aho over 2.5 Shots On Goal
Rundown: Tonight’s Game 5 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers is a tough one to call, so instead of picking a side, let's focus on a player prop: Sebastian Aho has over 2.5 shots on goal at +110. Aho has been consistently active in the playoffs, averaging 2.6 shots per game and recording over 2.5 shots in 60% of his games this postseason. In Game 1 of this series, he registered six shots on goal, demonstrating his offensive involvement. With the Hurricanes needing a win to stay alive in the series, expect Aho to be heavily involved offensively, making the over on his shots on goal a solid bet.
Parlay of the Day: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline and Chicago Cubs -1.5
Rundown: For today's parlay of the day, we have Dodgers moneyline and Cubs spread to make a great parlay pick. The Dodgers have been strong favorites lately, winning most of their games when expected to. Meanwhile, the Cubs have been tough to beat, often keeping games close and covering the spread. This combo feels like a smart way to back a Dodgers win while still benefiting if the Cubs keep it tight. Both teams have shown consistency in recent games, which adds confidence to this bet. The Dodgers have the Guardians to deal with who have been decent, but not great this season, and Chicago has the last-place Rockies. Both of these legs should handle business and win us our parlay of the day.