Free MLB Picks Today: Monday's Best Bets Include Mariners vs. Athletics Play [5/5/2025]

MLB betting is back for another attractive day on 5/5, and we're here to give you our top picks for Monday's baseball action.

Today's MLB best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Mariners vs. Athletics game at 10:05PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout run line play with an edge of 3.8%, these picks are based on data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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List of MLB Best Bets Tonight [5/5, Updated: 10:02PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has identified the best baseball bets for Monday, May 5, 2025.

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Athletics +1.5 (-166)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 66.2%
• Matchup: Mariners vs. Athletics (10:05PM ET, Monday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLB betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Mariners vs. Athletics game. We recommend a run line bet on Athletics +1.5 at -166 odds, offering an edge of 3.8%.

Athletics +1.5 vs. Mariners

-166

Bet $25
Payout $40.05Bet $25, Payout $40.05

Athletics ML (+102)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 52.6%
• Matchup: Mariners vs. Athletics (10:05PM ET, Monday)

Our model has found another great MLB bet for Monday's baseball action, again in the game between the Mariners and Athletics. We suggest placing a wager on Athletics ML at +102 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 3.1% edge.

Athletics ML vs. Mariners

+102

Bet $25
Payout $50.50Bet $25, Payout $50.50

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MLB Best Bets: Monday, 5/5/2025

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

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Among Monday's MLB picks is a +220 moneyline play with an edge of 3.1%.

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List of Upcoming MLB Games to Bet On [5/5/2025]

• Mariners vs. Athletics (10:05PM ET, Monday)
• Dodgers vs. Marlins (6:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• Rangers vs. Red Sox (6:45PM ET, Tuesday)
• Phillies vs. Rays (7:05PM ET, Tuesday)
• Padres vs. Yankees (7:05PM ET, Tuesday)
• Reds vs. Braves (7:15PM ET, Tuesday)
• Orioles vs. Twins (7:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• Giants vs. Cubs (7:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• Astros vs. Brewers (7:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• White Sox vs. Royals (7:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pirates vs. Cardinals (7:45PM ET, Tuesday)
• Tigers vs. Rockies (8:40PM ET, Tuesday)
• Mets vs. D-Backs (9:40PM ET, Tuesday)

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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.