MLB PICKS
ParlayLab's methodology engine grades the Friday, May 8, 2026 MLB slate against the market. 15 games with 2 HIGH-confidence picks — moneyline, run line, total, and player props. The full pick selections are available with a free 7-day Pro trial.
Astros (6-12) visit the Reds (10-10). Probable starters: M. Burrows (5.75) for Astros, N. Lodolo (5.57) for Reds. Weather at first pitch: 72°F.
Pitchers
HOUM. Burrows (5.75)
CINN. Lodolo (5.57)
FanDuel lines
MLHOU +108 · CIN -126
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
LOWHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Rockies (8-12) visit the Phillies (8-12). Probable starters: C. Dollander (3.35) for Rockies, J. Luzardo (4.38) for Phillies. Weather at first pitch: 67°F.
Pitchers
COLC. Dollander (3.35)
PHIJ. Luzardo (4.38)
FanDuel lines
MLCOL +190 · PHI -230
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Athletics (10-10) visit the Orioles (7-12). Probable starters: J. Lopez (5.80) for Athletics, K. Bradish (3.86) for Orioles. Weather at first pitch: 70°F.
Pitchers
ATHJ. Lopez (5.80)
BALK. Bradish (3.86)
FanDuel lines
MLATH +116 · BAL -136
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 9.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Angels (5-14) visit the Blue Jays (9-12). Probable starters: R. Detmers (4.57) for Angels, D. Cease (2.98) for Blue Jays. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
LAAR. Detmers (4.57)
TORD. Cease (2.98)
FanDuel lines
MLLAA +134 · TOR -158
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Rays (16-5) visit the Red Sox (10-11). Probable starters: J. Scholtens (3.29) for Rays, C. Early (3.33) for Red Sox. Weather at first pitch: 57°F.
Pitchers
TBJ. Scholtens (3.29)
BOSC. Early (3.33)
FanDuel lines
MLTB +112 · BOS -132
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Nationals (10-11) visit the Marlins (8-11). Probable starters: F. Griffin (3.63) for Nationals, R. Snelling (4.35) for Marlins. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
WSHF. Griffin (3.63)
MIAR. Snelling (4.35)
FanDuel lines
MLWSH +116 · MIA -136
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Twins (5-15) visit the Guardians (10-10). Probable starters: C. Prielipp (4.03) for Twins, P. Messick (2.24) for Guardians. Weather at first pitch: 55°F.
Pitchers
MINC. Prielipp (4.03)
CLEP. Messick (2.24)
FanDuel lines
MLMIN +124 · CLE -146
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Tigers (10-11) visit the Royals (9-11). Probable starters: K. Montero (3.83) for Tigers, K. Bubic (3.50) for Royals. Weather at first pitch: 64°F.
Pitchers
DETK. Montero (3.83)
KCK. Bubic (3.50)
FanDuel lines
MLDET +120 · KC -142
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Mariners (10-9) visit the White Sox (11-8). Probable starters: E. Hancock (3.07) for Mariners, S. Burke (4.08) for White Sox. Weather at first pitch: 57°F.
Pitchers
SEAE. Hancock (3.07)
CWSS. Burke (4.08)
FanDuel lines
MLSEA -138 · CWS +118
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 8
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Yankees (16-4) visit the Brewers (11-8). Probable starters: M. Fried (2.91) for Yankees, J. Misiorowski (1.83) for Brewers. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
NYYM. Fried (2.91)
MILJ. Misiorowski (1.83)
FanDuel lines
MLNYY -122 · MIL +104
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Cubs (17-3) visit the Rangers (8-11). Probable starters: B. Brown (2.01) for Cubs, K. Rocker (3.96) for Rangers. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
CHCB. Brown (2.01)
TEXK. Rocker (3.96)
FanDuel lines
MLCHC -132 · TEX +112
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 8.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Mets (7-11) visit the AZ (6-11). Probable starters: N. McLean (4.40) for Mets, R. Nelson (4.65) for AZ. Weather at first pitch: 55°F.
Pitchers
NYMN. McLean (4.40)
AZR. Nelson (4.65)
FanDuel lines
MLNYM -130 · AZ +110
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 8.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Cardinals (13-7) visit the Padres (10-9). Probable starters: M. McGreevy (2.40) for Cardinals, G. Canning (7.65) for Padres. Weather at first pitch: 64°F.
Pitchers
STLM. McGreevy (2.40)
SDG. Canning (7.65)
FanDuel lines
MLSTL +124 · SD -146
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Braves (14-5) visit the Dodgers (10-9). Probable starters: C. Sale (1.80) for Braves, E. Sheehan (4.93) for Dodgers. Weather at first pitch: 62°F.
Pitchers
ATLC. Sale (1.80)
LADE. Sheehan (4.93)
FanDuel lines
MLATL +102 · LAD -120
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 8
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Pirates (11-9) visit the Giants (8-10). Probable starters: C. Mlodzinski (3.76) for Pirates, TBD for Giants. Weather at first pitch: 58°F.
Pitchers
PITC. Mlodzinski (3.76)
SFTBD
FanDuel lines
MLPIT -108 · SF -108
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Our methodology engine projects each MLB game using a market-blended model that combines team-level offense, starting-pitcher form, ballpark factors, weather (wind direction relative to center field, temperature, precipitation), bullpen fatigue, and Statcast contact quality. The engine outputs a moneyline, run-line, and total projection for every matchup and grades each pick HIGH / MED / LOW confidence based on the edge versus the FanDuel line.
Player props go through a separate Poisson projection layer per stat — hits, home runs, total bases, RBIs, runs scored, hits+runs+RBIs, and pitcher strikeouts. Each prop projection accounts for the batter-vs-pitcher history, recent rolling form, opposing pitcher ERA / WHIP / K%, ballpark-by-handedness factors, and weather. Props with strong projection-vs-line edges show up bright green; weak ones drop to orange or red.
Free users see the top picks for each market per slate plus the per-game matchup context shown above. The full pick selections, every prop on the board, the prop filter builder, and the full Game Detail + Player Detail breakdowns unlock with a Pro trial. No card charged for the first 7 days.