MLB PICKS
ParlayLab's methodology engine grades the Monday, May 18, 2026 MLB slate against the market. 14 games with 8 HIGH-confidence picks — moneyline, run line, total, and player props. The full pick selections are available with a free 7-day Pro trial.
Guardians (15-13) visit the Tigers (12-17). Probable starters: S. Cecconi (5.18) for Guardians, F. Valdez (4.28) for Tigers. Weather at first pitch: 70°F.
Pitchers
CLES. Cecconi (5.18)
DETF. Valdez (4.28)
FanDuel lines
MLCLE +124 · DET -146
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 8
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Orioles (11-16) visit the Rays (20-8). Probable starters: T. Rogers (6.96) for Orioles, S. McClanahan (2.52) for Rays. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
BALT. Rogers (6.96)
TBS. McClanahan (2.52)
FanDuel lines
MLBAL +118 · TB -138
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Reds (14-14) visit the Phillies (14-14). Probable starters: N. Lodolo (5.57) for Reds, A. Painter (5.77) for Phillies. Weather at first pitch: 88°F.
Pitchers
CINN. Lodolo (5.57)
PHIA. Painter (5.77)
FanDuel lines
MLCIN +102 · PHI -120
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 10
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Braves (19-8) visit the Marlins (12-15). Probable starters: J. Ritchie (3.32) for Braves, M. Meyer (2.52) for Marlins. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
ATLJ. Ritchie (3.32)
MIAM. Meyer (2.52)
FanDuel lines
MLATL -104 · MIA -112
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.
Mets (12-14) visit the Nationals (14-15). Probable starters: C. Scott (3.20) for Mets, J. Irvin (5.79) for Nationals. Weather at first pitch: 91°F.
Pitchers
NYMC. Scott (3.20)
WSHJ. Irvin (5.79)
FanDuel lines
MLNYM -126 · WSH +108
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 10
ParlayLab pick
MEDHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Blue Jays (14-15) visit the Yankees (17-11). Probable starters: P. Corbin (3.86) for Blue Jays, R. Weathers (3.14) for Yankees. Weather at first pitch: 76°F.
Pitchers
TORP. Corbin (3.86)
NYYR. Weathers (3.14)
FanDuel lines
MLTOR +142 · NYY -168
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
HIGHHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Red Sox (13-15) visit the Royals (12-16). Probable starters: S. Gray (3.27) for Red Sox, S. Lugo (3.74) for Royals. Weather at first pitch: 79°F.
Pitchers
BOSS. Gray (3.27)
KCS. Lugo (3.74)
FanDuel lines
MLBOS -112 · KC -104
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
LOWMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Astros (10-17) visit the Twins (9-19). Probable starters: T. Imai (6.17) for Astros, K. Rojas (1.26) for Twins. Weather at first pitch: 60°F.
Pitchers
HOUT. Imai (6.17)
MINK. Rojas (1.26)
FanDuel lines
MLHOU -106 · MIN -110
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 9.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Brewers (17-10) visit the Cubs (20-8). Probable starters: B. Sproat (5.84) for Brewers, S. Imanaga (4.04) for Cubs. Weather at first pitch: 71°F.
Pitchers
MILB. Sproat (5.84)
CHCS. Imanaga (4.04)
FanDuel lines
MLMIL +136 · CHC -162
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 10.5
ParlayLab pick
HIGHMED edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Rangers (12-15) visit the Rockies (11-17). Probable starters: M. Gore (4.42) for Rangers, J. Quintana (4.08) for Rockies. Weather at first pitch: 44°F.
Pitchers
TEXM. Gore (4.42)
COLJ. Quintana (4.08)
FanDuel lines
MLTEX -148 · COL +126
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 9.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Athletics (14-14) visit the Angels (6-21). Probable starters: J. Ginn (3.19) for Athletics, W. Ureña (2.58) for Angels. Weather at first pitch: 68°F.
Pitchers
ATHJ. Ginn (3.19)
LAAW. Ureña (2.58)
FanDuel lines
MLATH -130 · LAA +110
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
MEDHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Dodgers (16-12) visit the Padres (16-11). Probable starters: Y. Yamamoto (3.32) for Dodgers, M. King (2.76) for Padres. Weather at first pitch: 64°F.
Pitchers
LADY. Yamamoto (3.32)
SDM. King (2.76)
FanDuel lines
MLLAD -144 · SD +122
RL-1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
LOWHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
Giants (13-14) visit the AZ (11-14). Probable starters: R. Ray (4.28) for Giants, Z. Gallen (4.80) for AZ. Weather at first pitch: 60°F.
Pitchers
SFR. Ray (4.28)
AZZ. Gallen (4.80)
FanDuel lines
MLSF +116 · AZ -136
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 9
ParlayLab pick
LOWHIGH edge
ML / RL / O-U projection
3 qualifying picks across moneyline, run line, and totals.
White Sox (17-10) visit the Mariners (13-15). Probable starters: N. Schultz (4.93) for White Sox, B. Woo (3.82) for Mariners. Dome — no weather impact.
Pitchers
CWSN. Schultz (4.93)
SEAB. Woo (3.82)
FanDuel lines
MLCWS +136 · SEA -162
RL+1.5
TotalO/U 7.5
ParlayLab pick
MEDHIGH 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.
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