MLB PICKS / TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
Athletics at Philadelphia Phillies
Athletics (9-8) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (6-11) at 6:40 PM ET. Probable starters: L. Severino (4.23) for the Athletics, C. Sánchez (1.62) for the Phillies. First-pitch weather: 78°F. ParlayLab grades this matchup against the FanDuel line; the full pick selections unlock with a Pro trial.
Away
Athletics
- Record
- 9-8
- L10
- 5-5
- RPG
- 4.21
- OPS
- .716
Probable starter
L. Severino (4.23)
Home
Philadelphia Phillies
- Record
- 6-11
- L10
- 6-4
- RPG
- 3.98
- OPS
- .682
Probable starter
C. Sánchez (1.62)
Matchup context
6:40 PM ET
- Weather
- 78°F
- Wind
- —
- Rain
- 0%
- Diff
- 0.5
Projected score
ATH 4.3 — 5.2 PHI
Lines & ParlayLab picks
How ParlayLab grades this matchup
ParlayLab's methodology engine projects each MLB game with a market-blended model combining team offense (season + L14 rolling RPG and OPS), starting pitcher form (ERA, WHIP, K%, home/road splits), ballpark factors (per-handedness HR and run multipliers), weather (wind direction relative to center field, temperature, precipitation), bullpen fatigue, and Statcast contact quality. Outputs are a moneyline, run-line, and total projection — each graded HIGH / MED / LOW confidence based on edge versus the FanDuel line.
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