WP Auto Picks — 2026-05-05

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9/13 (69.2%)
9W - 4L
✗ LOSS (9-7)
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WP'S PICK OF THE DAY
Strong model edge; Model sees more value than market; Significant pitching advantage; Strong Favourite badge
Orioles
Orioles
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6:40 PM ET
Marlins
Marlins
Confident Career: 54.4% (237-199) POTD
Marlins moneyline
Orioles Marlins
Away SP: Chris Bassitt (xFIP 5.17)
Home SP: Sandy Alcantara (xFIP 3.97)
Orioles Key Injuries: Ryan Helsley, Dean Kremer
Marlins Key Injuries: Griffin Conine
Orioles Dark Horse HR: Adley Rutschman
Marlins Dark Horse HR: Esteury Ruiz
Over/Under (Game Total): Over 8.5
Posted 6:25 PM ET
✓ WIN (3-2)
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WP'S PICK OF THE DAY
Strong model edge; Model sees more value than market; Strong Favourite badge; Underdog value play
Braves
Braves
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9:40 PM ET
Mariners
Mariners
Confident Career: 54.4% (237-199) POTD
Braves moneyline
Braves Mariners
Away SP: Bryce Elder (xFIP 3.15)
Home SP: George Kirby (xFIP 3.68)
Braves Key Injuries: Dylan Dodd
Mariners Key Injuries: Gabe Speier, Brendan Donovan, Will Wilson
Braves Dark Horse HR: Michael Harris II
Mariners Dark Horse HR: Luke Raley
Over/Under (Game Total): Under 8.0
Posted 9:25 PM ET
✗ LOSS (1-9)
Athletics
Athletics
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6:40 PM ET
Phillies
Phillies
Slight Lean Career: 60.1% (373-248)
Athletics +1.5
Athletics Phillies
Away SP: Luis Severino (xFIP 4.40)
Home SP: Cristopher Sánchez (xFIP 2.62)
Athletics Key Injuries: Max Muncy
Phillies Key Injuries: Zach Pop
Athletics Dark Horse HR: Carlos Cortes
Phillies Dark Horse HR: Bryce Harper
Over/Under (Game Total): Under 9.5
Posted 6:25 PM ET
✓ WIN (3-4)
Blue Jays
Blue Jays
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6:40 PM ET
Rays
Rays
Confident Career: 54.4% (237-199)
Rays moneyline
Blue Jays Rays
Away SP: Kevin Gausman (xFIP 3.31)
Home SP: Drew Rasmussen (xFIP 3.32)
Blue Jays Key Injuries: None
Rays Key Injuries: Steven Matz
Blue Jays Dark Horse HR: Brandon Valenzuela
Rays Dark Horse HR: Jonathan Aranda
Over/Under (Game Total): Under 6.5
Posted 6:25 PM ET
✓ WIN (10-3)
Red Sox
Red Sox
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6:40 PM ET
Tigers
Tigers
Slight Lean Career: 60.1% (373-248)
Red Sox +1.5
Red Sox Tigers
Away SP: Jovani Morán (xFIP 4.62)
Home SP: Framber Valdez (xFIP 3.42)
Red Sox Key Injuries: Sonny Gray, Tyler Uberstine
Tigers Key Injuries: Casey Mize, Connor Seabold, Tarik Skubal
Red Sox Dark Horse HR: Wilyer Abreu
Tigers Dark Horse HR: Dillon Dingler
Over/Under (Game Total): Under 8.5
Posted 6:25 PM ET
✗ LOSS (11-3)
Twins
Twins
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6:45 PM ET
Nationals
Nationals
Slight Lean Career: 60.1% (373-248)
Nationals +1.5
Twins Nationals
Away SP: Taj Bradley (xFIP 3.77)
Home SP: Cade Cavalli (xFIP 2.88)
Twins Key Injuries: Mick Abel, Garrett Acton, Cody Laweryson
Nationals Key Injuries: Clayton Beeter
Twins Dark Horse HR: Tristan Gray
Nationals Dark Horse HR: CJ Abrams
Over/Under (Game Total): Under 9.5
Posted 6:30 PM ET
✓ WIN (4-7)
Rangers
Rangers
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7:05 PM ET
Yankees
Yankees
Confident Career: 54.4% (237-199)
Yankees moneyline
Rangers Yankees
Away SP: Jacob deGrom (xFIP 2.83)
Home SP: Elmer Rodríguez (xFIP 5.42)
Rangers Key Injuries: Carter Baumler, Robert Garcia
Yankees Key Injuries: Angel Chivilli, Giancarlo Stanton
Rangers Dark Horse HR: Josh Jung
Yankees Dark Horse HR: Ben Rice
Over/Under (Game Total): Under 9.0
Posted 6:50 PM ET
✓ WIN (3-5)
Guardians
Guardians
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7:40 PM ET
Royals
Royals
Slight Lean Career: 60.1% (373-248)
Royals +1.5
Guardians Royals
Away SP: Gavin Williams (xFIP 3.71)
Home SP: Stephen Kolek (xFIP 5.00)
Guardians Key Injuries: Shawn Armstrong, Gabriel Arias
Royals Key Injuries: None
Guardians Dark Horse HR: David Fry
Royals Dark Horse HR: Jac Caglianone
Over/Under (Game Total): Over 7.5
Posted 7:25 PM ET
✓ WIN (2-3)
Reds
Reds
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7:40 PM ET
Cubs
Cubs
Strong Career: 66.7% (96-48)
Cubs moneyline
Reds Cubs
Away SP: Andrew Abbott (xFIP 4.72)
Home SP: Jameson Taillon (xFIP 4.90)
Reds Key Injuries: None
Cubs Key Injuries: Riley Martin, Caleb Thielbar
Reds Dark Horse HR: Nathaniel Lowe
Cubs Dark Horse HR: Moisés Ballesteros
Over/Under (Game Total): Over 8.0
Posted 7:25 PM ET
Brewers
Brewers
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7:45 PM ET
Cardinals
Cardinals
Slight Lean Career: 60.1% (373-248)
Brewers +1.5
Brewers Cardinals
Away SP: Brandon Sproat (xFIP 5.30)
Home SP: Andre Pallante (xFIP 4.58)
Brewers Key Injuries: Brandon Woodruff, Christian Yelich
Cardinals Key Injuries: None
Brewers Dark Horse HR: Brice Turang
Cardinals Dark Horse HR: JJ Wetherholt
Over/Under (Game Total): Over 7.5
Posted 5:45 PM ET
✗ LOSS (1-2)
Dodgers
Dodgers
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8:10 PM ET
Astros
Astros
Strong Career: 66.7% (96-48)
Dodgers moneyline
Dodgers Astros
Away SP: Shohei Ohtani (xFIP 2.00)
Home SP: Peter Lambert (xFIP 2.45)
Dodgers Key Injuries: Mookie Betts
Astros Key Injuries: Hunter Brown, Joey Loperfido, Jake Meyers, Taylor Trammell
Dodgers Dark Horse HR: Dalton Rushing
Astros Dark Horse HR: Christian Walker
Over/Under (Game Total): Under 8.5
Posted 7:55 PM ET
Mets
Mets
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8:40 PM ET
Rockies
Rockies
Slight Lean Career: 60.1% (373-248)
Rockies +1.5
Mets Rockies
Away SP: Freddy Peralta (xFIP 3.74)
Home SP: Michael Lorenzen (xFIP 4.64)
Mets Key Injuries: Francisco Lindor, Jared Young
Rockies Key Injuries: None
Mets Dark Horse HR: MJ Melendez
Rockies Dark Horse HR: Hunter Goodman
Over/Under (Game Total): Under 9.5
Posted 12:15 PM ET
✓ WIN (3-4)
White Sox
White Sox
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9:38 PM ET
Angels
Angels
Slight Lean Career: 60.1% (373-248)
White Sox +1.5
White Sox Angels
Away SP: Erick Fedde (xFIP 4.69)
Home SP: Sam Aldegheri (xFIP 6.85)
White Sox Key Injuries: Everson Pereira
Angels Key Injuries: None
White Sox Dark Horse HR: Colson Montgomery
Angels Dark Horse HR: Jorge Soler
Over/Under (Game Total): Under 9.0
Posted 9:25 PM ET
✓ WIN (0-9)
Pirates
Pirates
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9:40 PM ET
Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks
Slight Lean Career: 60.1% (373-248)
Diamondbacks +1.5
Pirates Diamondbacks
Away SP: Bubba Chandler (xFIP 5.28)
Home SP: Eduardo Rodriguez (xFIP 4.80)
Pirates Key Injuries: None
Diamondbacks Key Injuries: None
Pirates Dark Horse HR: Brandon Lowe
Diamondbacks Dark Horse HR: Corbin Carroll
Over/Under (Game Total): Over 9.0
Posted 9:25 PM ET
✓ WIN (10-5)
Padres
Padres
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9:45 PM ET
Giants
Giants
Slight Lean Career: 60.1% (373-248)
Padres +1.5
Padres Giants
Away SP: Walker Buehler (xFIP 3.45)
Home SP: Logan Webb (xFIP 3.49)
Padres Key Injuries: None
Giants Key Injuries: Erik Miller, Daniel Susac
Padres Dark Horse HR: Luis Campusano
Giants Dark Horse HR: Drew Gilbert
Over/Under (Game Total): Over 7.5
Posted 9:30 PM ET
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