Free MLB Picks Today: Thursday's Best Bets Include Two Run Line Plays [5/1/2025]

MLB betting is back for another attractive slate on 5/1, and we're here to serve up our top picks for Thursday's baseball action.

Today's MLB best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Tigers vs. Angels game at 9:38PM 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 8.3%, these picks are powered by extensive simulations and machine learning.

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List of MLB Best Bets Tonight [5/1, Updated: 9:33PM ET]

After diving deep into the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our famous predictive analytics model has identified the best baseball bets for Thursday, May 1, 2025.

We sort these picks by start times, reserving the highest edges and probabilities exclusively for Dimers Pro subscribers.

Angels +1.5 (-130)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 64.8%
• Matchup: Tigers vs. Angels (9:38PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLB betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Tigers vs. Angels matchup. We recommend a run line bet on Angels +1.5 at -130 odds, offering an edge of 8.3%.

Angels ML (+126)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 52.5%
• Matchup: Tigers vs. Angels (9:38PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has found another great MLB bet for Thursday's baseball action, again in the game between the Tigers and Angels. We suggest placing a wager on Angels ML at +126 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 8.2% edge.

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Rockies +1.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Rockies vs. Giants (9:45PM ET, Thursday)

Our next pick for Thursday's baseball action is from the Rockies vs. Giants matchup. We recommend a run line bet on Rockies +1.5 at -102 odds. Our model indicates a favorable 4.1% edge for this wager.

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MLB Best Bets: Thursday, 5/1/2025

As of 9:33PM ET, here are the next three MLB bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Tigers vs. Angels	Angels +1.5	-130 @ DraftKings	8.3%
Tigers vs. Angels	Angels ML	+126 @ FanDuel	8.2%
Rockies vs. Giants	Rockies +1.5	-102 @ FanDuel	4.1%

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Among Thursday's MLB picks is a +225 moneyline play with an edge of 2.6%.

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List of Upcoming MLB Games to Bet On [5/1/2025]

• Tigers vs. Angels (9:38PM ET, Thursday)
• Rockies vs. Giants (9:45PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

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