Free MLB Picks Today: Thursday's MLB Best Bets Include Rangers vs. Rays Play [6/5/2025]

Another action-packed MLB slate is on deck for 6/5, and we've locked in our free MLB picks for today and MLB best bets today to help you cash in on Thursday's action.

Today's MLB best bets include matchups like Rangers vs. Rays and Royals vs. Cardinals, with this article updated throughout the day to feature the highest-probability plays based on thousands of data-driven simulations from our predictive analytics model.

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List of MLB Best Bets Tonight [6/5, Updated 7:32PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has identified the best baseball bets for Thursday, June 5, 2025.

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Rangers vs. Rays Under 8.5 Runs (+105)

• Probability: 50.9%
• Edge: 2.2%
• Matchup: Rangers vs. Rays (7:35PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has pinpointed a high-probability MLB betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Rangers vs. Rays game. We recommend an over/under bet on Under 8.5 Runs at +105 odds, with our analysis showing a 50.9% chance of hitting and a compelling edge of 2.2%.

Royals -1.5 (+170)

• Probability: 45.9%
• Edge: 8.9%
• Matchup: Royals vs. Cardinals (7:45PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has found another strong MLB bet for Thursday's baseball action, this time in the matchup between the Royals and Cardinals. We suggest placing a run line wager on Royals -1.5 at +170 odds, with a 45.9% probability delivering an 8.9% edge.

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MLB Best Bets: Thursday, 6/5/2025

As of 7:32PM ET, here are our top two MLB bets by probability recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Probability	Edge
Rangers vs. Rays	Under 8.5 Runs	+105 @ BetMGM	50.9%	2.2%
Royals vs. Cardinals	Royals -1.5	+170 @ DraftKings	45.9%	8.9%

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List of Upcoming MLB Games to Bet On [6/5/2025]

• Rangers vs. Rays (7:35PM ET, Thursday)
• Royals vs. Cardinals (7:45PM ET, Thursday)
• Rangers vs. Nationals (6:45PM ET, Friday)
• Red Sox vs. Yankees (7:05PM ET, Friday)
• Astros vs. Guardians (7:10PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our MLB best bets are locked and loaded for June 5, 2025, featuring plays such as Under 8.5 Runs in the Rangers vs. Rays matchup and Royals -1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate MLB insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.