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MLB parlay for todays 5 game slate

We went 1-2 yesterday, with Tyrone Taylor getting pinch-hit for after just two at-bats and Butler wearing the golden sombrero with four strikeouts. Sometimes the breaks don’t go your way — but we stay locked in. Today's MLB slate is a light one with just five games on the board, so we’re keeping things tight and rolling with a focused parlay. Let’s cash.
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📊 WagerLens Performance Review
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MLB: 85-81 (51%; +9 Units)
May ‘25: 46-40 (54%; -1.5 Units)
All-Time: 210-182 (54%; +44.2 Units)
💎 Today’s Featured Parlay
📈 Christopher Sanchez OVER 6.5 Strikeouts Thrown
📈 MacKenzie Gore OVER 6.5 Strikeouts Thrown
📈 Brandon Lowe OVER 0.5 Hits
💰 Phillies Moneyline (Game 1)
+574 Total odds on DraftKings
📈 Christopher Sanchez OVER 6.5 Strikeouts Thrown
Christopher Sanchez is in a strong position to hit the over on 6.5 strikeouts in this matchup. He's averaging 7 strikeouts per game over his last three starts, clearing this line in two of those outings, signaling both solid form and consistency. The Braves present an ideal opponent, striking out 10.33 times per game over their last three—a significant spike compared to their already high season average of 8.49 K/game. This recent trend suggests a lineup that's currently vulnerable to swing-and-miss pitching. Additionally, Atlanta’s offense tends to dip against left-handed pitchers and performs worse on the road, both factors that play directly into Sanchez's strengths as a lefty. With his recent momentum and a favorable matchup against a high-strikeout, struggling-away Braves team, Sanchez has a strong case to clear this line again. The over 6.5 strikeouts is a well-supported play based on current data and context.
📈 MacKenzie Gore OVER 6.5 Strikeouts Thrown
MacKenzie Gore is in a prime spot to go over 6.5 strikeouts, given both his recent performance and the matchup. He’s cleared this line in 8 of his last 10 starts, showing strong consistency and reliability as a strikeout pitcher. Over his last 3 outings, he’s averaged 8.33 strikeouts per game, indicating he’s not just hitting the mark but exceeding it comfortably. The matchup against Seattle further boosts the appeal— the Mariners strike out 8.91 times per game, the 7th-highest rate in MLB, making them one of the more strikeout-prone lineups in the league. With Gore in top form and facing a team that struggles to make consistent contact, the over on 6.5 strikeouts is backed by both trend and matchup data. This is a high-confidence play supported by volume and opponent profile.
📈 Brandon Lowe OVER 0.5 Hits
Brandon Lowe looks like a strong bet to record a hit tonight with the Over 0.5 Hits prop. He’s currently riding a 10-game hitting streak, showcasing excellent consistency at the plate. His splits back up the momentum — Lowe is batting .275 against right-handed pitching this season and an even better .291 in May, signaling he's seeing the ball well lately. On the mound is Ryan Gusto, who’s been hittable, allowing 29 hits over his last 23.1 innings — a rate of more than a hit per inning. Given Lowe’s hot bat, favorable splits, and Gusto’s recent struggles with contact, this is a strong spot to back Lowe to extend his hitting streak and go over 0.5 hits.
💰 Phillies Moneyline (Game 1)
The Phillies Moneyline in Game 1 presents solid value given both the pitching edge and recent team form. Cristopher Sanchez gets the start with a strong 3.17 ERA, and he's been steady, allowing three or fewer earned runs in each of his last three outings. He also holds a 4-1 record, underscoring his effectiveness in keeping the team in position to win. On the other side, Atlanta sends out AJ Smith-Shawver, who comes in with a 3.67 ERA but is coming off a rough outing where he surrendered 7 earned runs, raising questions about his current form. Offensively, the Phillies have the edge as well, averaging 5 runs per game over their last three, while the Braves have managed just 3.33 runs per game in that span. Atlanta’s lineup has also been striking out at a high clip — 10.33 times per game over the last three — and they were just shut out by the Phillies in their last matchup. With the pitching advantage, a more productive offense, and recent dominance over Atlanta, the Phillies Moneyline is a well-supported play in Game 1.
All data points are sourced through WagerLens, providing near real-time odds comparison and historical performance metrics across major sportsbooks.
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— The WagerLens Team