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MLB First 5 Innings Picks Today
First 5 Innings (F5) bets isolate the starting pitchers — bullpen variance is stripped out. If you trust the starter but not the late-inning relief, F5 is the cleanest way to bet on starting pitcher quality. Most public AI pick sites don't cover F5 dedicated. We do.
BY MARCDUCK
AI-ASSISTED
MLB FIRST 5 INNINGS PICKS
How These Picks Are Made
Our F5 picks fire only when the starting pitcher xFIP gap, plus our F5 score projection (Runs scored over 5 innings = opp_xERA / 9 × 5 × offense_factor × park_factor), produce a probability ≥ 57% AND positive edge over the de-vigged market F5 line.
Today's MLB First 5 Innings Picks
Every game below is analyzed by our model. Confidence is the model's internal rating; expected value (EV) is the edge over the de-vigged market closing line. Picks with positive EV are sized at 1/8-Kelly with variance-adjusted stake reduction.
Baltimore Orioles @ Minnesota Twins
1:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Philadelphia Phillies @ St. Louis Cardinals
2:15 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Tampa Bay Rays @ Athletics
3:05 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks
3:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Houston Astros @ San Francisco Giants
3:45 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Milwaukee Brewers @ San Diego Padres
4:10 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Cleveland Guardians @ Detroit Tigers
6:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Miami Marlins
6:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Chicago Cubs @ Washington Nationals
6:45 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Seattle Mariners @ New York Yankees
7:00 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays
7:07 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
New York Mets @ Atlanta Braves
7:15 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago White Sox
7:40 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Texas Rangers @ Los Angeles Angels
10:00 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Kansas City Royals @ Los Angeles Dodgers
10:10 PM EDT
Model analysis in progress
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the MLB First 5 Innings Picks chosen?
Picks are made by MarcDuck with AI assistance. The model weighs up to 35 factors per game (FIP/xFIP, bullpen quality, park factors by handedness, weather, lineup splits, line movement, recent form). MarcDuck reviews and formulates the final pick before it goes on the card.
Are MLB First 5 Innings Picks updated daily?
Yes, twice daily. The morning run at 8 AM Pacific grades yesterday and regenerates today's card. The afternoon run at 4 PM Pacific builds tomorrow's card once starting pitchers are confirmed.
How accurate is the model?
Public track record: 14 graded picks at 71.4% hit rate. Kelly-tracked subset (picks with full odds + stake data): 14 picks, +3.85 units, +11.1% ROI. Updated daily on the Track Record page. We don't hide negative results — every pick is logged and graded honestly.
Are these MLB picks free?
Yes. Every MLB pick on this site is free. No signup, no paywall, no email required. Full model output (pick, confidence, expected value, moneyline, edge) is visible to anyone.
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