Thursday’s MLB slate is not the largest since several teams are traveling for their next series, but we did identify 3 games in which we think there’s an edge. This parlay could pay out at over 7/1 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook, so be sure to check this out.
But before we dive in, be sure to read our MLB picks for every MLB side and total today.
Let's get into our mega parlay for Thursday and'break down each of the legs one by one.
San Diego Padres ML over St. Louis Cardinals (-135)
Jack Flaherty is not the same pitcher he used to be. In just 23 innings this season, the Cardinals ace has a 5.09 ERA and a 6.00 xERA. The most concerning part is that Flaherty has faced some of the worst offenses this season, so his high ERA is even more worrisome. In his last 2 starts, he has allowed 7 runs and 12 hits in 10 innings to the Pirates and Reds. For the Padres, Joe Musgrove has been their most consistent option. He has a 3.16 ERA matched with a 3.26 xERA this season and is coming off an excellent outing against the Diamondbacks. He threw 6 scoreless innings and surrendered only 4 hits while recording 8 strikeouts, and although the Cardinals lineup is more talented than Arizona's, I have no faith in Flaherty.