MLB Daily Dish: Schedule, odds, free picks for May 30

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MLB Odds and Schedule, May 30

Milwaukee Brewers (29-19) at Chicago Cubs (19-26), Game 1 — 1:05 p.m. ET, Game 2 — 7: 40 p.m.

MIL Starting Pitcher (Game 1): Ethan Small (MLB debut)
CHC Starting Pitcher (Game 1): Matt Swarmer (MLB debut)
MIL Starting Pitcher (Game 2): Aaron Ashby (0-3, 2.91 ERA, 1.353 WHIP, 10.3 K/9)
CHC Starting Pitcher (Game 2): Drew Smyly (2-5, 4.08 ERA, 1.336 WHIP, 7.0 K/9)
Last 10: MIL is 6-4 in their last 10 games. CHC is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: CHC is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. MIL is 3-7-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: CHC averaged 5.3 runs per game in their last 10. MIL averaged 3.9 runs per game in their last 10.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: CHC allowed 6.2 runs on average in their last 10 games. MIL allowed 2.9 runs.
MLB Free Pick: With two pitchers making their MLB debuts in Game 1, we’ll take the pass there. See below for Game 2.

Minnesota Twins (28-19) at Detroit Tigers (16-29), 1:10 p.m.

CIN Starting Pitcher: Dylan Bundy (3-2, 4.55 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 8.29 K/9)
DET Starting Pitcher: Beau Brieske (0-4, 5.04 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 5.34 K/9)
Last 10: MIN is 7-3 in their last 10 games. DET is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: DET is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. MIN is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: DET averaged 2.2 runs per game in their last 10. MIN has averaged 5.3 runs per game in their last 10
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: DET allowed 4.3 runs on average in their last 10 games. MIN allowed 4 runs on average.
MLB Free Pick:

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San Diego Padres (29-17) at St. Louis Cardinals (26-20), 2:15 p.m.

SD Starting Pitcher: Nick Martinez (2-2, 3.86 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 9.3 K/9)
SF Starting Pitcher: Packy Naughton (0-1, 2.89 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 7.71 K/9)
Last 10: SD is 7-3 in their last 10 games. STL is 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: SD is 2-7-1 in their last 10 games. STL is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: STL averaged 5.7 runs scored in their last 10 games. SD averaged 3.7 runs scored.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: STL allowed 4.6 runs on average in their last 10 games. SD allowed 2.6 runs on average.
MLB Free Pick:

San Francisco Giants (24-21) at Philadelphia Phillies (21-26), 4:05 p.m.

SFG Starting Pitcher: Logan Webb (5-1, 3.54 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 6.75 K/9)
PHI Starting Pitcher: Kyle Gibson (3-2, 3.94 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 8.44 K/9
Last 10: SFG is 3-7 in their last 10 games. PHI is 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: PHI is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. SF is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: PHI averaged 4.1 runs in their last 10 games. SF averaged 4.6 runs in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: PHI allowed 5.3 runs on average in their last 10 games. SF allowed 6.5 runs on average in their last 10 games.
MLB Free Pick:

Houston Astros (29-18) at Oakland Athletics (19-30), 4:07 p.m.

HOU Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez (4-2, 2.83 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 7.17 K/9)
OAK Starting Pitcher: Paul Blackburn (5-0, 1.70 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 6.8 K/9)
Last 10: HOU is 6-4 in their last 10 games. OAK is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: OAK is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. HOU is 1-9-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: OAK averaged 4.1 runs in their last 10 games. HOU averaged 2.5 runs in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: OAK allowed 5.3 runs on average in their last 10 games. HOU allowed 3 runs on average in their last 10 games.
MLB Free Pick:

Miami Marlins (19-25) at Colorado Rockies (21-25), 4:10 p.m.

MIA Starting Pitcher: Pablo López (4-2, 2.04 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 9.51 K/9)
COL Starting Pitcher: Ryan Feltner (0-1, 5.40 ERA, 1.4 WHIP, 12.6 K/9)
Last 10: MIA is 3-7 in their last 10 games. COL is 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: COL is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games. MIA is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: COL averaged 3.8 runs in their last 10 games. MIA averaged 3.4 runs in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: COL allowed 5.1 runs on average in their last 10 games. MIA allowed 4 runs on average in their last 10 games.
MLB Free Pick:

Kansas City Royals (16-29) at Cleveland Guardians (19-23), 6:10 p.m.

KC Starting Pitcher: Jon Heasley (0-2, 4.72 ERA, 1.88 WHIP, 4.73 K/9)
CLE Starting Pitcher: Zach Plesac (1-4, 5.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 5.82 K/9)
Last 10: KC is 2-8 in their last 10 games. CLE is 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: CLE is 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. KC is 9-1-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: CLE averaged 3.6 runs in their last 10 games. KC averaged 4.7 runs in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: CLE allowed 3.1 runs on average in their last 10 games. KC allowed 6.8 runs on average in their last 10 games
MLB Free Pick:

Baltimore Orioles (20-28) at Boston Red Sox (22-25), 7:10 p.m.

BAL Starting Pitcher: Tyler Wells (1-4, 4.30 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 5.97 K/9)
BOS Starting Pitcher: Rich Hill (1-2, 3.86 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 6.17 K/9)
Last 10: BAL is 5-5 in their last 10 games. BOS is 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: BOS is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. BAL is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: BOS averaged 8.1 runs in their last 10 games. BAL averaged 4.9 runs in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: BOS allowed 4.6 runs on average in their last 10 games. BAL allowed 5.8 runs on average in their last 10 games.
MLB Free Pick:

Washington Nationals (17-31) at New York Mets (31-17)

WSH Starting Pitcher: Erick Fedde (3-3, 3.55 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 8.28 K/9)
NYM Starting Pitcher: David Peterson (2-0, 2.16 ERA, 1 WHIP, 7.92 K/9)
Last 10: WSH is 5-5 in their last 10 games. NYM is 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: NYM is 8-2-0 in their last 10 games. WSH is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: NYM averaged 6.6 runs in their last 10 games. WSH averaged 4.3 runs in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: NYM allowed 5.5 runs on average in their last 10 games. WSH allowed 5.1 runs on average in their last 10 games.
MLB Free Pick: Because I cover the Mets for amNewYork, I always pass on making picks for this team.

Tampa Bay Rays (27-19) at Texas Rangers (22-23), 8:05 p.m.

TB Starting Pitcher: Drew Rasmussen (5-1, 2.68 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 8.45 K/9)
TEX Starting Pitcher: Glenn Otto (2-2, 4.91 ERA, 1.4 WHIP, 7.67 K/9)
Last 10: TB is 6-4 in their last 10 games. TEX is 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: TEX is 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. TB is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: TEX averaged 4.5 runs in their last 10 games. TB averaged 4.2 runs in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: TEX allowed 3.5 runs on average in their last 10 games. TB allowed 3.3 runs on average in their last 10 games.
MLB Free Pick:

Atlanta Braves (22-25) at Arizona Diamondbacks (23-25), 8:10 p.m.

ATL Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider (1-1, 2.22 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 13.68 K/9)
ARI Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen (3-0, 2.22 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 8.66 K/9)
Last 10: ATL is 6-4 in their last 10 games. ARI is 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: ARI is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. ATL is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: ARI averaged 4.9 runs in their last 10 games. ATL averaged 4.3 runs in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: ARI allowed 5.5 runs on average in their last 10 games. ATL allowed 4.1 runs on average in their last 10 games.
MLB Free Pick:

Pittsburgh Pirates (19-26) at Los Angeles Dodgers (32-14), 10:10 p.m.

PIT Starting Pitcher: Zach Thompson (2-4, 5.51 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 7.08 K/9)
LAD Starting Pitcher: Walker Buehler (5-1, 2.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 7.18 K/9)
Last 10: PIT is 4-6 in their last 10 games. LAD is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – O/U: LAD is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games. PIT is 2-6-2 in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Score: LAD averaged 5.9 runs in their last 10 games. PIT averaged 3.6 runs in their last 10 games.
Last 10 – Runs Allowed: LAD allowed 2.3 runs on average in their last 10 games. PIT allowed 4.8 runs on average in their last 10 games.
MLB Free Pick: