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Run Total Picks — 2026-05-12

Model: dutch • Updated 2026-05-12 11:52 PM
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Run Total 1

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies — OVER 8.17

LOSS
LeanOVER 8.17
Odds-119
Confidence0.952
VenuePNC Park
Game InfoStart: 6:40 PM ET

The recommendation stays OVER 8.17, with a scoring environment that still leans toward sustained offense rather than a quiet, low-event game. The listed total at -119 still lands in a playable range.

Pittsburgh Pirates can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Colorado Rockies supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 70.8°F, Wind 5.0 mph WSW (out to LF), Humidity 26%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved up from 7.5 to 8.5 (+1).
Run Total 2

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants — OVER 8.0

In Progress
LeanOVER 8.0
Odds-108
Confidence0.651
VenueUNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
Game InfoStart: 10:10 PM ET

I’m sticking with OVER 8.0 because both lineups retain multiple paths to create runs beyond one isolated inning. The listed total at -108 still lands in a playable range.

Los Angeles Dodgers can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

San Francisco Giants supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 64.5°F, Wind 7.2 mph WSW (out to RF), Humidity 72%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved down from 8.77 to 7.95 (-0.82).
Run Total 3

New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers — OVER 8.0

WIN
LeanOVER 8.0
Odds-105
Confidence0.585
VenueCiti Field
Game InfoStart: 7:10 PM ET

No pivot on OVER 8.0; the total still projects into a game state where run pressure should show up on both sides. The listed total at -105 still lands in a playable range.

New York Mets can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Detroit Tigers supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 57.7°F, Wind 14.3 mph S (out to CF), Humidity 45%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved up from 7.73 to 8.0 (+0.27).
Run Total 4

Athletics vs St. Louis Cardinals — OVER 9.86

In Progress
LeanOVER 9.86
Odds-108
Confidence0.557
VenueSutter Health Park
Game InfoStart: 9:40 PM ET

OVER 9.86 remains the right totals angle, especially with this matchup shape favoring traffic and multi-inning scoring chances. The listed total at -108 still lands in a playable range.

Athletics can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

St. Louis Cardinals supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 79.0°F, Wind 11.0 mph SSW (out to CF), Humidity 43%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved down from 10.0 to 9.86 (-0.14).
Run Total 5

Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros — OVER 9.0

WIN
LeanOVER 9.0
Odds-115
Confidence0.523
VenueDaikin Park
Game InfoStart: 8:10 PM ET

The call is still OVER 9.0, and the over path remains more credible than a clean, bullpen-dominated under script. The listed total at -115 still lands in a playable range.

Seattle Mariners can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Houston Astros supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 79.8°F, Wind 2.4 mph NNW (in from CF), Humidity 66%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved up from 8.55 to 9.0 (+0.45).
Run Total 6

Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals — OVER 9.33

WIN
LeanOVER 9.33
Odds-101
Confidence0.501
VenueGreat American Ball Park
Game InfoStart: 6:40 PM ET

The recommendation stays OVER 9.33, with a scoring environment that still leans toward sustained offense rather than a quiet, low-event game. The listed total at -101 still lands in a playable range.

Cincinnati Reds can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Washington Nationals supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 76.6°F, Wind 8.0 mph SSW (in from LF), Humidity 34%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved down from 9.95 to 9.0 (-0.95).
Run Total 7

Kansas City Royals vs Chicago White Sox — OVER 8.0

WIN
LeanOVER 8.0
Odds-104
Confidence0.48
VenueRate Field
Game InfoStart: 7:40 PM ET

I’m sticking with OVER 8.0 because both lineups retain multiple paths to create runs beyond one isolated inning. The listed total at -104 still lands in a playable range.

Kansas City Royals can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Chicago White Sox supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 65.1°F, Wind 6.4 mph SW (in from LF), Humidity 78%, P.O.P. 25% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved down from 9.14 to 8.0 (-1.14).
Run Total 8

Philadelphia Phillies vs Boston Red Sox — OVER 9.0

LOSS
LeanOVER 9.0
Odds-104
Confidence0.406
VenueFenway Park
Game InfoStart: 6:45 PM ET

No pivot on OVER 9.0; the total still projects into a game state where run pressure should show up on both sides. The listed total at -104 still lands in a playable range.

Philadelphia Phillies can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Boston Red Sox supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 64.1°F, Wind 6.3 mph W (out to RF), Humidity 23%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved up from 8.19 to 8.95 (+0.76).
Run Total 9

Minnesota Twins vs Miami Marlins — OVER 8.83

LOSS
LeanOVER 8.83
Odds+101
Confidence0.334
VenueTarget Field
Game InfoStart: 7:40 PM ET

OVER 8.83 remains the right totals angle, especially with this matchup shape favoring traffic and multi-inning scoring chances. The listed total at +101 still lands in a playable range.

Minnesota Twins can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Miami Marlins supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 64.3°F, Wind 18.8 mph NW (out to CF), Humidity 48%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved down from 8.86 to 8.5 (-0.36).
Run Total 10

Tampa Bay Rays vs Toronto Blue Jays — OVER 7.83

WIN
LeanOVER 7.83
Odds+103
Confidence0.31
VenueRogers Centre
Game InfoStart: 7:07 PM ET

The call is still OVER 7.83, and the over path remains more credible than a clean, bullpen-dominated under script. The listed total at +103 still lands in a playable range.

Tampa Bay Rays can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Toronto Blue Jays supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: Dome/retractable roof environment — external wind conditions not applicable.
  • Total Movement: Total moved down from 8.0 to 7.5 (-0.5).
Run Total 11

Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves — OVER 8.67

LOSS
LeanOVER 8.67
Odds-118
Confidence0.289
VenueTruist Park
Game InfoStart: 7:15 PM ET

The recommendation stays OVER 8.67, with a scoring environment that still leans toward sustained offense rather than a quiet, low-event game. The listed total at -118 still lands in a playable range.

Chicago Cubs can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Atlanta Braves supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 71.1°F, Wind 6.5 mph E (in from RF), Humidity 46%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved down from 9.0 to 8.55 (-0.45).
Run Total 12

New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles — UNDER 8.59

WIN
LeanUNDER 8.59
Odds-105
Confidence0.279
VenueOriole Park at Camden Yards
Game InfoStart: 6:35 PM ET

I’m sticking with UNDER 8.59 because both lineups retain multiple paths to create runs beyond one isolated inning. The listed total at -105 still lands in a playable range.

New York Yankees can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Baltimore Orioles supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 66.1°F, Wind 9.3 mph SE (out to LF), Humidity 46%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total unchanged at 8.5.
Run Total 13

San Diego Padres vs Milwaukee Brewers — OVER 7.0

WIN
LeanOVER 7.0
Odds-116
Confidence0.254
VenueAmerican Family Field
Game InfoStart: 7:40 PM ET

No pivot on OVER 7.0; the total still projects into a game state where run pressure should show up on both sides. The listed total at -116 still lands in a playable range.

San Diego Padres can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Milwaukee Brewers supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: Dome/retractable roof environment — external wind conditions not applicable.
  • Total Movement: Total moved down from 8.59 to 7.05 (-1.54).
Run Total 14

Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians — OVER 7.0

LOSS
LeanOVER 7.0
Odds-108
Confidence0.251
VenueProgressive Field
Game InfoStart: 6:10 PM ET

OVER 7.0 remains the right totals angle, especially with this matchup shape favoring traffic and multi-inning scoring chances. The listed total at -108 still lands in a playable range.

Los Angeles Angels can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Cleveland Guardians supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: 63.2°F, Wind 2.6 mph NE (in from LF), Humidity 47%, P.O.P. 3% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved down from 8.5 to 7.0 (-1.5).
Run Total 15

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers — OVER 8.5

WIN
LeanOVER 8.5
Odds-115
Confidence0.209
VenueGlobe Life Field
Game InfoStart: 8:05 PM ET

The call is still OVER 8.5, and the over path remains more credible than a clean, bullpen-dominated under script. The listed total at -115 still lands in a playable range.

Arizona Diamondbacks can drive its share of this number by stacking competitive plate appearances and forcing high-leverage outs before the late innings.

Texas Rangers supports the same thesis on the other side, with enough lineup depth to keep pressure on once bullpens are asked to cover the back half.

Expanded total context
  • Weather: Dome/retractable roof environment — external wind conditions not applicable.
  • Total Movement: Total moved up from 8.05 to 8.5 (+0.45).