Sunday’s MLB slate features 15 matchups on May 17, 2026, with start times spanning from 12:15 PM ET to 7:20 PM ET.
I like a pair of teams playing in the latter part of the day on Sunday. Both teams are NL West clubs that are money-line favorites.
Can 28-year-old Diamondbacks righty Michael Soroka pitch well enough to earn his sixth win of the season on Sunday? Will Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki improve his 2026 record to 2-3 in a road matchup with the Angels?
I'll make picks for both games below. Read on for our Sunday MLB Predictions May 17 article.
MLB Prediction Game 1
DIAMONDBACKS VS ROCKIES DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | COORS FIELD, DENVER, CO |
| When | SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026, 3:10 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN UNLIMITED |
DIAMONDBACKS VS ROCKIES ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| DIAMONDBACKS | -1.5 (+100) | -152 | U 10.5 (-105) |
| ROCKIES | 1.5 (-120) | +127 | O 10.5 (-115) |
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DIAMONDBACKS VS ROCKIES WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAMONDBACKS | 76% | 24% | ROCKIES |
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Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies May 17 MLB Prediction
Because of starting pitcher Michael Soroka (5-2, 3.53 ERA), backing the Arizona Diamondbacks as money-line road favorites on Sunday afternoon is the smart play against the Colorado Rockies.
Arizona is reliable when favored, going 6-4 straight up as a favorite this season. They carry momentum into Coors Field, sitting at 4-3 straight up over their last 7 games overall, and hold a 5-4 straight up edge in their last 9 meetings with Colorado.
Furthermore, the D-backs consistently succeed behind starting pitcher Michael Soroka, boasting a strong 5-3 straight-up mark in his 8 starts this year. Expect Arizona to take care of business and secure the outright road victory.
Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -152
MLB Prediction Game 2
DODGERS VS ANGELS DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
|---|---|
| Where | ANGEL STADIUM, ANAHEIM, CA |
| When | SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026, 4:07 PM ET |
| TV | MLB.TV |
DODGERS VS ANGELS ODDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| DODGERS | -1.5 (+110) | -144 | U 9.0 (+100) |
| ANGELS | 1.5 (-130) | +121 | O 9.0 (-120) |
DODGERS VS ANGELS WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGERS | 87% | 13% | ANGELS |
Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels May 17 MLB Prediction
The Los Angeles Dodgers are primed to secure an outright victory as moneyline road favorites against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon.
The Dodgers enter this matchup firing on all cylinders, riding a dominant 4-0 straight-up streak in their last 4 games overall. They have consistently taken care of business under these specific conditions this season, boasting a sharp 13-8 straight-up record as road favorites and a 17-10 straight-up mark following a win in 2026.
Furthermore, the Dodgers' consistency shines in unique scheduling situations, going 26-15 straight up when playing an opponent on equal rest and 9-5 straight up in interleague contests this year. Expect the Dodgers to stay hot and take the third and final game of the Freeway Series matchup.
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -144
Today's MLB Predictions
- Arizona Diamondbacks -152
- Los Angeles Dodgers -144