Sunday’s MLB slate features 15 matchups with start times spanning from 12:45 PM ET to 7:20 PM ET.
I like two teams playing in the afternoon on Sunday. Both teams are road favorites playing in league matchups.
Can 25-year-old Dodgers lefty Justin Wrobleski pitch well enough to earn his fifth win of the season on Sunday? Will Guardians starter Parker Messick improve his 2026 record to 4-0 in a road matchup with the Athletics?
I’ll make picks for both games below. Read on for our Sunday MLB Best Bets May 3 article.
MLB Best Bets: Dodgers -147 at Cardinals
Pitching Matchup: Justin Wrobleski (LAD) vs. Dustin May (STL)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are primed to secure an outright victory as road favorites against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.
Despite a few recent setbacks, Los Angeles has proven to be incredibly resilient, going 7-5 straight up after a loss this year. They excel when the oddsmakers back them, holding a solid 19-13 straight-up record as a favorite in 2026.
Furthermore, the Dodgers consistently take care of business within their own league, boasting a 15-9 straight-up mark in National League matchups this season. While playing away from Dodger Stadium often presents challenges, the Dodgers’ 8-7 straight-up record as the road team demonstrates their ability to win in hostile environments.
Expect Los Angeles to bounce back and overpower St. Louis on Sunday.
Betting Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -147
MLB Best Bets: Guardians -120 at Athletics
Pitching Matchup: Parker Messick (CLE) vs. Aaron Civale (ATH)
The Cleveland Guardians are well-positioned to win outright as money line road favorites against the Athletics on Sunday afternoon.
Cleveland fares well away from home, holding a 4-2 straight-up record as a road favorite this year. They consistently play well against league foes, boasting a solid 12-10 straight-up mark in American League matchups and a 16-15 straight-up record in non-division games this season.
Crucially, the team thrives behind starting pitcher Parker Messick. The Guardians are an impressive 5-1 straight up in his 6 starts this season.
Backed by a dominant 8-2 straight-up mark in their last 10 meetings against the Athletics, expect the Guardians to secure another decisive road victory easily.
Betting Pick: Cleveland Guardians -120
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Sunday MLB Best Bets May 3
- Los Angeles Dodgers -147
- Cleveland Guardians -120