Fontaine's 5: Best MLB Bets

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Best Bets

Get ready, Fontaine's 5 crew! We're diving into the Padres vs. Pirates matchup, where the Padres are pushing hard for a postseason berth. Sitting at a 62-52 mark and just four games behind the Dodgers in the division, the Padres are heating up with eight wins out of the last ten games.

Players to Watch

Manny Machado and Michael King have been instrumental in the Padres' recent surge. Machado boasts a .347 average and a 1.090 OPS over his last 12 games, despite a rough night on Tuesday. The slugger's tiny 11.3% strikeout rate and nine extra-base hits in that span make him a formidable opponent.

On the mound, Michael King has been a powerhouse with a 6-2 record, 2.44 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP over his last 12 starts. King’s ability to limit earned runs and his stellar road performance (8-2 record, 2.62 ERA, 1.07 WHIP over 75.2 innings) make him a key player to watch.

Pirates' hitters haven't had much luck against King, going a combined 0-for-13 with five strikeouts and just one walk in their careers.

On the other side, the Pirates are countering with Marco Gonzales, who has allowed a .278 average and .783 OPS to current Padres bats. Machado again stands out with a .500 average, two doubles, and zero strikeouts against Gonzales in eight career encounters.

Betting Picks

Here are the top picks for this exciting matchup:

• Padres Moneyline (-156 on FanDuel Sportsbook) for 1 RW Buck

• Padres -0.5 F5 (-115 on BetMGM Sportsbook) for 1 RW Buck

• Manny Machado Over 0.5 RBI (+135 on DraftKings Sportsbook) for 1 RW Buck

• Michael King To Record a Win (+105 on DraftKings Sportsbook) for 1 RW Buck

With Machado’s consistent performance and King’s dominant pitching, these bets are looking solid for today’s game. Remember to have fun and enjoy the thrill of the game. Good luck!