Rivalry Weekend: Bouncing Back with Big Plays Across the Board

Back on Track: A Big Saturday Slate to Rebound

Yesterday was not the day we wanted. A 5-11 result is never what we aim for, and we’ll call it like it is—things just didn’t break our way. Some days, the wheels fall off, and you have to sit with it. But here’s the thing: part of our approach at BrownBagBets is understanding that losing days are part of the long game. They don’t define us—they prepare us. Our strategy is built to absorb losses and rebound stronger. We’re still deep into May with 13 betting days left to flip the script and capitalize on fresh opportunities.

And oh, do we have opportunities.

Today's slate is absolutely stacked. The EPL is brimming with options tomorrow, Today - FA Cup FINAL, and we've got our eyes on several plays that hit our indicators just right. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it’s do-or-die for the Winnipeg Jets as they head to Dallas for Game 6. That’s a game with huge implications and serious value.

And then there’s the big one—Game 7, Nuggets vs. Thunder—3:30 PM ET on ABC. The back-and-forth battle between these two heavyweights has set up what should be an electric showdown. We’ve got a few indicators that make us like a side and a prop play.

Finally, the MLB slate today is a gambler's dream. It’s Rivalry Weekend with the Subway Series (Mets vs. Yankees), the PA Turnpike Series (Pirates vs. Phillies), and the Crosstown Showdown (White Sox vs. Cubs). These are games where public narratives can create line movement that we exploit for value.

We’ve been here before—off days don’t define us; how we respond to them does. Today is about rebalancing the bankroll and firing smartly. Let’s get back to our winning ways.

FA Cup Final

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

Pick: Over 2.5 Goals / Wager: 3%

Pick: Manchester City ML + Both Teams to Score - Yes @ +240 / Wager: 2%

NBA Plays

Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder - Game 7

Pick: Thunder First Half -3.5 / Wager: 4%

NHL Playoffs

Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars - Game 6

Pick: Stars ML / Wager: 4%

MLB

New York Mets at New York Yankees

Pick: Mets ML @ +110 / Wager: 2%

Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays

Pick: Tigers ML / Wager: 4%

Minnesota Twins at Milwaukee Brewers

Pink: Twins ML / Wager: 5%

Washington Nationals at Baltimore Orioles

Pick: Nationals +1.5 / Wager: 3%

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks

Pick: Diamondbacks -1.5 / Wager: 3%

Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres

Pick: Padres ML / Wager: 4%