Mother's Day & BrownBagBets: A Tribute to the Real MVPs

Happy Mother’s Day to the real MVPs—our community of mothers who not only hold down the fort but, for many of you, also hold down the bankroll! At BrownBagBets, we know that the backbone of any winning strategy is stability, patience, and commitment—traits that every mother exemplifies day in and day out. Whether you’re the one placing the bets or you’re supporting a loved one who is, today we tip our caps to you.

To all the moms who support, inspire, and sometimes even join us in the action, we appreciate you more than words (or winning tickets) can express. Let’s make it a winning day worthy of a celebration.

Yesterday was one of those classic BrownBagBets days where the process was tested early. An 0-5 start in EPL isn’t the way anyone wants to kick off a Saturday, but as we always say, volume and strategic wager sizing are our protection. Despite the rough beginning, we clawed back with a 4-4 finish on the backend of the day, minimizing the damage and keeping our bankroll well above where we started for May.

That’s the beauty of our approach: it’s not about perfection—it's about resilience. We understand that bad beats and tough starts are part of the game, but with bankroll intelligence and tiered wager sizing, we insulate ourselves from the big hits and rise back stronger. This is how passive income through sports betting is built—not on individual wins, but on the foundation of smart, measured plays across a full slate.

English Premier League

Chelsea at Newcastle United

Pick: Both Teams to Score - Yes / Wager: 3%

Leicester City at Nottingham Forest

Pick: Forest -1.5 @ +100 / Wager: 3%

Arsenal at Liverpool FC

Pick: Both Teams to Score - Yes / Wager: 3%

NBA Playoffs

Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets - Game 4

Pick: Thunder 1st Half Line -3 / Wager: 3%

Pick: Thunder -6 / Wager: 3%

Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers - Game 4

Pick: Cavs over 117.5 Team Total Points / Wager: 5%

Pick: Tyrese Haliburton over 8.5 Assists / Wager: 3%

Pick: over 230.5 / Wager: 4%

NHL Playoffs

Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars - Game 3

Pick: Stars -1.5 @ +190 / Wager: 4%

Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers - Game 3

Pick: over 6 / Wager: 5%

MLB

St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals

Pick: Cardinals +120 / Wager: 3%

Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals

Pick: Royals ML / Wager: 4%

San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

Pick: Padres -1.5 / Wager: 3%

Baltimore Orioles at Los Angeles Angels

Pick: Angels ML @ +120 / Wager: 3%

Toronto Blue Jays at Seattle Mariners

Pick: Mariners ML / Wager: 3%