The Bull Run: Crushing May with Strategic Betting Mastery

The Bull Run Continues: Methodical Gains and Volume Mastery

At the halfway point of May, we’re charging forward like a bull in the market. Last night's 5-4 record might look modest on the surface, but it’s right on brand for what we do at BrownBagBets—strategic, calculated, and consistently profitable. Our bankrolls now sit comfortably at 115% of where we started this month, building on a YTD bankroll of 147% coming into May. If you’re new to the BrownBagBets community, you might be wondering why we always reference these percentages. It’s because our approach isn’t just about picking winners; it’s about methodically managing an investment—not just placing bets.

We encourage starting each month with an “investment”—a set bankroll amount. From there, we manage it game by game, leveraging our Bankroll Intelligence to allocate wager sizes based on our confidence and market indicators. The goal isn’t a jackpot mentality; it’s controlled, consistent growth that adds up month over month. This is why we always recommend betting volume. With the right strategy, volume allows us to capitalize on our edges, spread out risk, and accumulate Tier Credits—all while growing that passive income steadily.

And tonight? The bull is charging straight into the heart of playoff drama. Game 6 in the Garden—the Knicks look to close out the Celtics, but Boston's Tatum-less Game 5 win showed some fight. In the NHL, the Panthers aim to finish off the Maple Leafs at home. And, of course, it’s Friday Night Baseball—a full stack of MLB matchups ready for us to pick apart.

The bull is on the move. Are you riding with us?

English Premier League

Tottenham at Aston Villa

Pick: Under 3.5 Goals / Wager: 2%

Pick: Aston Villa ML + Both Teams to Score - YES @ +125 / Wager: 2%

Pick: Draw @ +500 / Wager: 2%

Manchester United at Chelsea

Pick: United ML @ +525 / Wager: 2%

Pick: Under 2.5 Goals @ +125 / Wager: 2%

NBA Plays

Boston Celtics at New York Knicks - Game 6

Pick: Knicks ML / Wager: 3%

Pick: Mitchell Robinson over 6.5 Rebounds / Wager: 3%

Pick: Over 210 / Wager: 3%

Pick: Jrue Holiday over 10.5 Points / Wager: 3%

NHL Playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers - Game 6

Pick: Panthers -1.5 @ +115 / Wager: 5%

MLB

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs

Pick: Over 11.5 / Wager: 4%

Cleveland Guardians at Cincinnati Reds

Pick: Guardians ML / Wager: 3%

Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies

Pick: Ranger Suarez over 5.5 K’s / Wager: 3%

Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox

Pick: Red Sox ML / Wager: 3%

Tampa Bay Rays at Miami Marlins

Pick: Rays ML / Wager: 4%