MLB odds, lines, picks: Advanced computer model includes Braves in parlay for May 2 that would pay more than 12-1

Tampa Bay and Oakland will both be looking to snap losing streaks when they open their series on Monday night. The Rays dropped the final two games of their series against Minnesota over the weekend, while Oakland was swept by Cleveland. Tampa Bay is looking for answers offensively as it embarks on a 10-game road trip. It has now scored three or fewer runs in six of its last nine games. Oakland is having the same struggles, as it was limited to six hits on Sunday. 

Tampa Bay is a -160 money-line favorite in the latest Rays vs. Athletics odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Oakland is a +140 underdog. First pitch at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. The game is one of eight on the MLB schedule on Monday. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)

Before making any MLB picks or parlays, be sure to see the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a sizzling start to the 2022 season. It's on a 28-13 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through four weeks, returning over $1,100 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

Now, the model has set its sights on the MLB schedule for Monday, May 2. Using its top picks for the day, the model has generated a four-team parlay that would pay more than 12-1! The parlay doesn't start until 7:05 p.m. ET, giving you plenty of time to make your MLB picks!

We can tell you that one of the picks is the Atlanta Braves, -105 underdogs, to beat the New York Mets in a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch. The model has three other picks, including a strong play on an over-under! You ABSOLUTELY need to see them before locking in any MLB picks of your own.

So which over-under is a MUST-BACK? And what other teams do you need to include in your parlay for a payout of 12-1? ... Join SportsLine right now to find out which picks you should be all over on Monday, all from the model that is on a 28-13 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through four weeks!