Opening Day. I have goosebumps.
Fifteen games are a lot to take in after an offseason of non-stop analysis, so I’ll be your Thursday guide to same-game parlays (SGPs) through this glorious 2025 MLB season. I was asked to make a tough decision by choosing just one SGP, which was impossible, so I went with three MLB same game parlays.
I’m a sucker for stats and trends but vibes are key for Opening Day. Let’s ride. Here’s my best MLB same game parlay for Mets vs. Astros.
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Thursday’s Best MLB Same Game Parlay Picks: Mets vs. Astros
(Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Mets vs. Astros
- Leg 1: Over 8 Runs (-125)
- Leg 2: Mark Vientos Over 0.5 RBI (+160)
- Leg 3: Jeremy Pena to Get a Hit (-195)
There will be fireworks in Houston on Opening Day in what I expect to be a high-scoring game with plenty of wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am home runs. (I promise I’ll never call a home run that again, sorry). Jeremy Pena has been red-hot in spring training, hitting .475 with four home runs. He keeps it going on Opening Day.
Mark Vientos batting cleanup behind Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso will allow him to see a lot of quality pitches in high-leverage spots with runners on base. In a game I project as high-scoring, I want a cleanup hitter with three MVP candidates batting ahead of him.
I’ll see you all in one week. The best day of the year is finally upon us.
Parlay Odds: (+385)
