The Preakness will be the most wagered event today followed by a handful of MLB games.  Let's take a look.

Today's Top Game Markets

The Preakness Stakes

There's a reason Journalism comes into Saturday's Preakness Stakes as such a big favorite at around -270 as of Saturday morning.

D. Wayne Lukas said to Michael McCarthy, “I think, Mike, it’s your race to lose.” Bob Baffert jokingly piled on, “Yeah, Mike, it’s your race to lose.”

McCarthy’s Journalism finished a strong second to Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty is not running after his team decided to skip it for extra rest and aim for the Belmont Stakes next month, a notable absence that makes the Derby runner-up the top choice in a field of nine.

“There’s some other very talented horses, but the horse to beat without a doubt is Journalism,” said Mark Casse, trainer of Preakness contender Sandman, who opened at 4-1 and is set to be ridden by accomplished jockey John Velazquez. “Everybody’s got to beat Journalism. It’s how everybody can rebound and come back in two weeks.”

Pirates vs. Phillies

PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski (1-3, 5.20 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Phillies: Zack Wheeler (4-1, 2.95 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 74 strikeouts)

Phillies -289, Pirates +235; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Philadelphia is 26-18 overall and 15-8 at home. The Phillies have hit 45 total home runs to rank eighth in the NL.

Pittsburgh is 15-30 overall and 6-17 on the road. The Pirates have gone 5-1 in games when they scored at least five runs.

Saturday's game is the second time these teams match up this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 19 extra base hits (three doubles, a triple and 15 home runs). Alec Bohm is 14 for 34 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBI over the past 10 games.

Oneil Cruz leads the Pirates with 13 extra base hits (five doubles and eight home runs). Alexander Canario is 12 for 34 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBI over the past 10 games.

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Why Bookies Should Focus on the NBA Playoffs

As one can see this time of year visiting the Gambling911.com website, NBA playoff games typically rank among the most bet on daily.

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Gambling911.com Free Picks Record

• May 16 - Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks - Boston Celtics +2.5 (LOSS)
• May 13 - Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder -10 (LOSS)
• May 8 - LA Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Under 9 (WIN)
• May 7 - New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics - New York Knicks +10.5 (WIN)
• May 1 - Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers - LA Clippers -6 (PUSH)
• April 29 - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers - Milwaukee Bucks +8 (WIN)
• April 25 - LA Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves -3.5 (WIN)
• April 19 - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. LA Lakers - Minnesota Timberwolves +4.5 (WIN)
• April 6 - New York Yankees vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - Pittsburgh Pirates +138 (WIN)
• April 5 - Houston Cougars vs. Duke Blue Devils - Houston Cougars +5 (WIN)