Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz prediction, odds, start time: 2023 Bundesliga picks, best bets for May 27

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing their ninth overall German Bundesliga title, but first in 11 years, when they take on Mainz in the season finale on Saturday. Bayern Munich have laid claim to the last 10 titles, but Borussia Dortmund are two points clear of Bayern on the table and can clinch the crown with a victory at home. Borussia Dortmund (22-7-4) are nearly unbeatable at home, going 14-1-1 for 43 points at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. Mainz (12-12-9) have fared well away from home, posting six wins and three draws in 16 road games this year.

Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. ET at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. Caesars Sportsbook lists Borussia Dortmund as the -700 favorite (risk $700 to win $100) in its latest Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz odds, with Mainz the +1600 underdogs. A draw is priced at +700 and the over/under for total goals scored is 4.5. Before locking in any Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He is a stunning 126-98-6 on all soccer picks since the World Cup, returning more than 32 units for his followers. Anyone who follows him is way up.

Now, Eimer has taken a close look at the Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz match and locked in his German Bundesliga picks. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz:

• Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz spread: Dortmund -2.5 (-105), Mainz +2.5 (-125) 
• Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz over/under: 4.5 goals 
• Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz money line: Dortmund -700, Mainz +1600, Draw +700
• BD: Dortmund have a goal differential of plus-39 in Bundesliga action 
• MZ: Mainz are 6-7-3 for 21 points in road matches this season 
• Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz picks: See picks here
  

Why you should back Borussia Dortmund

Forward Sebastien Haller has been a force over the past three matches. During that stretch, he has scored five goals as BVB has earned three consecutive wins. In a 3-0 win over FC Augsburg on Sunday, he scored two goals on five shots, including three on target. He had two goals in a 5-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach on May 13 on five shots, including two on target. In 18 appearances this season, including 14 starts, he has nine goals and three assists.

Midfielder Jude Bellingham is also a solid option on offense. The 19-year-old Englishman has eight goals and five assists in 31 appearances, including 30 starts. Over his past five matches, he has four goals on 18 shots, including eight on target. He scored two goals in a 6-0 win over Wolfsburg on May 7. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Mainz

Forward Marcus Ingvartsen leads Mainz in scoring with 10 goals. In Sunday's loss to Stuttgart, he scored Mainz's lone goal. He is a four-year veteran in the Bundesliga, including the last two seasons at Mainz. During his time at Mainz, he has scored 16 goals in league play. 

Austrian forward Karim Onisiwo also helps power the offense. In 30 appearances, including 27 starts, Onisiwo has nine goals and three assists on 62 shots, including 30 on target. In a 3-1 upset win over Bayern Munich on April 22, he had an assist and took one shot. His best effort on the season was a three-goal outburst in a 5-2 victory over Bochum on Jan. 28. See which team to pick here.

How to make Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz picks

Eimer has broken down this German Bundesliga match from every angle. He has locked in two best bets for Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz, including one that pays plus-money. You can only see his Bundesliga picks and analysis at SportsLine.

So who wins Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz on Saturday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is up more than 32 units since the end of last year's World Cup, and find out.