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Calvin King

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 1:35 PM in 3h
MLB | Braves vs Yankees
Play on: Yankees -139 at circa
Game Analysis

[1%] Free Play on Yankees -139

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 12:42 am

Matt Sullivan

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 7:00 PM in 8h
WNBA | Valkyries vs Sparks
Play on: OVER 169½ -110
Game Analysis

1* Bet on Golden State Valkyries/Sparks: over 169½

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 09:33 am

Ricky Tran

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 2:10 PM in 4h
MLB | CLE vs CWS
Play on: UNDER 8½ -110
Game Analysis

Ricky's 1* play on Under.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- The Total has gone under in 4 of the White Sox last 7 home games.

- The Under is 5-3 in the Guardians last 8 road games.

- The Total has gone under 3 of the White Sox last 5 home head to head meetings.

Verdict: Runs should be hard to come by in this game.

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 03:22 am

Juan Carlos Flores

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 12:00 PM in 1h
Soccer | PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs Cherno More
Play on: PFC Ludogorets Razgrad -143 at Bovada
Game Analysis

Recommended Bet: PFC Ludogorets Razgrad -143

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 03:18 am

Stephen Nover

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 2:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Cubs vs Royals
Play on: Royals +150 at Ace
Game Analysis

Unlike other sports, baseball does not lend itself to situational type handicapping with a 6-month daily grind.

But unusual circumstances can pop up. Like this one.

The Cubs are good-sized road favorites here. I understand why. Chicago is 19 games better than Kansas City. Cubs starter lefty Matthew Boyd has been extremely reliable with a 7-1 record and 3.59 ERA.

But the Cubs also will be playing for the 17th straight day and 22nd time in the last 23 days. This day game matchup is going to be played in oppressive heat with temperatures in the low 100s.

Not until Monday will the Cubs finally get an off day. They may just wilt before then. 

The Royals beat the Cubs by three runs on Saturday. They are going with Randy Dobnak, who is 2-0 with a 1.16 ERA in 31 innings.

Kansas City is 3-2 since superstar Bobby Witt returned from the injured list. The Royals rank 8th in batting average against lefties.

So at this plus price, I'll toss a peanut on the Royals.

 (Editor's note: Stephen Nover is 19-7-1 on his last 27 premium baseball plays and 31-19 on his last 50 WNBA premium/free plays. Stephen has a premium baseball play and his WNBA National TV Game of the Month today in addition to this free selection.) 

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 01:51 am

Black Widow

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 12:15 PM in 2h
MLB | Reds vs Nationals
Play on: Nationals +101 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Nationals +101

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Pick Released on Aug 09 at 07:04 am

Hunter Price

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 2:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Cubs vs Royals
Play on: Cubs -152 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

1* Free Pick on Cubs -152

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 07:21 am

Oliver Smith

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 12:15 PM in 2h
MLB | Reds vs Nationals
Play on: Nationals +101 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

3* on Nationals

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 05:00 am

Info Plays

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 2:35 PM in 4h
MLB | BAL vs TEX
Play on: UNDER 8½ -108
Game Analysis

1* FREE INFO PLAY Orioles vs Rangers under 8½ -108

Pick Released on Aug 08 at 10:22 pm

Rocky Atkinson

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 4:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Dodgers vs Diamondbacks
Play on: Diamondbacks +131 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

Rocketman Sports FREE MLB play Sunday 8-9-26

LA Dodgers @ Arizona  (4:10 PM EST)
Play On:  Arizona +131

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Diamondbacks in Arizona on Sunday afternoon.  The Dodgers are 70-47 SU overall this year while Arizona comes in with a 62-56 SU overall record on the season.  The Dodgers are 9-14 over the past month and 1-5 over the past week.  Arizona is 24-14 this year against division opponents.  Arizona is 18-9 this year against left handed starters.  Arizona is 17-9 over the past month.  Arizona is 6-0 this year as an underdog of +125 to +175.  Arizona is 5-0 last 5 games when their opponents allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.  We'll recommend a small play on Arizona today!  Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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Pick Released on Aug 09 at 08:15 am

Steve Janus

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 8:20 PM in 10h
MLB | Astros vs Padres
Play on: Astros +115 at Ace
Game Analysis

1* Free Sharp Play on Astros +115

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 12:03 am

Rob Vinciletti

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 8:00 PM in 9h
Soccer | Santos Laguna vs Chicago Fire
Play on: Chicago Fire -175 at betonline
Game Analysis

MASSIVE WNBA WEST CONF. TOTAL OF THE YEAR HEADLINES along with MLB. Leagues Cup Soccer Comp play below.  The Sunday Comp play is on the Chicago Fire in Leagues Cup Soccer action at 8 eastern. Chicago comes off a solid home win over Necaxa 2-0 in a game that really could have been worse as they dictated play with Ball control and generated solid chances. Tonight they take on Santos Laguna who was a 2-0 loser to NYFC. Chicago has the best player on the field in Robert Lewandowski and he will likely put a ton of pressure on the Laguna back line. Laguna has last the last 4 and has scored once in the last 3 games overall. Look for Chicago to get the win here. GL Rob V-

Pick Released on Aug 08 at 11:46 pm

Pure Lock

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 4:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Rays vs Mariners
Play on: Rays +106 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

Pure Lock's FREE MLB play Sunday 8-9-26

Tampa Bay +106

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Pick Released on Aug 09 at 08:07 am

Mikey Sports

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 7:00 PM in 8h
WNBA | Golden State Valkyries vs Sparks
Play on: Golden State Valkyries -6½ -110 at circa
Game Analysis

Mikey Sports FREE WNBA play Sunday 8-9-26

Golden State -6 1/2

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Pick Released on Aug 09 at 08:11 am

R&R Totals

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 4:05 PM in 6h
MLB | DET vs SFO
Play on: UNDER 7½ -115
Game Analysis

R&R Totals FREE MLB Over-Under Sunday 8-9-26

UNDER 7 1/2 Detroit/San Francisco

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Pick Released on Aug 09 at 07:56 am

Alex Smart

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 3:00 PM in 4h
WNBA | Mercury vs Mystics
Play on: Mystics -1½ -110 at Buckeye
Game Analysis

Washington Mystics -1.5 against the Phoenix Mercury is the number that keeps jumping off the page for me today.

Washington is rolling. They’re 18-12 overall, 10-6 at home, and they’ve won six straight. That streak includes beating the Aces, the Sun, the Wings twice, and the Dream, all while covering like it was their job. They’re 7-0 against the spread in their last seven, 5-0 ATS in their last five at home, and 5-0 ATS against Western Conference teams in their last five. When a club is covering at a 62 percent clip on the season (18-11 ATS), and the number is only a point and a half, you start leaning in.

The defense is the real story. They’re giving up just 82.9 points a night, second-best in the league, and they’re cleaning the glass at a league-high 37.5 rebounds per game. Shakira Austin has been a wrecking ball inside, averaging 9.6 boards and turning in double-digit rebound nights like it’s automatic. At home they score about 84.4 points compared to 78.4 on the road. That six-point home bump is real, and it shows up when you’re only laying a short number.

Phoenix is 12-21 and 7-11 on the road. They’re allowing 87.2 points a game and just dropped two straight, including a close one at Connecticut. Their season ATS mark sits at a lukewarm 14-18, and they’ve had trouble keeping things competitive against teams that actually know how to win. The math is pretty straightforward. Washington’s defensive efficiency plus the home-court edge creates a margin that fits cleanly with a 1.5-point spread. Phoenix averages around 82.3 points on the road. That’s not exactly lighting it up.

These two have traded wins over the years, but the current form gap is hard to ignore. Washington’s recent point differential has been positive almost every night of this streak, and the rebounding edge alone (often plus-six or better) keeps possessions alive and second-chance points flowing. A team playing this kind of defense and covering this consistently at home doesn’t usually fail to cash a short number against a sub-.400 road club.

I like the way the numbers stack up here. The trends are clean, the home edge is real, and the short spread gives just enough breathing room. This is the one I’m riding with today.

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 09:45 am

Sean Murphy

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 1:35 PM in 3h
MLB | NYM vs PIT
Play on: UNDER 8 -105
Game Analysis

My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Pittsburgh at 1:35 pm et on Sunday.

We had our 'under' bet foiled by a Pirates breakout offensively last night. I don't expect a similar story to unfold in Sunday's series finale. Humidity is expected to drop throughout the day at PNC Park and I think that lends itself to reasonably pitcher-friendly conditions. Sean Manaea will start for New York. He's been more than just a serviceable left-handed starter lately, holding his last three opponents to two earned runs or less over six innings. The Mets bullpen figures to have most hands on deck after Xzavion Curry did yeoman's work in long relief of an ineffective Robert Stock last night. Jared Jones counters for Pittsburgh on Sunday. He owns a 3.82 FIP and 1.11 WHIP on the season and will face a Mets lineup that was in line for some regression and we certainly saw that last night. The Buccos bullpen is in fine shape with its higher-leverage arms available thanks to last night's lopsided result. Take the under (8*).

Pick Released on Aug 09 at 08:16 am

Mike Lundin

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 1:35 PM in 3h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -1½ +110 at betus
Game Analysis

Blue Jays vs Phillies Free Pick

The Angle(s): Toronto enters in a classic letdown spot after taking the first two games of the set. The Blue Jays send right-hander Shane Bieber (8-6, 4.12 ERA) to the mound, and while Bieber has shown improvement in recent outings, he is still navigating a overall down campaign by his standards and remains prone to traffic on the basepaths. While Bieter gave up just one run over 5 2/3 innings last time out, it was on nine hits and two walks, so it could've been a lot worse.

The Phillies counter with electric left-hander Jesús Luzardo (10-5, 3.15 ERA), who comes in in peak form. Luzardo has been dominant over his recent starts, missing bats at a high rate and racking up Ks. That creates a major situational advantage for Philadelphia, as the Blue Jays have struggled against left-handed pitching, dropping five of their last six games when facing a southpaw starter. Expect a desperate Phillies team to bounce back with authority and cover the runline.

The Bet: Phillies -1½ (3%). 

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Pick Released on Aug 09 at 06:49 am

Marc David

Game Details
Aug 09 '26, 2:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Twins vs Brewers
Play on: Brewers -1½ -110 at Bovada
Game Analysis

Marc David Sports' Free Pick

We really like the home favorite in this matchup. The line appears to be highly influenced by Minnesota's offensive output earlier in the series, but we think this is an overreaction. The Brewers (73-44) have been one of the best home teams in baseball, racking up a dominant 40-22 record at American Family Field. RHP Jacob Misiorowski (11-5, 1.63 ERA) has been virtually untouchable this year, with Milwaukee posting a 12-5 record in games where he gets the start as a moneyline favorite.

The Twins (58-60) hand the ball to LHP Connor Prielipp (3-5, 4.75 ERA). Minnesota has struggled in Prielipp's starts when priced as an underdog, dropping 8 of those 11 matchups. Facing a powerhouse Milwaukee squad that thrives against left-handed pitching at home, the Twins will have a tall task keeping pace. Expect the Brewers' high-powered lineup and lights-out ace to pull away comfortably.

This is a FREE PLAY on the Brewers -1.5!

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Pick Released on Aug 09 at 07:38 am

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