We’re rolling into the last weekend before the MLB All-Star Break.
Greg Peterson has seven Best Bets for today’s series openers, including Cubs-Yankees in New York. The Yankees are coming in hot — no-hit through seven by the Mariners’ Bryan Woo, but rallying to win 6-5 in the 10th on a walk-off single by Aaron Judge for a sweep of Seattle.
The Cubs have Chris Flexen listed as their projected starting pitcher, which should lead to a bullpen game. Flexen has pitched more than 3 2/3 innings just once this season, but he owns a 0.83 ERA, and the Cubs’ team ERA since May 1 is the best in baseball at 2.66—0.60 runs better than any other team in the league during that span. Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodón enters with a 3.30 ERA but has allowed at least three runs in four of his past six starts. He faces a Cubs lineup that leads the league in runs per game.
Pick: Cubs Moneyline +165 (Greg’s Handicap: Cubs +148)
Steve Makinen, Adam Burke and Josh Appelbaum will file their daily contributions later this morning.
Wimbledon wisdom
If you are up early depending on your timezone, there is still time to read Zach Cohen’s Best Bets on the men’s semifinals and get your bet in.
Zach already has posted his thoughts on Saturday’s women’s final between Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek. Hopefully, you have the same problem Zach has: How to hedge after betting Swiatek pre-tournament at +800.
Quick Hits
Horse Racing: “Mr. Ed” Sehon has his top plays for today’s Saratoga menu. Horse racing coverage is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Get your $200 sign-up bonus.
NBA Summer League: Zach Cohen will post his Best Bets for today’s games later this morning.
Soccer: The Club World Cup final is Saturday. Nigel Seeley weighs in with his pick on Chelsea-PSG.
UFC: Lou Finocchiaro has Best Bets for Saturday’s card in Nashville.
College Football: Colby Dant of the Sports Betting Podcast offers his favorite win total wagers on the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast with Tim Murray. >>Listen.
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