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2026-08-05

Daily Sports Recap — Wednesday, August 05

7W-3L (70%)

Pick Results

MLB

Houston Astros MLToronto Blue Jays @ Houston Astros
Tampa Bay Rays MLTampa Bay Rays @ Colorado Rockies
Milwaukee Brewers MLPittsburgh Pirates @ Milwaukee Brewers
San Francisco Giants @ Texas Rangers OVER 8.5San Francisco Giants @ Texas Rangers
Boston Red Sox MLChicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox
Atlanta Braves MLMiami Marlins @ Atlanta Braves
San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks OVER 8.5San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Philadelphia Phillies UNDER 9.5Washington Nationals @ Philadelphia Phillies

WNBA

Chicago Sky -3.5Los Angeles Sparks @ Chicago Sky

baseball/mlb

Baltimore Orioles ML (-128)Los Angeles Angels @ Baltimore Orioles

Game Previews

WNBA

Phoenix Mercury @ Atlanta Dream

This one's priced efficiently—Mercury's recent strong play is offset by the Dream's home-court edge, leaving no actionable angle.

WNBA

Seattle Storm @ New York Liberty

The spread perfectly accounts for New York's dominance and Seattle's feisty defense; market hasn't missed anything obvious here.

Lean: Liberty

WNBA

Dallas Wings @ Washington Mystics

Both teams have key injuries and inconsistent form, making outcome and margin unpredictable—the line reflects that chaos.

WNBA

Los Angeles Sparks @ Chicago Sky

Sky’s slight advantage is baked into the number, but the Sparks’ volatility makes either side a toss-up with no clear edge.

MLB

Athletics @ Cincinnati Reds

Oakland’s hot streak is tempting, but Cincinnati’s home edge is fully priced in; it's a true coin flip at current odds.

MLB

New York Mets @ Cleveland Guardians

Mets bullpen uncertainty and Cleveland’s up-and-down offense cancel out, and the line hasn't budged much—oddsmakers nailed it.

Lean: Guardians

MLB

St. Louis Cardinals @ New York Yankees

Yankees' recent surge has the moneyline a bit inflated, removing any potential value against a scrappy Cards squad.

MLB

Minnesota Twins @ Kansas City Royals

Twins-Royals is lined just right—both teams match up evenly and any perceived edge is lost in the juice.

football

Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals

The Panthers are still rebuilding, while the Cardinals have more stability on both sides of the ball. Arizona rocks the home opener and handles Carolina by a touchdown.

Lean: Arizona Cardinals

soccer

Coventry City @ Arsenal

Arsenal won't trip at home against a promoted Coventry side. Expect a strong Gunners attack to make this one comfortable.

Lean: Arsenal

soccer

Getafe @ Alavés

Getafe's grit is tough, but on the road, Alavés' home form carries the day. I like Alavés to edge a scrappy game.

Lean: Alavés

soccer

Rayo Vallecano @ Sevilla

Sevilla in their own stadium is always dangerous, and Rayo Vallecano struggle away. Sevilla gets the win with some late magic.

Lean: Sevilla

soccer

Monza @ Internazionale

Monza have ambition but away at Inter, they're punching above their weight. Inter's firepower is too much and the Nerazzurri cruise.

Lean: Internazionale

soccer

Como @ Udinese

Udinese at home are steady, and newly promoted Como are in for a rude Serie A awakening. Udinese bags all three points.

Lean: Udinese

soccer

Napoli @ Genoa

Genoa at home is feisty, but Napoli's class and attacking threats are on another level. Napoli get it done—expect goals.

Lean: Napoli

soccer

Cagliari @ Parma

Parma are recharged and at home, they've got enough to edge a gritty Cagliari side. Back Parma for a narrow victory.

Lean: Parma

soccer

VfB Stuttgart @ Bayern Munich

Bayern at the Allianz Arena? Stuttgart have no chance. Bayern flex their muscles with a decisive win.

Lean: Bayern Munich

soccer

Strasbourg @ Marseille

Marseille at the Velodrome are too dynamic for Strasbourg to contain. The hosts bag a comfortable three points.

Lean: Marseille

soccer

São Paulo @ Grêmio

Grêmio’s attacking flair should get the better of São Paulo, especially at home. Grêmio takes it by a slim margin.

Lean: Grêmio

soccer

Atlético-MG @ Remo

Remo at home might scrap, but Atlético-MG's overall talent is levels above. Galo get the business done on the road.

Lean: Atlético-MG

soccer

Chapecoense @ Coritiba

Coritiba is the classier side and should handle Chapecoense, whose recent form has been shaky at best.

Lean: Coritiba

soccer

Fluminense @ Botafogo

Botafogo have a knack for derbies but Fluminense’s edge and creativity tip the scale. Flu takes the classic.

Lean: Fluminense

soccer

Excelsior @ SC Cambuur

Excelsior playing at home have the edge against Cambuur. Not flashy, but enough to get the win.

Lean: Excelsior

soccer

FC Famalicao @ Estoril

Estoril pips Famalicao at home with more attacking bite and home energy. Expect a tight one but Estoril prevails.

Lean: Estoril

football

North Carolina Tar Heels @ TCU Horned Frogs

TCU’s depth and defensive prowess will outlast UNC’s offense. Horned Frogs start their campaign with a win at home.

Lean: TCU Horned Frogs

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