After a net positive Tuesday, we look to carry the winning momentum into the middle of the week. We have two California-based MLB games and then a WNBA game to cap off the night. The last few days have been great, so let's keep this streak going. Here are today's picks brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players get a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.
First Pick: Atlanta Braves Moneyline
Rundown: The Braves are favored to win this game at home, where they have a strong record, and they are looking to continue their momentum from the previous game in the series. Justin Verlander will be on the mound for the Giants, and he has struggled to get wins this season with an 0-8 record. Atlanta has been a solid bet when playing as the favorite, winning 52.1% of those games this year. Given the Giants' struggles and the Braves' strong home advantage, the Braves' moneyline (-173) is a solid pick here.
Second Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline
Rundown: The Padres are favored to win this game against the Marlins despite being on the road. Dylan Cease starts for the Padres against Sandy Alcantara for the Marlins, and while Cease has struggled to find wins, he has a much better ERA than Alcantara. The Marlins have a poor record against the spread, which supports betting on the Padres, but they did win their last encounter with the Padres by a narrow margin. The Padres are the stronger team and are likely to win, but the Marlins could keep it close, making the Padres' moneyline (-143) the safer bet.
Third Pick: Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury Under 162.5 Points
Rundown: This game between the Dream and Mercury has a projected over/under of 162.5 points. Several factors suggest that the under is the smarter play here, including both teams' recent struggles on offense. The total has gone under in 11 of the Dream's last 16 home games and 7 of the Mercury's last 10 games against the Dream. Additionally, the under has a 4-2-1 record in the previous seven meetings between these two teams. Considering the historical trends and recent offensive downturns, the Under 162.5 is the favored outcome for this WNBA matchup.