Mike Lundin

Cubs vs Brewers MLB Free Pick

The Angle(s): Milwaukee turns to right-hander Logan Henderson (9-3, 2.48 ERA), who continues his breakout campaign as one of the most reliable arms in the National League. Henderson has allowed two or fewer earned runs in seven of his last eight starts and sports a minuscule 0.79 WHIP, consistently limiting traffic on the base paths. The Brewers have been exceptionally dominant with Henderson on the bump, winning 8 of his 11 starts when installed as moneyline favorites.

The Cubs turn to veteran righty Kevin Gausman (9-11, 4.38 ERA), who continues to navigate an inconsistent campaign. While Gausman turned in a quality start against Milwaukee last week, his elevated 4.38 ERA and .255 opponent batting average reflect broader underlying vulnerabilities that have plagued him on the road. In fact, the Cubs have dropped seven of Gausman's nine starts this season when taking the field as moneyline underdogs.

The Bet: Brewers (3%). 

4% Patriots vs Seahawks Wed Night NFL TOP PLAY

The Angle(s: Drake Maye and the New England Patriots travel to Lumen Field for a high-stakes NFL Kickoff rematch against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. New England enters this prime-time spot with a distinct chip on its shoulder following last February's title game loss, offering exceptional value as a road underdog with the key hook.

While backup running back TreVeyon Henderson is ruled out for this opener, lead back Rhamondre Stevenson steps into a clear, high-volume role that allows New England to control time of possession, lean into heavy early-down success, and keep Seattle's relentless pass rush honest.

Seattle comes into tonight riding high off a 10-game win streak to end last season, but prime-time home favorites in Week 1 frequently face inflated lines due to public market sentiment.

NFL road underdogs catching more than a field goal (+3.5 or higher) in Week 1 divisional or high-profile prime-time openers have historically covered at a >57% rate over the last decade, as lines are typically inflated toward home-field advantage early in the year.

The Bet: Patriots ATS (4%). 

4% Nationals/Padres MLB TOP PLAY

The Angle(s): The Padres look to finish off a series sweep on Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park. San Diego earned back-to-back 3-2 and 5-4 nail-biter victories over Washington in the first two games of the set, displaying its late-game execution. 

The Nationals hand the ball to rookie left-hander Jackson Kent (1-2, 5.59 ERA), making his sixth big-league start. Kent has struggled with command early in his career, issuing 19 walks across 24 1/3 innings, leading to a bloated 1.68 WHIP. Facing a deep San Diego lineup featuring Fernando Tatís Jr., Manny Machado, and Jackson Merrill in a day game setup will test the young southpaw's zone control.

San Diego brings a Walker Buehler (8-6, 4.56) with a 2.57 EAR over his last five starts, a well-rested bullpen, and significant offensive advantages into this matchup. With Washington relying heavily on lower-tier bullpen arms and inexperienced starting pitching throughout this series, the Padres are primed to pull away for a multi-run win on the run line.

The Bet: Padres -1½ (4%). 

4% Rangers/Mariners MLB TOP PLAY

The Angle(s): Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (0-4, 4.45 ERA) takes the mound looking to steady the rotation after Tuesday's high-scoring series opener, a 10-5 Texas win. While Bradford has struggled to find the win column in limited starts, his past effectiveness against divisional rivals highlight strong potential in a pitcher-friendly park.

The Mariners turn to rookie left-hander Kade Anderson (0-1, 5.40 ERA), who gets his fourth big-league start. Anderson has shown flashes of strikeout potential with 11 Ks through his first 15 innings, and T-Mobile Park continues to rank as one of the elite pitch-friendly venues in the majors.

Both lineups have struggled for consistency against left-handed pitching, making this afternoon matchup a ideal setup for a lower-scoring duel.

The Bet: Under (4%). 

MAGIC MIKE'S Astros/Phillies MLB BOOKIE BU$TER

The Angle(s): Phillies Cristopher Sanchez is a fantastic pitcher, but Hunter Brown can go toe to the with the left-hander. The Astros have won Brown's last two starst with Brown allowing just three runs on 11 hits with 17 ks over 12 2/3 innings of work. Brown has proven comfortable away from home, sporting a 2-1 road record behind a 2.67 ERA and earning wins in 4 of his last 5 road starts against NL foes. He also brings high strikeout upside, throwing 5+ strikeouts in 9 of his last 10 starts when Houston is listed as an underdog.

The Bet: Astros (3%).