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Big Al's Daily Angle: World Cup, MLB and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/16/26

Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026

The Tuesday sports card features the World Cup, MLB, and WNBA action.The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with four matches. France plays Senegal as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with the total set at 2.5 (all odds from DraftKings) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Fox and Peacock at 3:00 p.m. ET. Norway challenges Iraq as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Fox and Peacock at 6:00 p.m. ET. Argentina battles Algeria as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Fox and Peacock at 9:00 p.m. ET. Austria takes on Jordan as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on FS1 and Peacock at 12:00 a.m. ET. Major League Baseball has 15 games scheduled. The Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins at 6:40 p.m. ET as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 8. Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 6:45 p.m. ET. The Toronto Blue Jays travel to Boston to face the Red Sox as a -120 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Washington Nationals play at home against the Kansas City Royals as a -131 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The New York Yankees are at home to play the Chicago White Sox at 7:05 p.m. ET as a -143 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The New York Mets play in Cincinnati against the Reds at 7:10 p.m. ET as a -126 money-line road favorite with a total of 9.5. The Atlanta Braves host the San Francisco Giants at 7:15 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Milwaukee Brewers play at home against the Cleveland Guardians at 7:40 p.m. ET as a -156 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The St. Louis Cardinals are at home to take on the San Diego Padres on TBS/truTV/HBO Max at 7:45 p.m. ET as a -114 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. Two MLB games start at 8:05 p.m. ET. The Chicago Cubs host the Colorado Rockies as a -199 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5. The Texas Rangers play at home against the Minnesota Twins as a -143 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Houston Astros are at home against the Detroit Tigers at 8:10 p.m. ET as a -149 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. Three MLB games begin at 9:40 p.m. ET. The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Angels as a -112 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Seattle Mariners play at home against the Baltimore Orioles as a -156 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Athletics are at home to battle the Pittsburgh Pirates as a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of 10.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Tampa Bay Rays at 10:10 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The WNBA has one game on tap in the Commissioner’s Cup. The Indiana Fever play at home to face the Toronto Tempo on the USA Network at 7:00 p.m. ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 178.5.

ASA's US Open Wagering Options

by ASA, Inc.

Monday, Jun 15, 2026

126th US OPEN – SHINNECOCK HILLS, NEW YORK The US Open takes center stage this weekend at historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, NY. It will be the 6th time the course has played host to the US Open with the most recent being in 2018 with Brooks Koepka taking the crown that year with a 72-hole score of +1. Driving accuracy, strokes gained (tee to green), and short game will be key at the windy, links style course this weekend. With that in mind, here are a few wagering options we are strongly considering… TOP 10 FINISH (odds at FanDuel) Tommy Fleetwood at +230 Fleetwood is one of the top links style, windy players on the tour which will set him up well on this course. His game sets up perfectly for this layout and in fact he shot a course record 63 in the final round of the 2018 US Open held here at Shinnecock finishing in 2nd place behind Brooks Koepka. He sits in the top 6 in both driving accuracy and shots gained tee to green which sets up very well here. He’s looking for a first major win and we look for a top 10 finish. We’ll probably sprinkle a bit on Fleetwood’s 22 to 1 odds to win as well. TOP 20 FINISH (odds at FanDuel) Matt Fitzpatrick at +100 Fitzpatrick won the US Open in 2022 and has been in fine form this season. He’s the only player with 3 wins this season on the PGA Tour and he has experience in this spot. His game sets up nicely with this course as he ranks #10 on the tour in driving accuracy, #2 in shots gained tee to green, and #6 in shots gained around the green. Fitzpatrick has 3 top 20’s in his US Open career and we look for another this weekend. Russell Henley at +170 Henley has had a great run at the US Open finishing in the top 14 in each of the last 4 years with his best effort coming in 2024 with a 7th place finish. He’s playing well this year capturing the Charles Schwab Challenge 2 weeks ago and racking up 9 top 25 finishes in his 13 tournaments in 2026. He is the most accurate driver on the tour (#1 driving accuracy) which will be a key at Shinnecock this weekend. Patrick Reed at +210 Reed has only played twice this season in the Masters and PGA Championship finishing 12th and 10th respectively. He’s won 9 times on the tour including capturing the Masters Title back in 2020. He’s had success here at Shinnecock finishing 4th in the 2018 US Open. He has 16 top 20 finishes in the majors including 6 top 20’s at the US Open. We wouldn’t be at all surprised if he makes a run this weekend and ultimately lands in the top 20.

Big Al's Daily Angle: World Cup, MLB and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/15/26

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Jun 15, 2026

The Monday sports card features World Cup, MLB, and WNBA action.The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with four matches. Spain takes on Cape Verde as a -2.5 goal-line favorite with the total set at 3.5 (all odds from DraftKings) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Fox and Peacock at noon ET. Belgium faces Egypt as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on Fox and Peacock at 3:00 p.m. ET. Uruguay challenges Saudi Arabia as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on FS1 and Peacock at 6:00 p.m. ET. Iran plays New Zealand as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on FS1 and Peacock at 9:00 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5.Major League Baseball has 10 games scheduled. The Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Phillies send out Zack Wheeler to pitch against the Marlins’ Ryan Gusto. Philadelphia is a -217 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Washington Nationals play at home against Kansas City at 6:45 p.m. ET. Andrew Alvarez gets the ball for the Nationals to duel against Mitch Spence for the Royals. Washington is a -136 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Cincinnati Reds are home to play the New York Mets at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Reds turn to Chase Burns to challenge the Mets’ Tobias Myers. Cincinnati is a -137 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Diego Padres at 7:45 p.m. ET. Dustin May gets the starting assignment for the Cardinals to take on a starting pitcher for the Padres yet to be named. St. Louis is a -149 money-line favorite with the total set at 8.5.Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 8:05 p.m. ET. The Chicago Cubs play at home against Colorado, with the Cubs tapping Shota Imanaga to face the Rockies’ Michael Lorenzen. The Cubs are a -207 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. Texas is at home to battle Minnesota, with MacKenzie Gore getting the ball for the Rangers against a starting pitcher for the Twins yet to be determined. The Rangers are a -168 money-line favorite with a total of 8.The Houston Astros host the Detroit Tigers at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Astros send out Kai-Wei Teng to pitch against the Tigers’ Ty Melton. Houston is a -136 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Two MLB games start at 9:40 p.m. ET. Arizona plays at home against Los Angeles with Ryne Nelson taking the mound for the Diamondbacks to duel against Walbert Urena for the Angels. The Diamondbacks are a -122 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Athletics are at home to challenge Pittsburgh, with the Athletics sending out J.T. Ginn to face the Pirates’ Jared Jones. The Athletics are a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of 10.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Tampa Bay Rays at 10:10 p.m. ET. Eric Lauer takes the mound for the Dodgers to duel against the Rays’ Nick Martinez. Los Angeles is a -163 money-line favorite with a total of 9.The WNBA has three games on tap. Two WNBA games tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Las Vegas Aces travel to Dallas to challenge the Wings on the USA Network as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 178.5. The Minnesota Lynx plays at home against the Portland Fire as a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 169.5. The Golden State Valkyries are home to take on the Los Angeles Sparks on Peacock at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 173.5.

Big Al's Daily Angle: NHL, World Cup, MLB and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/14/26

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Jun 14, 2026

The Sunday sports card features NHL, World Cup, MLB, and WNBA action.The National Hockey League playoffs continue with Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals. The Carolina Hurricanes travel to Vegas to play the Golden Knights on ABC at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Hurricanes took a 3-2 lead in this best-of-seven series with a 4-2 victory at home against the Golden Knights on Thursday. Carolina is a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with four matches. Germany battles Curacao as a -3.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under 4.5 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Fox and Peacock at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Netherlands takes on Japan as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Fox and Peacock at 4:00 p.m. ET. Ecuador plays the Ivory Coast as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 1.5 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on FS1 and Peacock at 7:00 p.m. ET. Sweden is a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 against Tunisia at the Estadio BBVA in Guadeloupe, Mexico, on FS1 and Peacock at 10:00 p.m. ET.Major League Baseball has 15 games scheduled. The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Miami Marlins on Peacock at 12:15 p.m. ET as a -168 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 1:35 p.m. ET. The Seattle Mariners play in Washington against the Nationals as a -143 money-line road favorite with a total of 10. The Baltimore Orioles play at home against the San Diego Padres as a -132 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The New York Yankees are on the road in Toronto to face the Blue Jays at 1:37 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. Three more MLB games start at 1:40 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Guardians are at home to face the Detroit Tigers as a -118 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves as a -118 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Arizona Diamondbacks visit Cincinnati to battle the Reds with both teams priced as -110 money-line favorites with an over/under of 9.5. Four MLB games begin at 2:10 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Dodgers play in Chicago against the White Sox as a -194 money-line road favorite with a total of 10. The Minnesota Twins play at home against the St. Louis Cardinals as a -114 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Kansas City Royals are at home to challenge the Houston Astros as a -123 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Philadelphia Phillies are on the road in Milwaukee to play the Brewers as a -118 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 7. The Athletics host the Colorado Rockies at 3:05 p.m. ET as a -181 money-line favorite with a total of 14. The San Francisco Giants play at home against the Chicago Cubs on ABC at 3:10 p.m. ET as a -143 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Los Angeles Angels are at home against the Tampa Bay Rays at 4:07 p.m. ET. Sunday Night Baseball on NBC at 7:20 p.m. ET with the Boston Red Sox at home to take on the Texas Rangers. The Red Sox are a -112 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The WNBA has two games on tap at 3:10 p.m. ET. The New York Liberty host the Washington Mystics as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 167.5. The Atlanta Dream travel to Toronto to take on the Tempo as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 172.5.

Three Dark Horse NFL MVP Picks

by Jazz Ray

Saturday, Jun 13, 2026

I've written a lot about the upcoming 2026/27 NFL season and my series continues with a look at three dark-horse candidates that offer longer odds and upside to win the Most Valuable Player of the Year award. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are familiar front-runners, but these three players I'm about to highlight all have favorable situations, or bounce-back potential that could absolutely put them into the conversation at the end of the year. As of mid June 2026, here are three intriguing dark-hose picks, all who have the skills and experience to deliver an MVP-caliber season if different key variables align for them.Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (+2200 on DraftKings)Now coming into his sixth season as the quarterback of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence benefits from continuity in the system. Last year he took a big step forward over the second half of the season under head coach Liam Cohem, throwing for over 4,000 yards. He also led the Jags to the Playoffs. He put together a late winning streak which consisted of minimal turnovers. The AFC South will be improved overall, but the Jaguars have a great opportunity to win the division again if Lawrence can stay healthy. And if he does, at +2200 odds (considering he was already top-5 in voting last season), Lawrence to win MVP makes an intriguing bet.Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (+2800 on DraftKings)Following a mixed 2025/26 campaign, Jalen Hurts offers a lot of upside at +2800 for a bounce-back performance this season. Hurts is a former MVP runner-up and also a former Super Bowl MVP. His offense took a step back last year, but he thrives in designed runs and play-action. The NFC East will be a competitive division, but if Hurts is able to post 30-plus touchdowns and limit the turnovers, the dynamic Eagles' pivot, playing with a chip on his shoulder, could be rewarded at the end of the season. Hurts is an impact player and has confidence, experience and plenty of weapons around him to utilize. Additionally, if off-season offensive line improvements pan out like expected, then Hurts offers great value at +2800 to win the 2026/27 MVP.Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings (+4000 on DraftKings)Hear me out. Remember, this is an article about dark horses, and at +4000, I believe I can make a strong argument for Murray to win. Murray moves on to Minnesota where he pairs with offensive "guru" Kevin O'Connell, who has the potential to finally tap into Murray's dual-threat capability which saw him make the Pro Bowl while with the Cardinals. Murray will have to win the battle as starter over JJ McCarthy, but providing that happens, if Murray posts 4,500+ total yards and leads the Vikes into the Playoffs, then he'll generate a ton of attention. In a new environment, and with O'Connell recapturing the good old days with proper schemes to unlock his former potential, Murray could be poised for a big bounce-back campaign.Am I suggesting that you run out and place these wagers in June?! Of course not! But, if you're comfortable tying up a small portion of your bankroll for several months, and if you're into long-shots, dark horses and underdogs, then I think that Trevor Lawrence, Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray offer potential to win the MVP. History has shown that surprise contenders emerge from strong team performances (like Drake Maye for the Patriots last year), so if you're looking to add some extra excitement to your 2026 season, I think these three players are serious dark horse contenders.

Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, World Cup, MLB, WNBA and CFL Previews and Odds - 06/13/26

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Jun 13, 2026

The Saturday sports card features NBA, World Cup, MLB, WNBA, and CFL action.The National Basketball Association continues its playoff season with Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks on ABC at 8:40 p.m. ET. The Knicks took a 3-1 lead in this best-of-seven series with their 107-107 comeback victory as a 2.5-point favorite on Wednesday. The Spurs are a 5.5-point favorite with the total set at 216.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with four matches. Switzerland is a -1.5 goal-line favorite against Qatar with an over/under of 2.5 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Fox and Peacock at 3:00 p.m. ET. Brazil is laying -0.5 goals against Morocco with the total set at 2.5 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Fox and Peacock at 6:00 p.m. ET. Scotland is a -0.5 goal-line favorite against Haiti with a total of 2.5 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on FS1 and Peacock at 9:00 p.m. ET. Turkey is a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 on BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, on FS1 and Peacock at 12:00 a.m. ET. Major League Baseball has 15 games scheduled. The Minnesota Twins play at home against the St. Louis Cardinals at 2:10 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The New York Yankees travel to Toronto to play the Blue Jays as a -131 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 7.5. Three MLB games throw out the first pitch at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home to take on the Miami Marlins as a -137 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Washington Nationals host the Seattle Mariners as a -112 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Baltimore Orioles play at home against the San Diego Padres as a -131 money-line favorite with a total of 10. Five MLB games start at 4:10 p.m. ET. The Detroit Tigers play in Cleveland against the Guardians as a -156 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. The Boston Red Sox are at home to face the Texas Rangers as a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves as a -112 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road against the Chicago White Sox as a -207 money-line road favorite with a total of 8. The Arizona Diamondbacks visit Cincinnati to challenge the Reds as a -137 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. Two MLB games begin at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Kansas City Royals play at home against the Houston Astros as a -126 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5. The Milwaukee Brewers are at home against the Philadelphia Phillies on FS1 as a -143 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. Two MLB games start at 10:05 p.m. ET. The Chicago Cubs play in San Francisco against the Giants as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 8. The Athletics host Colorado at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, Nevada, as a -175 money-line favorite with an over/under of 14. The Tampa Bay Rays are on the road against the Los Angeles Angels at 10:07 p.m. ET with both teams priced as -110 money-line favorites with a total of 8. The WNBA has four games on tap. The Indiana Fever travel to Connecticut to battle the Sun on Peacock/NBCSN at 6:00 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 171.5. The Las Vegas Aces play at home against the Minnesota Lynx on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 173.5. The Dallas Wings play in Portland against the Fire as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 170.5. The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road in Phoenix to play the Mercury at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 176.5. Week 2 in the Canadian Football League concludes with one game. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are at home to take on the British Columbia Lions on the CBS Sports Network at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 52.5.

Big Al's Daily Angle: World Cup, WNBA, MLB and CFL Previews and Odds - 06/12/26

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Jun 12, 2026

The Friday sports card features World Cup, MLB, WNBA, and CFL action.The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with two matches. Canada hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto on Fox and Peacock at 3:00 p.m. ET. The Canucks are a -0.5 goal-line favorite with the total set at 2.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The United States Men’s National Team plays on its home soil against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Fox and Peacock at 9:00 p.m. The Stars and Stripes are a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Major League Baseball has 15 games scheduled. The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home to play the Miami Marlins at 6:40 p.m. ET as a -149 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Seattle Mariners travel to Washington to take on the Nationals at 6:45 p.m. ET as a -149 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres at 7:05 p.m. ET as a -143 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. Two more MLB games throw out the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Guardians play at home against the Detroit Tigers as a -112 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Boston Red Sox are at home to face the Texas Rangers as a -136 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. Two MLB games start on Apple TV+ at 7:15 p.m. ET. The New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves as a -118 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Arizona Diamondbacks play in Cincinnati against the Reds as a -112 money-line road favorite with a total of 9.5. The New York Yankees are on the road in Toronto to battle the Blue Jays, with both teams priced as -110 money-line favorites with an over/under of 8. Two MLB games begin at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Dodgers visit Chicago to challenge the White Sox as a -137 money-line road favorite with a total of 9. The Milwaukee Brewers play at home against the Philadelphia Phillies as a -252 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. Two more MLB games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Twins are at home to play the St. Louis Cardinals as a -143 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Houston Astros play in Kansas City against the Royals as a -119 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Tampa Bay Rays are on the road in Los Angeles to face the Angels at 9:38 p.m. ET as a -181 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Athletics host the Colorado Rockies at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, Nevada, at 10:05 p.m. ET as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 13.5. The San Francisco Giants play at home against the Chicago Cubs at 10:15 p.m. ET as a -112 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The WNBA has two games on tap. The Washington Mystics are at home to face the Toronto Tempo at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 169.5. The Golden State Valkyries travel to Seattle to take on the Storm at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 158.5.Week 2 in the Canadian Football League continues with one game. The Montreal Alouettes host the Toronto Argonauts at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 51.5.

Big Al's Daily Angle: NHL, World Cup, MLB, WNBA and CFL Previews and Odds - 06/11/26

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Jun 11, 2026

The Thursday sports card features NHL, World Cup, MLB, WNBA, and CFL action.The National Hockey League playoffs continue with Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals. The Carolina Hurricanes host the Vegas Golden Knights on ABC at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Hurricanes evened this best-of-seven series at 2-2 with a 5-3 victory on the road in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Carolina is a -162 money-line favorite with the total set at 6.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup kicks off with two matches. Mexico is a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 in their match against South Africa at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, on Fox and Peacock at 3:00 p.m. ET. South Korea is a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 in their match against Czechia at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara on FS1 and Peacock at 10:00 p.m. ET. Major League Baseball has eight games scheduled. Three MLB games throw out the first pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET. The New York Mets play at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Peacock as a -143 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Miami Marlins are at home to battle the Arizona Diamondbacks as a -112 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Detroit Tigers host the Minnesota Twins as a -126 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Kansas City Royals play at home against the Texas Rangers at 2:10 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 10. The Chicago Cubs travel to Colorado to face the Rockies at 3:10 p.m. ET as a -156 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 11. The Los Angeles Dodgers play in Pittsburgh against the Pirates at 6:40 p.m. ET as a -157 money-line road favorite with a total of 9.5. The Seattle Mariners are on the road to play the Baltimore Orioles on ESPN at 7:05 p.m. ET as a -114 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Atlanta Braves visit Chicago to take on the White Sox at 7:40 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The WNBA has four games on tap. The Indiana Fever are at home to challenge the Chicago Sky on Amazon Prime Video at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 171.5. The Atlanta Dream host the New York Liberty at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 163.5. The Dallas Wings play at home against the Phoenix Mercury on Amazon Prime Video at 9:00 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 170.5. The Las Vegas Aces play in Portland against the Fire at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point road favorite with a total of 172.5. Week 2 in the Canadian Football League kicks off with one game. The Winnipeg Jets are at home to play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on the CBS Sports Network at 8:30 p.m. ET as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5.

Big Al's Daily Angle: NHL, MLB and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/10/26

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026

The Tuesday sports card features NHL, MLB, and WNBA action.The National Hockey League playoffs continue with Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals. The Carolina Hurricanes travel to Vegas to play the Golden Knights on ABC at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Golden Knights took a 2-1 lead in this best-of-seven series with a 5-4 victory in overtime on Saturday. The Hurricanes are a -115 money-line road favorite with the total set at 5.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Major League Baseball has 15 games scheduled. The Seattle Mariners play in Baltimore against the Orioles at 6:35 p.m. ET. The Mariners send out Logan Gilbert to pitch against the Orioles’ Trevor Rogers. Seattle is a -126 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Five MLB games throw out the first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET. New York is on the road against Cleveland on TBS/truTV/HBO Max with Gerrit Cole getting the ball for the Yankees to face Slade Cecconi for the Guardians. The Yankees are a -131 money-line road favorite with a total of 8. Los Angeles visits Pittsburgh with the Dodgers turning to Eric Lauer to duel against Paul Skenes for the Pirates. The Dodgers are a -112 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. Tampa Bay hosts Boston with Nick Martinez taking the ball for the Rays to battle the Red Sox’s Payton Tolle. The Rays are a -110 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. Detroit plays at home against Minnesota, with the Tigers tapping Tyler Melton to challenge the Twins’ Taj Bradley. The Tigers are a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. Miami is at home to play Arizona, with Max Meyer taking the mound for the Marlins to face Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks. The Marlins are a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Philadelphia Phillies play in Toronto against the Blue Jays at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Phillies send out Zack Wheeler to duel against the Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease. Philadelphia is a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The New York Mets host the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:10 p.m. ET. Freddy Peralta gets the starting assignment for the Mets to take on Dustin May for the Cardinals. New York is a -131 money-line favorite with a total of 8. Two MLB games start at 7:40 p.m. ET. Atlanta is on the road in Chicago with the Braves turning to Grant Holmes to challenge the White Sox’s Brandon Eisert. The Braves are a -162 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. Texas travels to Kansas City with Nathan Eovaldi taking the hill for the Rangers to pitch against Stephen Kolek for the Royals. The Rangers are a -120 money-line road favorite with a total of 9.5. The Chicago Cubs play in Colorado against the Rockies at 8:40 p.m. ET. The Cubs send out Colin Rea to challenge the Rockies’ Tomoyuki Sugano. Chicago is a -149 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 12.5. The Houston Astros are on the road to battle the Los Angeles Angels on Peacock at 9:38 p.m. ET. Kai-Wei Teng takes the ball for the Astros to face Walbert Urena for the Angels. Houston is a -126 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Cincinnati Reds visit San Diego to challenge the Padres at 9:40 p.m. ET. The Reds tap Chase Burns to duel against the Padres’ Lucas Giolito. Cincinnati is a -117 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The San Francisco Giants play at home against the Washington Nationals at 9:45 p.m. ET. Adrian Houser grabs the ball for the Giants to take on Andrew Alvarez for the Nationals. San Francisco is a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Athletics are the technical home team playing at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, Nevada, against the Milwaukee Brewers at 10:05 p.m. ET. The Athletics tap J.T. Ginn to face the Brewers’ Robert Gasser. Milwaukee is a -119 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 12.The WNBA has three games on tap. The Atlanta Dream travel to Chicago to play the Sky on ESPN at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 163.5. The Minnesota Lynx are at home to challenge the Dallas Wings at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 171.5. The Golden State Valkyries host the Phoenix Mercury at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 161.5.

NBA System of the Week - 06/09/26

by Al McMordie

Tuesday, Jun 09, 2026

We are three games thru the NBA Finals, and the home team has yet to win a game. The Knicks won Games 1 + 2 in the Alamo City, and San Antonio won Game 3 in the Big Apple.Will the homestanding Knicks bounce back in Game 4? Or will Victor Wembanyama & Co. level the series at two games apiece?Let's take a look at how road teams do in Game 4 when trailing 2-games-to-1. Overall, road teams are 63-61-4 ATS since 1990.But when our road team lost the first two games at home, and then bounced back with a road win in Game 3, then those road teams are a solid 11-4 ATS, 73.3%.Although there's nothing wrong with 73.3%, we can improve our system to a perfect 10-0 ATS with two additional parameters. First, we will only play on teams with a .625 (or better) win percentage. And, second, we won't lay more than 4 points. So, our NBA System of the Week is to Play on any .625 (or better) team on the road in Game 4, if it trails 2-games-to-1, and is off a SU win, and not favored by more than 4 points. This system applies to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.Good luck, as always,Al McMordie

Big Al's Daily Angle: MLB, NHL and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/09/26

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Jun 09, 2026

Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, MLB, and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/08/26

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Jun 08, 2026

The Monday sports card features NBA, MLB, and WNBA action.The National Basketball Association continues its playoff season with Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Knicks took a 2-0 lead in this best-of-seven series with a 105-104 upset victory on the road inn San Antonio as a 6.5-point underdog on Friday. New York is a 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 216.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Major League Baseball has eight games scheduled. The Seattle Mariners travel to Baltimore to play the Orioles at 6:35 p.m. ET. The Mariners send out Emerson Hancock to pitch against an Orioles’ starting pitcher yet to be named. Seattle is a -136 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET. Cleveland plays at home against New York on FS1, with Gavin Williams taking the ball for the Guardians to face Will Warren for the Yankees. The Guardians are a -114 money-line favorite with a total of 8. Boston plays in Tampa Bay with the Red Sox tapping Connelly Early to take on the Rays’ Ian Seymour. The Red Sox are a -118 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. The Philadelphia Phillies are on the road in Toronto to battle the Blue Jays at 7:07 p.m. ET. Cristopher Sanchez gets the ball for the Phillies to duel against Patrick Corbin for the Blue Jays. Philadelphia is a -185 money-line road favorite with a total of 7.5. The Houston Astros visit Los Angeles to challenge the Angels at 9:38 p.m. ET. The Astros turn to Spencer Arrighetti to pitch against the Angels’ Grayson Rodriguez. Houston is a -126 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. The San Diego Padres are at home to play the Cincinnati Reds at 9:40 p.m. ET. Walker Buehler gets the starting assignment for the Padres to face Andrew Abbott for the Reds. San Diego is a -143 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The San Francisco Giants host the Washington Nationals at 9:45 p.m. ET. The Giants send out Logan Webb to duel against the Nationals’ Miles Mikolas. San Francisco is a -181 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Milwaukee Brewers play on the road against the Athletics on Peacock at 10:05 p.m. ET. Kyle Harrison takes the mound for the Brewers to take on Jeffrey Springs for the Athletics. Milwaukee is a -163 money-line road favorite with a total of 11. The WNBA has three games on tap. Two WNBA games tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Indiana Fever are on the road to battle the Washington Mystics on Peacock/NBC Sports Network as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 169.5. The New York Liberty visits Connecticut to challenge the Suns as a 12.5-point road favorite with a total of 162.5. The Las Vegas Aces play at home against the Seattle Storm on the USA Network at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 15.5-point favorite with an over/under of 161.5.

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