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Big Al's Daily Angle: World Cup, MLB, CFL and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/20/26

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Jun 20, 2026

The Saturday sports card features the World Cup, MLB, CFL, and WNBA action.The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with four matches. The Netherlands plays Sweden as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with the total set at 2.5 (all odds from DraftKings, unless indicated otherwise) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Fox at 1:00 p.m. ET. Germany challenges the Ivory Coast as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, on Fox at 4:00 p.m. ET.Ecuador takes on Curacao as a -2.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3.5 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on FS1 at 8:00 p.m. ET as a -2.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3.5. Japan faces Tunisia as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico, on FS1 at 12:00 a.m. ET. Major League Baseball has 14 games scheduled. The Detroit Tigers host the Chicago White Sox on Peacock at 1:10 p.m. ET as a -143 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The New York Yankees play at home against the Cincinnati Reds at 1:35 p.m. ET as a -193 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The Chicago Cubs are at home against the Toronto Blue Jays at 2:20 p.m. ET as a -126 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Texas Rangers host the San Diego Padres at 4:05 p.m. ET as a -143 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. Three more MLB games throw out the first pitch at 4:10 p.m. ET. The Miami Marlins play at home against the San Francisco Giants as a -143 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The Atlanta Braves are at home to take on the Milwaukee Brewers as a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Tampa Bay Rays host the Washington Nationals as a -122 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. Two MLB games are on Fox’s regional coverage at 7:15 p.m. ET. The Houston Astros play at home against the Cleveland Guardians as a -143 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Philadelphia Phillies are at home to battle the New York Mets as a -180 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to Colorado to play the Rockies at 9:10 p.m. ET as a -204 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 10. The Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels at 10:05 p.m. ET as a -160 money-line favorite at BetOnline with a total of 9. Three more games conclude the MLB card at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Seattle Mariners play at home against the Boston Red Sox as a -126 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at home against the Baltimore Orioles as a -252 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Minnesota Twins as a -132 money-line favorite with a total of 9. Week 3 in the Canadian Football League concludes with three games. The Toronto Argonauts play in Ottawa against the Redblacks at 1:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 54.5. The Montreal Alouettes are on the road in Edmonton against the Elks at 4:00 p.m. ET as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 50.5. The Saskatchewan Roughriders visit Calgary to play the Roughriders on the CBS Sports Network at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 50.5. The WNBA has three games on tap. The Atlanta Dream play at home against the Indiana Fever on ABC at 1:00 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 175.5. The Phoenix Mercury are at home to take on the Seattle Storm on ABC at 3:00 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 161.5. The Dallas Wings host the Chicago Sky on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 170.5.

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2026 NHL Draft: Best bets

by Sean Murphy

Friday, Jun 19, 2026

The NHL Draft is one of the toughest events to handicap. Teams don't exactly advertise what they're planning to do and a lot can change in the days leading up to the draft. Still, there are several bets on the board that look worth a shot based on where things stand right now. Here are four NHL Draft bets I'm looking at (odds courtesy BetMGM). Ivar Stenberg to be selected second overall (-133) Most signs continue to point toward Stenberg being the second player off the board. There's been some debate over who belongs behind Gavin McKenna, but Stenberg has consistently been mentioned near the very top of the class throughout the process. He's viewed as one of the safest prospects available and there hasn't been much indication that his stock is moving in the wrong direction. At -133, you're not being asked to lay an outrageous price and this feels like one of the more straightforward positions currently available. Draft betting can get messy in a hurry, but this is the outcome that appears to have the most support heading into draft week. Caleb Malhotra to be selected third overall (-400) The price isn't attractive, but sometimes that's because the betting marketplace is simply expecting something to happen and the price could actually be even loftier. Malhotra has been projected near the top of the draft for a long time and there hasn't been much movement when it comes to his expected landing spot. Teams looking for a high-end forward are going to have a hard time passing on him - especially the Vancouver Canucks given their tie-in to Caleb's dad Manny. I'm generally not interested in laying -400 on draft props, but if you're building a parlay or simply looking for what appears to be one of the safer outcomes on the board, this one deserves consideration. Chase Reid to be selected second overall (+100) If you're looking for a plus-money option, Reid is probably the most interesting play on the board. While Stenberg remains the favorite for the second pick, Reid has been mentioned in the same conversation throughout the year and it wouldn't take much for a team to prefer his upside. We've seen plenty of surprises at the top of NHL Drafts before and this feels like one of those situations where there may not be a huge difference between the top two candidates. Without question, the San Jose Sharks are in need of a defenseman and they currently hold the second overall pick. At even money, you're getting a better return and there's certainly a path to cashing this ticket if the Sharks decide to swing for the fences.Keaton Verhoeff to be selected fourth overall (+250)This is the longer shot of the group, but it's also the one that offers the most upside. Verhoeff has steadily climbed draft boards over the last year and many scouts view him as one of the top defensemen available in this class. Teams picking near the top of the draft are often willing to pay a premium for a potential franchise blueliner, especially one with Verhoeff's size and all-around game. While there isn't nearly as much certainty here as there is with some of the top-three selections, the price is attractive considering Verhoeff is widely projected inside the top five. If a team looking for defense passes on one of the forwards ahead of him, this ticket could suddenly be in a great position.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: World Cup, MLB, CFL and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/19/26

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Jun 19, 2026

The Friday sports card features the World Cup, MLB, CFL, and WNBA action.The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with four matches. The USMNT plays Australia as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 (all odds from DraftKings) at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on Fox at 3:00 p.m. ET. Morocco takes on Scotland as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Fox at 6:00 p.m. ET. Brazil battles Haiti as a -2.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3.5 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Fox at 8:30 p.m. ET. Turkey faces Paraguay as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on FS1 at 11:00 p.m. ET. Major League Baseball has 14 games scheduled. The Chicago Cubs host the Toronto Blue Jays at 2:20 p.m. ET as a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 7. The Detroit Tigers play at home against the Chicago White Sox at 6:40 p.m. ET as a -237 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The New York Yankees are at home to play the Cincinnati Reds on Peacock at 7:05 p.m. ET as a 278 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Tampa Bay Rays host the Washington Nationals as a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Miami Marlins play at home against the San Francisco Giants. The Milwaukee Brewers travel to Atlanta to play the Braves at 7:15 p.m. ET as a -186 money-line road favorite with a total of 7.5. The Texas Rangers are at home to challenge the San Diego Padres at 8:05 p.m. ET as a -163 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7. The Houston Astros host the Cleveland Guardians at 8:10 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The St. Louis Cardinals play in Kansas City against the Royals on Apple TV+  at 8:15 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road in Colorado to take on the Rockies at 8:40 p.m. ET as a -143 money-line road favorite with a total of 11.5. The Athletics play at home against the Los Angeles Angels at 9:40 p.m. ET as a -168 money-line favorite with an over/under of 10. The Arizona Diamondbacks are at home to face the Minnesota Twins on Apple TV+ at 9:45 p.m. ET as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. Two more games conclude the MLB card at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Seattle Mariners host the Boston Red Sox as a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers play at home against the Baltimore Orioles as a -193 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5.  Week 3 in the Canadian Football League kicks off with one game. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are home to battle the British Columbia Lions at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 59.5. The WNBA has three games on tap. Two WNBA games tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Toronto Tempo visits Connecticut to play the Sun as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 166.5. The New York Liberty host the Washington Mystics as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 167.5. The Minnesota Lynx play in Golden State against the Valkyries at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 162.5. 

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College World Series Winner

by Harry Gagnon

Thursday, Jun 18, 2026

The latest line is that the North Carolina Tar Heels are -160 to beat the Oklahoma Sooners in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. It’s a bit of a price to lay but I’m going to lay it with the Tar Heels. They have 12 more wins than Oklahoma has on the season and even though the Sooners have figured out how to get through regionals in Atlanta & Lawrence, their luck runs out here. UNC has scored more runs & have more hits than Oklahoma and have a higher team batting average. When it comes to pitching they possess a full run better ERA wise as well. UNC’s first 4 batters have batting averages of .292 or better.  With having better pitching & having outfielder Owen Hull are my main reasons for taking them to win the championship. Hull has a remarkable.398 batting average on the season & has a OBP of over .500. I can’t see Oklahoma even stealing a game. I got the Tar Heels -160 & winning it in 2 games in the best 2 out of 3 format). 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: World Cup, MLB and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/18/26

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Jun 18, 2026

The Thursday sports card features the World Cup, MLB, and WNBA action.The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with four matches. Czechia plays South Africa as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with the total set at 2.5 (all odds from DraftKings) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Fox at noon ET. Switzerland takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Fox at 3:00 p.m. ET. Canada challenges Qatar as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, on FS1 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Mexico faces South Korea as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Fox at 9:00 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Major League Baseball has nine games scheduled. The Boston Red Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:35 p.m. ET. The Red Sox send out Sonny Gray to pitch against the Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage. Boston is a -117 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Milwaukee Brewers play at home against the Cleveland Guardians at 2:10 p.m. ET. Shane Drohan gets the ball for the Brewers to duel against Parker Messick for the Guardians. Milwaukee is a -136 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Minnesota Twins travel to Texas to face the Rangers at 2:35 p.m. ET. The Twins tap Joe Ryan to battle the Rangers’ Jack Leiter. Minnesota is a -126 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. The Seattle Mariners are at home to take on the Baltimore Orioles at 4:10 p.m. ET. Bryan Woo takes the mound for the Mariners to face Shane Baz for the Orioles. Seattle is a -157 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The Philadelphia Phillies host the New York Mets at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Phillies turn to Aaron Nola to grab the ball to pitch against the Mets’ Sean Manaea. Philadelphia is a -126 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The New York Yankees play at home against the Chicago White Sox at 7:05 p.m. ET. Ryan Weathers gets the starting assignment for the Yankees to take on Sean Burke for the White Sox. New York is a -157 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5. The Atlanta Braves are at home to battle the San Francisco Giants at 7:15 p.m. ET. The Braves turn to Martin Perez to duel against the Giants, who is Landen Roupp. Atlanta is a -143 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Kansas City Royals host the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:40 p.m. ET. Noah Cameron gets the ball for the Royals to challenge Matthew Liberatore for the Cardinals. Kansas City is a -122 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Athletics play at home against the Los Angeles Angels at 9:40 p.m. ET. The Athletics send out Gage Jump to face the Angels’ Jose Soriano. The Athletics are a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The WNBA has one game on tap. The Indiana Fever are at home to play the Atlanta Dream on Amazon Prime Video at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 174.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: World Cup, MLB and WNBA Previews and Odds - 06/17/26

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026

The Wednesday sports card features the World Cup, MLB, and WNBA action.The group stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with four matches. Portugal plays Congo as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with the total set at 2.5 (all odds from DraftKings) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Fox and Peacock at 1:00 p.m. ET. England takes on Croatia as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Fox and Peacock at 4:00 p.m. ET. Ghana faces Panama as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, on FS1 and Peacock at 7:00 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Colombia challenges Uzbekistan as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, Mexico, on FS1 and Peacock at 10:00 p.m. ET. Major League Baseball has 15 games scheduled. The New York Mets travel to Cincinnati to play the Reds at 12:40 p.m. ET as a -136 money-line road favorite with a total of 9. Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 1:05 p.m. ET. The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals as a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of 10. The Philadelphia Phillies play at home against the Miami Marlins as a -118 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Detroit Tigers play in Houston against the Astros at 2:10 p.m. ET as a -112 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The St. Louis Cardinals are at home to play against the San Diego Padres at 2:15 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Tampa Bay Rays at 3:10 p.m. ET as a -187 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Arizona Diamondbacks play at home against the Los Angeles Angels at 3:40 p.m. ET as a -171 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Boston Red Sox are at home to battle the Toronto Blue Jays at 6:45 p.m. ET as a -126 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5.  The New York Yankees host the Chicago White Sox at 7:05 p.m. ET as a -193 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Atlanta Braves play at home against the San Francisco Giants at 7:15 p.m. ET as a -143 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Milwaukee Brewers are home to challenge the Cleveland Guardians at 7:40 p.m. ET as a -123 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Chicago Cubs host the Colorado Rockies at 8:05 p.m. ET as a -193 money-line favorite with a total of 10. Two more games conclude the MLB card at 9:40 p.m. ET. The Seattle Mariners play at home against the Baltimore Orioles as a -149 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to play the Athletics as a -120 money-line road favorite with a total of 10. The WNBA has six games on tap in the Commissioner’s Cup. The Washington Mystics visit Connecticut to take on the Sun at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 161.5. The New York Liberty plays in Chicago against the Sky on the USA Network at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point road favorite with a total of 169.5. Four games conclude the WNBA card at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Lynx are on the road in Los Angeles to play the Sparks as an 8.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 169.5. The Golden State Valkyries are at home to take on the Dallas Wings as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 165.5. The Las Vegas Aces travel to Phoenix to face the Mercury on the USA Network as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 172.5. The Portland Fire host the Seattle Storm as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 161.5. 

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

by Big Al Staff

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.

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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