Big Al's Daily Angle: World Cup, MLB, WNBA and CFL Previews and Odds - 07/03/26

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Jul 03, 2026
The Friday sports card features World Cup, MLB, WNBA, and CFL action.

The knockout stage of the 2026 Men’s World Cup continues with the final three matches on Fox in the round of 32. Egypt plays Australia at 2:00 p.m. ET in a pick ‘em match with the total set at 2 (all odds from BetOnline). This match is being played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 

Argentina takes on Cape Verde at 6:00 p.m. ET as a -2 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, hosts the match. 

Colombia challenges Ghana at 9:30 p.m. ET as a -1 goal-line favorite with a total of 2. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, is where this match will be played.

Major League Baseball has 13 games scheduled. The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. ET as a -131 money-line favorite with an over/under of 10.5. The Washington Nationals play at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:45 p.m. ET as a -143 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5. 

The New York Yankees are at home to battle the Minnesota Twins at 7:05 p.m. ET as a -186 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. Two more MLB games throw out the first ball at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox as a -137 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Baltimore Orioles travel to Cincinnati to play the Reds as a -122 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 10. The Atlanta Braves play at home against the New York Mets at 7:15 p.m. ET as a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5. 

The San Francisco Giants play in Colorado against the Rockies at 8:10 p.m. ET as a -156 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 11. The Tampa Bay Rays are on the road in Houston to take on the Astros with both teams priced as a -110 money-line favorite with a total of 11. 

The Los Angeles Angels are at home to challenge the Boston Red Sox at 9:38 p.m. ET as a -112 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Athletics host the Miami Marlins at 9:40 p.m. ET as a -131 money-line favorite with a total of 10.5. The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Arizona Diamondbacks at 9:45 p.m. ET as a -168 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. 

Two games conclude the MLB card at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Dodgers play at home against the San Diego Padres as a -246 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The Toronto Blue Jays play in Seattle against the Mariners as a -131 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 7. 

The WNBA has two games on tap. The Minnesota Lynx are on the road against the New York Liberty at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 174.5. The Las Vegas Aces are at home to battle the Chicago Sky at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 182.5. 

Week 5 in the Canadian Football League continues with one game. The Saskatchewan Roughriders travel to Ottawa to play the Redblacks at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 56.5. 

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