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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (955) Philadelphia Phillies at (956) Chicago Cubs: Total | 7:40pm EDT - Apr 20/2026 |
The PLAY: Total Under 8.0 (-115) Listed Pitchers Must Start
Phillies vs Cubs MLB Free Pick
The Angle(s): Both Colin Rea (2-0, 3.63 ERA) and Aaron Nola (1-1, 4.03 ERA) are reliable solid pitchers. The Phillies' offense has frozen up with just five runs over their last four games, while the Cubs have cooled sharply after dropping 10+ runs in three straight last week (twice vs. Philly).
The Bet: UNDER (3%).
Bet to: Under 7½ -115
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Consultant Bio
Magic Mike Moneymaker's experience as a professional poker player has proven to be an immeasurable asset in sports handicapping. He's a numbers guy, with a keen eye for spotting trends and stats that just don't jive with the odds offered by the bookmakers. All Mike's plays come with write ups backing up his selection, giving you a glimpse into his process of breaking down games.
Just as in cash game poker, the goal is not to win that giant pot once in a while, but to build your bankroll slowly and steadily by identifying +EV situations to exploit.
----Handicapping Methodology----
As a former online poker pro, Mike knows the value of creating systems and winning formulas through statistical analysis and math to use as a baseline, but much like poker, sports are played by human beings with emotions and feelings.
Identifying letdown spots, bounce-back spots and situational betting in general plays a big part in Mike's success in picking winners, but he's also not a stranger to locking in a bet based on stats and trends alone.