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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (917) Tampa Bay Rays at (918) Boston Red Sox: Moneyline | 4:10pm EDT - May 9/2026 |
The PLAY: Boston Red Sox -152 Nick Martinez (RHP), Payton Tolle (LHP) Must Start
Marc David Sports' Free Pick
We really like the home favorite in this matchup. Nick Martinez (3-1, 1.71) has been excellent for Tampa Bay, but Payton Tolle has been every bit as impressive in a small sample, posting a 2.04 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with 23 strikeouts in 17.2 innings, including 11 punchouts over six dominant frames in his 2026 debut versus a tough Yankees lineup. The Rays are a tough out, but Boston is in its preferred split at home, catching a slight market discount because of Martinez’s shiny early-season dominance, but keep mind mind that Martinez is just 1–3 with a 5.80 ERA in nine career appearances vs. the Red Sox, allowing 54 hits and 8 home runs in 35.2 innings.
Value to -165.
This is a FREE PLAY on the RED SOX!
Consultant Bio
For well over 40 years Marc has been following and betting on sports all over America. As a teenager, he started on the other side of the fence and eventually in his mid-twenties, had his own business running successfully. Watching those customers for years has given Marc insight into how to beat the point spread and how to avoid the mistakes that are common among novice bettors.
After several years as a handicapper on some of the most prestigious platforms on the Internet, Marc is no longer a one-man band. He has assembled a talented team of research assistants who have allowed him to bring his handicapping to the next level.
After taking time off during the Covid 19 pandemic, Marc David Sports is ready to establish itself as a household name once again.
Betting Strategy
You have to commit to daily research on team strengths and weaknesses. The players themselves do better in certain situations and matchups with other players and teams. If a team is on a winning streak there are other factors involved other than they are "hot".
You must understand why that is and know when that type of situation no longer presents itself so you can be ready to change your play in an instant. Marc takes each game on its own value for that particular day and the matchup that is available to see if the game has value. Just as important are the lines offered by the books to complement the game in deciding whether or not it is worth the risk.
Marc take the pieces of this puzzle and put it together to form his picks that give his team the best possible chance to win at the best possible price. Favorites, underdogs and totals get equal scrutiny so there is a chance to have either on a given day.