Lopes sits at #2 in the featherweight rankings with serious pedigree — his only recent loss came in a title fight against Alexander Volkanovski, and outside of those championship bouts he’s rattled off six straight wins. He’s tough as nails with a proven chin and holds a clear grappling edge if the fight hits the mat.
But this one carries a $1 million Fight of the Night bonus, and those fights are rarely decided on the ground. Garcia enters on a 7-fight win streak, riding serious momentum. He’s an aggressive finisher who’s stopped 6 of his last 7 opponents — four of them in the very first round. He also boasts a reach advantage and is a dangerous striker who thrives in high-pace, stand-up wars.
The betting line has been steadily moving in Garcia’s direction, and we’re jumping on the dog right now before it shifts any further. Garcia’s constant forward pressure and finishing instincts could overwhelm Lopes if this stays on the feet — which is exactly where we expect the money to be made in a Fight of the Night spot.
Take Steve Garcia +145
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| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
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| WNBA | (613) Dallas Wings at (614) Minnesota Lynx: Spread | 8:00pm EDT - Jun 9/2026 |
The PLAY: Dallas Wings +5.5 (-118)
Both teams have played well. Wings have been a good road team. Lynx have been dominant all season, especially at home. What jumps out to me is the line movement. Lynx are getting heavy support yet this spread has dropped in favor of Dallas. DK has buyback to 5.5 but most books are painted at 4.5. We'll back the road dog
Take Wings +5.5
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| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
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| MLB | (951) Arizona Diamondbacks at (952) Miami Marlins: Moneyline | 6:40pm EDT - Jun 9/2026 |
The PLAY: Miami Marlins -130 Zac Gallen (RHP), Max Meyer (RHP) Must Start
Meyer has pitched well for the Marlins. Miami has hit well behind them. I expect this offense to have success vs Gallen. Marlins have also been great as a home favorite. We'll back them here.
Take Marlins -130
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Tom Macrina is your one stop handicapper excelling in all major North American sports. Tom has been building his name in the industry posting WINNING seasons in multiple sports. Lifelong sports fan, from the Philadelphia area. Specialized in market movement/contrarian handicapping. Efficient in MLB/NCAAB/NASCAR. Capping for 10+ years. He looks for every available angle to make the smartest wager. Let's cash some tickets!