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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (977) Washington Nationals at (978) Baltimore Orioles: Moneyline | 7:05pm EDT - Jun 27/2026 |
The PLAY: Washington Nationals 105 Action
Nationals vs Orioles MLB Free Pick
The Angle(s): After dropping Friday's opener 3-1, the Washington Nationals find themselves on a rare four-game losing streak. However, this team has been an absolute cash cow for bettors all season, and the current market creates a prime bounce-back opportunity to lock in considerable plus-money value on the visitors.
The Nationals hand the ball to left-hander Foster Griffin (8-2, 3.15 ERA), who has quietly compiled a stellar 2026 campaign. Washington has been incredibly profitable with Griffin on the bump, winning 4 of his last 5 starts. During that sensational stretch, Griffin has registered a microscopic 2.15 ERA.
Baltimore counters with Brandon Young (6-2, 3.07 ERA), and while his record and ERA look flawless on the surface, his structural metrics hint at regression. Young sports a higher WHIP compared to Griffin, indicating he routinely dances around heavier base traffic.
The Trend: The Orioles are 1-7 as home favorites against left-handed starters.
The Bet: NATIONALS (3%).
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.