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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (953) Pittsburgh Pirates at (954) Washington Nationals: Moneyline | 1:00pm EDT - Jul 5/2026 |
The PLAY: Pittsburgh Pirates 116 Action
Pirates vs Nationals MLB Free Pick
The Angle(s): We have made A LOT of money backing the Washington Nationals this season, but it feels like the market is starting to catch up, and I like the price we get on the Pirates as the underdog in this matchup.
Washington hands the ball to right-hander Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.69 ERA), who is in a potential letdown spot, coming off the absolute best start of his career, where he struck out 13 batters across seven dominant, one-hit frames against the Red Sox.
However, repeating that kind of masterclass is an uphill battle, especially considering the emotional tax of his last outing, which concluded with Cavalli provoking the opposition and sparking a benches-clearing brawl.
Also, this Pittsburgh lineup holds a psychological advantage over Cavalli as he was absolutely shelled by them back in April, tagged for four runs while failing to even escape the second inning of a 16-5 blowout Pittsburgh win. With the public heavily overvaluing Washington due to Cavalli's recent headlines, the value sits squarely on the plus-money road underdogs to wrap up this series.
The Bet: Pirates (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.