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Morning Show Free Picks and Betting Preview for July 8, 2026

Morning Show Recap

The Tony’s Picks Morning Show opened with a full 15-game MLB card, three WNBA matchups, and a day off from World Cup action before the quarterfinals resume. Chris Adkins entered off a 2-1 day, cashing Kansas City as his best bet and the Cubs, while also hitting Shohei Ohtani’s 300th career home run on the hit list. Al Ninos came in hot after a 3-0 day, while Tony T moved quickly into the baseball card with a full slate of betting opinions.

Yesterday’s games were led by several major storylines. Kansas City and the Mets played a wild 16-12 game. The Brewers swept the Cardinals in a doubleheader. The Red Sox stayed hot against the White Sox. The Rockies shocked the Dodgers late. The Marlins walked off Seattle. Tampa Bay beat the Yankees, while the Yankees continued to struggle with strikeouts.

Leaderboard Recap

The show highlighted the current Tony’s Picks premium board and recent hot cappers. Al Ninos entered the day with a strong 2026 profit profile. Chris Adkins continued to build momentum in MLB. Tony T had a three-pack posted with two MLB plays and one WNBA play. Ron Hahn contributed several chat angles, including Detroit run line, Tampa Bay money line, Foster Griffin to record the win, Kyle Harrison to record the win, and Milwaukee money line.

Toronto Blue Jays at San Francisco Giants

Odds: Blue Jays -112, Giants +102, Total 7

This matchup starts the board with Dylan Cease against Logan Webb, and the handicapper room immediately treated it like a pitching-first game. Oracle Park is always difficult for power, and both starters bring enough command and swing-and-miss ability to keep this game contained.

Chris Adkins Pick: Under 7

Al Ninos Lean: Under 7, with a Blue Jays lean

Tony T Pick: Under 7

Chat Picks: Blue Jays money line, Giants money line, Dylan Cease 9+ strikeouts

Consensus Report: Strongest agreement is the under. The side is split between Toronto’s pitching edge and San Francisco’s home value.

Chicago Cubs at Baltimore Orioles

Odds: Orioles -123, Cubs +113, Total 9.5

The Cubs’ bats have heated back up after a cold stretch, while Baltimore continues to show offensive weakness with a low recent batting average. Tony T trusted the Cubs’ lineup more than the Orioles’ current form.

Tony T Pick: Cubs Money Line

Chat Picks: Cubs money line

Consensus Report: Cubs are the cleanest side from the show and chat.

Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates

Odds: Pirates -113, Braves +103, Total 9

Pittsburgh continues to swing a hot bat, while Atlanta remains difficult to trust. Chris Adkins refused to back his Braves in their current form and went to the Pirates side. Both Chris and Al Ninos also saw enough offensive upside to support the over.

Chris Adkins Picks: Pirates Money Line, Over 9

Al Ninos Pick: Over 9

Chat Picks: Matt Olson home run

Consensus Report: Pirates and over are both live. The best consensus angle is Pittsburgh offense staying hot.

Oakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers

Odds: Tigers -155, Athletics +135, Total 9

Detroit gets the pitching edge with Trey Melton against Jeffrey Springs, but Tony T saw value on Oakland as a road underdog. Ron Hahn took the opposite approach and backed Detroit on the run line.

Al Ninos Lean: Tigers -1

Tony T Pick: Athletics Money Line

Ron Hahn Pick: Tigers -1.5

Chat Picks: Athletics money line

Consensus Report: Split game. Ron and Al lean Detroit, Tony and parts of the chat see Oakland value.

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays

Odds: Rays -112, Yankees +102, Total 7

The Yankees enter with major offensive concern, while Tampa Bay remains dominant at home against division opponents. Chris backed Tampa Bay outright, Al leaned Rays and under, and Tony also backed the Rays.

Chris Adkins Pick: Rays Money Line

Al Ninos Lean: Rays Money Line and Under 7

Tony T Pick: Rays Money Line

Ron Hahn Lean: Rays Money Line

Chat Picks: Rays money line, Yankees money line

Consensus Report: Rays are the strongest side. Under is also supported because of the Yankees’ current offensive issues.

Seattle Mariners at Miami Marlins

Odds: Mariners -122, Marlins +112, Total 8.5

Miami has been one of the hottest underdog teams on the board, and Chris Adkins backed the Marlins at home after another clutch win. The chat also supported Miami.

Chris Adkins Pick: Marlins Money Line

Chat Picks: Marlins money line

Consensus Report: Strong Marlins dog consensus.

Houston Astros at Washington Nationals

Odds: Nationals -135, Astros +125, Total 9.5

This series has already shown offensive volatility, and Tony T pointed directly to bullpen weakness on both sides. Chris also liked the over, especially with Washington capable of doing damage against Spencer Arrighetti.

Chris Adkins Pick: Over 10

Tony T Pick: Over 9.5

Chat Picks: Astros money line, Foster Griffin to record the win, under 9.5

Consensus Report: Handicapper consensus is over. Chat showed more split opinions.

Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds

Odds: Reds -140, Phillies +120, Total 9

Chase Burns gives Cincinnati a real starting-pitching edge, but Tony T did not want to lay a big number with a weak Reds offense. Al Ninos leaned to Cincinnati early but preferred a first-five run line rather than the full-game price.

Al Ninos Lean: Reds First Five Run Line

Tony T Lean: Phillies Money Line

Chat Picks: Chase Burns 8+ strikeouts, Phillies/Reds under

Consensus Report: No strong side consensus. Burns strikeout market and under were the cleaner chat angles.

Kansas City Royals at New York Mets

Odds: Mets -150, Royals +130, Total 9

Kansas City’s offense has woken up, and Tony T refused to lay a favorite price with the Mets after their bullpen problems and recent poor home form. The Royals’ bats are no longer being treated like a bottom-tier lineup.

Tony T Pick: Royals Money Line

Chat Picks: Royals money line, Juan Soto home run

Consensus Report: Royals are the value side.

Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox

Odds: White Sox -111, Red Sox +101, Total 8

Chris Adkins liked Davis Martin more than Jake Bennett and backed Chicago at home, while Al Ninos saw value with Boston’s current form. Tony T and Chris both landed on the under because of the starting pitching matchup.

Chris Adkins Picks: White Sox Money Line, Under 8

Al Ninos Pick: Red Sox Money Line

Tony T Pick: Under 8

Chat Picks: White Sox money line

Consensus Report: Strongest agreement is under. Side is split between White Sox pitching and Boston momentum.

Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins

Odds: Twins -125, Guardians +115, Total 8.5

Tony T backed Cleveland as a plus-money underdog because of their success against left-handed pitching and Minnesota’s bullpen struggles. The Twins have not been a strong home favorite against winning teams.

Tony T Pick: Guardians Money Line

Chat Picks: Guardians/Twins under

Consensus Report: Tony is on Cleveland value. Chat leaned under.

Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals

Odds: Brewers -137, Cardinals +127, Total 8

Milwaukee has been beating up St. Louis, and the Brewers’ offense continues to punish right-handed pitching. Chris and Tony both liked the over, while Al Ninos went against the full-game total and preferred the first five under.

Chris Adkins Pick: Over 8

Al Ninos Pick: First Five Under

Tony T Pick: Over 8

Ron Hahn Picks: Brewers Money Line, Kyle Harrison to record the win

Chat Picks: Brewers run line, Brewers money line

Consensus Report: Brewers are the side consensus. Full-game over has strong handicapper support, though Al prefers early pitching.

Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers

Odds: Rangers -152, Angels +142, Total 7.5

The Angels are struggling badly at the plate, and Tony T backed Texas because of the pitching and bullpen edge. The chat also showed support for Texas run line, though some underdog interest appeared on the Angels.

Tony T Pick: Rangers Money Line

Chat Picks: Rangers run line, Angels money line

Consensus Report: Rangers are the preferred side.

Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers

Odds: Dodgers -225, Rockies +190, Total 10

The Rockies continue to compete better than their record suggests, especially on the road compared to past seasons. Chris and Tony both liked Colorado plus the run and a half, while Al Ninos leaned to the over with the wind blowing out and Roki Sasaki not in peak form.

Chris Adkins Pick: Rockies +1.5

Al Ninos Pick: Over 10

Tony T Pick: Rockies +1.5

Chat Picks: Rockies money line, Rockies +1.5 split, Dodgers fade

Consensus Report: Rockies run line is the strongest angle.

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres

Odds: Padres -139, Diamondbacks +129, Total 8

Tony T leaned to Arizona at plus money, noting that both teams are hard to fully trust but the Diamondbacks’ road offense gives them value. Chris passed on the game.

Tony T Pick: Diamondbacks Money Line

Chat Picks: Diamondbacks money line, Padres -1.5

Consensus Report: Split game. Tony prefers Arizona value.

Golden State Valkyries at Toronto Tempo

Odds: Valkyries -8, Tempo +8, Total 166.5

Tony T looked under in this WNBA matchup because Golden State has been playing elite defense and Toronto is dealing with key injury concerns. The total has already dropped, but Tony still preferred the defensive profile.

Tony T Pick: Under 166.5

Chat Picks: Valkyries -8

Consensus Report: Tony is on the under. Chat prefers Golden State side.

Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun

Odds: Lynx -6.5, Sun +6.5, Total 167.5

Minnesota’s injury situation changes the handicap. Chris and Tony both backed Connecticut with the points, while Chris also leaned under because of the missing key pieces.

Chris Adkins Picks: Sun +6.5, Under 167.5

Tony T Pick: Sun +6.5

Chat Picks: Sun +6.5

Consensus Report: Strong Sun plus-points consensus.

Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks

Odds: Fever -6.5, Sparks +6.5, Total 183.5

Caitlin Clark being upgraded to probable pushed the line toward Indiana. Tony did not want to lay the number on the road but also wanted nothing to do with the shorthanded Sparks.

Tony T Lean: Pass, slight Fever lean

Chat Picks: Fever -6.5

Consensus Report: Chat backs Indiana. Tony stays cautious because of the road favorite price.

Parlay Provost Segment

Chris Adkins Parlay: Braves/Pirates Over, Astros/Nationals Over, Brewers/Cardinals Over

Chris Home Run Props: TJ Rumfield home run, Endy Rodriguez home run

Al Ninos Parlay: Red Sox Money Line, Red Sox/White Sox Under, Tigers Money Line

Tony T Parlay: Valkyries/Tempo Under, Blue Jays/Giants Under, Cubs Money Line

Chat Parlay: Cubs money line, Royals money line, Marlins money line, Rockies run line, Diamondbacks money line

Final Consensus Card

Blue Jays/Giants Under 7

Cubs Money Line

Pirates Money Line

Braves/Pirates Over 9

Rays Money Line

Marlins Money Line

Astros/Nationals Over 9.5 or 10

Royals Money Line

Red Sox/White Sox Under 8

Guardians Money Line

Brewers Money Line

Brewers/Cardinals Over 8

Rangers Money Line

Rockies +1.5

Sun +6.5

Valkyries/Tempo Under 166.5

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Tony Tellez

Tony Tellez is the author/editor of TonysPicks, offering daily free sports picks and expert analysis for legal wagering. A seasoned handicapper with a TV show background and significant online presence, Tony provides data-driven insights across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, UFC, and more, focusing on valuable betting information.