Night Moves Betting Preview for Friday, July 10, 2026
Friday’s betting board delivers the type of variety that defines the Night Moves show. Ramon Scott and the Night Moves chat attacked a full Major League Baseball schedule while also finding betting opportunities in the World Cup, WNBA, Japanese baseball, and the Canadian Football League.
The baseball portion of the card carries a noticeable pitching theme. Ramon repeatedly targeted first-five and full-game unders, but he also found value with several home favorites and underdogs receiving run-line protection. The strongest agreement between Ramon and the chat developed around Tampa Bay, Minnesota, Toronto in the WNBA, Golden State, and Winnipeg.
The odds below reflect the available market range from the July 10 morning reports. Sportsbook prices can move throughout the day, so bettors should compare the current number against the recommended betting threshold before placing a wager.
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Spain vs. Belgium
Market Odds
Spain Moneyline: Approximately -170
Belgium Moneyline: Approximately +425
Spain -1: Approximately even money
Total: 2.5
Over 2.5: Approximately -130
Under 2.5: Approximately +105
Spain enters the World Cup matchup without allowing a goal during the tournament. Its ability to control possession, defend without losing structure, and generate chances through multiple areas of the field has separated it from most of the remaining competition.
Belgium recovered from a slow beginning to the tournament by producing stronger attacking performances against New Zealand, Senegal, and the United States. That improvement creates the possibility that Belgium can contribute the goal Ramon needs for an over ticket.
Spain has enough offensive quality to score twice without requiring an unusually open match. Belgium’s recent scoring improvement supplies the other side of the equation, although Spain’s extended shutout streak makes this a more aggressive total position than the recent results might suggest.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Over 2.5 goals, approximately -130
Night Moves Chat Picks: Spain in regulation, Spain and over 1.5 goals, Mikel Oyarzabal anytime scorer, Oyarzabal first scorer
Consensus Report: The room leaned toward Spain controlling the match. Ramon agreed with Spain’s offensive advantage but preferred the total rather than laying the favorite price.
Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Market Odds
Milwaukee Moneyline: Approximately +110
Pittsburgh Moneyline: Approximately -125
Run Line: Milwaukee +1.5, approximately -180
Total: 8 to 8.5
Under: Approximately -120
Brandon Sproat’s overall numbers remain damaged by his difficult start to the season, but his recent form has been considerably better. His strikeout rate has climbed, opposing hitters have produced less consistent contact, and his ability to miss bats gives him a viable path through Milwaukee’s dangerous lineup.
Braxton Ashcraft has been the more dependable pitcher across the full season. He enters with a strong ERA, a manageable WHIP, and a run of starts in which he has consistently worked around traffic.
Milwaukee’s offense prevents this from being an automatic under. The Brewers have been one of baseball’s strongest overall teams and remain capable of turning a clean pitching matchup into a bullpen game quickly. Pittsburgh’s home games have also produced a high percentage of overs.
The first-five market reduces the bullpen exposure and places the bet directly on Sproat’s recent improvement and Ashcraft’s season-long stability.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: First five innings under
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—full-game under. Timmy Two Shoes—Milwaukee and a first-five under lean.
Consensus Report: The clearest agreement was on early pitching. Ramon and multiple chat participants preferred the first-five under to a side.
Philadelphia Phillies at Detroit Tigers
Market Odds
Philadelphia Moneyline: Approximately +105
Detroit Moneyline: Approximately -125
Run Line: Philadelphia +1.5, approximately -185
Total: 8.5
Over: Approximately -110
Under: Approximately -110
Aaron Nola and Jack Flaherty bring unattractive season-long statistics into a matchup that may be more competitive on the mound than the headline numbers imply.
Nola has battled inconsistency, elevated traffic, and a WHIP well above his established level. Philadelphia has still won two of its last three games, but the offense has not consistently produced the type of sustained pressure expected from the roster.
Flaherty’s season numbers are also poor, although his recent return from injury has been encouraging. He allowed no earned runs across his first two appearances after returning and generated 14 strikeouts while permitting only five hits.
Detroit has won five consecutive games, but its recent success does not necessarily require another high-scoring result. Flaherty has also performed well against the projected Philadelphia lineup in previous meetings.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Under 8.5
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—Philadelphia run line. Ron Hahn—Detroit. Anthony Mays—Philadelphia.
Consensus Report: The chat was divided on the side. Ramon avoided choosing between two inconsistent teams and instead backed the pitchers to keep the game below the posted total.
New York Yankees at Washington Nationals
Market Odds
New York Moneyline: Approximately -157
Washington Moneyline: Approximately +134
Run Line: Washington +1.5, approximately -115
Total: 9.5
Over: Approximately -110
Under: Approximately -110
The Yankees finally produced a major offensive response in their 12-4 victory over Tampa Bay, but one strong result does not erase an extended stretch of poor overall play. New York has lost seven of its last 10 games and has been particularly unreliable when asked to cover a road run line.
Ryan Weathers owns respectable strikeout ability but has not consistently delivered dominant results. Washington is expected to use Carson Palmquist as an opener before turning the game over to Zach Littell and the bullpen.
The pitching arrangement creates risk for the Nationals, especially against a New York lineup capable of exposing weak middle relief. The price nevertheless offers protection through Washington’s +1.5 run line.
Washington has been one of the better run-line teams in baseball and does not need to win outright for the wager to cash. That is meaningful against a Yankees club that has repeatedly failed to justify elevated favorite prices.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Washington Nationals +1.5, approximately -115
Night Moves Chat Picks: Timmy Two Shoes—Washington +1.5 and an under lean. Ron Hahn—Washington. Larry—New York Yankees.
Consensus Report: Ramon, Timmy, and Ron aligned on Washington with the run. Larry represented the opposing Yankees position.
Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles
Market Odds
Kansas City Moneyline: Approximately +128
Baltimore Moneyline: Approximately -150
Run Line: Kansas City +1.5, approximately -145
Total: 9.5
Under: Approximately -115
Luinder Avila’s 5.05 ERA does not fully represent his recent work. He held both Philadelphia and Tampa Bay to one earned run across five innings and has allowed one earned run or fewer in five of his last six outings.
Brandon Young has been the more reliable starter for the full season. He owns a 3.37 ERA and a 7-2 record, although he enters after allowing eight hits and four runs against Cincinnati.
Kansas City’s offense has been volatile. The Royals have produced several explosive games but have also been shut out repeatedly against right-handed starters. Baltimore’s lineup has shown more consistent power, but Avila’s recent command gives Kansas City a chance to stay competitive early.
Ramon again preferred to isolate the starting pitchers rather than trust either bullpen.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: First five innings under 5.5, approximately -130
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—full-game over. Timmy Two Shoes—first-five under lean and Kansas City first-five consideration. Ron Hahn—Baltimore.
Consensus Report: Ramon and Timmy leaned toward early pitching, while Larry expected the bullpens to help produce an over.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds
Market Odds
Chicago Moneyline: Approximately -110
Cincinnati Moneyline: Approximately -106
Run Line: Cincinnati +1.5, approximately -155
Total: 9.5
Under: Approximately -115
Shota Imanaga has not matched his best form consistently, but Cincinnati’s recent production against left-handed starters has fallen sharply. The Reds have averaged approximately 1.3 runs against the last seven left-handed starters they have faced.
Hunter Greene’s return was disastrous on the scoreboard, with eight runs allowed against Baltimore. The underlying indicators were less alarming. Greene still generated seven strikeouts and reached 99 miles per hour, suggesting that the raw material remains intact even if the command and sequencing require improvement.
The small Cincinnati ballpark and potentially humid conditions create obvious over concerns. The first-five under is therefore a bet on Greene’s velocity translating into a sharper second start and Imanaga exploiting Cincinnati’s recent left-handed pitching struggles.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: First five innings under
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—Cincinnati run line. Timmy Two Shoes—full-game over. Ron Hahn—Chicago Cubs run line.
Consensus Report: The room was divided across all three primary markets. Ramon chose the early under, Timmy preferred offense, and the side opinions split between Chicago and Cincinnati.
Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays
Market Odds
Seattle Moneyline: Approximately +100
Tampa Bay Moneyline: Approximately -120
Run Line: Tampa Bay -1.5, plus money
Total: 7.5 to 8
Seattle has lost three straight games and continues to struggle away from home. The Mariners entered this matchup only 20-27 on the road and had produced limited offense against right-handed starting pitching.
Luis Castillo’s recent form has improved, but he has not been the dominant version Seattle has relied on in previous seasons. His matchup is difficult against a Tampa Bay offense that ranks near the top of the league against right-handed pitching and rarely gives away plate appearances through excessive strikeouts.
Adrian Martinez enters with a 2.61 ERA, a 7-2 record, a 1.13 WHIP, and one of the better walk rates among the day’s starters. Tampa Bay’s 33-14 home record provides additional support for a relatively modest favorite price.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Tampa Bay Rays moneyline, approximately -120
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—Tampa Bay run line. Timmy Two Shoes—over. Ron Hahn—Adrian Martinez to record the win.
Consensus Report: Tampa Bay was one of the strongest team consensuses of the show. Ramon, Larry, and Ron all backed the Rays through different markets.
Cleveland Guardians at Miami Marlins
Market Odds
Cleveland Moneyline: Approximately even money
Miami Moneyline: Approximately -118
Total: 7
Over: Approximately -115
Under: Approximately -110
Miami enters as one of the hottest teams in baseball after winning six straight games and five consecutive home games. The Marlins have also produced elite offensive numbers across the previous two weeks.
Parker Messick has been one of Cleveland’s most reliable starters. He brings a 2.80 ERA, a 7-5 record, and a 1.08 WHIP into the game. His left-handed delivery also presents a more difficult matchup for a Miami lineup that has been less dominant against southpaws.
Sandy Alcantara has not returned completely to his previous Cy Young level, but he remains efficient, limits unnecessary traffic, and has shown gradual improvement.
Miami’s offense creates discomfort at a total of seven. Ramon nevertheless expects Messick and Alcantara to control the game long enough to keep the final score below the number.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Under 7
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—Miami run line. Timmy Two Shoes—Cleveland. Tom Reighard—Miami.
Consensus Report: The chat split on the winner. Ramon avoided the side and backed both starters.
Boston Red Sox at New York Mets
Market Odds
Boston Moneyline: Approximately +113
New York Moneyline: Approximately -133
Run Line: Boston +1.5, approximately -175
Total: 7.5
Under: Approximately -110
Boston enters on a six-game winning streak and has won five straight road games. The Mets have also improved, winning four of their last five, but remain well below .500.
Sonny Gray has been exceptional. He enters 10-1 with a 2.61 ERA and has been even better over his last three starts, posting a WHIP below 0.90 while holding opposing hitters below a .160 batting average.
Nolan McLean provides the Mets with a high-upside answer. His 3.73 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and strong strikeout rate make this one of the best starting-pitching matchups on the Friday card.
Both offenses have improved, but the starting pitchers are capable of controlling the first two trips through the lineup. Ten of the last 14 meetings have also finished under the total.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Under 7.5
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—New York Mets. Sports Fan—Boston. Tom Reighard—Boston. Ron Hahn—Sonny Gray to record the win.
Consensus Report: The chat leaned toward Boston as an underdog. Ramon agreed that Gray supplied value but selected the under rather than requiring Boston to win.
Athletics at Chicago White Sox
Market Odds
Athletics Moneyline: Approximately +140
Chicago Moneyline: Approximately -166
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Run Line: Chicago -1.5, plus money
Total: Approximately 8.5
The Athletics arrive in Chicago having lost nine of their last 10 games and six straight overall. Their early-season progress has been interrupted by declining offense and an unreliable pitching staff.
Jacob Lopez is expected to open before Aaron Civale handles the bulk innings. That arrangement gives the Athletics two softer-throwing pitchers against a Chicago lineup capable of doing damage when it receives hittable pitches in the strike zone.
Sean Burke has produced a 3.55 ERA and has recorded at least six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. The Athletics have also scored only one combined run against the last three right-handed starters they faced.
Chicago has struggled recently, but its 28-17 home record and significant starting-pitching advantage create a viable run-line position.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Chicago White Sox -1.5
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—Chicago moneyline. Timmy Two Shoes—Chicago to win comfortably. Ron Hahn—Chicago run line. Tom Reighard—Chicago.
Consensus Report: Chicago was one of the strongest unanimous positions of the MLB discussion. Ramon and the primary chat contributors all backed the White Sox.
Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Market Odds
Houston Moneyline: Approximately -138
Texas Moneyline: Approximately +118
Run Line: Houston -1.5, approximately +120
Total: 7.5 to 8
Under: Approximately -110
Hunter Brown’s season numbers remain solid, although his recent outings have included command problems and an elevated walk rate. He is trying to rebound after a difficult appearance against Tampa Bay.
Cal Quantrill has been used primarily as a bulk pitcher but has performed well enough to earn additional responsibility. He reached 66 pitches in his previous appearance and should be capable of working deeper into this game.
Houston has won eight of the last 10 meetings, while Texas has gone over in six of its last seven overall. The Rangers’ bullpen usage and the absence of Jacob Latz create late-inning risk for an under ticket.
Ramon nevertheless expects Brown to improve and Quantrill to continue his recent effectiveness against a Texas offense that has remained below average against right-handed pitching.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Under 7.5 or better
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—over. Timmy Two Shoes—Texas and an under lean. Ron Hahn—Texas. Tom Reighard—Houston.
Consensus Report: The side opinions were divided. Ramon and Timmy found their only agreement on the under.
Los Angeles Angels at Minnesota Twins
Market Odds
Los Angeles Moneyline: Approximately +110
Minnesota Moneyline: Approximately -130
Run Line: Los Angeles +1.5, approximately -180
Total: 9
Grayson Rodriguez enters with an 8.06 ERA and has not demonstrated enough command or consistency to justify support against a Minnesota lineup producing some of its best offense of the season.
Zebby Matthews has also been hittable, but his 1.17 WHIP is considerably more stable than Rodriguez’s overall profile. He should receive the stronger offensive support in the early innings.
The Angels have struggled on the road and enter only 16-32 away from home. Minnesota has won five straight home games against Los Angeles and 10 of the last 13 meetings overall.
Ramon’s preferred market was Minnesota in the first five innings. Because only the moneyline was broadly available during the show, the recommendation is to play the first-five moneyline rather than force an unavailable run line.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Minnesota first-five moneyline, approximately -145 or better
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—Minnesota. Timmy Two Shoes—Minnesota. Ron Hahn—Minnesota. Tom Reighard—Minnesota.
Consensus Report: Minnesota was the strongest unanimous pick on the entire show.
Atlanta Braves at St. Louis Cardinals
Market Odds
Atlanta Moneyline: Approximately -165
St. Louis Moneyline: Approximately +140
Run Line: St. Louis +1.5, approximately -125
Total: 7.5 to 8
Chris Sale enters with a 2.27 ERA and remains one of baseball’s best starters. Atlanta has also shown signs of an offensive recovery after producing several strong scoring performances.
Kyle Leahy has quietly stabilized the St. Louis rotation. He has allowed only one earned run across his last three appearances and gives the Cardinals a realistic opportunity to remain within one run.
St. Louis has not played its best baseball recently, but much of the downturn came during a difficult five-game series against Milwaukee. The Cardinals also won two of three in Atlanta during the teams’ previous series.
St. Louis entered 42-26 against the run line as an underdog. The additional run and a half reduces the need to defeat Sale outright.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: St. Louis Cardinals +1.5, approximately -125
Night Moves Chat Picks: Timmy Two Shoes—St. Louis and an under lean. Larry—under. Ron Hahn—Chris Sale to record the win. Tom Reighard—St. Louis hitting advantage.
Consensus Report: Ramon and Timmy backed St. Louis with protection. Ron preferred Sale to earn the victory, creating a result in which both positions could potentially cash.
Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres
Market Odds
Toronto Moneyline: Approximately even money
San Diego Moneyline: Approximately -116
Run Line: Toronto +1.5, approximately -145
Total: 7.5
Over: Approximately -110
Under: Approximately -110
Shane Bieber’s comeback has not begun smoothly. He allowed seven runs in four innings against Seattle and enters with an ERA near 9.00.
JP Sears has also posted below-average season numbers, but he delivered five scoreless innings against the Dodgers in his previous start. The performance demonstrated that he can still succeed when his command and sequencing are aligned.
Toronto’s offense showed signs of improvement by scoring 19 runs across its last two games against San Francisco. San Diego, however, remains near the bottom of several important offensive categories.
Petco Park is favorable to pitchers, although the forecast called for a modest breeze toward center field. Ramon expects the venue and both offenses’ broader limitations to matter more than the recent starting-pitcher ERAs.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Under 7.5
Night Moves Chat Picks: Timmy Two Shoes—Toronto. Larry—under. Ron Hahn—San Diego. Tom Reighard—San Diego.
Consensus Report: Ramon and Larry agreed on the under. The side split between Toronto and San Diego.
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers
Market Odds
Arizona Moneyline: Approximately +210
Los Angeles Moneyline: Approximately -260
Run Line: Arizona +1.5, approximately -102
Total: 8.5
Over: Approximately -110
Under: Approximately -110
Eduardo Rodriguez enters with a 2.25 ERA and has been one of Arizona’s most dependable pitchers. Shohei Ohtani counters with a 1.78 ERA and an 8-2 record.
The moneyline and run-line markets make Los Angeles expensive. The first-five total provides a more direct way to take advantage of the starting-pitching matchup without relying on either bullpen.
Arizona has gone under in five of its last six games and 13 of its last 15 road games. Los Angeles has gone under in five of six, including four of five at home.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: First five innings under
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—full-game under. Anthony Mays—Arizona run line. Timmy Two Shoes—Arizona. Ron Hahn—Shohei Ohtani to record the win.
Consensus Report: The strongest common position was the under. Side and pitcher-win opinions were divided.
Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants
Market Odds
Colorado Moneyline: Approximately +140
San Francisco Moneyline: Approximately -165
Run Line: San Francisco -1.5, approximately +120
Total: 8.5
Tanner Gordon enters with an ERA near 7.00 and has allowed at least four runs in each of his last three starts. San Francisco has already seen him multiple times, including a recent game in which he surrendered five runs.
Robbie Ray has battled occasional command problems but remains the superior starter. Colorado has also lost seven straight games in San Francisco and has struggled consistently in this matchup.
The concern is San Francisco’s poor run-line performance. The Giants have not been dependable when asked to create margin, while Colorado has remained profitable against the run line.
Ramon still believes the pitching mismatch and Colorado’s history in San Francisco are enough to justify the plus-money run line.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: San Francisco Giants -1.5, approximately +120
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—San Francisco first five. Timmy Two Shoes—over. Anthony Mays—San Francisco lean.
Consensus Report: The side consensus favored San Francisco. Timmy preferred the total over because of the wind and Gordon’s vulnerability.
Orix Buffaloes at Chiba Lotte Marines
The Japanese baseball matchup entered the discussion through a late chat request. Ramon did not spend extensive time on the starting-pitching data but identified the total as the most attractive option.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Orix Buffaloes–Chiba Lotte Marines over
Night Moves Chat Pick: BR Angel requested the matchup for discussion.
Consensus Report: Ramon supplied the only official selection and backed the over.
Dallas Wings at Toronto Tempo
Market Odds
Dallas Moneyline: Approximately -300
Toronto Moneyline: Approximately +240
Point Spread: Dallas -7.5
Total: 178.5
Dallas has won three straight games and enters with renewed momentum. The travel situation, however, creates a difficult scheduling spot.
This is Dallas’ fourth consecutive road game, with the Wings traveling from Connecticut to Toronto, then New York, and back to Toronto. The Tempo have remained home throughout the same stretch and are playing their fifth consecutive home game.
Toronto has lost three straight but remains 9-5 against the spread as an underdog. The earlier 89-76 loss to Dallas provides a useful reference point, but the current spread gives Toronto considerably more protection.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Toronto Tempo +7.5
Night Moves Chat Picks: Timmy Two Shoes—Toronto. Larry—Dallas Wings. Tom Reighard—Dallas Wings.
Consensus Report: Ramon and Timmy backed the home underdog. Larry and Tom preferred the superior recent form of Dallas.
Golden State Valkyries at Connecticut Sun
Market Odds
Golden State Moneyline: Approximately -260
Connecticut Moneyline: Approximately +210
Point Spread: Golden State -5.5 to -7.5
Total: 154.5
Golden State has won and covered six consecutive games and has established itself as the hottest team in the WNBA. Ramon has also maintained a futures position on the Valkyries to win the championship.
Connecticut has been more competitive against the spread than its straight-up record suggests. The Sun have covered five straight games and entered 12-7 ATS as an underdog.
That makes this a conflict between the league’s hottest straight-up team and an undervalued home underdog. Ramon acknowledged the case for Connecticut but was unwilling to fade Golden State’s current form.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Golden State Valkyries -5.5 or better
Night Moves Chat Picks: Larry—Golden State. Tom Reighard—Golden State. Latifah—Golden State.
Consensus Report: Golden State produced a clear show consensus. The only caution involves laying an inflated number against a Connecticut team that has consistently covered.
Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks
Market Odds
Chicago Moneyline: Approximately +100
Los Angeles Moneyline: Approximately -117
Point Spread: Chicago +1.5
Total: 176.5
Los Angeles remains one of the league’s least reliable spread teams. The Sparks entered 7-13 ATS overall, 3-8 ATS at home, and 2-6 ATS as a favorite.
Chicago has lost frequently but covered seven of its last 10 games. The Sky have also covered eight of the previous nine meetings against Los Angeles.
The total presents the cleaner angle. Five straight meetings have gone over, Los Angeles has gone over in five of its last six, and the teams entered with a combined 27-14 over record.
Ramon reduced some of the late-game variance by moving to the first-half market.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: First-half over
Night Moves Chat Picks: Tom Reighard—Chicago Sky. Other chat participants expressed over interest.
Consensus Report: The strongest common lean was toward offense. Tom preferred taking the points with Chicago.
Toronto Argonauts at Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Market Odds
Toronto Moneyline: Approximately -132
Winnipeg Moneyline: Approximately +115
Point Spread: Toronto -2
Total: 61
Toronto has played over the total in every game this season and entered with an extended run of overs when favored. The Argonauts also possess the more established starting quarterback situation.
Winnipeg’s uncertainty comes from the absence of Zach Collaros. Drew Brown is expected to take over at quarterback, creating legitimate questions about the Blue Bombers’ offensive efficiency.
Brown is not completely inexperienced. He produced 406 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in an extended appearance last season. Winnipeg also retains enough playmaking talent to support him at home.
The market gives Winnipeg points in its own stadium. Ramon acknowledged that Toronto may own the quarterback advantage but ultimately backed the home underdog.
Ramon Scott’s Pick: Winnipeg Blue Bombers +2
Night Moves Chat Picks: Timmy Two Shoes—Winnipeg initially, then Toronto after considering the quarterback injury. Jimmy—Winnipeg. Tom Reighard—Winnipeg. Additional chat lean—over.
Consensus Report: The room initially leaned toward Winnipeg at home, although the Collaros absence weakened the confidence. Ramon stayed with Winnipeg and accepted the backup-quarterback risk.
Night Moves Consensus Report
Strongest Team Consensus
Minnesota Twins First Five
Ramon Scott, Larry, Timmy Two Shoes, Ron Hahn, and Tom Reighard all supported Minnesota against the Angels.
Chicago White Sox
Ramon and the primary chat contributors agreed that the White Sox should take advantage of the Athletics’ extended losing streak.
Tampa Bay Rays
Ramon backed Tampa Bay on the moneyline, Larry preferred the run line, and Ron Hahn supported Adrian Martinez to record the win.
Golden State Valkyries
Ramon, Larry, Tom Reighard, and Latifah supported the hottest team in the WNBA.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Ramon, Jimmy, and Tom supported Winnipeg at home, although Timmy moved toward Toronto after accounting for the quarterback change.
Strongest Total Consensus
Milwaukee–Pittsburgh First-Five Under
Ramon and Timmy agreed on an early pitching position, while Larry also preferred the full-game under.
Arizona–Los Angeles First-Five Under
Ramon selected the first-five under, with Larry backing the full-game under.
Toronto–San Diego Under
Ramon and Larry agreed that Petco Park and the offenses’ broader weaknesses should keep the game below the total.
Boston–New York Under
Ramon preferred the full-game under, while several chat members found related value with Sonny Gray and Boston.
Best Contrarian Positions
Washington Nationals +1.5
The Yankees’ reputation continues to create elevated prices despite their poor recent form and weak run-line performance.
St. Louis Cardinals +1.5
Backing St. Louis does not require defeating Chris Sale. The Cardinals only need to stay within one run.
Toronto Tempo +7.5
Dallas is the hotter team, but the scheduling and travel spot favors the home underdog.
Ramon Scott’s Complete Night Moves Pick Card
Spain–Belgium Over 2.5
Milwaukee–Pittsburgh First-Five Under
Philadelphia–Detroit Under 8.5
Washington Nationals +1.5
Kansas City–Baltimore First-Five Under 5.5
Chicago Cubs–Cincinnati First-Five Under
Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline
Cleveland–Miami Under 7
Boston–New York Mets Under 7.5
Chicago White Sox -1.5
Houston–Texas Under 7.5 or better
Minnesota First-Five Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals +1.5
Toronto Blue Jays–San Diego Under 7.5
Arizona–Los Angeles Dodgers First-Five Under
San Francisco Giants -1.5
Orix Buffaloes–Chiba Lotte Marines Over
Toronto Tempo +7.5
Golden State Valkyries -5.5 or better
Chicago Sky–Los Angeles Sparks First-Half Over
Winnipeg Blue Bombers +2
Tony’s Picks Leaderboard Recap
Thursday Leaders
Ron Crawford delivered the best unbeaten record of the day with a perfect 4-0 performance.
Ramon Scott finished 5-1, with his only defeat coming in tennis. The result continued a strong overall run and moved Ramon to 8-2 across his previous 10 documented premium selections.
Justin “Stacks” McElvy completed a 3-0 card.
Tony T finished 2-0.
Bo Dunn recorded a profitable 5-3 result.
Al Ninos finished 3-1.
Ron Hahn completed a 3-1 card.
Chris Adkins finished 2-1.
D’Andre Stevenson recorded a 1-0 result.
Tom Reighard, Jevon Jones, and Hollywood Sam also finished in positive territory.
Last Seven Days
David Racey led the seven-day standings with nearly 15 units of profit.
Justin “Stacks” McElvy followed with more than six units.
Tom Reighard generated more than five and a half units.
Hollywood Sam approached five and a half units.
Chris Adkins produced approximately four units.
Tony T added more than three and a half units.
Shane Mickle, Al Ninos, Ron Hahn, Brian Bitler, Scott “Doubles” Shudy, and Millz Young also remained profitable during the seven-day period.
Last 30 Days
David Racey led the extended leaderboard with more than 22 units of profit.
Justin “Stacks” McElvy ranked second with more than 13 units.
Nick Lagouretos produced more than 11 units.
Ron Crawford approached 11 units.
Al Ninos generated approximately seven units.
Tony T added approximately six and three-quarter units.
Kevin Thomas, Hollywood Sam, Millz Young, D’Andre Stevenson, Brian Bitler, and Damian Sosh also remained in positive territory.
Thursday’s Game and Betting Recap
Atlanta Braves 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 5
Atlanta broke open a one-run game when Mike Yastrzemski delivered a ninth-inning grand slam. Matt Olson also homered, while rookie Jim Jarvis recorded his first major-league home run as part of a three-hit performance.
The Night Moves over cashed as the teams combined for 15 runs.
Philadelphia Phillies 1, Cincinnati Reds 0
Jesús Luzardo controlled the Cincinnati lineup and helped Philadelphia escape with a one-run victory.
The Night Moves under was a comfortable winner.
New York Yankees 12, Tampa Bay Rays 4
The Yankees finally generated the type of offensive performance expected from their lineup, scoring 12 runs against a Tampa Bay team that continues to lead the division.
New York’s win interrupted a difficult stretch but did not erase the club’s broader inconsistency.
New York Mets 7, Kansas City Royals 3
Tyrone Taylor homered during a five-run fifth inning as the Mets secured the series victory.
Mark Vientos was hit by a pitch and suffered a broken hand, forcing him onto the injured list.
Baltimore Orioles 3, Chicago Cubs 2
Jeremiah Jackson delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning to complete Baltimore’s comeback.
The Orioles had been held without a hit for much of the game before producing the decisive late rally. Ramon also recorded a premium winner with Baltimore.
Cleveland Guardians 5, Minnesota Twins 2
Gavin Williams allowed three hits and struck out 11 across seven innings.
The performance powered Cleveland to the road victory and reinforced the upside Williams possesses when his command is sharp.
Boston Red Sox 2, Chicago White Sox 1
Caleb Durbin’s two-run home run in the fourth inning supplied all the offense Boston needed.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games and improved to 11-2 over their previous 13.
Detroit Tigers 4, Athletics 1
Framber Valdez helped Detroit continue its recent improvement.
Ramon cashed both a premium Detroit selection and the Night Moves under.
Miami Marlins 8, Seattle Mariners 4
Miami extended its surge by scoring eight runs against Seattle.
Ramon recorded another premium winner with the Marlins, who entered Friday riding one of baseball’s strongest winning streaks.
Milwaukee Brewers 8, St. Louis Cardinals 4
Milwaukee continued its outstanding season by producing another productive offensive performance on the road.
The victory reinforced the Brewers’ status as one of baseball’s most consistent teams entering the All-Star break.
Texas Rangers 7, Los Angeles Angels 6
Texas won a volatile game with a walk-off in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The Night Moves first-five position cashed before the bullpens turned the game into a late shootout.
Arizona Diamondbacks 3, San Diego Padres 1
Merrill Kelly and the Arizona pitching staff limited San Diego throughout the game.
The Padres again failed to produce enough offense, allowing Arizona to increase its advantage in the standings.
San Francisco Giants over Colorado Rockies
San Francisco produced a decisive victory behind Carson Whisenhunt.
The result was notable because Colorado had entered as one of the better run-line teams while San Francisco had struggled to cover elevated spreads.
France 2, Morocco 0
France became the first World Cup semifinalist with a controlled victory over Morocco.
France held a 22-5 advantage in total shots and a 9-1 edge in shots on target. Kylian Mbappé recovered from an early missed penalty to score in the second half and contribute to the other goal.
Edmonton Elks 40, Ottawa Redblacks 17
The Night Moves selection on Edmonton -6.5 cashed comfortably.
Atlanta Dream 89, Seattle Storm 78
The over 166.5 cashed for Night Moves, although the market later moved upward and the final score finished below some closing totals.
Las Vegas Aces 88, Portland 80
Portland covered the full-game spread but failed to cash the Night Moves first-half position.
The first-half over also lost.
Indiana Fever 92, Phoenix Mercury 89
Indiana won outright after Phoenix closed as the favorite.
Ramon’s show selection on Phoenix -1.5 lost, but his premium full-game over cashed easily.
Charlotte 86, Orlando 74
The Drive Thru selections swept the side and total in NBA Summer League action, completing another profitable portion of Thursday’s card.
Night Moves Final Betting Outlook
Friday’s card is built around selective exposure rather than blindly following favorite moneylines. The strongest sides come from teams with either significant scheduling advantages or clear pitching edges, while the large collection of unders reflects the quality of several starting-pitching matchups.
Minnesota in the first five, Tampa Bay on the moneyline, Chicago on the run line, and Golden State against the spread produced the clearest agreement between Ramon and the Night Moves chat.
Washington +1.5, St. Louis +1.5, and Toronto Tempo +7.5 provide the strongest underdog options. Each receives meaningful spread protection against a more recognizable opponent whose market price may be inflated.
The totals card is concentrated on early pitching. Milwaukee–Pittsburgh, Kansas City–Baltimore, Chicago–Cincinnati, and Arizona–Los Angeles are better suited to first-five unders because the starting pitchers offer more confidence than the bullpens.
The full-game unders in Philadelphia–Detroit, Cleveland–Miami, Boston–New York, Houston–Texas, and Toronto–San Diego require the starting pitchers to work efficiently and avoid exposing the wager to extended middle-relief innings.
As always, the value of each selection depends on the number. A strong handicap can become a weak wager after significant market movement, making price comparison an essential final step before Friday’s games begin.
