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Tony’s Picks Morning Show MLB and WNBA Picks for July 20, 2026

MLB LIVE ODDS
7:05 PM ET

Featured Game Moneyline Spread Total
Pittsburgh Pirates -103 +1.5 (-200) O 7.5 (-110)
NY Yankees -117 -1.5 (+164) U 7.5 (-110)

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MINNESOTA TWINS @ CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
6:40 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Twins +115 +1.5 (-170) O 8.0 (-115)
Guardians -135 -1.5 (+145) U 8.0 (-105)

TAMPA BAY RAYS @ TORONTO BLUE JAYS
7:07 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Rays -110 -1.5 (+145) O 8.5 (-105)
Blue Jays -110 +1.5 (-175) U 8.5 (-115)

BALTIMORE ORIOLES @ BOSTON RED SOX
7:10 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Orioles +105 +1.5 (-185) O 9.0 (-115)
Red Sox -125 -1.5 (+155) U 9.0 (-105)

LA DODGERS @ PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
7:10 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Dodgers -125 -1.5 (+130) O 8.5 (-110)
Phillies +105 +1.5 (-150) U 8.5 (-110)

SAN DIEGO PADRES @ ATLANTA BRAVES
7:15 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Padres +120 +1.5 (-165) O 8.0 (-115)
Braves -140 -1.5 (+140) U 8.0 (-105)

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS @ KANSAS CITY ROYALS
7:40 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Giants +110 +1.5 (-180) O 8.5 (-105)
Royals -130 -1.5 (+150) U 8.5 (-115)

NY METS @ MILWAUKEE BREWERS
7:40 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Mets +125 +1.5 (-160) O 7.5 (-110)
Brewers -145 -1.5 (+135) U 7.5 (-110)

DETROIT TIGERS @ CHICAGO CUBS
8:05 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Tigers +100 +1.5 (-190) O 8.0 (-115)
Cubs -120 -1.5 (+160) U 8.0 (-105)

CHICAGO WHITE SOX @ TEXAS RANGERS
8:05 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
White Sox +150 +1.5 (-135) O 8.5 (-110)
Rangers -180 -1.5 (+115) U 8.5 (-110)

MIAMI MARLINS @ HOUSTON ASTROS
8:10 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Marlins +160 +1.5 (-130) O 8.5 (-115)
Astros -190 -1.5 (+110) U 8.5 (-105)

WASHINGTON NATIONALS @ COLORADO ROCKIES
8:40 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Nationals -115 -1.5 (+135) O 10.5 (-110)
Rockies -105 +1.5 (-155) U 10.5 (-110)

ATHLETICS @ ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
9:40 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Athletics +130 +1.5 (-155) O 8.5 (-115)
D-backs -150 -1.5 (+135) U 8.5 (-105)

CINCINNATI REDS @ SEATTLE MARINERS
9:40 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Reds +124 +1.5 (-182) O 7.5 (-115)
Mariners -146 -1.5 (+150) U 7.5 (-105)

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS @ LA ANGELS
10:10 PM ET
Team Moneyline Spread Total
Cardinals -110 -1.5 (+145) O 8.5 (-110)
Angels -110 +1.5 (-175) U 8.5 (-110)

Monday’s betting board offers a full 15-game Major League Baseball schedule and a four-game WNBA card, including the rescheduled meeting between the New York Liberty and Dallas Wings.

The Morning Show handicappers found much of their preferred value in road underdogs. Pittsburgh, the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati, St. Louis and the Los Angeles Dodgers all received support at plus-money prices.

Minnesota emerged as the clearest side consensus. Tony T, Chris Adkins, Al Ninos, Ron Hahn and multiple chat contributors backed Joe Ryan and the Twins against Cleveland.

The strongest totals consensus developed around Detroit and the Chicago Cubs going over at wind-aided Wrigley Field, Washington and Colorado going over at Coors Field, and Washington-Golden State staying under in the WNBA.

Morning Show Consensus Report

Top Consensus Pick

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Tony T, Chris Adkins, Al Ninos and Ron Hahn all supported Minnesota behind Joe Ryan. Al Ninos also identified the first-five money line as a strong way to isolate the starting-pitcher advantage.

Ryan entered with a 2.85 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. Cleveland continued to struggle against right-handed pitching, carrying a batting average near .217 and an on-base percentage below .300 in that split.

Consensus Grade: Strongest agreement of the show.

Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line

Tony T and Chris Adkins selected Pittsburgh at plus money. Al Ninos agreed that Braxton Ashcraft gave the Pirates the starting-pitching advantage, although he described it as a secondary position rather than one of his strongest bets.

Pittsburgh entered with a productive lineup and a favorable matchup against Ryan Weathers. The Yankees were also returning from a low-scoring Sunday doubleheader that required extensive bullpen work.

Consensus Grade: Strong support.

Chicago White Sox Money Line

Tony T backed Chicago for the full game, while Chris preferred the White Sox during the first five innings. Ron Hahn and several chat participants also selected Chicago at a significant underdog price.

The White Sox entered in better offensive and bullpen form than the market price suggested. Jacob deGrom remained the opposing obstacle, but Texas was being asked to cover a substantial favorite price despite inconsistent offensive support.

Consensus Grade: Strong support with different preferred markets.

Detroit Tigers–Chicago Cubs Over

Chris Adkins, Al Ninos and Ron Hahn supported the over at Wrigley Field. The wind was projected to blow toward center field at approximately 16 miles per hour, with the total moving into the 11 to 11.5 range.

Tony T preferred the Cubs on the money line but agreed that the weather created an obvious offensive environment.

Consensus Grade: Strong totals consensus.

Washington Nationals–Colorado Rockies Over

Tony T and Chris Adkins supported the over at Coors Field. Washington entered in excellent offensive form, while Kyle Freeland carried an ERA above 7.00 and had been hit particularly hard at home.

The Rockies had also produced improved offensive numbers, and Washington’s bullpen remained one of the weakest late-inning units on the board.

Consensus Grade: Strong totals consensus.

Cincinnati Reds Money Line

Tony T, Chris Adkins and Al Ninos all found Seattle overpriced behind George Kirby. The Mariners had struggled offensively after the All-Star break, and Cincinnati entered after showing improved power in Colorado.

Consensus Grade: Strong underdog consensus.

St. Louis Cardinals Money Line

Tony T and Chris Adkins backed St. Louis as a small road underdog. Kyle Leahy entered in excellent form, while José Soriano had moved in the opposite direction over his most recent starts.

Consensus Grade: Strong support.

Washington Mystics–Golden State Valkyries Under

Tony T and Chris Adkins both selected the under. Washington had gone under in eight of its previous 10 games, while Golden State had stayed under in 10 of 11.

Consensus Grade: Strongest WNBA totals agreement.

Seattle Storm Plus the Points

Tony T backed Seattle as a full-game underdog. The Storm had covered seven of nine games, while Minnesota had repeatedly failed to cover inflated numbers despite continuing to win outright.

Several chat participants also supported Seattle, including outright money-line interest from some contributors.

Consensus Grade: Moderate-to-strong support.

Split Decisions

Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets

Chris acknowledged that Milwaukee was the better team but refused to lay more than two dollars behind Jacob Mizorowski. Al Ninos selected the Mets at a large underdog price. Ron Hahn preferred Mizorowski to be credited with the pitching win.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Tony T selected the Dodgers at plus money because of Christopher Sánchez’s recent decline. The chat produced Philadelphia support, including a Phillies first-inning scoreless wager.

Miami Marlins vs. Houston Astros

Al Ninos and multiple chat contributors supported Miami. Tony T avoided the matchup because Ronel Blanco was making his first major-league start following a lengthy injury absence.

Las Vegas Aces vs. Toronto Tempo

Tony T selected the over. The chat was divided between laying the points with Las Vegas and taking the large number with Toronto.

MLB Betting Card

Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Guardians

Odds

Minnesota Twins -118

Cleveland Guardians +107

Run Line: Minnesota -1.5 at +141

Total: 7.5

Starting Pitchers

Minnesota: Joe Ryan, 6-5, 2.85 ERA, 1.05 WHIP

Cleveland: Tanner Bibee, 3-9, 3.90 ERA

Joe Ryan provides Minnesota with the decisive starting-pitching advantage. His strikeout ability is particularly valuable against a Cleveland lineup that has struggled to generate traffic against right-handed pitching.

The Guardians entered batting approximately .217 against right-handers with an on-base percentage near .294. Those numbers create a difficult path against a starter who limits walks and misses bats.

Minnesota’s recent bullpen performance was also superior. The Twins entered with a profitable road record in matchups against lower-scoring American League opponents, while Cleveland had struggled to reward bettors at home against right-handed starters.

Chris Adkins Pick

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Tony T Pick

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Al Ninos Pick

Minnesota Twins First Five Money Line

Minnesota Twins Full-Game Money Line lean

Ron Hahn Pick

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Morning Show Chat

Scipio noted that Minnesota had recorded eight consecutive road first-inning scoreless results.

Consensus Pick

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Yankees

Odds

Pittsburgh Pirates +100

New York Yankees -110

Run Line: Pittsburgh +1.5 at -205

Total: 7.5

Starting Pitchers

Pittsburgh: Braxton Ashcraft, 9-3, 3.49 ERA

New York: Ryan Weathers, 3-7, 4.14 ERA

Pittsburgh entered with the hotter lineup and a more favorable starting-pitcher profile. The Pirates had recently produced a batting average near .288 with a slugging percentage close to .488.

New York’s short-term offensive numbers were substantially weaker, including limited on-base traffic. The Yankees were also returning from a late doubleheader in which their lineup scored only a small number of runs and their pitching staff required significant bullpen involvement.

Ashcraft has performed better away from home and has received strong support from the Pittsburgh lineup. Weathers entered after allowing substantial contact across his recent starts.

Chris Adkins Pick

Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line

Tony T Pick

Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line

Al Ninos Pick

Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line lean

Ron Hahn Pick

No official side announced.

Morning Show Chat

Las de Vegas included Pittsburgh among his preferred money-line selections.

Consensus Pick

Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line

Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays

Odds

Tampa Bay Rays +143

Toronto Blue Jays -158

Run Line: Tampa Bay +1.5 at -159

Total: 7.5

Starting Pitchers

Tampa Bay: Nick Martinez, 8-2, 2.65 ERA

Toronto: Dylan Cease, 2.56 ERA

Both lineups entered in weak form. Tampa Bay had produced a batting average near .212 after the break with an on-base percentage around .270. Toronto’s recent batting average was close to .220 with limited on-base traffic.

Martinez has been effective on the road, while Cease entered with an ERA below 2.00 across his previous seven starts and a WHIP near 1.00.

The bullpens were also performing well, creating a strong argument for a low-scoring matchup. The primary disagreement concerned whether Toronto deserved such a large favorite price in a game with two quality starters.

Tony T Pick

Under 7.5

Al Ninos Pick

Tampa Bay Rays Money Line +143

Under 7.5 lean

Chris Adkins Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

Tampa Bay Rays Money Line lean

Morning Show Chat

Scipio selected the Toronto first-inning no-run market.

Consensus Pick

Under 7.5

Underdog Lean

Tampa Bay Rays Money Line

Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies

Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers +126

Philadelphia Phillies -139

Run Line: Los Angeles +1.5 at -166

Total: 8.5

Starting Pitchers

Los Angeles: Emmet Sheehan, 4-6, 4.80 ERA

Philadelphia: Christopher Sánchez, 11-4, 2.61 ERA

Sánchez owns the superior season-long record, but his recent performance created value on the opposing side. He entered with an ERA near 5.50 across his previous five starts and had also been hit during the All-Star showcase, although those runs did not affect his official statistics.

Los Angeles had produced a road batting average close to .276 with a .448 slugging percentage. Philadelphia’s offense had been less productive over the same evaluation period.

The Dodgers had also performed well as a road team in games priced near pick’em or as a modest underdog. Receiving plus money on the deeper lineup made Los Angeles attractive despite the starting-pitcher discrepancy.

Tony T Pick

Los Angeles Dodgers Money Line +126

Chris Adkins Pick

No official pick announced.

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced during the Morning Show segment.

Morning Show Chat

Bruce Green selected the Phillies first-inning no-run market.

Consensus Pick

Los Angeles Dodgers Money Line

Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox

Odds

Baltimore Orioles +138

Boston Red Sox -152

Run Line: Baltimore +1.5 at -157

Total: 8.5

Starting Pitchers

Baltimore: Shane Baz, 4-9, 4.20 ERA

Boston: Payton Tolle, 5-6, 3.10 ERA

Boston entered on a 13-game winning streak and remained at home after its weekend series. Baltimore had also won seven consecutive games, but the Orioles were continuing a lengthy road trip.

The Red Sox own the more dependable starting-pitcher profile with Tolle. The price was the primary concern, as Boston had moved near -150.

Chris believed Boston was the correct side but stopped short of making it an official selection because of the cost. He suggested that bettors seeking a better return could consider Boston -1 or the full run line.

Chris Adkins Pick

Boston Red Sox Money Line lean

Tony T Pick

No official pick announced.

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

Boston Red Sox Money Line

Morning Show Chat

Las de Vegas selected Boston to extend its winning streak.

Scipio listed a Rays-Orioles first-five under combination, although the wording during the broadcast was unclear.

Consensus Pick

Boston Red Sox Money Line lean

San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves

Odds

San Diego Padres +115

Atlanta Braves -127

Run Line: San Diego +1.5 at -170

Total: 9

Starting Pitchers

San Diego: J.P. Sears, 5.03 ERA

Atlanta: Bryce Elder, 4.12 ERA

San Diego entered after scoring 19 runs Sunday, but the Padres had been one of baseball’s least dependable road teams. Atlanta showed signs of improved form during its weekend series.

Sears remains a vulnerable starter, and Elder has also struggled over his recent appearances. With temperatures near 89 degrees and the wind moving toward the outfield, the offensive environment favored the over.

Chris was willing to back Atlanta at a manageable home price. Al Ninos agreed with the Braves lean but preferred the total because Ronald Acuña Jr. was unavailable and the side price offered limited margin.

Chris Adkins Pick

Atlanta Braves Money Line

Al Ninos Pick

Over 9

Atlanta Braves Money Line lean

Tony T Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Morning Show Chat

Las de Vegas selected Atlanta on the money line.

Consensus Pick

Atlanta Braves Money Line lean

Best Total

Over 9

New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers

Odds

New York Mets +186

Milwaukee Brewers -207

Run Line: Milwaukee -1.5 at -110

Total: 7.5

Starting Pitchers

New York: Freddy Peralta

Milwaukee: Jacob Mizorowski, 10-4, 1.62 ERA

Mizorowski’s strikeout ability and dominant surface statistics make Milwaukee the understandable favorite. The concern is the price, which moved above -200.

Chris believed the Brewers were the superior team but refused to lay that number. He suggested that the run line was the more practical Milwaukee position for anyone determined to back the favorite.

Al Ninos approached the game from the opposite direction. Peralta’s experience and the remaining talent in the Mets lineup created enough potential for New York to justify a large underdog wager.

Chris Adkins Pick

Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 lean

Al Ninos Pick

New York Mets Money Line +186

Tony T Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

Jacob Mizorowski to record the pitching win at approximately +106

Morning Show Chat

Bakari selected the Mets money line.

Scipio selected the first-inning no-run market.

Bakari also supported Mizorowski over his strikeout total.

Consensus Report

No side consensus. Milwaukee owns the superior matchup, but New York offers the market value.

San Francisco Giants at Kansas City Royals

Odds

San Francisco Giants +103

Kansas City Royals -113

Run Line: San Francisco +1.5 at -193

Total: 10.5

Starting Pitchers

San Francisco: Trevor McDonald

Kansas City: Michael Wacha, 3.77 ERA

Kansas City entered a favorable travel position. San Francisco had to move from Seattle to Kansas City after its weekend series, while the Royals remained home after defeating San Diego twice.

Wacha has performed better at home. Tony also cited San Francisco’s losing road record and Kansas City’s profitable home record against lower-average National League opponents.

The temperature was expected to approach 96 degrees with wind moving toward the outfield. That weather adds scoring risk, but Tony preferred the modest Kansas City money-line price.

Tony T Pick

Kansas City Royals Money Line -113

Chris Adkins Pick

No official pick announced.

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Morning Show Chat

Las de Vegas selected Kansas City and referred to Wacha as “Waka Flocka.”

Consensus Pick

Kansas City Royals Money Line

Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers

Odds

Chicago White Sox +141

Texas Rangers -156

Run Line: Chicago +1.5 at -163

Total: 7.5

Starting Pitchers

Chicago: Erick Fedde, 4.15 ERA

Texas: Jacob deGrom, 3.49 ERA

The White Sox entered with better offensive numbers against right-handed pitching than their market reputation suggested. Chicago carried a batting average near .243 and a slugging percentage around .413 in that split.

Texas had produced a lower batting average and slugging percentage against right-handers. Fedde entered with an ERA below 3.00 over his previous four appearances, and the Chicago bullpen had shown better recent form.

DeGrom remains the clear individual pitching threat, which is why Chris preferred the first-five market. Tony accepted the greater full-game volatility in exchange for the large underdog return.

Tony T Pick

Chicago White Sox Money Line +141

Chris Adkins Pick

Chicago White Sox First Five Money Line

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

Chicago White Sox Money Line

Morning Show Chat

Cal Dog selected the White Sox at plus money.

Bakari supported the White Sox money line and deGrom over his strikeout total.

MJ supported Texas.

Consensus Pick

Chicago White Sox Money Line or First Five Money Line

Detroit Tigers at Chicago Cubs

Odds

Detroit Tigers -102

Chicago Cubs -108

Run Line: Detroit +1.5 at -192

Total: 11.5

Starting Pitchers

Detroit: Jack Flaherty, 4.48 ERA

Chicago: Jameson Taillon, 5.19 ERA

The weather is the primary factor. Temperatures were projected near 83 degrees with the wind blowing toward center field at approximately 16 miles per hour.

Neither starter has been dependable enough to dismiss the conditions. Taillon entered with an ERA above 5.00 and was returning from an injury absence. Flaherty has produced improved short-term numbers but remains substantially less effective away from home.

Chris and Al Ninos selected the over. Tony preferred Chicago as a small home favorite, pointing to Detroit’s poor road record and limited road batting average.

Chris Adkins Pick

Over 11.5

Al Ninos Pick

Over 11.5

Tony T Pick

Chicago Cubs Money Line -108

Ron Hahn Pick

Over 11.5

Chicago Cubs run-line lean

Morning Show Chat

Las de Vegas leaned to the Cubs.

Consensus Pick

Over 11.5

Side Lean

Chicago Cubs Money Line

Miami Marlins at Houston Astros

Odds

Miami Marlins +108

Houston Astros -119

Run Line: Miami +1.5 at -188

Total: 9

Starting Pitchers

Miami: Janson Junk

Houston: Ronel Blanco

Blanco was scheduled to make his first major-league appearance following approximately 13 months of recovery from elbow surgery. His expected workload was uncertain, creating a likely extended bullpen game for Houston.

The Astros had struggled offensively, and Miami entered its own losing streak. Al Ninos believed the plus-money price compensated for Miami’s recent form because Blanco was unlikely to work deep into the game.

Tony preferred to avoid the matchup until Blanco demonstrated his post-injury form.

Al Ninos Pick

Miami Marlins Money Line +108

Tony T Pick

Pass

Chris Adkins Pick

Pass

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Morning Show Chat

Bakari selected Miami.

Las de Vegas included Miami in his underdog money-line card.

Consensus Pick

Miami Marlins Money Line lean

Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies

Odds

Washington Nationals -118

Colorado Rockies +107

Run Line: Washington -1.5 at +120

Total: 11.5 to 12

Starting Pitchers

Washington: Andrew Alvarez, 2-3, 4.04 ERA

Colorado: Kyle Freeland, 2-8, 7.36 ERA

Washington entered in excellent offensive form, producing a recent batting average near .266 and a slugging percentage close to .492. Colorado had also shown improved power.

Freeland has been consistently vulnerable at Coors Field. Alvarez entered with an ERA above 5.00 across his previous five appearances and an opponent batting average near .360.

Washington’s bullpen creates additional late-inning scoring potential. The Nationals were recently hit hard in West Sacramento before traveling directly to Colorado, another difficult environment for a pitching staff.

Tony T Pick

Over 11.5

Chris Adkins Pick

Over 12 lean

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

Washington Nationals Money Line

Morning Show Chat

Bakari selected Washington.

Scipio selected Washington but acknowledged the risk created by its bullpen.

DeAndre and Up One Money supported Colorado.

Las de Vegas included Washington in his underdog and short-favorite card.

Consensus Pick

Over 11.5 or 12

Side Lean

Washington Nationals Money Line

Cincinnati Reds at Seattle Mariners

Odds

Cincinnati Reds +125

Seattle Mariners -138

Run Line: Cincinnati +1.5 at -175

Total: 7.5

Starting Pitchers

Cincinnati: Andrew Abbott, 5-5, 4.11 ERA

Seattle: George Kirby

Seattle’s offensive performance made the favorite price difficult to justify. The Mariners entered with a post-break batting average near .172 and an on-base percentage around .264.

Cincinnati showed improved power during its weekend series in Colorado. Abbott is capable of keeping the game competitive against a Seattle lineup that has struggled to produce sustained rallies.

Kirby provides length, but the Mariners had not consistently supplied enough offense to justify laying close to -150.

Tony T Pick

Cincinnati Reds Money Line +125

Chris Adkins Pick

Cincinnati Reds Money Line lean

Under 7.5 lean

Al Ninos Pick

Cincinnati Reds Money Line lean

Under 7.5 lean

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Morning Show Chat

Las de Vegas selected Cincinnati.

Consensus Pick

Cincinnati Reds Money Line

Athletics at Arizona Diamondbacks

Odds

Athletics +130

Arizona Diamondbacks -143

Run Line: Arizona -1.5 at +137

Total: 9

Starting Pitchers

Athletics: Jeffrey Springs, 3-9, 6.08 ERA

Arizona: Mitch Bratt

Arizona entered as the more reliable club, but Tony found more value in the total. Springs has produced better numbers on the road than his full-season ERA suggests, and the Athletics bullpen has also been more effective away from home.

The Athletics had recorded a strong road-under profile. Arizona had also produced a significant number of unders across a long recent sample.

Bratt remains inexperienced and has dealt with control issues, but the total had begun moving toward 9.5 in some markets. That rise strengthened Tony’s position on the under.

Tony T Pick

Under 9 or better

Chris Adkins Pick

No official pick announced.

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Consensus Pick

Under 9 or 9.5

St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Angels

Odds

St. Louis Cardinals -102

Los Angeles Angels -108

Run Line: St. Louis +1.5 at -202

Total: 9

Starting Pitchers

St. Louis: Kyle Leahy, 7-4, 3.72 ERA

Los Angeles: José Soriano, 8-6, 3.48 ERA

Leahy entered after an outstanding four-start stretch. Soriano had moved in the opposite direction, carrying an ERA above 6.00 across his previous four starts.

The Angels remained difficult to trust at home, particularly when asked to win as a favorite. St. Louis had also generated a profitable record as a modest road underdog.

The Cardinals’ Sunday collapse after leading Arizona 7-0 created understandable hesitation in the chat, but the starting-pitcher and price advantages remained with St. Louis.

Tony T Pick

St. Louis Cardinals Money Line -102

Chris Adkins Pick

St. Louis Cardinals Money Line

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Morning Show Chat

Las de Vegas selected St. Louis.

Consensus Pick

St. Louis Cardinals Money Line

WNBA Betting Card

Las Vegas Aces at Toronto Tempo

Odds

Las Vegas Aces -11.5

Toronto Tempo +11.5

Money Line: Las Vegas -600, Toronto +440

Total: 181.5 to 183

Las Vegas entered after producing several high-scoring games. The Aces had gone over in five of eight and were shooting approximately 47 percent from the field and 36 percent from three across their previous five.

Toronto had gone over in three of four while shooting near 49 percent from the field and 37 percent from three. The Tempo’s defense had not matched its offensive production.

Both sides carried meaningful absences, but the recent shooting and defensive numbers supported another game in the 180s.

Tony T Pick

Over 181.5 or 182

Chris Adkins Pick

No official pick announced.

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Morning Show Chat

Pharoah selected Las Vegas -11.

Other contributors expressed interest in Toronto plus the points.

Consensus Pick

Over 181.5

New York Liberty at Dallas Wings

Odds

New York Liberty -4.5 to -5.5

Dallas Wings +4.5 to +5.5

Total: 174.5

The rescheduled matchup created an unusual situational handicap. Dallas was playing on consecutive days, but the Wings had competed in an early Sunday game and remained at home.

New York entered in poor form despite recently holding a substantial rest advantage. The Liberty had lost eight of 10 games and were only one game above .500.

Dallas had won six consecutive games and was shooting approximately 48 percent from the field across its previous five. The Wings were missing several key players, but Tony believed the market had overreacted to those absences.

Tony T Pick

Dallas Wings +5 or better

Chris Adkins Pick

No official pick announced.

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Morning Show Chat

Pharoah selected the Dallas money line.

Consensus Pick

Dallas Wings +5 or better

Washington Mystics at Golden State Valkyries

Odds

Washington Mystics +8.5

Golden State Valkyries -8.5

Money Line: Washington +285, Golden State -360

Total: 145.5 to 146.5

Washington had gone under in eight of 10 games. Golden State had stayed under in 10 of 11 and continued to win through elite defense rather than explosive offense.

The Mystics entered shooting approximately 38 percent from the floor and only 18 percent from three across their previous five games.

Golden State’s defensive consistency makes it difficult for struggling offenses to create efficient looks. The spread is significant, but the under does not require Washington to remain competitive.

Chris Adkins Pick

Under 146.5

Tony T Pick

Under 145.5

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Morning Show Chat

Pharoah selected Golden State -8.5 and the under.

Consensus Pick

Under 146.5

Minnesota Lynx at Seattle Storm

Odds

Minnesota Lynx -9.5 to -10.5

Seattle Storm +9.5 to +10.5

Money Line: Minnesota approximately -475

Seattle approximately +360

Total: 173.5 to 175.5

Minnesota continued to win games but had failed to cover seven of its previous 10 point spreads. The Lynx defense had also declined, allowing approximately 47 percent shooting and 36 percent from three over a recent five-game stretch.

Seattle entered with seven covers in nine games. The Storm had improved offensively and continued to defend well enough to stay within inflated numbers.

The absence of Napheesa Collier reduces Minnesota’s ability to separate from opponents. Seattle also benefits from playing at home, where it has produced a strong against-the-spread record.

Tony T Pick

Seattle Storm +10.5

Chris Adkins Pick

No official pick announced.

Al Ninos Pick

No official pick announced.

Ron Hahn Pick

No official pick announced.

Morning Show Chat

Pharoah selected the Seattle money line.

Consensus Pick

Seattle Storm +10 or better

Official Handicapper Cards

Tony T Picks

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line

Tampa Bay–Toronto Under 7.5

Los Angeles Dodgers Money Line

Kansas City Royals Money Line

Chicago White Sox Money Line

Chicago Cubs Money Line

Washington–Colorado Over

Cincinnati Reds Money Line

Athletics–Arizona Under

St. Louis Cardinals Money Line

Las Vegas–Toronto Over

Dallas Wings +Points

Seattle Storm +Points

Washington–Golden State Under

Chris Adkins Picks

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line

Atlanta Braves Money Line

Chicago White Sox First Five Money Line

Detroit–Chicago Over

Washington–Colorado Over lean

St. Louis Cardinals Money Line

Washington–Golden State Under

Boston Red Sox Money Line lean

Cincinnati Reds Money Line lean

Al Ninos Picks

Minnesota Twins First Five Money Line

Minnesota Twins Full-Game Money Line lean

Tampa Bay Rays Money Line

Tampa Bay–Toronto Under lean

New York Mets Money Line

San Diego–Atlanta Over

Detroit–Chicago Over

Miami Marlins Money Line

Cincinnati Reds Money Line lean

Seattle–Cincinnati Under lean

Ron Hahn Picks

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Tampa Bay Rays Money Line lean

Boston Red Sox Money Line

Jacob Mizorowski to record the pitching win

Chicago White Sox Money Line

Detroit–Chicago Over

Chicago Cubs run-line lean

Washington Nationals Money Line

Nationals, Red Sox and Tigers-Cubs Over parlay

Morning Show Chat Picks

Scipio

Minnesota road first-inning no run

Toronto first-inning no run

Milwaukee first-inning no run

Colorado first-inning run

Washington Nationals Money Line

Las de Vegas

Minnesota Twins

Pittsburgh Pirates

Boston Red Sox

Atlanta Braves

Kansas City Royals

Chicago Cubs lean

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals

Cincinnati Reds

St. Louis Cardinals

Bakari

New York Mets Money Line

Chicago White Sox Money Line

Miami Marlins Money Line

Washington Nationals Money Line

Jacob deGrom Over Strikeouts

Jacob Mizorowski Over Strikeouts

Miles Over 4.5 Rebounds

Shakira Austin Over 9.5 Rebounds

Harrison Over 5.5 Rebounds

Pharoah

Las Vegas Aces -11

Dallas Wings Money Line

Seattle Storm Money Line

Golden State Valkyries -8.5

Washington–Golden State Under

DeAndre Stevenson

Colorado Rockies Money Line

Cal Dog

Chicago White Sox Money Line

Morning Show Parlay Report

Chris Adkins Three-Team Parlay

Pittsburgh Pirates–New York Yankees Over

Detroit Tigers–Chicago Cubs Over

Washington Nationals–Colorado Rockies Over

Home Run Pick

Sam Antonacci to hit a home run for the Chicago White Sox

Al Ninos Three-Team Parlay

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Tampa Bay Rays Money Line

Tampa Bay–Toronto Under

Tony T Three-Team Parlay

Seattle Storm +Points

Minnesota Twins Money Line

Pittsburgh Pirates Money Line

Ron Hahn Three-Team Parlay

Washington Nationals Money Line

Boston Red Sox Money Line

Detroit Tigers–Chicago Cubs Over

Scipio Three-Team First-Inning Parlay

Toronto first-inning no run

Colorado first-inning run

Milwaukee first-inning no run

Tony’s Picks Leaderboard Report

Chris Adkins entered Monday after another productive Sunday, finishing 3-0. His best bet on the Pittsburgh game over the total cashed, and five selections from his Hit List also delivered winners.

Tony T finished Sunday at 2-1. His WNBA selection on Chicago plus the points covered comfortably, and he split his two Major League Baseball positions.

Al Ninos continued to rank among the strongest long-term performers on the Tony’s Picks platform. His displayed 2026 performance showed approximately 1,864 units of profit.

Chris Adkins entered Monday with approximately 1,394 units of profit over the previous 30 days, reinforcing his position among the hottest handicappers on the site.

The platform’s recent leaderboard also continued to feature strong results from Tom Reighard, Ron Crawford, Ron Hahn, Justin McElvy, Millz Young and David Racey.

Yesterday’s Games Recap

Chris Adkins completed a perfect 3-0 Sunday card. His featured Pittsburgh total went over, continuing a pattern of higher-scoring results in games started by Paul Skenes.

Chris also cashed five selections from his daily home run and hitter-prop Hit List.

Tony T closed Sunday at 2-1. His strongest result came in the WNBA, where the Chicago Sky covered a large point spread.

Tony split his baseball selections, finishing 1-1 on the diamond. His losing baseball position was the over in Washington’s game, which did not receive enough scoring support.

The broader Tony’s Picks recap included another strong Sunday for several platform handicappers. Ron Crawford produced the largest volume result, while Ron Hahn, Tom Reighard, Chris Adkins, Solomon Lone and Justin McElvy all posted profitable cards.

The World Cup final ended scoreless through regulation before Spain defeated Argentina during extra time. The regulation draw and the 90-minute under both delivered betting value for handicappers who avoided the extended-result market.

Final Betting Outlook

Minnesota is the strongest traditional side consensus on Monday’s board. Joe Ryan owns the clear pitching advantage, and Cleveland’s offensive profile against right-handers remains difficult to support.

The best plus-money group includes Pittsburgh, the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati and St. Louis. Each is opposing a favorite whose price appears greater than its current offensive or pitching advantage.

The clearest offensive environments are Detroit-Chicago and Washington-Colorado. Strong wind at Wrigley Field and vulnerable pitching at Coors Field create legitimate paths to double-digit production.

The strongest WNBA total is Washington-Golden State under. Both teams have produced extended under streaks, and Washington’s recent perimeter shooting has been among the weakest in the league.

Seattle offers the most attractive WNBA underdog position. Minnesota continues to win but has not covered consistently, and the absence of Napheesa Collier makes a double-digit road spread difficult to justify.

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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.