NFL, MLB, SOCCER, WNBA, TENNIS, GOLF, CYCLING AND MORE
Sunday is loaded with betting opportunities, led by a massive NFL Week 2 schedule, 15 MLB games, major European soccer, five WNBA games, the BMW PGA Championship final round, the UCI Road World Championships and the WTA SP Open final.
At Procappers, we're looking beyond the obvious favorites and searching for the best combination of price, matchup and betting value.
Lines move throughout the day, so always shop for the best number before placing a wager.
NFL WEEK 2 PICKS
Week 2 features 14 games today, including Green Bay at the New York Jets, Cincinnati at Houston, Philadelphia at Tennessee, Miami at San Francisco and Indianapolis at Kansas City. Current market lines have Philadelphia -7.5, Baltimore -8.5, Houston -2.5, Green Bay -3.5 and Kansas City -6.5.
BEST BET OF THE DAY
Green Bay Packers -3.5
Green Bay is our featured NFL selection.
The Packers are being asked to win by less than a touchdown against the Jets, and the matchup gives Green Bay multiple ways to control the game.
Green Bay's ability to pressure the quarterback while creating opportunities on the ground should allow the Packers to dictate the pace.
The Jets are capable of making this competitive, but -3.5 is a manageable number.
FREE PICK: GREEN BAY PACKERS -3.5
BEST NFL UNDERDOG
Minnesota Vikings +4.5
The Vikings are getting more than a field goal against Chicago.
Chicago is favored at home, but Minnesota has enough defensive ability to keep this game within one possession.
This is precisely the type of matchup where taking the points can provide value.
FREE PICK: MINNESOTA VIKINGS +4.5
BEST NFL FAVORITE
Philadelphia Eagles -7.5
Philadelphia has the talent advantage against Tennessee, and the Eagles should be able to put pressure on the Titans from the opening possession.
The biggest concern is laying more than a touchdown on the road, so this is a play that should be kept at -7.5 or better.
FREE PICK: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES -7.5
TEXANS VS. BENGALS
Houston Texans -2.5
Houston is one of the most interesting games on the board.
The Texans are laying only 2.5 points at home against Cincinnati, giving them a strong opportunity to win without needing to cover a large number.
The combination of home field and defensive pressure makes Houston attractive.
FREE PICK: HOUSTON TEXANS -2.5
CHIEFS VS. COLTS
Kansas City Chiefs -6.5
Kansas City is laying 6.5 at home against Indianapolis.
Arrowhead is one of the most difficult environments in football, and Kansas City has enough offensive weapons to create separation.
If the number reaches -7 or higher, however, the value becomes considerably less attractive.
FREE PICK: KANSAS CITY -6.5
NFL PARLAY
For bettors looking for a higher-risk combination:
Packers -3.5
Eagles -7.5
Texans -2.5
This is a three-team parlay built around three favorites with favorable matchup profiles.
Keep parlays small relative to your normal straight wagers.
NFL TEASER
For a more conservative approach:
Packers +3.5
Eagles -1.5
Texans +3.5
Moving teams through key numbers can make a teaser more attractive than a straight parlay.
MLB FREE PICKS
Sunday brings a full 15-game MLB schedule, including Phillies-Mets, Cubs-Reds, Red Sox-Rays, Giants-Dodgers, Yankees-Diamondbacks, Marlins-Padres and Brewers-Orioles.
BEST MLB BET
Milwaukee Brewers -1.5
Milwaukee enters today's game against Baltimore with a 97-58 record and Jacob Misiorowski scheduled to start. Misiorowski enters with a 15-5 record and a 1.89 ERA.
That's enough to make Milwaukee one of our favorite baseball plays of the day.
The Brewers have been one of the strongest teams in baseball all season, and the pitching matchup gives them an opportunity to control the game from the beginning.
FREE PICK: BREWERS -1.5
BEST MLB UNDERDOG
New York Mets +1.5
Philadelphia has the superior overall record and Cristopher Sánchez is scheduled to start for the Phillies, but the Mets are playing at home.
Philadelphia is currently around -170 on the moneyline, making the Mets +1.5 an attractive way to attack the matchup without requiring New York to win outright.
FREE PICK: METS +1.5
BEST MLB FAVORITE
Philadelphia Phillies ML
Philadelphia has one of the best starting-pitcher advantages on today's board.
Cristopher Sánchez enters at 17-6 with a 2.93 ERA and 215 strikeouts, while the Phillies enter at 85-70.
The price is high, so don't chase it if the moneyline becomes excessively expensive.
FREE PICK: PHILLIES ML
DODGERS VS. GIANTS
Los Angeles Dodgers ML
The Dodgers are 94-60 entering today's game against San Francisco, while the Giants are 64-90.
Los Angeles also dominated Saturday's matchup 8-2.
The Dodgers have too much offensive depth to ignore in this matchup.
FREE PICK: DODGERS ML
PADRES VS. MARLINS
San Diego Padres ML
San Diego is 85-69 and playing at home against Miami.
Sandy Alcantara starts for Miami while Walker Buehler is scheduled for San Diego.
This is not a matchup to chase at an inflated price, but the Padres are attractive at a reasonable moneyline.
FREE PICK: PADRES ML
SOCCER PICKS
Sunday's soccer schedule includes Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and MLS action. Major matches include Manchester City-Sunderland, Bournemouth-Liverpool, Juventus-Atalanta, AC Milan-Lecce and the huge Madrid derby between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid.
BEST SOCCER BET
Real Madrid ML
The Madrid derby is arguably the biggest soccer betting event of the day.
Real Madrid has started the season strongly, winning six of its first seven matches across competitions, while today's market has Real Madrid around -154 against Atlético.
The price isn't cheap, but Real Madrid's attacking quality gives them the ability to create chances even in a difficult away environment.
FREE PICK: REAL MADRID ML
SOCCER TOTAL
Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid OVER 2.5 GOALS
This is an alternative to playing the side.
Both clubs possess enough attacking quality to create scoring opportunities, and derby matches can become particularly dangerous once the first goal arrives.
FREE PICK: OVER 2.5 GOALS
PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester City ML
Manchester City hosts Sunderland today.
City has the superior squad and home-field advantage, making the moneyline the preferred approach rather than trying to force a large handicap.
FREE PICK: MANCHESTER CITY ML
SERIE A
Juventus vs. Atalanta – Juventus Draw No Bet
Juventus hosts Atalanta in one of today's major Serie A matches.
Rather than taking the straight moneyline, Draw No Bet provides some additional protection in what could be a competitive game.
FREE PICK: JUVENTUS DRAW NO BET
WNBA PICKS
Five WNBA games are scheduled today, including Minnesota-Connecticut, New York-Toronto, Washington-Indiana, Portland-Los Angeles and Seattle-Las Vegas.
BEST WNBA BET
Minnesota Lynx ML
Minnesota enters at 17-6 against Connecticut at 5-18.
The Lynx have the substantial overall record advantage and should be able to exploit the matchup over four quarters.
FREE PICK: MINNESOTA LYNX ML
WNBA GAME OF THE DAY
Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever
This matchup has major playoff-position implications.
Washington is 10-10 while Indiana is 13-9, with the teams separated by only a few spots in the standings. The first two meetings were both close, including an overtime Washington victory and a narrow Indiana win.
That makes the Mystics + the points an interesting value angle if the market gives Washington a reasonable number.
FREE PICK: WASHINGTON + THE POINTS
LATE WNBA PLAY
Las Vegas Aces ML
Las Vegas hosts Seattle tonight.
The Aces enter at 17-6 compared with Seattle's 6-18 record.
The home favorite is the preferred side.
FREE PICK: LAS VEGAS ACES ML
TENNIS PICK
SP OPEN FINAL
Kaitlin Quevedo vs. Nadia Podoroska
The São Paulo final features seventh-seeded Kaitlin Quevedo against Nadia Podoroska.
Quevedo reached her first WTA final after beating Anna Blinkova, while Podoroska upset second seed Paula Badosa in the semifinals.
Current odds make Quevedo the favorite at approximately -167, with Podoroska around +125.
The matchup presents a significant contrast in experience and momentum.
FREE PICK: KAITLIN QUEVEDO ML
At the current price, the match winner is preferable to getting too aggressive with set betting.
CYCLING PICK
UCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TIME TRIAL
The UCI Road World Championships begin today in Montréal with the elite individual time trials. The men's course is approximately 39.9 kilometers with a technical urban layout and a late climb toward the finish.
BEST CYCLING BET
Remco Evenepoel to win
Evenepoel is the defending champion and is listed as the overwhelming favorite.
Current markets have him around -475 to -500, with Filippo Ganna the main challenger.
The outright price is expensive, but the matchup and course profile make Evenepoel the logical selection.
FREE PICK: REMCO EVENEPOEL
For bettors looking for value rather than the favorite, Filippo Ganna is the obvious alternative at a much larger price.
GOLF PICKS
BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
The final round at Wentworth is set up for an exciting finish.
Filippo Celli and Manuel Elvira entered the final round at 13-under, while Rory McIlroy was two shots behind at 11-under. A large group remained within striking distance.
BEST GOLF BET
Rory McIlroy Top 5
McIlroy has put himself into contention heading into the final round after finishing Saturday with a birdie-eagle combination.
Rather than requiring him to win outright, the Top 5 market offers a more conservative way to attack his position on the leaderboard.
FREE PICK: RORY MCILROY TOP 5
PURE INSURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
The final round of the PURE Insurance Championship is also being played today at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill.
FREE PICK: FAVORITE TOP 10
For golf betting, placement markets can be preferable to outright winner bets because of the volatility of a final round.
MOTORSPORTS
There is no NASCAR Cup Series race today after Saturday night's Bristol race, but Sunday features major IMSA action at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course.
The TireRack.com Battle on The Bricks is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
BEST MOTORSPORTS BET
IMSA – Favorite to Finish Top 3
Road-course racing creates substantially more variables than traditional oval racing.
For that reason, the preferred approach is a Top 3 finish market rather than an outright winner.
TODAY'S BEST BET
After looking across the entire Sunday schedule, our featured selection is:
GREEN BAY PACKERS -3.5
The number is manageable, the matchup is favorable and Green Bay has multiple paths to control the game.
PLAY: PACKERS -3.5
TODAY'S BEST UNDERDOG
MINNESOTA VIKINGS +4.5
The Vikings don't need to win outright.
They simply need to stay within four points, and the matchup gives them a realistic path to doing exactly that.
PLAY: VIKINGS +4.5
TODAY'S BEST FAVORITE
MILWAUKEE BREWERS -1.5
Jacob Misiorowski's 1.89 ERA and 15-5 record make Milwaukee particularly interesting against Baltimore.
PLAY: BREWERS -1.5
TODAY'S PARLAY
For bettors looking for a three-leg combination:
Packers -3.5
Phillies ML
Las Vegas Aces ML
This is a higher-risk wager and should be kept smaller than your straight bets.
TODAY'S TEASER
Packers +3.5
Eagles -1.5
Texans +3.5
The goal is to move each selection through important football numbers while reducing the required margin.
MONEY MANAGEMENT
A good betting card doesn't mean betting every game.
The biggest mistake recreational bettors make is increasing their wager size simply because they have more selections available.
Set your unit size before the games begin.
A standard play should generally remain one unit.
Stronger positions can receive more attention, while parlays, teasers and long-shot props should represent a smaller percentage of the bankroll.
The objective is long-term consistency, not trying to win every game on the schedule.
SHOP THE LINES
Today's NFL market demonstrates why line shopping matters.
There is a significant difference between:
Packers -3 and Packers -3.5
Eagles -7 and Eagles -7.5
Texans -2.5 and Texans -3
The same principle applies to baseball, basketball, soccer and every other sport.
The number you get is part of the bet.
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FINAL CARD
NFL
Packers -3.5
Vikings +4.5
Eagles -7.5
Texans -2.5
Chiefs -6.5
MLB
Brewers -1.5
Mets +1.5
Phillies ML
Dodgers ML
Padres ML
SOCCER
Real Madrid ML
Over 2.5 – Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid
Manchester City ML
Juventus Draw No Bet
WNBA
Minnesota Lynx ML
Washington + points
Las Vegas Aces ML
TENNIS
Kaitlin Quevedo ML
CYCLING
Remco Evenepoel
GOLF
Rory McIlroy Top 5
MOTORSPORTS
IMSA Top 3 market
BEST BET: Packers -3.5
BEST UNDERDOG: Vikings +4.5
BEST FAVORITE: Brewers -1.5
PARLAY: Packers -3.5 / Phillies ML / Aces ML
TEASER: Packers +3.5 / Eagles -1.5 / Texans +3.5
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