The Wednesday sports betting slate brings plenty of opportunities for bettors, led by a full MLB schedule, WNBA action, soccer, tennis qualifying and other international events. We’ve reviewed today’s matchups and identified several spots that stand out for value.
MLB Free Pick: Chicago Cubs +1.5
Pick: Chicago Cubs +1.5 runs
Chicago heads into Arizona with Matthew Boyd on the mound. While Boyd has struggled recently, his overall season numbers remain strong, and the Cubs have been particularly competitive away from home.
Arizona counters with Eduardo Rodriguez, who has been pitching well lately, making this a difficult moneyline call. The +1.5-run cushion gives Chicago more room in what should be a competitive game.
Free Pick: Cubs +1.5
MLB Best Bet: Los Angeles Dodgers
Pick: Dodgers Moneyline
The Dodgers continue to chase the top spot in the National League and face Atlanta again Wednesday. Los Angeles has been playing strong baseball and has plenty of motivation as the regular season enters its final stretch.
Atlanta's AJ Smith-Shawver is also coming off a difficult stretch, creating a favorable matchup for the Dodgers' deep lineup.
Free Pick: Dodgers ML
MLB Prop Watch: AJ Smith-Shawver
For bettors looking beyond the traditional sides, Smith-Shawver is an interesting player-prop target. Current betting analysis is pointing toward his earned-run total going over 2.5, based on his recent performance and control issues.
Prop Lean: AJ Smith-Shawver Over 2.5 Earned Runs
Phillies vs. Mariners
Philadelphia and Seattle also provide an intriguing pitching matchup. The Phillies visit Seattle for a 4:10 PM ET game Wednesday.
Best Prop Lean: Jesús Luzardo Over 6.5 Strikeouts
Seattle's lineup gives Luzardo an opportunity to pile up strikeouts, making this one of the more attractive MLB player-prop angles on today's board.
WNBA Free Pick
There are two WNBA games on Wednesday:
- Golden State Valkyries at Connecticut Sun
- Toronto Tempo at Seattle Storm
Free Pick: Golden State Valkyries + the points
Golden State has already faced Connecticut earlier this season and should be capable of keeping this game competitive. Taking the points provides additional protection in what projects to be a relatively tight matchup.
Soccer
Today's soccer schedule includes NWSL and Leagues Cup action, including:
- Angel City FC at North Carolina Courage
- Toluca vs. Austin FC
- Club América vs. Columbus Crew
Soccer Lean: Club América/Columbus Crew Over 2.5 Goals
With attacking talent on both sides, the over is an interesting alternative to trying to pick the outright winner.
Tennis
US Open qualifying continues Wednesday, along with ATP action in Winston-Salem and WTA action in Monterrey.
Tennis qualifying can be particularly difficult to handicap because of late player withdrawals, changing conditions and limited recent head-to-head data, so this is a market where waiting for confirmed lineups and current prices is important.
Today's Best Bets
Best MLB Pick: Cubs +1.5
Best MLB Moneyline: Dodgers ML
Best MLB Prop: AJ Smith-Shawver Over 2.5 Earned Runs
Best WNBA Pick: Valkyries + points
Best Soccer Lean: Club América vs. Columbus Crew Over 2.5
Best Parlay Piece: Dodgers ML
Free Pick of the Day
Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
The Dodgers are playing with postseason positioning in mind, while Atlanta's pitching matchup presents an opportunity for Los Angeles' offense. If you're looking for one straightforward wager from today's full slate, the Dodgers are our Free Pick of the Day.
As always, shop around for the best available number because odds and lines can move substantially before game time.
Bet responsibly. Picks are for informational and entertainment purposes only.