FREE PICK OF THE DAY

MLB: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline (-140 to -150 range)

The Cincinnati Reds are our featured free pick for Wednesday's MLB slate as they host the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park.

The matchup gives Cincinnati a significant starting-pitching advantage. Chase Burns enters the game with a 14-2 record and a 2.47 ERA, while St. Louis counters with Matthew Liberatore, who is 5-10 with a 5.07 ERA. The current market has Cincinnati around -140 to -146, depending on the sportsbook.

Burns is the key to this handicap. Cincinnati has a legitimate ace on the mound, and the matchup against a St. Louis lineup that has struggled to produce consistently makes the Reds the preferred side.

Great American Ball Park can always create volatility, which is why we're taking the moneyline rather than laying the -1.5 run line.

PRO CAPPERS FREE PICK

Cincinnati Reds ML

Play to: -150

Confidence: 8/10

Prediction: Reds 5, Cardinals 3

MLB LEAN

Boston Red Sox ML

Boston faces Arizona at Fenway with Payton Tolle scheduled to start for the Red Sox against Brandon Pfaadt. Boston has been priced as the favorite, and multiple betting previews have identified value with the Red Sox in what projects as a relatively low-scoring game.

Lean: Boston Red Sox ML

WNBA LEAN

Minnesota Lynx ML

Minnesota brings a 29-7 record into tonight's matchup against the 25-9 Golden State Valkyries. The Lynx have won four straight, while several current previews are siding with Minnesota despite the game being played at Chase Center.

Lean: Minnesota Lynx ML

SOCCER LEAN

LASK Linz +0.5 / Double Chance

LASK visits Celtic in Champions League qualifying action. The Austrian club enters the match in excellent early-season form, having won all four of its matches, while the matchup creates an opportunity to take the visitors with protection against the draw.

Lean: LASK Linz or Draw

FREE PARLAY IDEA

For bettors looking for a higher-payout combination:

  • Cincinnati Reds ML
  • Boston Red Sox ML
  • Minnesota Lynx ML

This is a 3-leg parlay, so remember that all three selections must win.

Final Word

The Cincinnati Reds ML is the strongest free play on today's card. Chase Burns' 14-2 record and 2.47 ERA provide the biggest starting-pitcher edge among today's featured selections, and we're willing to trust Cincinnati at home as long as the price stays around -150 or better.

PRO CAPPERS FREE PICK: CINCINNATI REDS ML

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