Free Sports Picks of the Day
Browse all available free picks, predictions and matchup analysis for current in-season sports below.
The selections here are complimentary plays posted daily from sports betting and handicapping experts.
These picks are a secondary addition to a handicapper’s stronger releases and best bets of the day.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Calvin King
[1%] Free Play on Yankees -139
Stephen Nover
Unlike other sports, baseball does not lend itself to situational type handicapping with a 6-month daily grind.
But unusual circumstances can pop up. Like this one.
The Cubs are good-sized road favorites here. I understand why. Chicago is 19 games better than Kansas City. Cubs starter lefty Matthew Boyd has been extremely reliable with a 7-1 record and 3.59 ERA.
But the Cubs also will be playing for the 17th straight day and 22nd time in the last 23 days. This day game matchup is going to be played in oppressive heat with temperatures in the low 100s.
Not until Monday will the Cubs finally get an off day. They may just wilt before then.
The Royals beat the Cubs by three runs on Saturday. They are going with Randy Dobnak, who is 2-0 with a 1.16 ERA in 31 innings.
Kansas City is 3-2 since superstar Bobby Witt returned from the injured list. The Royals rank 8th in batting average against lefties.
So at this plus price, I'll toss a peanut on the Royals.
Info Plays
1* FREE INFO PLAY Orioles vs Rangers under 8½ -108
Steve Janus
1* Free Sharp Play on Astros +115
Rob Vinciletti
MASSIVE WNBA WEST CONF. TOTAL OF THE YEAR HEADLINES along with MLB. Leagues Cup Soccer Comp play below. The Sunday Comp play is on the Chicago Fire in Leagues Cup Soccer action at 8 eastern. Chicago comes off a solid home win over Necaxa 2-0 in a game that really could have been worse as they dictated play with Ball control and generated solid chances. Tonight they take on Santos Laguna who was a 2-0 loser to NYFC. Chicago has the best player on the field in Robert Lewandowski and he will likely put a ton of pressure on the Laguna back line. Laguna has last the last 4 and has scored once in the last 3 games overall. Look for Chicago to get the win here. GL Rob V-
Andrew Gold
1% GOLD RUSH on Thiago Agustin Tirante +3½
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