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(#225615) Spain | ATS | . 

Even though Spain is the underdog in this WC Semi Final matchup, I cannot say how much recent success matters in European football (soccer.) Spain has beaten France in seven of the past 10 matchups (one draw,) including consecutive wins. This is a monstrous game & the winner most definitely could end up as the winner of the whole thing when it's all said and done. 

Don't get me wrong, I do believe that France has looked like the team to beat so far in this tournament. However, I'm not overly impressed with its defense. The fullbacks like to push high (just like Spain) and that could lead to a brilliant performance here from Lamine Yamal who should have his way against Lucas Digne (or Theo Hernandez if he's selected.) I like Spain to at least keep this as a draw, if not win inside the 90 minutes here.

Burns' Prediction: 2-1 Spain.

2026 MLB All-Star Game Betting Sheet: Philly Showdown Edition AL vs NL - Citizens Bank Park

Man, nothing beats the All-Star Game for pure vibes—stars everywhere, no real stakes, and yet we’re all here pretending like these picks matter more than my fantasy league standings. The Midsummer Classic is back in Philly for the first time in forever, right in the shadow of the Liberty Bell, and the NL gets the hometown juice while the AL brings that quiet “we own this thing” energy. Let’s break it down like your buddy who’s been grinding these lines a little too hard.

Quick History Lesson (Because Trends Pay Bills)

These games have been low-scoring snoozefests lately, not the old slugfests from the steroid era. The Under has hit in something ridiculous like 14 of the last 19 All-Star Games. Recent scores? Mostly single-digit barn-burners or tight affairs. AL dominated for years, then the NL stole a couple (including that wild swing-off last year with Schwarber going full hero mode). Bottom line: pitchers show up throwing 100 mph for one inning and vanish. Hitters get 2-3 swings max. Chaos, but the total usually stays polite.

Moneyline

Lines (as of late Monday): AL around +120, NL -135 to -142.

NL looks sexy on paper, home crowd, Schwarber in Philly (the Derby king returns), Soto, Freeman, the whole Murderers’ Row vibe. Sánchez gets the ball in his own yard. But the AL? They’ve got Trout leading off, Witt Jr., Alvarez, young guns like Caminero... and they’ve owned this event historically. Plus, some key absences on the NL side make this closer than the books want you to think.

My lean: Grab the AL + money. It’s the kind of spot where you feel smart when the dog barks. I’d play it down to +110 and laugh if the NL’s early hype parade gets rained on by a couple of Cease heaters. Run line AL +1.5 is the comfy couch version.

Game Total: 7.5 to 8

This one’s my favorite. Good pitching beats good hitting every time in this format—managers yank aces after 15 pitches, relievers come in firing nukes, and nobody settles in. The Under has been printing money here forever. Citizens Bank can play lively, but not when the best arms on Earth are on a pitch count.

Best bet: Under 7.5 all day 8 is even better . If it hits 8, I’ll buy the next round (of regrets). Last year got silly in extras, but normal service should resume.

Player Props Worth a Look

These move fast, so shop around, but here’s the good stuff:

Kyle Schwarber Over 0.5 Hits (+130ish): Dude’s the hometown darling, fresh off Derby fireworks, and has history mashing Cease. One knock feels like free money in Philly. Light the beacon.Mike Trout anything positive: The legend in leadoff. He always shows up for these. Over 0.5 hits or 1.5 total base....Trout doesn’t phone it in.Junior Caminero power props: Young dude’s got that Derby pop. Any HR or over total bases could pay nice if he’s feeling it.Bobby Witt Jr. or Yordan Alvarez hits: These guys don’t miss often.Pitcher sprinkle: Cease Over strikeouts in his short outing. Sánchez might get tagged early by the AL’s righty mashers.

Throw in some first-inning Under nonsense if your book offers it....NRFI has been money in recent years.

Overall Best Bets CardUnder 7.5 to 8 – The reliable one. History doesn’t lie.AL Moneyline (+120 range) – Value dog with pedigree.Schwarber hit prop .... Fun hometown angle.Small parlay: AL ML + Under for that + money boost (don’t go crazy).

Look, it’s still an exhibition, half these guys might be on cruise control after the Derby. But that’s what makes it fun. One bad bullpen decision or a lucky bloop and the script flips. Bet what you can afford to lose, enjoy the show, and maybe root for a few dingers before the pitchers take over.