Happy Tuesday! In this article we'll cover some of the top Sports Betting picks for today August 2nd.
Pick #1 Will Smith Under 1.5 Total Bases
Book: Bet365
Odds: -130 (Can take up to -147)
EV Betting is all about identifying bets that have a long-term mathematical edge over the sportsbook. In this case we're getting Smith Under 1.5 Total Bases at -130 when other sportsbooks have it priced much higher.
1) Pinnacle: -188
2) MGM: -190
3) DraftKings: -160
Market average on this play is -167. Meaning if we're getting it for -130 that's 37 cents of value making this a great bet for today.
Pick #2 Chicago Cubs To Score First
Book: BetRivers
Odds: +118 (Can take up to +111)
Joey Wentz is starting for the Braves today over his last 5 starts he has given up 27 hits, 14 earned runs, with a ERA of 4.73. A lot of damage comes from Left handed hitters which isn't great for Wentz when you take a look at the starting lineup for the Cubs which includes 5 Left handed hitters. Meanwhile the Cubs are starting Shota Imanaga who's last 5 starts look like 20 hits, 10 earned runs, 32 strikeouts, with a ERA of 2.52. Imanaga has been in much better form as of late than Wentz. The odds are also agreeing with us here.
Pinnacle is down to +101
MGM is down to -102
DraftKings is down to +100
Recent form combined with great odds makes this a great MLB EV bet.
Pick #3 Phoenix Mercury -8.5
Book: Unibet
Odds: +128 (Can take up to +121)
Home game for the Mercury here where they have a 14-6 record on the season. Also currently riding a 4 game winning streak. Meanwhile the Fever have lost 3/5 and are without some major pieces.
Caitlin Clark OUT.
Sophie Cunningham OUT.
Sydney Colson OUT.
Aari McDonald OUT.
The Mercury on the other hand are mainly injury free. They're also vying for a top-four seed to secure home-court advantage in the first round.
Getting this bet at +128 means you’re getting a 3% EV and more value than the risk suggests.
Pick #4 Sabally Over 4.5 / Under 5.5 Rebounds
Books: Bet365 / DraftKings
Odds: +260 / -125
This is an arbitrage bet meaning you bet on both outcomes and no matter what happens in the game you win money. This arbitrage is also a middle meaning if Sabally lands on exactly 5 rebounds you win both.
Let's say you take the Over 4.5 rebounds on Bet365 at +260 odds for $66.67. If this side hits you win $240.
Let's say you take the Under 5.5 rebounds on DraftKings at -125 odds for $133.33. If this side hits you win $240.
Total amount invested: $200
Total amount returned: $240
No matter the result you make at least $40.
Let's say she lands on exactly 5 rebounds and BOTH bets.
Total amount Invested: $200
Total amount returned: $480.
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