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Event: (967) New York Mets at (968) Seattle Mariners: Moneyline
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 9:40 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Seattle Mariners -130 Emerson Hancock (RHP) Must Start
Take Seattle (#968) (list Hancock for Seattle)
The Mariners won 90 games last year and reached Game 7 of the ALCS; an elite squad. They started slow in 2026, but make no mistake about it – Seattle is a legit contender once again, and they’re playing their best baseball of the season right now. Following another strong showing yesterday, the Mariners are 8-2 in their last ten ballgames, including six consecutive W’s. Their bullpen is in great shape off Bryan Woo’s dominant performance on Saturday followed by a Bryce Miller/Luis Castillo ‘piggyback’ yesterday – every key arm behind Emerson Hancock is rested and ready tonight. Hancock is worth listing tonight, coming off a six inning one hit gem and having allowed three runs or less in ten of his eleven starts in 2026. Seattle’s lineup has pounded out 43 runs in their last seven contests, averaging more than six runs per game during this span. The Mets just feasted on Miami at home, but this underachieving lineup has NOT fared well outside of New York; held to two runs or less 12 times in their last 22 on the road while going 7-15 in those games. Short home chalk worth laying! Take the Mariners.
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Event: (621) Seattle Storm at (622) Dallas Wings: Total
Sport/League: WNBA (See all free WNBA Basketball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Free WNBA Basketball Pick Today: Total Under 166.5 (-110)
The Under 166.5 lines up because these teams simply don’t play high‑possession, high‑efficiency games against each other, and the matchup trends plus the season profiles both point to another slower, defensive‑driven night. The Under is 6‑0 in the last six meetings with an average of just 157.5 points, and Seattle’s offensive limitations are a big part of that — they rank 14th in scoring at 78.8 points per game and sit in the bottom half of the league in both field‑goal and three‑point percentage. Their defense, however, is top‑four in points allowed and opponent shooting, and that’s the unit that usually dictates tempo. Dallas can score, but they’re not a track‑meet team either, and their games tighten when they face physical, half‑court defenses like Seattle’s. The Wings allow just 84.8 points per game, and their own shooting numbers dip when forced into slower possessions. With both teams defending better than they score, Seattle dragging pace in nearly every matchup, and this series consistently landing well below this number, the Under remains the sharper side.
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Event: (965) Colorado Rockies at (966) Los Angeles Angels: Spread
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 9:38 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Los Angeles Angels -1.5 (106) Kyle Freeland (LHP), Jose Soriano (RHP) Must Start
Colorado starter Kyle Freeland projects to give up 3.1 runs with a 5.09 ERA and 1.58 WHIP. Los Angeles’ lineup has hit a solid .305 (18-59) with a strong .866 OPS against Freeland in his career. The Angels will start Jose Soriano. The righty projects to give up 2.1 earned runs with a 2.98 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. With the starting pitching clearly in Los Angeles’ favor, look for the Angels to get a solid home win in this game on Monday night.
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Event: (957) Detroit Tigers at (958) Tampa Bay Rays: Jonathan Aranda Hits + Runs + RBIs
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 6:40 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Jonathan Aranda Hits + Runs + RBIs Over 1.5 (-125) Action
Jonathan Aranda Hits + Runs + RBIs Over 1.5 (-125) Action:
Jonathan Aranda has been a real difference maker in the Tampa Bay Rays lineup as he's covered this HRR line in 6 straight games and 8 of his last 9 games after going 4-11 (364) with two home runs during a three game weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels. Aranda has been feasting on right-handed pitching while posting a .296 batting average, .542 slugging percentage and .205 ISO. Now Aranda gets his first look at Ty Madden who relies heavily on his cutter, sinker, slider and he bats .400, .448 and .296 against those pitches respectively. Madden will be backed by a bullpen that ranks 19th in ERA (4.29). The Rays will be playing at home tonight and Aranda has covered this line in 18/27 games (67%) at Tropicana Field while averaging 2.6 HRR per game. Aranda has registered elite numbers in hard hit rate and line drive rate, and he is very patient with a 12.9% walk rate. Pitching around Aranda isn't really an option and he's been one the MLBs hottest hitters of late.
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Event: (965) Colorado Rockies at (966) Los Angeles Angels: Spread
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 9:38 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Colorado Rockies +1.5 (-110) Kyle Freeland (LHP), Jose Soriano (RHP) Must Start
965 Colorado at Los Angeles Angels
We are well aware of the Rockies being a terrible road team, they have been so for years. But how is it possible that the Angels are favored by this wild number. LA is only 12-16 at home, and have been outscored by 51 runs on the season. That is 29th in baseball, just ahead of these Rockies. Jose Soriano was unhittable early in the season, but he has regressed as of late.
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Event: (967) New York Mets at (968) Seattle Mariners: Moneyline
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 9:40 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Seattle Mariners -130 Action
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NYM at SEA — 6/1/2026 Projection
Current probable matchup: Sean Manaea vs Emerson Hancock. Expected NYM lineup: Carson Benge, Bo Bichette, Juan Soto, Jared Young, Mark Vientos, A.J. Ewing, Brett Baty, Marcus Semien, Luis Torrens. Expected SEA lineup: J.P. Crawford, Julio Rodríguez, Randy Arozarena, Josh Naylor, Rob Refsnyder, Mitch Garver, Cole Young, Victor Robles, Colt Emerson. Game environment: T-Mobile Park, dome-in / domed-stadium setup, so weather receives no scoring adjustment.
Current standard book screens do not show a stable consensus moneyline/total for this matchup. The available market proxy shows SEA 55% / NYM 45%, equivalent to roughly SEA -122 / NYM +122, while several odds screens list the matchup but show odds as unavailable.
Seattle has the stronger season run profile: 252 runs, 74 HR, .317 OBP, .395 SLG, compared with New York at 229 runs, 54 HR, .293 OBP, .356 SLG. The pitching staff edge also leans Seattle: 3.51 ERA / 1.21 WHIP compared with New York at 3.87 ERA / 1.31 WHIP.
Hancock is the biggest starter edge: 4-2, 2.78 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 64 2/3 IP, 50 H, 63 K, 15 BB, 8 HR. Manaea’s season line is much shakier: 0-1, 5.56 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 34 IP, 40 H, 38 K, 15 BB, 3 HR.
Manaea’s current role has improved but is not clean. He had a 6.85 ERA as recently as May 10, then produced 3.09 ERA over 11 2/3 IP after that, and the rotation plan may still involve opener/modified-start usage. That keeps his projected innings below a standard starter workload.
Hancock’s recent split remains strong: 2-1, 3.07 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 41 IP, 36 H, 14 ER, 38 K, 11 BB over his last seven games. His season Statcast profile is not flawless, with 42.9% hard-hit allowed and 9.5% barrel rate, so the Mets’ power core still gets some scoring credit.
Bullpen edge leans Seattle. New York bullpen snapshot: #16 power rank, 23 2/3 IP previous 7 days, 3.80 ERA. Seattle bullpen snapshot: #8 power rank, 12 2/3 IP previous 7 days, 2.84 ERA.
Projected score box
Segment | NYM | SEA | Total | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 5 innings | 1.5 | 2.4 | 3.9 | SEA +0.9 |
Full game | 3.5 | 4.6 | 8.1 | SEA +1.1 |
Tokyo's Clutch Index - runner on third with less than 2 outs
Team | Rank 1-30 | OPS |
|---|---|---|
SEA | 11 | .804 |
NYM | 24 | .692 |
Rank Index Chart
Category | NYM | SEA | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting pitcher ERA+WHIP rank, 1 best / 30 worst | Manaea: 29 | Hancock: 6 | SEA large |
Bullpen last 10 days ERA+WHIP rank, 1 best / 30 worst | NYM: 16 | SEA: 8 | SEA |
Lineup last 10 days runs + wOBA rank, 1 best / 30 worst | NYM: 18 | SEA: 9 | SEA |
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Event: (965) Colorado Rockies at (966) Los Angeles Angels: Spread
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 9:38 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Los Angeles Angels -1.5 (100) Action
The Rockies gave up 19 runs yesterday to one of the worst offenses in baseball, and their reward is taking on an Angels squad that ranks top 10 in the majors in home runs. Jose Soriano has been dominant, entering with the 11th best ERA in the majors and a wOBA of .265. He ranks in the 98th percentile in pitching run value overall with excellent metrics. Kyle Freeland enters with a horrendous 8.08 ERA and has allowed 7 runs or more in 3 of his past 4 starts. The Rockies have also lost the past 7 times he’s taken the mound, with all but one of those coming by at least 5 runs. Take the Angels RL.
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Event: (951) Miami Marlins at (952) Washington Nationals: Total
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 6:45 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Total Under 8.5 (-112) Sandy Alcantara (RHP), Cade Cavalli (RHP) Must Start
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We really like the under in this matchup. Sandy Alcantara and Cade Cavalli both worked efficiently in their last head-to-head meeting back on May 10, each allowing two runs or fewer and pitching into the sixth inning. Miami’s bats have gone ice cold, held to one run in four of its last five games, which further supports a low-scoring matchup.
Value to -130.
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Event: (961) Kansas City Royals at (962) Cincinnati Reds: Spread
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 7:10 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Cincinnati Reds -1.5 (-102) Chase Burns (RHP) Must Start
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Our models suggest that the value is on the Underdog. Cincinnati is 10-4 in its last 14 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division. Kansas City is 0-6 in its last 6 games.
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Event: (953) San Francisco Giants at (954) Milwaukee Brewers: Total
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 7:40 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Total Under 7.5 (-115) Action
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The Angle(s): The Milwaukee Brewers came through for us with a 2-0 win yesterday, and their pitching has been top notch lately. Left-hander Shane Drohan (2-1, 2.63 ERA) has been solid through 11 outings (one start) and he's been particularly sharp at home. The Giants are 0-5 in Landen Roupp's (5-5, 3.30 ERA) last five starts, despite solid pitching from the right-hander.
The Bet: UNDER (3%).
Bet to: Under 7½ -130.
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Event: (953) San Francisco Giants at (954) Milwaukee Brewers: Moneyline
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 7:40 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Milwaukee Brewers -146 Shane Drohan (LHP) Must Start
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- Milwaukee is 5-1 in its last 6 games.
- San Francisco is 1-5 in its last 6 games.
- San Francisco is 1-10 in its last 11 games against an opponent in the National League.
Verdict: The value is on the home favorite.
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Event: (959) Chicago White Sox at (960) Minnesota Twins: Andrew Benintendi Hits + Runs + RBIs
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 7:40 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: Andrew Benintendi Hits + Runs + RBIs Over 1.5 (107) Action
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Against Joe Ryan Benintendi is 9 for 22 with a .409 average and a 1.162 OPS. He also is hitting hot coverin this over two games in a row despite his poor overall season stats. I do not like where he is batting in the lineup but plus money for this prop is still great value to take.
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Event: (621) Seattle Storm at (622) Dallas Wings: Spread
Sport/League: WNBA (See all free WNBA Basketball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Free WNBA Basketball Pick Today: Seattle Storm +11.5 (104)
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Seattle is clearly in rebuilding mode after losing its top five scorers from last season, and the absence of Ezi Magbegor (foot injury) and Dominique Malonga (concussion) further limits the Storm's ceiling. However, catching +11 points is a different discussion entirely. Despite the roster turnover, Seattle has added experienced veterans such as Stefanie Dolson (7.2 ppg), Natisha Hiedeman (13.6 ppg), and Katie Lou Samuelson, while rookie Flau’jae Johnson has flashed significant upside, averaging 11.4 points and 4.6 rebounds in 26:30 minutes per game. Dallas is coming off back-to-back wins, but WNBA teams coming off two or more consecutive wins are 92-129-1 ATS (41.6%) before the All-Star break, including 69-103-1 ATS (40.1%) since 2019. The Wings possess an exciting offense, but WNBA home favorites of greater than -5 that are averaging greater than 86.0 points per game are just 138-181-7 ATS (43.3%). In contrast, WNBA teams averaging 10.0 or fewer points per game than their opponent, like Seattle, are 188-127-3 ATS (57.8%) since 2014, including 86-49-1 ATS (63.7%) since 2022. In the WNBA, double-digit underdogs often provide value, as underdogs of greater than +11 are 230-175-6 ATS (56.8%), including 112-80-1 ATS (58.3%) since the beginning of the 2021-22 season. Seattle's mix of veteran leadership and emerging young talent should allow the Storm to remain competitive enough to stay within the inflated number. Take the Seattle Storm as Jeff Keim's Free Pick Winner for Monday, June 1.
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Event: (11) Vegas Golden Knights at (12) Carolina Hurricanes: Total
Sport/League: NHL (See all free NHL Hockey picks)
Date/Time: June 2, 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Free NHL Hockey Pick Today: Total Under 5.5 (100)
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Carolina is in its first Stanley Cup Finals since 2006 and is the first team to reach the Final with no more than one loss since Edmonton in 1983. The under is attractive in Game 1 between Vegas and Carolina because both teams are built around defensive structure, disciplined play, and elite goaltending. The Hurricanes consistently rank among the NHL's best teams at suppressing scoring chances, while the Golden Knights are comfortable playing a patient, low-event style that limits transition opportunities. Game 1 playoff matchups also tend to feature a feeling-out process, with both coaching staffs emphasizing defensive responsibility and avoiding costly mistakes. Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen has resembled a brick wall, posting 12 wins in 13 playoff games, a 1.41 GAA, and a .928 save percentage. Not to be outdone, Vegas goaltender Carter Hart had a .944 save percentage (118 saves on 125 shots) during the Western Conference finals. From a technical standpoint, NHL Finals home teams coming off a home win in which they allowed fewer than two goals are 9-2-1 to the Under (81.8%) since 2006. With every goal magnified and neither team likely willing to take unnecessary risks early in the series, this matchup profiles as a tightly contested, defense-first battle that favors the under. Take the Under in the Vegas/Carolina game as Jeff Keim’s Free Pick Winner for Tuesday, June 2.
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Event: (623) Minnesota Lynx at (624) Phoenix Mercury: Total
Sport/League: WNBA (See all free WNBA Basketball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 10:00 PM EDT
Free WNBA Basketball Pick Today: Total Under 168.5 (-110)
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The under looks attractive in Monday's matchup as Minnesota enters the season with significantly less offensive firepower than the group that contended for a title a year ago. While Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, and Napheesa Collier remain the foundation of the franchise, Collier's delayed debut due to offseason ankle surgery removes the Lynx's most dynamic offensive weapon. Minnesota also lost several key contributors during the offseason, including Bridget Carleton, Alanna Smith, and Jessica Shepard, creating additional uncertainty on offense despite the arrival of rookie Olivia Miles. Minnesota arrives in Phoenix off four consecutive SU and ATS wins, which is significant because WNBA teams coming off two or more straight wins and three or more consecutive ATS wins are 303-232-8 to the Under (56.6%), including 138-101-4 UNDER (57.6%) since the beginning of the 2019-20 season. The Lynx enter off an impressive 79-58 win over Chicago, and WNBA teams coming off a win in which they allowed fewer than 60 points are 34-26 to the Under (56.7%). Finally, Phoenix ranks 11th in both FG% and 3PT%, while the Lynx are 4th in points allowed per game. Take the Under in the Minnesota Lynx/Phoenix Mercury game as Jeff Keim’s Free Pick Winner for Monday, June 1.
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Event: Netherlands to Reach the Round of 16
Sport/League: WCUP (See all free World Cup picks)
Date/Time: June 14, 2026 4:00 PM EDT
Free World Cup Pick Today: Netherlands to Reach the Round of 16
Soccer bettors and pundits have seemingly soured on the Netherlands heading into the World Cup because the Dutch have a pretty notable reputation of falling short in major tournament settings. Well, for all intents and purposes, that's perfectly fine for the purposes of this bet. The Dutch have enjoyed success under second-term manager Ronald Koeman, going unbeaten (six wins, two draws) in World Cup qualifying. In the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Netherlands lost to eventual-champions Argentina in penalty kicks in the quarterfinals. In Euro 2024, the Dutch lost to England on a 90th-minute goal in the semifinals. There's nothing to be ashamed about regarding either of those results, but those shortcomings have seemingly kept expectations in the betting market at a cool temperature heading into this year's World Cup. There is a club-like feel with the Dutch squad as 15 members of the team play in the English Premier League, including several groups of teammates. Liverpool and Brighton each have a trio of players on the squad, including the defensive backbone of Virgil van Dijk and Bart Verbruggen. Navigating Group F will not be easy for the Dutch, but travel should not be an issue. The Netherlands' group stage games are in Dallas, Houston and Kansas City, which is a very comfortable route when you consider the path that some other teams are forced to take. Japan, Tunisia and Sweden will all present a challenge, but we're comfortable backing a Dutch team that hasn't lost a match in regulation since October 2024. As of May 31 Netherlands to reach the Round of 16 is available at:
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Event: (953) San Francisco Giants at (954) Milwaukee Brewers: Moneyline
Sport/League: MLB (See all free Major League Baseball picks)
Date/Time: June 1, 2026 7:40 PM EDT
Free Major League Baseball Pick Today: San Francisco Giants 114 Landen Roupp (RHP), Shane Drohan (LHP) Must Start
The Giants are providing us with solid value as underdogs on Monday. Landen Roupp took the loss in his last start but still pitched reasonably well. He allowed two runs in five innings. In his previous start, he allowed one earned run over six innings. In those two starts, he recorded 10 strikeouts while walking only one batter. Through six road starts, he's 3-2 with a stingy 2.67 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. Importantly, Roupp has gone five or more complete innings in eight of his 11 starts, including six or more in five of those. Rookie left-hander Shane Drohan is expected to start for the Brewers. Drohan's numbers are really good. However, they were built almost entirely from his work in the bullpen. He's only made one start, which was back in early April. (He got roughed up in that start, taking a loss at Fenway Park.) He has yet to go more than 4 1/3 innings in any of his 11 appearances. Look for Roupp to outlast Drohan and for the Giants to score the minor upset.
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Event: (225285) Algeria at (225286) Argentina: Total
Sport/League: WCUP (See all free World Cup picks)
Date/Time: June 16, 2026 9:00 PM EDT
Free World Cup Pick Today: Total Over 2.5 (-108)
FREE PICK | Algeria/Argentina [OVER] | Good until 2.5, -125.
Argentina opens its World Cup title defense against Algeria in a matchup that feels more dangerous than it may appear on paper. Algeria has quietly assembled a talented squad filled with players capable of causing problems for elite opponents. "Veteran" Riyad Mahrez still brings creativity and experience, while Rayan Aït-Nouri, Amine Gouiri, and Ismaël Bennacer provide plenty of attacking quality across the field.
Argentina is obviously one of the favorites to lift the trophy again, but opening matches as defending champions can be tricky. There are still questions about who starts at some of the positions & what formation to play. That, plus the pressure of carrying the World Cup crown always creates tension early in the tournament. Everyone remembers how France conceded first against Australia in its opener of 2018 (after winning the trophy) before exploding for four goals and winning comfortably.
I could absolutely see a similar type of game unfolding here, with Algeria finding moments offensively before Argentina’s firepower takes over. I really like the OVER in this matchup.
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