Cashed 4 of 5 at Wagertalk yesterday, including winning our Top Plays in both the NBA & College Basketball. This is a solid winner on the NBA hardcourt for Wednesday. Just 7 Bucks!
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | MLB Season Win Total | 3:00am EDT - Mar 26/2026 |
The PLAY: Cleveland Guardians Under 79.5 Wins
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS SEASON WINS
Growing up in Cleveland we have always been a fan of our local baseball team. Since a child we have watched every Indians/Guardians game on a regular basis. Despite the ownership never really putting big money into the team, the program has had a pretty good product. They have overachieved for quite some time despite having one of the lowest payrolls in Major League Baseball. That was all fine when money ball was all the rage, as Cleveland needed to be at the forefront in order to keep up with the opposition. This organization was one of the first to sign young players to long term contracts.
But those days are gone, as even the most wealthy owners are now willing to play the same game as the Indians/Guardians, Twins and Rays. That is the problem for those type of clubs now, and fans of those teams should be prepared for a tough few years. Payroll for these type of clubs have stagnated over the years, and as of now it's becoming harder and harder to compete. For example, based on the cost of living, Cleveland's payroll is less now than in was twenty years ago.
The club has done a great job of finding bullpen arms that nobody else wanted, and that's once again the strength of this team. But the starting pitching staff is led by a couple of #3 type starters and a group of unproven talent. The batting order has two legit proven players in their prime, along with a lot of unproven or failed major league bats. The brass didn't bring in anyone that can move the needle in free agency.
With the Tigers, Royals and White Sox all improving in the off season, the Guardians will battle with the Twins for last place in this division. No way they are a .500 team with this group of players.
PLAY UNDER 79.5