3-1 (75%) run with MLB runlines at Sportsmemo! As a former poker player, it’s no surprise Magic Mike earned the nickname “The Moneymaker", a nod to Chris Moneymaker, who sparked the poker boom. In sports betting, Mike has built his reputation by finding edges where others see noise, turning sharp analysis into consistent, long-term profit. Every pick is crafted with precision, backed by data, experience, and a proven process designed to put you in position to win over time. This is how serious bettors separate themselves. Try Mike at a low cost and see how he can help grow your bankroll.
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (913) New York Yankees at (914) Tampa Bay Rays: Moneyline | 6:40pm EDT - Jul 8/2026 |
The PLAY: New York Yankees 110 Gerrit Cole (RHP), Shane McClanahan (LHP) Must Start
Yankees vs Rays MLB Free Pick
The Angle(s): This looks like it'll mark the 10th time the New York Yankees close as an underdog this season. They have proven to be highly profitable in this role, carrying a solid 5-4 record in the previous instances.
The Yankees hand the ball to right-hander Gerrit Cole (3-3, 4.01 ERA), who has put together a decent comeback campaign after missing the entire 2025 season following Tommy John surgery. Most importantly, Cole holds an edge over a Tampa Bay Rays order that has historically struggled to decode his dominant arsenal throughout the years.
The Bet: Yankees (3%).
Consultant Bio
Magic Mike Moneymaker's experience as a professional poker player has proven to be an immeasurable asset in sports handicapping. He's a numbers guy, with a keen eye for spotting trends and stats that just don't jive with the odds offered by the bookmakers. All Mike's plays come with write ups backing up his selection, giving you a glimpse into his process of breaking down games.
Just as in cash game poker, the goal is not to win that giant pot once in a while, but to build your bankroll slowly and steadily by identifying +EV situations to exploit.
----Handicapping Methodology----
As a former online poker pro, Mike knows the value of creating systems and winning formulas through statistical analysis and math to use as a baseline, but much like poker, sports are played by human beings with emotions and feelings.
Identifying letdown spots, bounce-back spots and situational betting in general plays a big part in Mike's success in picking winners, but he's also not a stranger to locking in a bet based on stats and trends alone.