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PICK: Yankees at Phillies (-155) 🎥
New York just took the rubber match at Fenway Park and now face NL Cy Young contender Zack Wheeler in Philly. The over/under is 9 with Luis Gil expected to start for the Phils.
PICK: Puerto Rico vs. South Sudan (-1.5) 🎥
The favorite has changed from earlier in the week, as South Sudan is now favored. This might be the most competitive game of all the men's basketball openers.
PICK: Snell, Giants (-210) host Rockies 🎥
Blake Snell has three solid starts since returning from the injured list. Colorado has the second-worst road record in the big leagues, while the Giants have won all four home meetings so far.
PICK: USA men’s water polo vs. Italy (-1.5) 🎥
Italy is among the gold medal favorites and a short favorite over the Americans in their opener. They played earlier this year to a one-goal game.
PICK: Spain vs. Australia (-4.5) 🎥
In the Olympic men's basketball opener, Spain and Australia square off to decide who might be able to outlast Canada or Greece to win what is expected to the most competitive of the three groups.
PICK: UFC 304 main event 🎥
Current UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has not lost since 2015 and faces Belal Muhammad on Saturday night as a -250 favorite. The fight is favored to go the full five rounds.
PICK: USA Men’s Hoops (-12.5) vs. Serbia 🎥
The Americans begin their quest for a fifth straight Olympic gold medal when they face Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Sunday. This point spread reached 16.5 earlier this week.
Analysis: Why Olympics can offer value 🎥
In general, oddsmakers lack expertise in several Olympic sports. That naturally creates betting opportunities in these types of events.
PICK: Canada (-7.5) vs. Greece 🎥
With a roster featuring 11 NBA players, Group A favorite Canada is a solid favorite over Greece. Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Greece and will also serve as its Olympic flagbearer for the opening ceremonies.
PICK: Men’s Swimming 400IM 🎥
France's Leon Marchand beat Michael Phelps' world record last summer and is a -500 favorite to win the 400 meters Individual Medley. The 22-year-old will have the pressure of competing on his home turf.