Today’s Best Bets — July 31, 2026

Today’s picks are powered by AI analysis combining live injury reports, current odds, and market data. All picks are generated automatically each morning.

Best Bets Today

  • MLB: BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Cincinnati Reds | Moneyline | Pittsburgh Pirates
  • CFL: BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Montreal Alouettes @ Ottawa Redblacks | Moneyline | Montreal Alouettes
  • UFC/MMA: BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Archie Colgan @ Usman Nurmagomedov | Moneyline | Usman Nurmagomedov
  • Boxing: BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Craig O’Brien @ Ben Fail | Moneyline | Ben Fail
  • WNBA: BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Indiana Fever @ Portland Fire | Moneyline | Indiana Fever
  • MLS: BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Toronto FC @ New York City FC | Moneyline | New York City FC
  • Liga MX: BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Guadalajara @ Puebla | Moneyline | Guadalajara
  • AFL: BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: North Melbourne Kangaroos @ Hawthorn Hawks | Moneyline | Hawthorn Hawks
  • NRL: BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Canberra Raiders @ Penrith Panthers | Moneyline | Penrith Panthers

Value Bets (Higher Risk / Higher Reward)

  • MLB: VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Philadelphia Phillies @ Baltimore Orioles | Moneyline | Philadelphia Phillies | ODDS: +104 | REASON: Baltimore’s lineup is decimated (Rutschman, Westburg, Mountcastle, Bautista all out) and they’re starting a TBD pitcher, giving Philadelphia real value as a slight underdog.
  • CFL: VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Calgary Stampeders @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Spread | Calgary Stampeders -4.5 | ODDS: -108 | REASON: Calgary’s road form and Hamilton’s inconsistency make the field goal-plus spread appealing versus the moneyline price.
  • UFC/MMA: VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Lazaro Dayron @ Raufeon Stots | Moneyline | Raufeon Stots | ODDS: +130 | REASON: Stots is a former title challenger with elite wrestling and durability that should outclass Dayron despite the underdog price.
  • Boxing: VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Reece Bellotti @ Royston Barney-Smith | Moneyline | Reece Bellotti | ODDS: +465 | REASON: Bellotti’s durability and puncher’s chance make the underdog price appealing against a home favorite who has shown vulnerability in exchanges.
  • WNBA: VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Las Vegas Aces @ Chicago Sky | Moneyline | Chicago Sky | ODDS: +225 | REASON: Home underdogs in divisional/rivalry spots often keep it closer than the number suggests, offering value on the moneyline.
  • MLS: VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Toronto FC @ New York City FC | Moneyline | New York City FC | ODDS: -150 | REASON: NYCFC’s home form and roster quality make them a reliable favorite against a struggling Toronto side.
  • Liga MX: VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Pumas @ FC Juárez | Moneyline | Pumas | ODDS: +170 | REASON: Pumas boasts significantly more roster talent and continental experience, making +170 generous against a mid-table Juárez side.
  • AFL: VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Greater Western Sydney Giants @ Port Adelaide Power | Moneyline | Greater Western Sydney Giants | ODDS: +100 | REASON: This is essentially a pick’em game and GWS has shown they can compete with top-tier sides on the road, offering solid value at even money.
  • NRL: VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: New Zealand Warriors @ Gold Coast Titans | Moneyline | New Zealand Warriors | ODDS: -182 | REASON: Warriors have shown strong form as road favorites and should control this matchup against a rebuilding Titans side.

Full Game Analysis

MLB

BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Cincinnati Reds | Moneyline | Pittsburgh Pirates
VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Philadelphia Phillies @ Baltimore Orioles | Moneyline | Philadelphia Phillies | ODDS: +104 | REASON: Baltimore's lineup is decimated (Rutschman, Westburg, Mountcastle, Bautista all out) and they're starting a TBD pitcher, giving Philadelphia real value as a slight underdog.

GAME: New York Yankees @ Chicago Cubs
PICK: Chicago Cubs
SPREAD PICK: Chicago Cubs -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 9.0
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Imanaga is more reliable than Warren and strong Wrigley winds gusting to 33 km/h should aid offense.

GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Cincinnati Reds
PICK: Pittsburgh Pirates
SPREAD PICK: Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 8.0
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Paul Skenes is an elite ace who should neutralize Cincinnati's lineup and keep this low-scoring.

GAME: Philadelphia Phillies @ Baltimore Orioles
PICK: Philadelphia Phillies
SPREAD PICK: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 8.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Baltimore's injury-ravaged roster and unknown starter favor Philadelphia's more complete lineup.

GAME: St. Louis Cardinals @ Toronto Blue Jays
PICK: Toronto Blue Jays
SPREAD PICK: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 7.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Dylan Cease at home against a fatigued Cardinals bullpen and shaky Leahy should control the game.

GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks @ Cleveland Guardians
PICK: Cleveland Guardians
SPREAD PICK: Cleveland Guardians -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 8.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Bibee at home gives Cleveland the edge over a thin Arizona rotation missing several key arms.

GAME: Chicago White Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays
PICK: Tampa Bay Rays
SPREAD PICK: Tampa Bay Rays -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 8.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Rays' home advantage and better overall roster outweigh both teams' fatigued bullpens.

GAME: Miami Marlins @ New York Mets
PICK: New York Mets
SPREAD PICK: New York Mets -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 8.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Freddy Peralta at home should limit a Marlins offense missing multiple contributors.

GAME: Washington Nationals @ Atlanta Braves
PICK: Atlanta Braves
SPREAD PICK: Atlanta Braves -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 9.0
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Both bullpens are gassed, favoring the home Braves offense in a track meet.

GAME: Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros
PICK: Houston Astros
SPREAD PICK: Houston Astros -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 7.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Hunter Brown at home versus a fatigued Eovaldi-led Rangers staff tilts this toward Houston.

GAME: Kansas City Royals @ Colorado Rockies
PICK: Colorado Rockies
SPREAD PICK: Colorado Rockies +1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 11.5
CONFIDENCE: Low
REASON: Coors Field altitude and thin pitching on both sides point to a high-scoring affair.

GAME: Milwaukee Brewers @ Los Angeles Angels
PICK: Milwaukee Brewers
SPREAD PICK: Milwaukee Brewers -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 9.0
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Brewers' deeper roster and moneyline favorite status suggest they should handle the Angels.

GAME: Detroit Tigers @ Athletics
PICK: Detroit Tigers
SPREAD PICK: Detroit Tigers -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 10.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Tigers' offense should feast on a fatigued Athletics bullpen behind Springs.

GAME: San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres
PICK: San Diego Padres
SPREAD PICK: San Diego Padres -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 8.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Padres are favored at home and Giants' injury-plagued lineup limits their scoring upside.

GAME: Boston Red Sox @ Los Angeles Dodgers
PICK: Los Angeles Dodgers
SPREAD PICK: Los Angeles Dodgers 1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 8.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Ohtani's return and home-field edge give the Dodgers the advantage despite Suarez's quality start potential.

GAME: Minnesota Twins @ Seattle Mariners
PICK: Seattle Mariners
SPREAD PICK: Seattle Mariners -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 7.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Bryce Miller at home against a Twins lineup missing Buxton should keep scoring low.

CFL

BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Montreal Alouettes @ Ottawa Redblacks | Moneyline | Montreal Alouettes
VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Calgary Stampeders @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Spread | Calgary Stampeders -4.5 | ODDS: -108 | REASON: Calgary's road form and Hamilton's inconsistency make the field goal-plus spread appealing versus the moneyline price.

GAME: Montreal Alouettes @ Ottawa Redblacks
PICK: Montreal Alouettes
SPREAD PICK: Montreal Alouettes -6.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 61.5
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Montreal's superior roster and calm, warm conditions favor a high-scoring, comfortable road win.

GAME: Calgary Stampeders @ Hamilton Tiger-Cats
PICK: Calgary Stampeders
SPREAD PICK: Calgary Stampeders -4.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 59.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Calgary's balanced attack should control the game, while modest wind and Hamilton's offensive struggles keep scoring under the total.

UFC/MMA

BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Archie Colgan @ Usman Nurmagomedov | Moneyline | Usman Nurmagomedov
VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Lazaro Dayron @ Raufeon Stots | Moneyline | Raufeon Stots | ODDS: +130 | REASON: Stots is a former title challenger with elite wrestling and durability that should outclass Dayron despite the underdog price.

GAME: Levan Khabalaev @ Chamy Delva
PICK: Levan Khabalaev
SPREAD PICK: Khabalaev -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Khabalaev has significant power and finishing ability that should end this quickly against a live but overmatched opponent.

GAME: Tatiana Postarnakova @ Montana De La Rosa
PICK: Tatiana Postarnakova
SPREAD PICK: Postarnakova -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Postarnakova's aggressive style and youth give her the edge over the more experienced but fading De La Rosa.

GAME: Omar El Dafrawy @ Jonathan Piersma
PICK: Jonathan Piersma
SPREAD PICK: Piersma -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Piersma's well-rounded skill set should be enough to control this fight on the feet and ground.

GAME: Allan Begosso @ Sean Gauci
PICK: Sean Gauci
SPREAD PICK: Gauci -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Gauci's power and pressure should be too much for Begosso to handle for long.

GAME: Lazaro Dayron @ Raufeon Stots
PICK: Raufeon Stots
SPREAD PICK: Stots +1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Stots' championship-level experience and grappling should carry him through a competitive but winnable fight.

GAME: Moustapha Diakhate @ Darryl Walker
PICK: Moustapha Diakhate
SPREAD PICK: Diakhate -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Diakhate's heavy hands and finishing instincts make him a strong favorite to close the show early.

GAME: Joel Alvarez @ Amru Magomedov
PICK: Amru Magomedov
SPREAD PICK: Magomedov -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 1.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Magomedov's massive skill and physical advantage make this an extreme mismatch on paper.

GAME: Denise Kielholtz @ Dakota Ditcheva
PICK: Dakota Ditcheva
SPREAD PICK: Ditcheva -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 1.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Ditcheva is an elite finisher and heavy favorite for good reason against a clearly outmatched opponent.

GAME: Archie Colgan @ Usman Nurmagomedov
PICK: Usman Nurmagomedov
SPREAD PICK: Nurmagomedov -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Nurmagomedov is a dominant champion-level talent who should overwhelm Colgan with grappling and striking pressure.

GAME: Alexsandro Cangaty @ Aristides Vinicius Dias
PICK: Aristides Vinicius Dias
SPREAD PICK: Dias -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Dias' experience edge should translate into a clear victory over the live underdog.

GAME: Gabriel Vinicius @ Cláudio Nardo
PICK: Gabriel Vinicius
SPREAD PICK: Vinicius -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Low
REASON: With no odds available, Vinicius' more consistent recent performances give him a slight edge in a close fight.

GAME: Victor Gabriel @ Daniel Araujo
PICK: Daniel Araujo
SPREAD PICK: Araujo -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Araujo's superior skill set should be enough to dominate this contest from start to finish.

GAME: Eduardo Terencio @ Juan Pablo Vieira
PICK: Juan Pablo Vieira
SPREAD PICK: Vieira -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Vieira's significant experience and skill advantage make him a heavy and reliable favorite here.

GAME: Felipe Rosa @ Rayan Kadosoe
PICK: Felipe Rosa
SPREAD PICK: Rosa -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Rosa's technical consistency should be enough to edge out Kadosoe in a competitive matchup.

GAME: Wily Pereira @ Leonardo Cerboni
PICK: Leonardo Cerboni
SPREAD PICK: Cerboni -1.5 (inside distance)
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Cerboni's power and composure should allow him to control and finish this fight against Pereira.

Boxing

BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Craig O'Brien @ Ben Fail | Moneyline | Ben Fail
VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Reece Bellotti @ Royston Barney-Smith | Moneyline | Reece Bellotti | ODDS: +465 | REASON: Bellotti's durability and puncher's chance make the underdog price appealing against a home favorite who has shown vulnerability in exchanges.

GAME: Miguel Cesario Antin @ Sean McComb
PICK: Sean McComb
SPREAD PICK: Sean McComb -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 5.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: The enormous moneyline gap signals a massive skill and experience disparity favoring McComb decisively.

GAME: Lee Reeves @ Gary Cully
PICK: Gary Cully
SPREAD PICK: Gary Cully -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 6.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Cully is the more polished operator but Reeves' toughness should stretch this into the mid-to-late rounds.

GAME: Reece Bellotti @ Royston Barney-Smith
PICK: Royston Barney-Smith
SPREAD PICK: Royston Barney-Smith -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 7.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Barney-Smith is favored on home turf but Bellotti's power keeps this fight live and prone to an early finish either way.

GAME: Senan Kelly @ Steven Cairns
PICK: Steven Cairns
SPREAD PICK: Steven Cairns -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 6.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Cairns' clear favorite status suggests a comfortable, likely stoppage win at home.

GAME: Craig O'Brien @ Ben Fail
PICK: Ben Fail
SPREAD PICK: Ben Fail -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 5.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: The steep odds reflect Fail's dominant home-favorite profile against a clear underdog.

GAME: Ben Crocker @ Bobby Dalton
PICK: Bobby Dalton
SPREAD PICK: Bobby Dalton -1.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 6.5 rounds
CONFIDENCE: Low
REASON: With even moneylines this looks like a genuine 50/50 fight likely to go the distance or close to it.

WNBA

BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Indiana Fever @ Portland Fire | Moneyline | Indiana Fever
VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Las Vegas Aces @ Chicago Sky | Moneyline | Chicago Sky | ODDS: +225 | REASON: Home underdogs in divisional/rivalry spots often keep it closer than the number suggests, offering value on the moneyline.

GAME: Seattle Storm @ Atlanta Dream
PICK: Atlanta Dream
SPREAD PICK: Atlanta Dream -9.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 158.5
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Atlanta's roster depth and home court should be too much for a rebuilding Seattle squad.

GAME: Dallas Wings @ Washington Mystics
PICK: Dallas Wings
SPREAD PICK: Dallas Wings -3.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 161.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Dallas's young scoring talent gives them a slight edge in a game that could see both offenses trade buckets.

GAME: Indiana Fever @ Portland Fire
PICK: Indiana Fever
SPREAD PICK: Indiana Fever -8.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 164.5
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Indiana's talent gap over expansion Portland should show clearly in a high-paced contest.

GAME: Las Vegas Aces @ Chicago Sky
PICK: Las Vegas Aces
SPREAD PICK: Las Vegas Aces -6.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 159.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Vegas's superior talent should carry them, though Chicago's effort keeps the score respectable.

GAME: New York Liberty @ Phoenix Mercury
PICK: New York Liberty
SPREAD PICK: New York Liberty -3.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 163.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Liberty's championship-level roster gives them a slight road edge in a competitive matchup.

MLS

BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Toronto FC @ New York City FC | Moneyline | New York City FC
VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Toronto FC @ New York City FC | Moneyline | New York City FC | ODDS: -150 | REASON: NYCFC's home form and roster quality make them a reliable favorite against a struggling Toronto side.

GAME: Toronto FC @ New York City FC
PICK: New York City FC
SPREAD PICK: New York City FC -1
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 2.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: NYCFC's attacking depth at home should be enough to overcome a Toronto team that has struggled on the road defensively.

Liga MX

BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Guadalajara @ Puebla | Moneyline | Guadalajara
VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Pumas @ FC Juárez | Moneyline | Pumas | ODDS: +170 | REASON: Pumas boasts significantly more roster talent and continental experience, making +170 generous against a mid-table Juárez side.

GAME: Guadalajara @ Puebla
PICK: Guadalajara
SPREAD PICK: Guadalajara -0.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 2.5
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Chivas' attacking depth and Puebla's inconsistent home form make this a clear favorite spot.

GAME: Tijuana @ Atlético San Luis
PICK: Atlético San Luis
SPREAD PICK: Atlético San Luis -0.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: San Luis' solid home defense and Tijuana's road struggles point to a tight, low-scoring affair.

GAME: Pumas @ FC Juárez
PICK: FC Juárez
SPREAD PICK: FC Juárez -0.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 2.5
CONFIDENCE: Low
REASON: Juárez's home edge is real but Pumas' quality keeps this matchup close and unpredictable.

AFL

BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: North Melbourne Kangaroos @ Hawthorn Hawks | Moneyline | Hawthorn Hawks
VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: Greater Western Sydney Giants @ Port Adelaide Power | Moneyline | Greater Western Sydney Giants | ODDS: +100 | REASON: This is essentially a pick'em game and GWS has shown they can compete with top-tier sides on the road, offering solid value at even money.

GAME: Sydney Swans @ St Kilda Saints
PICK: Sydney Swans
SPREAD PICK: Sydney Swans -18.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 158.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Sydney's superior list depth and form should see them control this game against a rebuilding St Kilda side.

GAME: North Melbourne Kangaroos @ Hawthorn Hawks
PICK: Hawthorn Hawks
SPREAD PICK: Hawthorn Hawks -48.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 175.5
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Hawthorn's home form and talent gap over a struggling North Melbourne side makes this one of the safest bets on the board.

GAME: Greater Western Sydney Giants @ Port Adelaide Power
PICK: Port Adelaide Power
SPREAD PICK: Port Adelaide Power -3.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 165.5
CONFIDENCE: Low
REASON: Home ground advantage gives Port a slight edge in what projects as a tight, low-scoring contest.

GAME: Brisbane Lions @ Carlton Blues
PICK: Brisbane Lions
SPREAD PICK: Brisbane Lions -28.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 168.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Brisbane's finals experience and quality across the ground should be too much for Carlton on the road.

NRL

BEST BET OF THE NIGHT: Canberra Raiders @ Penrith Panthers | Moneyline | Penrith Panthers
VALUE BET OF THE NIGHT: New Zealand Warriors @ Gold Coast Titans | Moneyline | New Zealand Warriors | ODDS: -182 | REASON: Warriors have shown strong form as road favorites and should control this matchup against a rebuilding Titans side.

GAME: New Zealand Warriors @ Gold Coast Titans
PICK: New Zealand Warriors
SPREAD PICK: New Zealand Warriors -4.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 43.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Warriors' superior form and structure should see them cover comfortably on the road.

GAME: Canberra Raiders @ Penrith Panthers
PICK: Penrith Panthers
SPREAD PICK: Penrith Panthers -10.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Under 41.5
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Panthers' elite defense and home advantage make them heavily favored to dominate a struggling Raiders outfit.

GAME: Newcastle Knights @ Brisbane Broncos
PICK: Brisbane Broncos
SPREAD PICK: Brisbane Broncos -8.5
OVER/UNDER PICK: Over 44.5
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REASON: Broncos' attacking firepower at home should be too much for a Knights side finding away form difficult.

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