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2026-07-18 (4-1)
Every pick we fired for games on this ET calendar day. Each card links straight to ESPN's box score so you can confirm the final score yourself. Settled by espn-grader within ~5 minutes of the game ending; no manual override.
Crowned · Pick of the DayMLB · ANNOUNCED 11:02 AM ET
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CHI Cubs ML -143
Minnesota Twins @ CHI Cubs
Why crowned: the single highest-conviction moneyline on today's board — the market prices CHI Cubs at a 58.9% implied win probability at -143, the best edge-to-price on the slate when it was crowned.
Tipoff: Sat, Jul 18, 2:20 PMWin prob: 58.9%Open the full slate →
Picks
5
Settled
5
0 pending
Wins
4
Losses
1
Hit %
80.0%
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