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2026-07-18 (3-2)

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

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 41.1% 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: 41.1%Open the full slate →

All (14)CROSS-SPORT (MLB + WNBA) (4)MLB (5)WNBA (5)

Picks

5

Settled

5

0 pending

Wins

3

Losses

2

Hit %

PRO

WNBALOSS

Aliyah Boston

LIB vs FEV

ALT LINE

Aliyah Boston Over 7.5 Rebounds

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