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2026-08-20 (1-0)
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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Cleveland Guardians ML -184
San Francisco Giants @ Cleveland Guardians
Why crowned: the single highest-conviction moneyline on today's board — the market prices Cleveland Guardians at a 64.8% implied win probability at -184, the best edge-to-price on the slate when it was crowned.
Tipoff: Thu, Aug 20, 1:10 PMWin prob: 64.8%Open the full slate →
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Hit %
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