/ Daily Fact-Check
2026-08-22 (1-4)
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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Miami Marlins ML -186
Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins
Why crowned: the single highest-conviction moneyline on today's board — the market prices Miami Marlins at a 65.0% implied win probability at -186, the best edge-to-price on the slate when it was crowned.
Tipoff: Sat, Aug 22, 4:10 PMWin prob: 65.0%Open the full slate →
Picks
5
Settled
5
0 pending
Wins
1
Losses
4
Hit %
20.0%
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