Free Sports Picks for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Tuesday’s free sports picks feature a deep MLB card, multiple WNBA selections, plus soccer, tennis and fighting. Here are today’s betting predictions from Picks Depot handicappers.

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MLB Free Picks

Guardians -175 vs. Giants — Calvin King

Calvin King backs Cleveland as a home favorite against San Francisco. The Guardians enter as the stronger side in this matchup, and King makes Cleveland his Tuesday MLB free play.

Pick: GUARDIANS -175

Diamondbacks +160 vs. Red Sox — Max Chase

Max Chase goes hunting for plus-money value Tuesday with Arizona against Boston. The sizable underdog price makes the Diamondbacks his free MLB selection.

Pick: DIAMONDBACKS +160

Royals -131 vs. Athletics — Ricky Tran

Ricky Tran likes Kansas City at home. The Royals have won three of four, Oakland has dropped five of seven, and Kansas City has taken four of the last six head-to-head meetings.

Pick: ROYALS -131

Braves -124 vs. Twins — Nick Parsons

Nick Parsons expects Atlanta to answer after dropping Monday’s series opener. Tyler Mahle has been excellent through his first two appearances with Atlanta, while Minnesota starter Zebby Matthews enters with a 5.34 ERA.

Pick: BRAVES -124

Yankees -109 vs. Orioles — Joseph D’Amico

Joseph D’Amico sides with New York after the Yankees have taken eight of their last 10 meetings with Baltimore dating back to last September. The Yankees also bring the stronger overall pitching numbers into the matchup, while Baltimore starter Shane Baz has struggled to generate wins.

Pick: YANKEES -109

Cubs -1.5 +130 vs. White Sox — Jeff Alexander

Jeff Alexander is laying the run line with the Cubs in Tuesday’s Crosstown Classic. Rather than pay the heavier moneyline price, Alexander looks for Chicago to win by multiple runs.

Pick: CUBS -1.5 +130

Cardinals -116 vs. Reds — Info Plays

Info Plays makes St. Louis its Tuesday free selection in the Cardinals-Reds matchup.

Pick: CARDINALS -116

Yankees -109 vs. Orioles — Timothy Black

Timothy Black also lands on New York, making the Yankees his best bet for Tuesday’s free card.

Pick: YANKEES -109

Athletics +125 vs. Royals — Steve Janus

There is disagreement among the handicappers in Kansas City. Steve Janus takes the opposite side of Ricky Tran, grabbing plus money with Oakland.

Pick: ATHLETICS +125

Blue Jays-Rays UNDER 7.5 — R&R Totals

R&R Totals specializes in totals and is backing a low-scoring game between Toronto and Tampa Bay. The handicapper enters Tuesday at 1,273-1,094 over his last 2,585 MLB selections.

Pick: UNDER 7.5

White Sox-Cubs OVER 9 — Jim Feist

Jim Feist expects another high-scoring Crosstown Classic after Monday’s opener finished 7-5. Both offenses showed substantial power, while Kevin Gausman enters after allowing six runs in his most recent outing.

Pick: OVER 9

Royals -140 vs. Athletics — Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee joins Ricky Tran on the Kansas City side, making the home favorite his Tuesday free MLB pick.

Pick: ROYALS -140

Blue Jays-Rays UNDER 7.5 — Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy joins R&R Totals on the UNDER in Toronto-Tampa Bay. Murphy points to Jose Soriano’s recent form, Nick Martinez’s strong season and a rested Toronto bullpen following Monday’s off day.

Pick: UNDER 7.5

Padres -112 vs. Mets — Mike Lundin

Mike Lundin backs San Diego behind Robbie Ray. New York has struggled badly against left-handed starters this season, while the Mets have also produced poor results in the home-underdog role.

Pick: PADRES -112

Phillies -1.5 -115 vs. Marlins — Marc David

Marc David looks for Philadelphia to extend its winning streak behind Zack Wheeler. The Phillies entered Tuesday having won four straight, while Miami has struggled considerably as a road underdog.

Pick: PHILLIES -1.5 -115

Guardians -182 vs. Giants — Kenny Walker

Kenny Walker joins Calvin King on Cleveland, making the Guardians his Tuesday free selection.

Pick: GUARDIANS -182

Diamondbacks +160 vs. Red Sox — Cole Faxon

Cole Faxon also sees value with Arizona as a substantial road underdog against Boston.

Pick: DIAMONDBACKS +160

Guardians -175 vs. Giants — ProSportsPicks

ProSportsPicks makes Cleveland its data-driven Tuesday selection. The Giants have dropped six of nine, while Cleveland has won five of the last eight meetings between the clubs.

Pick: GUARDIANS -175

WNBA Free Picks

Dream +3.5 vs. Aces — Brody Vaughn

Brody Vaughn takes the points with Atlanta in Tuesday night’s matchup against Las Vegas.

Pick: DREAM +3.5

Dream-Aces UNDER 178.5 — Matt Sullivan

Matt Sullivan attacks the total rather than the side in Las Vegas, calling for the Dream and Aces to stay below 178.5 points.

Pick: UNDER 178.5

Sparks-Sun UNDER 171.5 — Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith also targets a WNBA total, backing the UNDER when Los Angeles meets Connecticut.

Pick: UNDER 171.5

Aces -3.5 vs. Dream — Black Widow

Black Widow takes the opposite side of Brody Vaughn and lays the points with Las Vegas at home.

Pick: ACES -3.5

Aces -3 vs. Dream — Bobby Conn

Bobby Conn agrees with the Las Vegas side and makes the Aces his Tuesday free play.

Pick: ACES -3

Aces -3 vs. Dream — Jimmy Boyd

Jimmy Boyd also backs Las Vegas. The Aces have held the recent shooting-efficiency advantage, while Atlanta faces a difficult interior matchup against A’ja Wilson. Boyd also notes the Aces’ rest and turnover advantages.

Pick: ACES -3

Toronto Tempo +10.5 vs. Fever — Mikey Sports

Mikey Sports grabs double digits with Toronto. He enters this selection on a 76-48 run over his last 129 WNBA picks.

Pick: TORONTO TEMPO +10.5

Dream +3.5 vs. Aces — Brian Bitler

Brian Bitler expects a close game in Las Vegas and takes Atlanta plus the points. The Dream have lost seven straight head-to-head meetings with the Aces, but Bitler believes Tuesday’s matchup stays tight to the final buzzer.

Pick: DREAM +3.5

Soccer Free Pick

Olympique Lyonnais-Fenerbahce UNDER 2.5 — Rob Vinciletti

Rob Vinciletti expects a tactical, defense-first Champions League playoff match. With neither club wanting to fall behind in the opening leg, Vinciletti sees scoring chances at a premium.

Pick: UNDER 2.5 +115

Tennis Free Pick

Aryna Sabalenka-X Wang OVER 19 — Andrew Gold

Andrew Gold attacks the game total in Tuesday’s tennis matchup, looking for Sabalenka and Wang to combine for more than 19 games.

Pick: OVER 19

Fighting Free Pick

Namo Fazil -160 vs. Kaik Brito — Hunter Price

Hunter Price makes Namo Fazil his Tuesday free selection in the matchup against Kaik Brito.

Pick: NAMO FAZIL -160

College Football Early Free Pick

TCU -7.5 vs. North Carolina — Alex Smart

Looking ahead to the August 29 Week 0 matchup in Dublin, Alex Smart backs TCU. Smart favors the Horned Frogs’ roster continuity and perceived advantage in the trenches, particularly in an overseas season opener.

Pick: TCU -7.5

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