Free Sports Picks & Betting Predictions — Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Wednesday’s free betting card features MLB, WNBA and soccer selections from proven professional handicappers. Here are several of today’s featured free picks.

MLB: Marlins +115 vs. Phillies

Handicapper: Brian Bitler

Brian Bitler is backing Miami behind Sandy Alcantara, who enters in excellent form with a 1.64 ERA over his last five starts while averaging more than six innings per outing. Bitler also sees an opportunity to fade Aaron Nola and a Philadelphia bullpen that has been unreliable recently.

Free Pick: Marlins +115

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MLB: Guardians -1.5 +105 vs. Giants

Handicapper: Jack Jones

Jack Jones expects Cleveland to build on Tuesday’s 8-1 victory. Guardians starter Parker Messick owns a 2.59 ERA and 1.03 WHIP this season, including a 1.96 ERA since June. San Francisco counters with Matt Wilkinson making his MLB debut after posting a 5.15 ERA at Triple-A.

Free Pick: Guardians -1.5 +105

MLB: Angels +145 vs. Astros

Handicapper: Dave Price

Dave Price takes the sizable underdog with Walbert Urena carrying a 2.67 ERA into the matchup. Urena has been even sharper recently, posting a 1.75 ERA across his last seven starts, and has surrendered just one earned run in 11 innings against Houston this season. Astros starter Ethan Pecko is scheduled to make his MLB debut.

Free Pick: Angels +145

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MLB: Nationals +121 vs. Rangers

Handicapper: John Martin

John Martin gives Washington the starting-pitching edge with Cade Cavalli. The Nationals right-hander is 5-1 with a 2.13 ERA over his last six starts and has allowed three earned runs or fewer in 12 consecutive outings. Texas starter Kumar Rocker enters 4-9 with a 4.50 ERA, including a 4.84 ERA at home.

Free Pick: Nationals +121

MLB: Brewers -118 vs. Mariners

Handicapper: Rocky Atkinson

Rocky Atkinson sides with Milwaukee, which enters 42-22 at home and 26-14 in interleague action. Dustin May has been particularly effective under the lights, going 4-0 with a 2.39 ERA in night games, while Seattle starter Logan Gilbert has struggled in interleague competition.

Free Pick: Brewers -118

MLB: UNDER 8.5 — Marlins vs. Phillies

Handicapper: Stephen Nover

Stephen Nover attacks the total behind Alcantara’s dominant recent stretch. The Miami ace has surrendered only one earned run over his last four starts covering 27 innings, including seven scoreless innings against Philadelphia on July 28. Nover also notes signs of improvement from Aaron Nola, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts.

Free Pick: UNDER 8.5

WNBA: Golden State Valkyries +2.5 vs. Lynx

Handicapper: Ricky Tran

Ricky Tran takes the home underdog with Golden State entering on a six-game winning streak. The Valkyries are also 3-1 ATS over their last four home games and 3-1 ATS in the last four meetings with Minnesota.

Free Pick: Golden State Valkyries +2.5

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Soccer: OVER 3 — FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake

Handicapper: Rob Vinciletti

Rob Vinciletti expects goals in Dallas. Both teams have scored in seven of the last nine meetings, while four of the last six head-to-head matchups have produced more than three goals. Real Salt Lake has also seen both teams score in each of its last five league matches.

Free Pick: OVER 3

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