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[1%] Free Play on Karolina Muchova -115

Ricky's 1* play on Over.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- The Over is 4-2 in the Padres last 6 home head to head meetings

- The total has gone Over in 7 of the Padres last 12 games.

- The Over is 6-4 in the Diamondbacks last 10 games

Verdict: We should see plenty of Runs in this game.

1* Free Sharp Play on Marlins +140

Thursday Card has a TIER 1 TOP PLAY in the WNBA a 6* Power Side in the CFL with a 18-0 System, MLB and World Cup Soccer. Comp play below The Thursday comp play in Europa League Qualifications matches is on CSKA Sofia at -1.5 goals on the Asian Handicap as they look to bounce back from a loss in Bulgarian First League Action on the road where they were shutout. Today they host Derry City who lost at home to Waterford in League of Ireland action 4-2. Sofia is a respectable 5-3-2 in Europa Qualifiers and should attain ball control her at home against a Derry City team that is 2-4-4 in the last 10 Europa Qualifiers. All the relevant tats here point to a low scoring home win for CSKA Sofia and we will back them at -1.5 to get a multiple goal win and most likely keep a clean sheet. GL Rob V- 

Jim Feist’s free play for Thursday sends you on the Seattle Mariners to defeat the Miami Marlins. Seattle holds the obvious advantage on the mound tonight with Bryce Miller going for them. Miller comes in at 4-2 with a stellar 1.71 ERA while Miami will start the much-more-hittable Janson Junk (3-5, 4.80 ERA). Gettin the ball to Miller first should give Seattle the best chance to control things early.

Miami actually won Wednesday so they’ll have an advantage of not having anything to play for, but Seattle was completely shut out so there’s plenty of reason to believe this lineup comes out with some urgency. Miller is in good form and Miami could be forced to lean on their bullpen again after Wednesday’s victory. Those are both reasons why Seattle should respond here and get it done.

Jim Feist’s FREE Play: Seattle Mariners 

My selection is on Pittsburgh over Atlanta at 12:35 pm et on Thursday.

You knew it was only a matter of time before we saw regression from Braves starter Bryce Elder after his terrific start to the season. It has come fast lately as he has been tagged for a whopping 19 earned runs on 27 hits in just 14 innings of work over his last three starts. The Pirates were shut out last night but still check in ranked top-seven in baseball in xwOBA over the last week, not to mention number one in wOBA against right-handed pitching this season. We'll back the Buccos at an underdog price in this early start matchup on Thursday. Take Pittsburgh (8*).

Royals vs Mets MLB Free Pick

The Angle(s): The Kansas City Royals have found it incredibly difficult to navigate left-handed pitching all year, sputtering to a miserable 7-20 record against left-handed starters on the season. This presents a prime situational spot for Mets left-hander Sean Manaea (1-4, 5.16 ERA), who, despite his inflated surface metrics, is coming off a couple of solid months on the bump, 3.75 ERA May, 3.72 ERA June. 

The Royals turn to veteran right-hander Michael Wacha (5-6, 3.45 ERA), whose numbers don't look terrible,. but the team's performance behind him tells a highly alarming story. Kansas City has completely cratered when Wacha takes the mound lately, dropping a miserable 1-9 in Michael Wacha's last 10 starts. The righty has shown sudden signs of visual instability, serving up three home runs in his last outing alone. He faces a dangerous, hyper-aggressive New York lineup that knows his arsenal inside and out, carrying a combined .355 AVG against the right-hander.

The Bet: Mets (3%).