Wise n' Shine: MLB picks and Women's World Cup predictions for Wednesday, July 26

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Welcome to another wonderful Wednesday of sports, Pickswise Nation. We have a full slate of MLB games today, including plenty of afternoon action, while the USWNT plays its second Women’s World Cup game tonight, too. So let’s get straight to making your next bet better!

About Last Night

Great day of MLB picks
Baseball was the only show in town on Tuesday, but the Pickswise team made the most of it, going 10-4 on our game picks and cashing our Best Bet of Padres -1.5 as they beat the Pirates 5-1. Pete Alonso blasted 2 home runs as the Mets beat the Yankees 9-3 in the Subway Series opener, while the Red Sox beat the Braves 7-1 in another notable result.

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Today’s Slate

Another 15 MLB games today
There is a full slate of baseball coming our way today, starting at 12:05 pm ET with the Rockies vs Nationals game, while ESPN is showing Braves vs Red Sox at 7:00 pm ET. Check out all of today’s MLB picks.

USWNT back in action
We have a repeat of the 2019 Women’s World Cup final tonight as the USWNT takes on the Netherlands in New Zealand at 9:00 pm ET on FOX. Both teams won their opening games and the winner of this matchup will be in great shape to win Group E. Read our USA vs Netherlands predictions.

Best Bet of the Day

MLB: Chicago Cubs ML over Chicago White Sox (-120)
8:10 pm ET

The Chicago Cubs look to continue their 4-game winning streak as they face a struggling Chicago White Sox team who have lost 4 straight games and 6 of their last 7. The Cubs defeated the White Sox 7-3 last night led by Dansby Swanson hitting 2 home runs and have 6 wins in their last 7 games, scoring at least 7 runs in 5 of the 6 wins. The Cubs also have a great matchup against a struggling pitcher in Lance Lynn, who allowed 9 runs including 4 home runs in his last outing.  Read our full Cubs vs White Sox predictions.

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Must-read

Today’s MLB YRFI/NRFI Best Bets are ready to read, and we also have golf picks for this week’s tournament, the 3M Open — which includes a 200-1 longshot pick! On top of that, we’re also looking ahead to the new NFL season and you can check out our early Super Bowl predictions, AFC Championship picks and NFC Championship best bets.

Head over to the Analysis tab for even more great sports betting content as it arrives throughout the day.

Stat of the Day

The USWNT have won all 9 of its games in 2023.

Quote of the Day

“So many years playing together, so it’s very easy to play with him. I’m so happy to be by his side.”

Inter Miami’s recent signing Sergio Busquets is loving playing in the same team as his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi again. Messi scored twice in Inter’s 4-0 Leagues Cup win over Atlanta last night.

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