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Sports Betting Rundown for Today

⚾ Major League Baseball (MLB) — USA/Canada

Today’s MLB slate is packed with 11 games, including:

• A doubleheader between the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. These are hot games for prop betting, particularly for pitcher outs, strikeouts, and first-inning runs.

• The New York Yankees host the Seattle Mariners, with Marcus Stroman starting for New York. Betting is strong on team totals and Stroman's earned runs.

• Other notable matchups include:

  • Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

  • Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres

  • Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins

Bettors are heavily targeting first five innings, total bases props, and no run first inning (NRFI) lines today.

🏀 Basketball — USA

• The NBA regular season is in the offseason, but the Las Vegas Summer League is live. While not as widely bet as regular-season games, it still offers:

  • Moneylines

  • Totals

  • Player-specific props (limited availability)
    These games attract attention for young player performances, particularly rookies and second-year players.

🏈 Football (NFL/CFL)

• NFL is in offseason with training camps approaching. Futures markets are active (division winners, MVP odds, win totals).

• Canadian Football League (CFL) is ongoing, and today’s schedule includes team walkthroughs but no games. Betting focus is on futures and next-week lines.

🏒 Hockey — NHL (Offseason) / IIHF / Europe

• NHL offseason with focus on futures markets, including Stanley Cup odds and rookie of the year.

• No major international tournaments today.

• European leagues are in early training or friendly stages.

⚽ Soccer (Football) — Global

• FIFA Club World Cup Semifinal: Chelsea vs. PSG — one of the most bet-on global events today. Markets include:

  • Match result

  • Both teams to score

  • Player goal props

  • Cards and corners

• International friendlies, qualifiers, and lower-tier leagues (such as Sweden Superettan, Brazil Serie B, Mexico Liga de Expansión, and others) are also active.

• Women's international competitions like the EURO Women’s qualifiers and CONCACAF matchups are drawing strong betting, particularly for goals, totals, and halftime scores.

🎾 Tennis — Wimbledon

• Wimbledon continues with quarterfinal and semifinal matchups.

• Bets today include:

  • Match winner

  • Total sets

  • First set winner

  • Tiebreak in match
    This is one of the top in-play betting sports today due to constant momentum shifts.

🚴 Tour de France — Stage 11

• Betting markets active for:

  • Stage winner

  • King of the Mountains

  • Points classification

• Also active are live in-play options as the race progresses.

⛳ Golf — Scottish Open, Evian Championship, LIV Andalucía

• Top betting events today:

  • Round matchups

  • 3-ball markets

  • Tournament winner

  • Player-specific props (birdies, eagles)

• The Scottish Open (PGA/DP World Tour co-sanctioned) is particularly active for betting today.

🏁 Motorsports

• F1 is off today, but IndyCar and NASCAR Xfinity/Truck Series practice sessions and futures are open.

• Motorsports props include fastest lap, podium finish, and qualifying positions.

🏐 Volleyball

• FIVB Women’s Nations League matches are live. Betting includes:

  • Set winners

  • Total points

  • Handicap lines

🥊 Combat Sports

• No major UFC or boxing fights today, but early markets are up for weekend events.

• Props focus on method of victory, round betting, and over/under rounds.

🧊 Other Events

• Esports (League of Legends, CS:GO, Dota 2): Regional tournaments ongoing with moneylines, map winners, and total kill props.

• MLB Draft and Olympic betting futures are slowly rising in popularity.

📊 Betting Climate Today

1. Prop Betting is Surging

• Bettors are gravitating toward custom player props, especially in MLB. Markets for outs, hits, walks, and total bases are heavily trafficked.

2. Live/In-Play Dominance

• In-play betting, particularly in tennis, soccer, and baseball, continues to dominate handle and volume. Bettors are reacting to momentum swings and pitcher performance in real time.

3. Global Events Expand the Slate

• With Wimbledon, the Club World Cup, and the Tour de France in action, there is a shift toward betting non-traditional North American sports midweek.

4. Summer Lull Before NFL

• Sportsbooks are pushing creative markets and promos to keep action going until NFL preseason begins. Look for risk-free parlays, deposit bonuses, and reward multipliers today.

5. Market Edges Favor Specialists

• Bettors focusing on niche sports (like WNBA, second-tier soccer, or women’s volleyball) are finding softer lines and better value compared to marquee events.