Wise n' Shine: What you need to know to bet better on Tuesday, August 2

Good morning, Pickswise Nation. We have a whopping 16 games on today's Major League Baseball schedule and this week's Major League Soccer action is also getting underway. Meanwhile, the NFL preseason is just a couple of days away from kicking off. Let's break it all down with our latest installment of Wise n' Shine!

About Last Night

Mets maul Nationals for seventh win in a row
Our best bet of Mets -1.5 over Nationals was an easy winner on Monday night, as New York rolled 7-3 in a lopsided pitching matchup featuring Max Scherzer and Patrick Corbin. The Mets' winning streak now stands at seven games. In fact, the top three teams in the National League East have won 15 consecutive contests if you combine their respective streaks (Atlanta is at three and Philadelphia is at five).

Deshaun Watson suspended six games
The Deshaun Watson verdict finally came in on Monday: a six-game suspension. Find out how it has impacted the Browns' futures odds.

Today’s Slate

Rockies and Padres are playing two
With the Rockies and Padres set for a double-header, there are 16 MLB games on Tuesday. One of the aforementioned NL East teams is guaranteed to lose because the Braves and Phillies are going head-to-head in Atlanta. The lineup is also headlined by a Dodgers-Giants showdown at 9:45 pm ET on TBS. Be sure to read all of our MLB previews.

  
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