WP Auto Picks — 2026-08-18
7/15 (46.7%)
7W - 8L
✓ WIN
(3-0)
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WP'S PICK OF THE DAY
Strong model edge; Model sees more value than market; Significant pitching advantage; Strong Favourite badge
Cardinals
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6:40 PM ET
Reds
Confident
Career: 55.9%
(448-354)
POTD
Cardinals moneyline
Cardinals
Reds
Away SP: 
Kyle Leahy (xFIP 3.73)
Kyle Leahy (xFIP 3.73)Home SP: 
Andrew Abbott (xFIP 4.62)
Andrew Abbott (xFIP 4.62)Cardinals Key Injuries:
None
Reds Key Injuries:
Jose Franco, Spencer Steer
Cardinals Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Reds Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Cardinals Dark Horse HR:
Everson Pereira
Everson PereiraReds Dark Horse HR:
JJ Bleday
JJ BledayOver/Under (Game Total): Under 9.0
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 6:25 PM ET
✗ LOSS
(3-1)
Yankees
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6:35 PM ET
Orioles
Slight Lean
Career: 60.1%
(685-454)
Orioles +1.5
Yankees
Orioles
Away SP: 
Carlos Rodón (xFIP 3.52)
Carlos Rodón (xFIP 3.52)Home SP: 
Shane Baz (xFIP 3.43)
Shane Baz (xFIP 3.43)Yankees Key Injuries:
Kervin Castro, Angel Chivilli, Max Fried, Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton
Orioles Key Injuries:
Samuel Basallo, Blaze Alexander
Yankees Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Orioles Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Yankees Dark Horse HR:
Luis García Jr.
Luis García Jr.Orioles Dark Horse HR:
Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Christian Encarnacion-StrandOver/Under (Game Total): Over 8.5
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 6:20 PM ET
✗ LOSS
(10-5)
Blue Jays
@
6:40 PM ET
Rays
Confident
Career: 55.9%
(448-354)
Rays moneyline
Blue Jays
Rays
Away SP: 
José Soriano (xFIP 3.91)
José Soriano (xFIP 3.91)Home SP: 
Nick Martinez (xFIP 4.01)
Nick Martinez (xFIP 4.01)Blue Jays Key Injuries:
Trey Yesavage, Jonatan Clase
Rays Key Injuries:
Griffin Jax
Blue Jays Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Rays Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Blue Jays Dark Horse HR:
Charles McAdoo
Charles McAdooRays Dark Horse HR:
Ryan Vilade
Ryan ViladeOver/Under (Game Total): Under 7.5
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 6:25 PM ET
✓ WIN
(1-8)
Giants
@
6:40 PM ET
Guardians
Confident
Career: 55.9%
(448-354)
Guardians moneyline
Giants
Guardians
Away SP: Carson Whisenhunt (xFIP 5.26)
Home SP: 
Foster Griffin (xFIP 3.97)
Foster Griffin (xFIP 3.97)Giants Key Injuries:
Jesus Rodriguez, Daniel Susac, Casey Schmitt
Guardians Key Injuries:
None
Giants Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Guardians Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Giants Dark Horse HR:
Victor Bericoto
Victor BericotoGuardians Dark Horse HR:
Nathaniel Lowe
Nathaniel LoweOver/Under (Game Total): Over 8.0
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 6:25 PM ET
✗ LOSS
(4-6)
Marlins
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6:40 PM ET
Phillies
Slight Lean
Career: 60.1%
(685-454)
Marlins +1.5
Marlins
Phillies
Away SP: 
Cade Gibson (xFIP 4.18)
Cade Gibson (xFIP 4.18)Home SP: 
Zack Wheeler (xFIP 3.13)
Zack Wheeler (xFIP 3.13)Marlins Key Injuries:
Anthony Bender, William Kempner, Max Meyer, Kyle Stowers
Phillies Key Injuries:
None
Marlins Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Phillies Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Marlins Dark Horse HR:
Griffin Conine
Griffin ConinePhillies Dark Horse HR:
Bryce Harper
Bryce HarperOver/Under (Game Total): Over 8.5
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 6:25 PM ET
✗ LOSS
(1-4)
Tigers
@
6:40 PM ET
Pirates
Slight Lean
Career: 60.1%
(685-454)
Tigers +1.5
Tigers
Pirates
Away SP: 
Keider Montero (xFIP 3.94)
Keider Montero (xFIP 3.94)Home SP: 
Braxton Ashcraft (xFIP 3.45)
Braxton Ashcraft (xFIP 3.45)Tigers Key Injuries:
Kerry Carpenter, Riley Greene
Pirates Key Injuries:
Ryan OHearn
Tigers Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Pirates Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Tigers Dark Horse HR:
Eduardo Valencia
Eduardo ValenciaPirates Dark Horse HR:
Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn ValdezOver/Under (Game Total): Over 8.0
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 6:25 PM ET
✓ WIN
(4-9)
Diamondbacks
@
7:10 PM ET
Red Sox
Confident
Career: 55.9%
(448-354)
Red Sox moneyline
Diamondbacks
Red Sox
Away SP: 
Merrill Kelly (xFIP 5.16)
Merrill Kelly (xFIP 5.16)Home SP: 
Ranger Suarez (xFIP 2.80)
Ranger Suarez (xFIP 2.80)Diamondbacks Key Injuries:
Ryan Thompson, Ketel Marte, Tommy Troy
Red Sox Key Injuries:
Garrett Whitlock, Curtis Mead, Masataka Yoshida
Diamondbacks Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Red Sox Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Diamondbacks Dark Horse HR:
Corbin Carroll
Corbin CarrollRed Sox Dark Horse HR:
Wilyer Abreu
Wilyer AbreuOver/Under (Game Total): Over 7.5
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 6:55 PM ET
✗ LOSS
(5-2)
Padres
@
7:10 PM ET
Mets
Slight Lean
Career: 60.1%
(685-454)
Mets +1.5
Padres
Mets
Away SP: 
Robbie Ray (xFIP 4.51)
Robbie Ray (xFIP 4.51)Home SP: 
Zac Thornton (xFIP 3.96)
Zac Thornton (xFIP 3.96)Padres Key Injuries:
Miguel Andujar, Samad Taylor
Mets Key Injuries:
Juan Soto
Padres Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Mets Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Padres Dark Horse HR:
Ty France
Ty FranceMets Dark Horse HR:
Francisco Lindor
Francisco LindorOver/Under (Game Total): Under 8.5
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 6:55 PM ET
✓ WIN
(3-4)
Athletics
@
7:40 PM ET
Royals
Slight Lean
Career: 60.1%
(685-454)
Athletics +1.5
Athletics
Royals
Away SP: 
Brady Basso (xFIP 3.12)
Brady Basso (xFIP 3.12)Home SP: 
Daniel Lynch IV (xFIP 3.57)
Daniel Lynch IV (xFIP 3.57)Athletics Key Injuries:
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Shea Langeliers, Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom
Royals Key Injuries:
Beck Way
Athletics Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Royals Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Athletics Dark Horse HR:
Brian Serven
Brian ServenRoyals Dark Horse HR:
John Rave
John RaveOver/Under (Game Total): Under 9.0
Posted at 4:25 PM ET
Locked for grading: 7:25 PM ET
✗ LOSS
(1-4)
Braves
@
7:40 PM ET
Twins
Confident
Career: 55.9%
(448-354)
Braves moneyline
Braves
Twins
Away SP: 
Tyler Mahle (xFIP 3.97)
Tyler Mahle (xFIP 3.97)Home SP: 
Zebby Matthews (xFIP 4.51)
Zebby Matthews (xFIP 4.51)Braves Key Injuries:
Robert Suarez
Twins Key Injuries:
Anthony Banda, Joe Ryan, Austin Martin
Braves Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Twins Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Braves Dark Horse HR:
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Ronald Acuña Jr.Twins Dark Horse HR:
Kody Clemens
Kody ClemensOver/Under (Game Total): Over 9.0
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 7:25 PM ET
✓ WIN
(0-22)
Mariners
@
7:40 PM ET
Brewers
Confident
Career: 55.9%
(448-354)
Brewers moneyline
Mariners
Brewers
Away SP: 
Bryce Miller (xFIP 3.55)
Bryce Miller (xFIP 3.55)Home SP: 
Kyle Harrison (xFIP 3.23)
Kyle Harrison (xFIP 3.23)Mariners Key Injuries:
Matt Brash, Cole Wilcox, J.P. Crawford, Luke Raley
Brewers Key Injuries:
JoJo Romero, Abner Uribe, Cooper Pratt
Mariners Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Brewers Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Mariners Dark Horse HR:
Randy Arozarena
Randy ArozarenaBrewers Dark Horse HR:
Gary Sánchez
Gary SánchezOver/Under (Game Total): Under 7.5
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 7:25 PM ET
✗ LOSS
(0-5)
Nationals
@
8:05 PM ET
Rangers
Slight Lean
Career: 60.1%
(685-454)
Nationals +1.5
Nationals
Rangers
Away SP: 
Jackson Kent (xFIP 3.92)
Jackson Kent (xFIP 3.92)Home SP: Cal Quantrill (xFIP 4.47)
Nationals Key Injuries:
Connelly Early, James Wood
Rangers Key Injuries:
Nathan Eovaldi, Kyle Higashioka, Josh Jung
Nationals Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Rangers Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Nationals Dark Horse HR:
Abimelec Ortiz
Abimelec OrtizRangers Dark Horse HR:
Wyatt Langford
Wyatt LangfordOver/Under (Game Total): Over 7.5
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 7:50 PM ET
✓ WIN
(3-4)
White Sox
@
8:05 PM ET
Cubs
Slight Lean
Career: 60.1%
(685-454)
White Sox +1.5
White Sox
Cubs
Away SP: 
Bryan Hudson (xFIP 2.96)
Bryan Hudson (xFIP 2.96)Home SP: 
Kevin Gausman (xFIP 3.54)
Kevin Gausman (xFIP 3.54)White Sox Key Injuries:
Davis Martin, Chris Murphy, Joey Bart
Cubs Key Injuries:
Gavin Hollowell, Hoby Milner, Dansby Swanson, Matt Shaw
White Sox Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Cubs Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
White Sox Dark Horse HR:
Randal Grichuk
Randal GrichukCubs Dark Horse HR:
Tyrone Taylor
Tyrone TaylorOver/Under (Game Total): Under 9.5
Posted at 4:25 PM ET
Locked for grading: 7:50 PM ET
✗ LOSS
(3-1)
Angels
@
8:10 PM ET
Astros
Confident
Career: 55.9%
(448-354)
Astros moneyline
Angels
Astros
Away SP: 
George Klassen (xFIP 6.12)
George Klassen (xFIP 6.12)Home SP: 
Cristian Javier (xFIP 5.17)
Cristian Javier (xFIP 5.17)Angels Key Injuries:
Sam Bachman
Astros Key Injuries:
None
Angels Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Astros Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Angels Dark Horse HR:
Jose Siri
Jose SiriAstros Dark Horse HR:
Christian Walker
Christian WalkerOver/Under (Game Total): Over 9.0
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 7:55 PM ET
✓ WIN
(7-6)
Dodgers
@
8:40 PM ET
Rockies
Strong
Career: 64.7%
(161-88)
Dodgers moneyline
Dodgers
Rockies
Away SP: Eric Lauer (xFIP 5.05)
Home SP: 
Ryan Feltner (xFIP 5.04)
Ryan Feltner (xFIP 5.04)Dodgers Key Injuries:
Will Klein, Brock Stewart, Justin Wrobleski, Dalton Rushing
Rockies Key Injuries:
Hunter Goodman, Kyle Karros
Dodgers Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Rockies Anytime HR:
No pick recorded
Dodgers Dark Horse HR:
Max Muncy
Max MuncyRockies Dark Horse HR:
Mickey Moniak
Mickey MoniakOver/Under (Game Total): Under 11.5
Posted at 9:00 AM ET
Locked for grading: 8:25 PM ET