Yesterday was a wild ride for our betting picks, with some highs, some lows, and a lesson or two tucked in there. Let’s break down how we did, diving into the action with a mix of baseball and WNBA bets, and reflect on what went down.
Starting with the baseball side, we had a swing and a miss right out of the gate. We pegged Tarik Skubal to go over 6.5 strikeouts for the Tigers, but oops—our bad. Skubal didn’t even take the mound yesterday, so that bet was a non-starter. A quick check of the starting lineup would’ve saved us the headache, and it’s a reminder to always double-check pitcher schedules before locking in. Live and learn.
Next up, Shohei Ohtani over 1.5 total bases for the Dodgers. This one landed squarely in the win column. Ohtani’s bat came alive, delivering the kind of performance we’ve come to expect from the superstar. He racked up enough bases to clear the mark comfortably, giving us a nice hit to balance out the Skubal blunder.
Then we had our parlay, which, well, let’s just say it didn’t exactly go according to plan. First leg: Tigers moneyline at -150. Without Skubal pitching, the Tigers couldn’t pull through, and we took the L here. The second leg was the Dodgers/Pirates game going under 7.5 runs. Both teams decided to bring their bats to the party, pushing the score past the total and sinking this part of the parlay. Finally, we had Elly De La Cruz over 0.5 hits for the Reds, and the speedster came through with a hit, keeping his streak of making things happen alive. Unfortunately, with the other two legs of the parlay missing, De La Cruz’s hit was just a silver lining in a tough outcome.
Switching gears to the WNBA, we had a mixed bag. Breanna Stewart over 15.5 points was a slam dunk. The Liberty star did what she does best, pouring in points and clearing the line with ease. That one felt good. On the flip side, Kahleah Copper over 15.5 points didn’t go our way. Copper’s a dynamic scorer, but last night wasn’t her night, and we fell short on this one.
The WNBA parlay was where things really unraveled. We took Veronica Burton over 19.5 points plus assists, but she couldn’t quite hit the mark, leaving us empty-handed. Then there was Aliyah Boston under 18.5 points plus assists. Boston’s production went over the line, which wasn’t what we were hoping for, and just like that, the parlay went up in smoke.
So, what’s the takeaway from yesterday’s bets? We went 2-for-5 on individual picks, with Ohtani and Stewart carrying the day, while Skubal’s non-start, Copper’s off night, and the parlay misses stung. The baseball parlay was a tough one, with only De La Cruz holding up his end, and the WNBA parlay was a complete swing and miss. It’s a reminder that parlays are high-risk, high-reward, and yesterday they leaned hard into the risk side. The Skubal mix-up was a self-inflicted wound, so tightening up our prep is a must moving forward.
All in all, it wasn’t our finest hour, but that’s the game. Some days you’re on fire, others you’re licking your wounds. We’ll take the lessons, celebrate the wins with Ohtani and Stewart, and come back sharper tomorrow. Betting’s a marathon, not a sprint, and we’re still in the race.
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