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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (977) Pittsburgh Pirates at (978) Oakland Athletics: Moneyline | 9:40pm EDT - Jun 17/2026 |
The PLAY: Pittsburgh Pirates -124 Braxton Ashcraft (RHP), Aaron Civale (RHP) Must Start
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Game Analysis:
The current Pittsburgh roster has decent career number when facing Aaron Civale while going a combined 16-for-55 (.291 BA/.316 OBP). Speaking of Civale, he's allowed 12 earned runs and 6 homers in 9.0 innings pitched over his last 2 starts. The A's bullpen has a woeful staff 7.36 ERA/1.79 WHIP throughout their previous 6 games.
Braxton Ashcraft is a quality starting pitcher who has flown under the radar due to the small market he pitches in. Ashcraft has made 14 starts this season with a very good 3.31 ERA/1.10 WHIP and averaged a healthy 6.1 innings pitched per outing. During Ashcraft's last 13 starts he's received a ton of run support which is evidence by the Pirates averaging 6.9 runs scored per game.
Bet the Pittsburgh Pirates as a money line away favorite of -135 or lower.
Ross "The Boss" Benjamin is #1 the last 365 days on his premium picks in all sports while earning a net profit of +126.68 units. Additionally, since 5/13/2025, Ross has made a huge net profit of +170.51 units which also ranks #1 per Wager Talk Media during that time frame and that includes +44.01 units on his MLB premium picks. Don't miss out on his Wednesday night live MLB money line underdog winner that requires just a $25 investment to cash this winning betting ticket.
Consultant Bio
Ross Benjamin has made his reputation in the sports handicapping industry by being one of the sharpest prognosticators over the last 21 years. Included in professional sports handicapper Ron Raymond’s 2008 published book 50 Greatest Sports Betting Secrets, he probably says it best. One of the most underrated and sharpest sports handicappers I know is Ross Benjamin.
Ross’s sports betting advice is simple yet prophetic. If you want to be a successful sports handicapper, then start by thinking like an oddsmaker.