Author: Mat Daily

Baseball is past the quarter mark with teams playing as many as 55 games. From a betting perspective, let’s take a look at some of the top 10 teams to bet on and against for the money line, along with top overs and unders and teams against the run line.

Top 10 Money Line

1)Tampa Bay 34-17   $1332

2)Washington 28-27  $1035

3)St. Louis 29-23  $1020

4)Atlanta  36-18  $957

5)Cleveland 32-24  $788

6)San Diego 31-22  $652

7)Chicago White Sox 27-26  $620

8)Milwaukee  31-20 $604

9)Arizona 29-24  $314

10)Cincinnati 28-25 $294

Bottom 10

30)Detroit  21-33  $-1551

29)NY Mets 22-32  $-1551

28)Kansas City 22-32  $-1202

27)Seattle  26-29 $-1078

26)Boston 22-30 $-992

25)LA Angels 20-34 $-951

24)Baltimore  24-30 $-851

23)Toronto 25-29 $-818

22)Philadelphia 27-27  $-794

21)San Francisco 22-32 $-704

Top 5 Run Line

1)Atlanta  $1812

2)Tampa Bay $1564

3)Milwaukee  $1170

4)San Diego $775

5)Pittsburgh $680

Bottom 5 Run Line

30)Philadelphia $-1904

29)San Francisco $-1692

28)NY Mets $-1504

27)Houston 24-31 $-1263

26)Kansas City $-1215

Top 5 Overs

1)Cincinnati 33-19

2)Washington 34-18

3)Miami 33-20

3)Chicago White Sox 31-22

4)Minnesota 31-22

5)Athletics 31-22

Top 5 Unders

1)Texas 20-29

2)LA Dodgers 23-31

3)Kansas City 23-31

4)NY Mets 22-28

5)Boston 22-28

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How do Metrics and Analytics impact Betting on Baseball?

Modern-day baseball is a little like modern-day basketball. In hoops, a long two-pointer is considered a bad shot. In baseball, getting on base is just as important as getting a hit, though not with runners in scoring position. OBP, OPS, wRC+, xERA and FIP are just some of the terms used to improve baseball teams. Bettors can use stats to estimate probabilities more accurately than relying on feel, intuition, win/loss record, or winning (losing streaks) alone.

1)There is more to evaluate a pitcher other than ERA.

A)xERA is expected ERA based on the quality of contact.

B)FIP is field independent pitcher. That focuses on strikeouts, walks and home runs.

C)K/BB ratio. That is strikeout-to-walk efficiency.

D)WHIP-Most fantasy players know (a basic category). It’s walks + hits per inning pitched.

2)There is more to hitting than just batting average.

A)OPS. That’s on-base plus slugging.

B)wRC+. Weighted runs created adjusted for park effects.

C)BABIP-Batting average on balls in play.

D)Hard-hit rate. This is where velo comes into play. This is the percentage of batter’s batted balls (line drives, ground balls and fly balls) that leave the bat with an exit velocity of 95 mph or higher.

E)Barrel percentage. This is an advanced metric that measures how often a hitter makes ideal, high-quality contact.

A team that is struggling to win, but has strong contact metrics, might be undervalued in terms of odds.

3)Bullpen strength

The one factor in betting on baseball that can scare most bettors is the word bullpen. Bullpen analytics are often critical for full-game bets. The key factors to look at bullpen strength are:

A)Bullpen ERA.

B)Workload and bullpen fatigue.

C)Save Conversion rates.

D)Leverage performance.

4)Matchup Analysis:

This is where you can really get into the weeds. There are some teams that struggle against high-velocity fastball.

Some hitters produce more against certain pitcher types.

On Friday, we’ll look at some of the best pitchers and hitters based on these types of metrics listed above.

5)EV (Expected Value)

When comparing probability estimates against sportsbooks’ odds, you may see a model that says a team has a 60% chance to win. However, odds may imply only 50% that may represent positive expected value.

This is the foundation of analytical betting:

A)Compare against market odds.

B)Bet only when value exists.

C)Estimate true probability.

Sites like Baseball Savant, FanGraphs, MLB.com, ESPN.com, Baseball Reference, Baseball Prospectus, Rotowire, Stathead, and Baseball Theater.

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Eastern Conference Finals Betting Preview

The Eastern Conference Finals begin on Tuesday night on ESPN at 8pmET. The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of a seven-game series. In Game 1, the Knicks are a 7.5-point favorite, and the total is 217.5, while the Knicks are -260 on the money line and Cleveland is +215. Let’s take a look at a betting preview of this series.

(odds from DraftKings).

Cleveland (60-36, 40-55-1 ATS, 50-46 O/U) vs New York (62-31, 50-42-1 ATS, 43-50 O/U)

Head-to-Head: The Knicks have taken two of three games this season, but are 1-2 ATS.

Preview:  Cleveland needed seven games to get by top-seeded Detroit, winning Game 7, 125-94 on the road on Sunday.  That game after getting crushed 115-94 at home in Game 6. Donovan Mitchell has had some shooting woes in the playoffs, but he came through when the Cavs needed him. He had 26 points and eight assists, but Sam Merrill was huge off the bench with 23 points on 5-of-8 from 3-point range. To beat a physical team like the Knicks, Cleveland will need big performances from Evan Mobley (17ppg, 8rpg, 4.1apg in the playoffs) and Jarrett Allen (13.1ppg, 7.3rpg). They have some depth in the backcourt, but not a lot in the frontcourt. James Harden (20.1ppg, 6.2apg, 4.8tpg) struggled with turnovers in the Detroit series against much more athletic players. New York doesn’t have an Ausar Thompson to defend him, though Mikal Bridges can cause some havoc (assuming he will defend Mitchell).

Key stats:  9^th in Adjusted Net Rating, 5^th in Adjusted Offensive Rating, 17^th in Adjusted Defense. (stats from DunksandThrees). Basic stats: 8^th in field goal percentage (47.9%), 13^th in three-point offense (35.7%). 8^th in field goal defense (46.3%) and 26^th in three-point defense (37.2%).

The New York Knicks swept Philadelphia in four games and have not played since May 10. They’ve also won seven straight playoff games, having defeated Atlanta in six in the first round. That was great news for them, considering OG Anunoby missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury. He should be healthy for this game (listed as probable). He was arguably the best all-around player for the Knicks before the injury, averaging 21.4 points in their first eight postseason games. Jalen Brunson (27.4ppg, 6.1apg in the playoffs) is the star, but they need Karl-Anthony Towns (17.4pp, 10rpg, 6.6apg) to play big and unselfish in this series. New York has a loaded starting five and a solid bench with guards like Miles McBride (7.5ppg), Jordan Clarkson (6.5ppg), Jose Alvarado (4.9ppg), and Landry Shamet (4.1ppg) as capable performers.

Key Stats: 5^th in Adjusted Net Rating, 4^th in Adjusted Offensive Rating, 7^th in Adjusted Defense. (from DunksandThrees). Basic stats: 11^th in field goal percentage (48.1%) and 4^th in three-point shooting (37.6%). 5^th in field goal defense (45.7%) and 20^th in three-point defense (35.7%).

Conference Finals Series Prices:  NY Knicks -265/Cleveland +215

Series Leader (total points):  Jalen Brunson -115 (take a longshot with KAT +4000)

Series Total Games Under 5.5 +125

Series Correct Score:  Knicks 4-1 +320

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Baseball is considered one of the easiest sports to bet on if you have the information. All you have to do is pick the winner or the over/under. 

That sounds easy, but in the early months, pitchers and hitters can be very erratic as is the weather. By late May, roughly 40-50 games have been played, which gives bettors reliable, stabilizing statistics to work with.

In the first two months:

• Teams have only played 10–25 games
• Small sample sizes create fake trends
• The weather is inconsistent
• Bullpens and rotations are unsettled
• Hitters/pitchers can run unusually hot or cold

Here are some reasons why it’s easier to bet on baseball as we approach the start of summer!

• Most teams have played 50+ games
• Starting pitchers have established real form
• Bullpen roles stabilize
• Injuries and lineup quality are clearer
• Advanced stats become more predictive
• Public perception still lags behind underlying metrics

• A .340-hitting team with terrible hard-hit numbers usually cools off
• A pitcher with a 5.00 ERA but elite strikeout/walk metrics often improves

• Velocity trends
• Pitch mix changes
• Injury concerns
• Real strikeout ability
• Whether breakout performances are legit

• Sloser
• Setup arms
• Long relievers

• Stabilize run environments
• Increase ball carry
• Make park factors more reliable

• Sustainable offenses
• Fraudulent records
• Teams overperforming in one-run games
• Travel/fatigue issues
• Platoon weaknesses

• Big-market teams
• Last game results
• Batting average
• Win-loss record

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Western Conference Finals Betting Preview

The Western Conference Finals begin on Monday night at 8:30pmET on NBA/Peacock with the OKC Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1. The Thunder are -6.5-point favorites in Game 1 and the total is 219.5, while the money line is OKC -265/Spurs +215. Let’s take a look at a betting preview of this series.

(odds from DraftKings).

San Antonio (70-24, 53-39-2 ATS, 42-52 O/U) vs Oklahoma City (72-18, 44-45-1 ATS, 50-40 O/U)

Head-to-Head: The Spurs are 4-1 SU this season and 3-1-1 ATS. Three of those games were by 10 or more points. That included a 111-109 win for San Antonio in the NBA Cup semifinals on Dec. 14.

Preview: The Thunder come into this series having swept the Suns and Lakers, covering five of those eight games. OKC has now won nine straight postseason games, heading back to their NBA Finals win over Indiana in Game 7, 103-91 on June 22 of 2025. The key for the Thunder will be how they handle 7-5 Victor Wembanyama, who has a 7-1 Chet Holmgren to try and slow him down. Holmgren did not play well against the Spurs this season, averaging just 12.2 points and 7 rebounds. He averaged 20 points against the Lakers and 19.6 points per game on 60% shooting in the playoffs. He doesn’t have to be the No. 2 scorer because Jalen Williams (20.5ppg in 2 postseason games) is expected back from a hamstring injury. They have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (29.1ppg, 7.1apg in 8 postseason games), the two-time MVP. Ajay Mitchell is averaging 18.8 points and 4.9 assists in the postseason, picking up the slack for Williams.

Key stats: OKC is 1^st in Adjusted Net Ratings, 7^th in Adjusted Offensive Rating, and 1^st in Adjusted Defensive Rating. (stats from DunksandThrees.com). First in defensive field goal percentage (43.9%), 25^th in three-point defense (36.8%). Fifth in Field goal percentage (48.6%) and 13th in three-point percentage (37.8%).

The Spurs had a tougher road to get here, beating Portland in five and Minnesota in six games. The main issues right now are injuries with point guard De’Aaron Fox, dealing with an ankle injury. He’s a game-time decision, but Fox is expected to play. He’s been outstanding this season, averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists. He’s not a great three-point shooter (34.6%), but they have Stephon Castle (44% in postseason), who is an emerging player, averaging 19.9 points and 6.1 assists in the postseason. Another emerging player is rookie Dylan Harper, who is averaging 13.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while shooting 56.6% from the field. This will be a battle of the guards with Mitchell, Jalen Williams, SGA, Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace and Jared McCain taking on a younger and more athletic group. But the Spurs are still about Wemby, who is a potential MVP, averaging 20.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 4.1 blocks in the postseason. He’s averaging 18.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists against the Spurs. The Defensive Player of the Year protects the rim like no other player in the history of the NBA.

Key stats: Spurs are 2nd in Adjusted Net Ratings, 3rd in Adjusted Offensive Rating, and 3^rd in Adjusted Defensive Rating. (stats from DunksandThrees.com). Fourth in defensive field goal percentage (44.6%), 8^th in three-point defense (34.9%). Sixth in Field goal percentage (48.3%) and 15th in three-point percentage (37.3%).

Conference Finals: OKC -260/Spurs +210

Series Leader (total points): Wembanyama +320

Finals MVP: Victor Wembanyama +230

Series Correct Score: Spurs 4-2 (+550)

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Odds for Week 1 in the NFL

The schedule is finally out, and it’s one of the most overhyped and overrated things in sports. Yet, for bettors, we get an early look at the games in Week 1. While lines are going to change some from now until September 9, they should be similar, barring a major injury to a quarterback or key player. The rosters should also be similar, so picking Week 1 this early is a risk, but if you can find good odds and have an itch to bet a few months before the season, do so with caution.

(odds from DraftKings)

Wednesday, Sept. 9

New England at Seattle, 8:20pmET (NBC)

Seattle -3.5 ML: -192/New England +160

Total: 44.5 points

The Super Bowl champ usually gets the first game, though this is on a Wednesday. This time, it’s a Super Bowl rematch with Mike Vrabel back after his rough summer of trying to duck questions about his relationship with former NFL reporter Diana Russini.

Thursday, September 10

San Francisco vs. LA Rams, Melbourne, Australia, 8:35pmET Netflix

LA Rams -2.5. ML: LA Rams -148/49ers +124

Total: 48.5.

An early NFC West matchup. Will the 49ers finally be healthy? The Rams upgraded their secondary and are the favorite to win the Super Bowl.

Sunday, Sept. 13

Chicago at Carolina, 1pmET (FOX)

Chicago -2.5. ML: Bears -135/Panthers +114

Total: 44.5.

Two young quarterbacks battle, with Caleb Williams taking on Bryce Young. The Panthers made huge strides last season, and it’s a slight surprise that they are home dogs.

Tampa Bay at Cincinnati, 1pmET (FOX)

Cincinnati -3.5. ML: Cincinnati -198/Tampa Bay +164

Total: 50.5

Joe Burrow is finally back to lead a team that could be a favorite in the AFC. The question for Cincy is twofold: Can Burrow stay healthy, and do they have the defense to contend? Tampa Bay still has Baker Mayfield, but future HOFer Mike Evans is gone.

Baltimore at Indianapolis, 1pmET (CBS)

Baltimore -3.5. ML: Ravens -185/Colts +154

Total: 49.5.

Baltimore has a brand new coaching staff under Jesse Minter and a new EDGE in Trey Hendrickson. Indy brought back WR Alex Pierce. The biggest question for the Colts is whether QB Daniel Jones will be completely healthy, returning from a torn Achilles tendon. Running is also a big part of his arsenal.

Buffalo at Houston, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

Buffalo -1.5. ML: Bills -112/Texans -108

Total: 45.5.

These teams met in Week 12 as the Houston defense was able to take charge in a 23-19 win. Buffalo hasn’t won a game in Houston dating back to 2006. While the Houston defense is elite, they need a rebound season from QB C.J. Stroud.

New Orleans at Detroit, 1pmET (FOX)

Detroit -7. ML: Lions -325/Saints +260

Total: 48.5.

The Saints are in rebuild mode, but showed promise going 4-1 with rookie QB Tyler Shough. The addition of Travis Etienne Jr. at running back can’t hurt. Detroit is a team in flux, a little, and will need improvements on the offensive line to show that they are still in the mix.

NY Jets at Tennessee, 1pmET (CBS)

Titans -3. ML: Titans -170/Jets +142

Total: 39.5.

This is not an exciting Week 1 game. However, the Jets could be very good on the defensive side with rookie David Bailey on the EDGE and a solid defensive line. The Titans helped QB Cam Ward by adding rookie WR Carnell Tate and beefing up the offensive line.

Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 1pmET (FOX)

Pittsburgh -3. ML: Steelers -175/Falcons +145

Total: 42.5.

Pittsburgh still doesn’t have a veteran quarterback, but most expect Aaron Rodgers to return (who else?). Mike McCarthy takes over for long-time coach Mike Tomlin, and that’s the big story in the Steel City. Atlanta adds Tua Tagovailoa, who could show something with a new team, but he’s not the long-term answer at quarterback.

Cleveland at Jacksonville, 1pmET (CBS)

Jacksonville -7. ML: Jaguars -190/Browns +235

Total: 40.5.

The Browns have another new head coach. Todd Monken comes over from Baltimore and needs to figure out the quarterback situation between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. The Jags don’t have to worry about Trevor Lawrence. They didn’t add a whole lot, save for depth, though running back is a bit of a concern with Trevor Etienne gone to New Orleans.

Arizona at LA Chargers, 4:25pmET, (CBS)

LA Chargers: -11.5. ML: Chargers -625/Cardinals +455

Total: 45.5 points.

Arizona might be the worst team in football on paper. Kyler Murray is gone and Jacob Brissett is the likely starter at QB, with rookie Carson Beck vying with Gardner Minshew for the backup spot. The Chargers should be contending in the AFC West. The key is the offensive line and whether they have the depth to withstand the injuries from last season.

Green Bay at Minnesota, 4:25pmET (CBS)

Green Bay -1.5. ML: Packers -125/Vikings +105

Total: 44.5.

An NFC North matchup, as the Packers have the edge at quarterback with Jordan Love. EDGE Micah Parsons is not expected to play due to injuries for the Packers. He might be happy he doesn’t have to chase Kyler Murray, a likely starter at quarterback for the Vikings.

Miami at Las Vegas, 4:25pmET (FOX)

Las Vegas -3. ML: Raiders -175/Dolphins +145.

Total: 41.5.

The Raiders are rare favorites, and that’s likely because they drafted Fernando Mendoza at QB as the top pick overall. Kirk Cousins is the backup but might start the opener if Mendoza is not ready. Miami picked up Malik Willis at quarterback and he doesn’t have the weapons that Tua Tagovailoa has but he does have RB De’Von Archane back to a rebuilding Dolphins offense.

Washington at Philadelphia, 4:25pmET (FOX)

Eagles -5.5. ML: Eagles -238/Commanders +195.

Total: 46.5

The Eagles are trying to avoid the controversies of last season, especially on the offensive end, where AJ Brown is expected to be traded before the season. Washington addressed their defense in the draft, but they need a healthy Jayden Daniels to get back in the mix of the NFC East.

Dallas at NY Giants, 8:20pmET (NBC)

Dallas -2.5. ML: Cowboys -130/Giants +110

Total: 48.5.

Another NFC East matchup, this is about John Harbaugh’s first game in blue instead of purple. There are injury issues concerning WR Malik Nabers (knee), and if he’s not ready, they’ll have to rely on a defense that’s loaded with talented pass rushers. Dallas had major issues in the secondary, and if that’s solved, they could push the Eagles. At some point, the window for Dak Prescott is going to start to close.

Monday, Sept. 14

Denver at Kansas City, 8:15pmET (ESPN/ABC)

KC -2.5. ML: Chiefs -155/Broncos +130

Total: 42.5.

Both quarterbacks are coming off injuries. Box Nix (ankle) should be ready for Denver. The Broncos added WR Jaylen Wadde from Miami, which can’t hurt. Patrick Mahomes is coming off a knee injury and might not be ready. The Chiefs have improved their secondary so they should be back on track.

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• Join our Baseball Financial Program for $399 and get the Basketball Financial Program for FREE.  Contact us below for special deals so you can start winning today.

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  Big UFC card from the APEX in Vegas this Saturday!

• ATS has won 5 of the last 7 weeks. *ALLEN VS COSTA
  
  One of the better analytical points from early-week MMA betting coverage is that UFC markets are still less efficient than NFL/NBA markets because of information asymmetry and recency bias.
  The common public mistakes this week:
  *Overvaluing recognizable UFC veterans
  *Overreacting to recent knockout wins
  *Ignoring grappling advantages
  *Betting favorites too early before line movement settles

Analysis of the 2026 Preakness Jockeys

The 151^st Preakness Stakes goes on Saturday at around 6:50pmET from Laurel Park. The Preakness was moved from “Old Hilltop” in Pimlico (Baltimore) to about 30 miles away in Laurel, Maryland, due to renovations of the Pimlico Race Course. Let’s take a look at the jockeys in this race, where two riders will make their Preakness debuts, and five have Preakness wins on their resumes.

(by alphabetical order).

1)Alex Achard (Great White)

Originally from: France

Age: 34

First ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Archard was going to ride on Great White in the Derby on May 2 and then the horse unseated Archard and flipped over, losing its mind in front of the 150,000 fans at Churchill Downs. He has ridden Great White in all four of his career races and his horse shouldn’t be afraid of the 4,800 at Laurel Park. Great White has two firsts in four races.

2)Junior Alvarado (Crupper)

Originally from: Venezuela

Age: 39

Third ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Alvardo rode Chief Wallabee to a fourth-place finish at the Derby. In 2025, he had Belmont and Kentucky Derby wins with Sovereignty. Alvarado guided Crupper to a win in the Bathhouse Row Stakes, clinching a berth in the Preakness.

3)Rafael Bejarano (Robusta)

Originally from Peru

Age: 43

Fourth ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Bejarano is one of those solid jockey, who has spent moves to the 2010s in California and makes his first appearance in the Preakness in 17 years. He’ll take the reins on Robusta, who finished 14^th in the Derby two weeks ago. His best finish in the Preakness was with Sun Kin in 2005 (4^th).

4)Tyler Gaffalione (Ocelli)

Originally from: Florida

Age: 31

Fourth ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Gaffalione rode Ocelli to third place in the Derby two weeks ago. The horse came into the Derby as a maiden (without a career win). There hasn’t been a maiden to win the Preakness since 1888. Gaffalione has the experience (even though it’s at Pimlico), winning with War of Will in the 2019 Preakness.

5)Micah Husbands (Bull by the Horns)

Originally from: Barbados

Age: 23

First ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Husbands is the nephew of Patrick Husbands, who recently retired. Micha Husbands won 12 times at Gulfstream in the winter of 2025-26. Won the G1 Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park. He will make his Preakness debut on Saffie Joseph Jr.-trained Bull by the Horns, who won the Rushaway Stakes on March 21 at Turfway Park.

6)Paco Lopez (Napoleon Solo)

Originally from: Mexico

Age: 40

Second ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Lopez is one of the leading jockeys on the East Coast, but somehow has just one Preakness mount. He’s on Napolean Solo, who finished fifth in the Wood Memorial after setting the early pace. Lopez is known for being an aggressive jockey. Solo also won the G1 Champagne Stakes in October and might be the fastest of the early speed horses.

7)Irad Ortiz Jr. (Talkin)

Originally from: Puerto Rico

Age: 33

Eighth ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Ortiz Jr. is a five-time Eclipse Award winner as the outstanding jockey. He just missed at the Derby as Renegade railed furiously from near the back of the field just to lose to Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose Ortiz, Irad’s brother. Irad rode Blazing Sevens by a head three years ago in the Preakness to National Treasure. Talkin hasn’t won since his debut last August.

8)Jose Ortiz (Chip Honcho)

Originally from: Puerto Rico

Age: 32

Seventh Preakness ride

Outlook: Jose Ortiz won the Eclipse Award in 2017, has a Kentucky Oaks win and a Kentucky Derby win two weeks ago. Golden Tempo won the Derby but is bypassing the Preakness. So Ortiz, who is looking for his second Preakness win with Steve Asmussen-trained Chip Honcho. This horse beat Golden Tempo at the Risen Star Stakes. Asumussen usually knows what he’s doing. He skipped the Derby for the lower-key atmosphere and small crowd at Laurel.

9)Flavien Prat (Iron Honor)

Originally from: France

Age: 33

Fourth ride at the Preakness

Outlook: Prat has won the last two Eclipse Awards. He won aboard Rombauer in the Preakness and then finished third and fourth over the past two years. He will ride one of the favorites in Iron Honor, who won the Gotham Stakes, before finishing seventh in the Wood Memorial. Chad Brown decided to skip the Kentucky Derby and wait for the Preakness. The biggest question is whether he’s favored due to his trainer and jockey or due to his resume’.

10)Sheldon Russell (Taj Mahal)

Originally from: Louisiana

Age: 38

Fourth ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Russell has won six riding titles at this track in Laurel. He was born in Louisiana and raised in England as the son of Dean Russell, who rode overseas. His wife, Brittany, trains most of his horses, including Taj Mahal, who started his career with two stakes wins and 3-for-3, all at Laurel. He won the Tesio, which is the annual prep at Laurel Park.

11)Luis Saez (The Hell We Did)

Originally from: Panama

Age: 33

Fifth ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Saez is making his fifth start in the Preakness, after nearly pulling off an upset win last year with Gosger. He took a five-length lead in the home stretch but yielded in the final strides to Journalism. In 2018, Saez also finished second to Justify in the Preakness aboard Bravazo. The Hell We Did was runner-up in the Lexington Stakes last month at Keeneland. He’ll have a shot with one of the best jockeys in North America.

12)Ricardo Santana (Pretty Bo Miah)

Originally from: Panama

Age: 33

Fourth Preakness ride

Outlook: Santana returns to the Preakness after a five-year absence. Santana will ride an improving horse in Pretty Boy Miah, who has only run at Aqueduct. Santana will have his work cut out for him, but he’s earned eight riding titles at Oaklawn Park during the 2010s and early 2020s.

13)Jamie Torres (Incredibolt)

Originally from: Puerto Rico

Age: 27

Second ride in the Preakness

Outlook: Torres won with Seize the Grey in 2024 at Pimlico for the last great Hall of Fame trainer, D. Wayne Lukas. Incredibolt was a late entry, who finished sixth at the Derby. The Riley Mott-trained horse had two wins as a 2-year-old and won at the Virginia Derby. But he also finished last at the Holy Bull Stakes on Jan. 31.

14)John Velázquez (Corona de Oro)

Originally from: Puerto Rico

Age: 54

15^th Preakness ride

Outlook: The legendary jockey has finished third or betting in four of his last five Preakness starts. That was topped by National Treasure’s win three years ago. Velázquez is one of the best jockeys of all time, having captured three Kentucky Derby wins and two Belmonts. Corona de Oro is coming in after finishing third in the Lexington Stakes. With Dallas Stewart as the trainer and Velazquez as the jockey, you can’t count him out.

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2026 Preakness Stakes Probables with Odds

The Preakness Stakes goes on Saturday, May 16 from Laurel Park, in Laurel, Maryland at approximately 6:50pmET. For the first time in 118 years, the Preakness will be held outside of Pimlico Race Course in 2026, due to renovations. The only three horses to join the field from the Kentucky Derby are Robusta, Incredibolt and Ocelli.

Let’s take a look at the 14 horses in this race, which will not include 23-1 longshot Golden Tempo, who won the Kentucky Derby but will bypass the Preakness Stakes for the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course.

Post Positions, Odds, Horses, Jockeys, Trainers

1)Taj Mahal (5-1). Jockey: Sheldon Russell, Trainer: Brittany Russell. Last race: Finished first in the Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park.  Analysis: Taj Mahal is 3-0 at Laurel Park and is sired by Kentucky Derby champion Nyquist.

2)Ocelli (6-1). Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione, Trainer: D. Whitworth Beckman. Last race: Finished third in the Kentucky Derby. Analysis: He was the 70-1 third-place finisher (maiden) at the Derby behind Golden Tempo and Renegade. He also finished third in the Wood Memorial.

3)Crupper (30-1). Jockey: Junior Alvarado, Trainer: Donnie Von Hemmel. Last Race: Won the Bathhouse Row Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Analysis: Crupper needed four starts to get his first win after setting an easy pace to win the Bathhouse Row Stakes.

4)Robusta (30-1). Jockey: Rafael Bejarano, Trainer: Doug O’Neill. Last Race: Finished 7^th in the Santa Anita Derby. Analysis: He was runner-up in the San Felipe Stakes, but was not competitive in the Santa Anita Derby. He finished 14^th of 18 starters in the Kentucky Derby.

5)Talkin (20-1). Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Danny Gargan. Last race: 3^rd in the Blue Grass Stakes. Analysis: Talkin has been rough in all four stakes tries. His most recent finish was at the Blue Grass, where he ran 12 ¾ lengths behind Further Ado.

6)Chip Honcho (5-1). Jockey: Jose Ortiz. Trainer Steve Asmussen. Last race: 5^th in the Louisiana Derby. Analysis: One of the favorites, he won the Gun Runner Stakes, placed fourth in the Lecomte Stakes, and also finished a runner-up to Paladin in the Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes. His last effort was a disappointing fifth in the Louisiana Derby.

7)The Hell We Did (15-1). Jockey: Luis Saez. Trainer: Todd Fincher. Last race: 2^nd in Lexington at Keeneland. Analysis: He was runner-up at the 1 1/16 mile Lexington Stakes in mid-April at Keeneland. Did have three starts on the Southwest racing circuit, winning at Remington Park and Sunland Park, and also finished 2^nd in a stakes at Zia Park.

8)Bull by the Horns (30-1). Jockey: Micah Husbands. Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr. Last race: Won the Rushaway Stakes in March at Florence, KY. Analysis: He was withdrawn from the Peter Pan Stakes on May 9 to run in the Preakness instead. He finished  7^th in the Fountain of Youth Stakes in late February. Did win at the Rushaway Stakes on March 21 at Turfway Park, held on an all-weather surface. Also has a win on dirt, a 6 ½ length win in a one-turn mile maiden race at Gulfstream Park last fall.

9)Iron Honor (9-2). Jockey: Flavien Pratt. Trainer: Chad Brown. Last race: 7^th at the Wood Memorial. Analysis:  Had a disappointing finish at the Wood at Aqueduct in April. Before that, he was undefeated in two starts. He won the Gotham Stakes by a length. His trainer Chad Brown has two Preakness wins on his resume’.

10) Napoleon Solo (8-1). Jockey: Paco Lopez. Trainer: Chad Summer. Last race: 5^th in the Wood Memorial. Analysis: Won the Champagne Stakes last year in October, but has not done well since. He ran well in the Wood, setting an early pace and tired to finish 2 ¾ lengths behind winner Albus and 1 ½ lengths behind Ocelli.

11)Corona de Oro (30-1). Jockey: John Velázquez. Trainer: Dallas Stewart. Last race: 3^rd in the Lexington Stakes. Analysis: He just missed making the field at the Kentucky Derby. He has steadily improved in three starts at age 3. He made his first two starts at Fair Grounds, which included a 1 1/16 mile maiden race and a 4 ½ length. He contested the pace in the Lexington Stakes, but tired down the stretch, finishing three lengths behind the winner, Trendsetter.

12)Incredibolt (5-1). Jockey: Jamie Torres. Trainer: Riley Mott. Last race: 6^th in the Kentucky Derby. He was a late entry, who ran well in the Derby, rallying wide and recovering from a bump in the midstretch by runner-up Renegade. He won the 1 1/8 miler Virginia Derby in March at Colonial Downs.

13)Great White (15-1). Jockey: Alex Achard. Trainer: John Ennis. Last race: 5^th in Blue Grass Stakes. Analysis: This was the horse that flipped just before entering the gate for the Kentucky Derby, unseating jockey Alex Achard in front of 150,000 fans. The good news is that Laurel Park has fewer than 5,000 fans, so he shouldn’t be as upset. Had a fifth-place finish in the 1 1/8 mile Blue Grass Stakes held in April, getting beaten by 22 ¼ lengths after setting an early pace. Before the Blue Grass, he won twice in three starts.

14)Pretty Boy Miah (15-1). Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr. Trainer: Jermiah Englehart. Last race: Won claiming race on April 25 at Aqueduct. Analysis: Had four starts at Aqueduct this year. Will make his stakes debut in this race. Does have a 6 ½ length win at the Beau Liam in late March. This is a jump in class and a stretch out in distance.

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  *Overreacting to recent knockout wins
  *Ignoring grappling advantages
  *Betting favorites too early before line movement settles

Differences between this year’s Preakness and the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is the first jewel of the Triple Crown and is a 1 ¼ mile race run at Churchill every year. The Preakness is the second leg, held two weeks later (on May 16^th) and is shorter at 1 3/16 miles.

But there is a different twist to the Preakness this year. The race is being moved to Laurel Park due to renovations at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The Preakness Stakes have been held at “Old Hilltop” in Baltimore since 1909. It was originally held there in 1873, but had stops at New York City before returning 35 years later.

Laurel, Maryland, is about 30 miles south of Pimlico Race Course, which is expected to be rebuilt in 2027.

One of the main differences is the size of the tracks.  Laurel Park is wider, bigger, and configured in a way that could alter bias tendencies and alter pace dynamics.

Laurel Park’s track circumference is 1 1/8 miles, while Pimlico is one mile. The turn configuration features wider, more sweeping turns at Laurel Park, while Pimlico features tighter and shorter turns. The running style that is favored is tactical speed and closers at Laurel, while Pimlico is more about tactical speed.

Laurel is also much wider at 95 feet, while the Pimlico track is 70 feet wide. The track at Laurel gives horses more room to maneuver out of the turns.

The stretch run to the finish of this year’s race will be 1,089 feet, which is 63 feet shorter than the classic’s stretch run at Pimlico.

Now, when you look at the Derby, the race offers 20 horses in the field, while the Preakness offers a cap at 14 runners.  

Another difference is the crowd. The 2026 Preakness will be capped at 4,800 with no fans allowed in the infield. At this year’s Kentucky Derby, there were over 150,000 fans. Attendance at the Preakness had decreased for various reasons over the years, but they were still around 10 times what Laurel is expected to draw.

How does all of this impact handicapping the Preakness? Experience at this track could matter. Laurel hosts regular Maryland stakes races, including the Federico Tesio Stakes. 

The fact that there will be no more than 14 horses and that Laurel Park is wider than Pimlico means less congestion than the Kentucky Derby Field at Churchill. This usually benefits horses with tactical speed and riders who want to secure position early.

Overall, the temporary move to Laurel probably increases the importance of:

1)Tactical speed
2)Local familiarity
3)Clean positioning
4)Adaptability to a different dirt surface.

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The NBA Lottery was held on Sunday in Chicago and Washington (17-65) won the lottery, while Utah will pick second, Memphis third and the Bulls will pick fourth. The Wizards most likely will pick A.J. Dybantsa (-400) from BYU or Darryn Peterson (+330) from Kansas.  Cam Boozer from Duke is a longshot for the first pick at +1600 according to Draft Kings. Let’s take a look at an early Mock NBA draft (draft is held June 23) with the order now established. This is also considered one of the best freshman drafts in years.

1)Washington: A.J. Dybantsa, 6-9, 215, BYU. Dybantsa is one of those players who really doesn’t have a position. Even though he shot just 33.1% from three-point range, he was a pure scorer at BYU in the Big 12, averaging 25.5 points. For all his length, he’s not a great defender, but he has all the tools. He creates for others as well and is not just a scorer.

2)Utah: Darryn Peterson, 6-6, 205, Kansas. There is speculation already that Utah would trade up to get Dybantsa because he played at BYU and didn’t look thrilled at going to D.C. Peterson was considered the top pick going into this season and was great (20.2ppg, 38.2% 3pt) when he was on the floor. He had cramping issues all season that limited his playing time and that’s why he may not go as the top pick. Either way, this should be a no-brainer.

3)Memphis: Cam Boozer, 6-9, 250, Duke. Boozer was arguably the best player in college, but do his average athletic skills translate to the NBA? He averaged 22.5ppg, 10.2rpg and 4.1apg, while shooting 39.1% from three-point range. His basketball IQ is elite but his defense will need some work. This pick could also be Caleb Wilson, considering Jaren Jackson Jr. was traded to Utah last season.

4)Chicago: Caleb Wilson, 6-10, 215, North Carolina. Wilson has the upside in the draft. He averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds with UNC last season. He still has to fill out some forms and has missed time due to injuries to both hands. His athleticism and potential on both ends are incredibly intriguing.

5)LA Clippers: Kingston Flemings, 6-4, 190, Houston. This is where things get interesting. The top four should be Boozer, Wilson, Dybantsa and Peterson in some order. Flemings is an explosive athlete, who averaged 5.2 assists and shot 38.7% from three-point range. Four point guards could be taken here. Flemings can also play defense and that’s a must at Houston. He also has solid upside.

6)Brooklyn: Darius Acuff Jr, 6-3, 190, Arkansas. The Nets tanked to get the first or second pick and wound up with the sixth. But Acuff, Flemings or Keaton Wagler are a nice consolation prize. Acuff averaged 23.5 points per game and 6.4 assists, while shooting 44% from beyond the arc. He doesn’t have great size, but that didn’t hurt Tyrese Maxey.

7)Sacramento: Keaton Wagler, 6-6,185, Illinois. The Kings also could have used a higher pick, but once again, this is a deep draft. Wagler has the size that teams love, but at times, his shot selections is questionable. Yet he was able to lead Illinois to a Final Four as a freshman point guard. He does need to add strength. Averaged 17.9ppg, 5.1rpg and 4.2apg, while shooting 39.7% from the 3-point line.

8)Atlanta: Mikel Brown Jr, 6-5, 190, Louisville. They traded away last year’s pick for New Orleans (who took Deriq Queen). Averaged 18.2 points and shot 34.4% from beyond the arc. Has good size and is an excellent passer. However, a back injury during the season is a concern and could keep him from going top five and might drop him from this spot if medicals are not strong.

9)Dallas: Bradyen Burries, 6-4, 205, Arizona. Burries averaged 16.1 points and shot 39.1% from three-point range. He’s more of a combo guard than a point guard. Dallas can’t complain about luck since they got the first pick last year and wound up with Cooper Flagg, who lived up to expectations. Burries is the type of shooter who can help right away.

10)Milwaukee: Yaxel Lendeborg, 6-9, 240, Michigan. This is where it gets intriguing because the Bucks need to either keep Giannis Antetokounmpo or trade him before or during draft night. Lendeborg is 24, but he also has a Giannis-like 7-foot-4 wingspan. He can also play just about any position on the floor, has a great BB IQ and shot 37% from 3-point range last season. If not for the age, he’s a top-six pick.

11)Golden State: Nate Ament, 6-10, 207, Tennessee. The Warriors can use young talent and they finally get a lottery pick. Another long wing who can play several positions. Has to work on his shot (33.3% 3pt) and his body. Has a strong upside.

12)Oklahoma City: Karim Lopez, 6-8, 224, New Zealand Breakers. Lopez is from Mexico and is a physical player who can handle the ball and is solid on defense. The question is whether he can improve his shooting (32.2% 3pt) and limit the turnovers at the next level.

13)Miami: Labaron Philon Jr., 6-3, 175, Alabama. A high-scoring guard from a high-scoring up-tempo Alabama team. Philon averaged 22 points and 5.0 assists, while shooting 39.9% from 3-point range. Is a modern-day point guard/lead guard who can score, defend pretty well, but is not very big.

14)Charlotte: Aday Mara, 7-3, 255, Michigan. Mara would be a solid pick for a Hornets team that could use a big man with scoring ability. Mara didn’t need to score much at Michigan (12.1ppg, 6.8rpg), but has good hands and, more importantly for an NBA big man, can protect the rim.

15)Chicago: Koa Peat, 6-8, 235, Arizona. Peat averaged 14.1 points at Arizona, while shooting 35% from beyond the arc. In some ways, he’s an old-school power forward who needs to be more consistent as a perimeter shooter. He has the strength and defensive ability to contribute right away as a rotation player.

16)Memphis: Bennett Stiritz, 6-4, 190, Iowa. Stiritz can flat-out shoot it and can play some point guard with Ja Morant also handling the ball. He averaged 19.8 points and 4.4 assists, while shooting 35.8% from beyond the arc. But he’s not just a perimeter shooter, as he has the BB IQ to be creative on screens.

17)Oklahoma City: Hannes Steinbach, 6-11, 230, Washington. Steinbach posted a 14.3 offensive rebound rate and a 25 percent defensive rebound rate. He runs the floor well and is a very good finisher on the pick-and-roll with excellent hands. Just need to make progress as a shooter, though the lack of length hinders him in rim protection.

18)Charlotte: Cameron Carr, 6-5, 190, Baylor. Carr averaged 18.9 points and shot 37.4% from beyond the arc. A late bloomer who began his career at Tennessee, playing just 18 games in two seasons. Very athletic shot-maker, who showed he’s also a strong shooter with 49/37/80 in shooting splits at Baylor.

19)Toronto: Christian Anderson, 6-3, 178, Texas Tech. This is such a good point guard draft. Anderson averaged 18.5 points and 7.4 assists, while shooting 41.5% from 3-point range at Texas Tech. Not very big and that could be a concern on defense.

20)San Antonio: Chris Cenac Jr, 6-11, 240, Houston. Cenac has the size and athleticism to be more than just a rebounder (7.9 LY). Some big men develop later on and Cenac Jr. is one of those players who can learn to come of the bench and start slowly on the Spurs.

21)Detroit: Morez Johnson, 6-9, 250, Michigan, Yes, Michigan was very talented up front. Johnson is a rugged big man with a decent shot and he produced 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds. A perfect fit in the Motor City for a team that needs depth up front, especially at power forward.

22)Philadelphia: Allen Graves, 6-9, 225, Santa Clara. Philly is not likely to get Joel Embiid’s replacement this late in the draft. Graves is not that, but has a nice touch as a stretch four (41.3% 3pt) and is a skilled player on both ends of the floor.

23)Atlanta: Isaiah Evans, 6-6, 180, Duke. Atlanta could use some physical players, but they can use free agency for that. Evans is a lanky shooter who can defend and shot 36% from three-point range. He has pretty good upside and size.

24)New York: Dailyn Swain, 6-8, 230, Texas. The big wing from Texas can do a lot of things well, but was erratic from the three-point line (34.8%). Handles the ball well enough to be a point forward-type, who averaged 3.6 assists, 7.5 rebounds and 17.3 points.

25)LA Lakers: Henri Veesaar, 7-0, 225, North Carolina. Shot 42.6% from beyond the arc, and the Lakers could certainly use help in the middle or at power forward. He’s more of a floor spacer than a big man who will produce in the paint.

26)Denver: Ebuka Okorie, 6-2, 185, Stanford. Denver needs a spark off the bench. Okorie averaged 23.2 points and 3.6 assists, while shooting 35.4% from beyond the arc. His strength is his speed and his shooting improved as the season went on.

27)Boston: Amari Allen, 6-8, 205, Alabama. Allen could return to school, which nowadays is a strong possibility considering the money being thrown out in college. He showed flashes at  Alabama as a playmaker (3.1apg) and rebounder (6.9rpg).

28)Minnesota: Reuben Chinyelu, 6-10, 265, Florida. A big man who has a tremendous wingspan (7-8) and is a tremendous rebounder (11.2prg). He’s worth taking a shot this late in the draft.

29)Cleveland: Meleek Thomas, 6-5, 185, Arkansas. Thomas is another big scorer who made 41.6% of his three-pointers last season. The Cavs can always use help at guard off the bench and James Harden won’t be there forever.

30)Dallas: Joshua Jefferson, 6-9, 240, Iowa State. If not for an ankle injury, Iowa State might have made the Final Four last season. He’s not a great 3-point shooter (34.5%), but averaged 16.4ppg, 7.4rpg and 4.8apg. Does a lot of things well.

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