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Aug 17, 2026, 9:31 AM·1 views

TST Best Bets: August 16, 2026

Aug 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) is greeted by catcher William Contreras (24) after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning…

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Aug 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) is greeted by catcher William Contreras (24) after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles.

Aug 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) is greeted by catcher William Contreras (24) after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning at Dodger Stadium.
Aug 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) is greeted by catcher William Contreras (24) after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning at Dodger Stadium.

Tonight’s MLB and WNBA slates feature a pair of marquee matchups between teams battling near the top of their respective standings.

The Brewers and Dodgers close out their four-game series in Los Angeles after Milwaukee reclaimed control with a 4-1 victory Saturday. The Brewers now hold a 2-1 series lead and a two-game advantage over the Dodgers for the best record in the National League, but Los Angeles will have an opportunity to force a split with Tarik Skubal taking the mound in the finale.

In the WNBA, the Fever and Dream meet with just half a game separating them in the standings. Indiana has won three straight and 10 of its last 13, while Atlanta has taken two of the first three meetings between the teams this season.

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First Pick: Milwaukee Brewers ML (+162) over Los Angeles Dodgers

Rundown: The Dodgers might have the bigger name on the mound, but it is difficult to justify their price after going just 5-10 over their last 15 games.

Milwaukee has been extremely reliable against quality competition, going 40-21 against teams with winning records and 35-26 away from home.

Logan Henderson has allowed two runs or fewer in nine of his 11 starts, with the Brewers winning eight of his last nine appearances.

Tarik Skubal is still searching for his first victory since joining Los Angeles, so this pitching matchup is not nearly as lopsided as the odds suggest.

With the season series and a potential postseason tiebreaker on the line, there is too much value on the team with the best record in the National League.

Second Pick: Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream – Over 187.5

Jun 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) blocks a shot against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena.
Jun 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) blocks a shot against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena.

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Jun 20, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) blocks a shot against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena.

Rundown: This matchup has all the ingredients for an offensive shootout, as Indiana plays at the fastest pace in the league while Atlanta ranks fourth.

The Fever pair the WNBA’s best offensive rating with the eighth-ranked defense, and the Dream’s fifth-ranked offense should be able to take full advantage on its home floor.

Caitlin Clark has also reached double-digit assists in five of her last six starts, and with two fast-paced offenses generating extra possessions, this total should have a strong chance of going over.

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