The Early Edge: A Daily Sports Betting Podcast Wednesday BEST BETS: MLB Playoff Picks + WNBA Playoff Bets + NHL Picks
Oct 7, 2026
Data-driven baseball analyst Mike McClure and multi-sport betting analyst Brad Thomas join Sia Nejad and the panel for a packed Wednesday card. They break down Dodgers playoff angles, Freddie Freeman and Tyler Glasnow props, WNBA semifinal bets, NHL shots and totals, golf top-20 plays, and bonus NFL markets. Plus, a spirited debate on who should keep a caught foul ball.
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Glasnow Gives Dodgers An Early Pitching Edge
- Mike McClure sees a clear Dodgers starting-pitching edge through Tyler Glasnow’s swing-and-miss arsenal against Tyler Mahle’s predictable fastballs.
- He expects Atlanta’s aggressive hitters to struggle early and recommends Dodgers -0.5 in the first five innings at -102.
Bet Kohles In Golf Placement Markets
- Brad Thomas recommends betting Ben Kohles in placement markets rather than taking him outright, especially with ties included.
- The 72-player field makes top-20 and top-40 finishes more attainable, while Kohles ranks first in strokes gained total over the last 36 rounds.
Small Fields Concentrate Golf Win Equity
- The panel identifies Jacob Bridgeman as one of the tournament’s few golfers with meaningful win equity, alongside Wyndham Clark and the elite favorites.
- Sia Nejad uses Clark at 16-1 and Bridgeman at 22-1, while also selecting four first-round leader candidates in the small field.