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Tab Martin
May 18, 2026

⭐ Top Pick of the Day

Tampa Bay Rays ML — 1.5u(-157)
Game: Tampa Bay Rays matchup
Start: 5:40 CT
EV: Positive edge
10K MC: Top-rated side on the card

Why we like it:
The Rays grade out as the strongest full-game side on today’s card. BetSignalAI likes the pitching matchup, bullpen path, and run-support profile enough to make Tampa Bay the lead play.

Play to: -160

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• Market: Moneyline
• Play: Tampa Bay Rays ML
• Units: 1.5u
• Time: CT time from DK

Pick 2

Elly De La Cruz 2+ HRR (-136) — 1.0u
Game: Cincinnati Reds @ Philadelphia Phillies
Start: 5:40 PM CT
EV: +4.4%
10K MC: 60.1% hit

Why we like it:
This is the cleaner Elly play. HRR means Hits + Runs + RBIs, and Elly has multiple ways to get there — base hit, extra-base damage, run scored, RBI opportunity, or pressure on the bases. At -136, this is not too chalky when the model has it clearing 60%.

Play to: -155

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• Market: Player Prop — HRR
• Play: Elly De La Cruz 2+ Hits + Runs + RBIs (-136)
• Units: 1.0u
• Time: 5:40 PM CT

Pick 3

Elly De La Cruz 3+ HRR (+142) — 0.5u sprinkle
Game: Cincinnati Reds @ Philadelphia Phillies
Start: 5:40 PM CT
EV: Slight positive
10K MC: 42–44% hit

Why we like it:
This is the upside ladder. Since we already like Elly to reach 2+ HRR, the 3+ at plus money is worth a smaller sprinkle. If the Reds create traffic early or Elly gets on base multiple times, this number is live.

Play to: +122

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• Market: Player Prop — HRR
• Play: Elly De La Cruz 3+ Hits + Runs + RBIs (+142)
• Units: 0.5u
• Time: 5:40 PM CT

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Victor Wembanyama Under 24.5 Points (-117) — 1.5u

Game: San Antonio Spurs @ OKC Thunder
Tip: 7:40 PM CT
EV: +8.3%
10K MC: 58.4% under

Why we like it:
This is the cleaner angle than the side or total. In the two games played at OKC this season, Wemby finished with 19 points and 17 points, going 0-for-2 over 24.5 in that building. OKC’s length and defensive pressure have made him work more as a passer, rim protector, and gravity piece instead of letting him fully control the scoring column.

Play to: Under 23.5 / up to -125

🧾 Lock It In (DK)

• Market: Player Prop — Points
• Play: Victor Wembanyama Under 24.5 Points (-117)
• Units: 1.5u
• Time: 7:40 PM CT

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