TODAY'S SLATE
MLB   Rays @ Sox   Sox -2.5   Today 1:36pm | FIFA   England @ France   France -107   Tomorrow 5:00pm | WNBA   Dream @ Tempo   Dream -9.5   Today 7:30pm | NFL   Patriots @ Seahawks   Seahawks -4.5   9/9 | CFB   Heels @ Frogs   Frogs -7   8/29
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Tribal Leaders Urge Senate to Bar Sports Prediction Markets Under CLARITY Act

The Indian Gaming Association wants the CLARITY Act amended to block sports and casino-style prediction market contracts and protect tribal gaming law.

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IGA Chairman David Bean

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Rays @ Sox

Today 1:36pm

Sox -2.5
 02

Dodgers @ Yankees

Today 7:06pm

Dodgers -1.5
 03

Rays @ Sox

Today 7:11pm

Rays +1.5
 04

Pirates @ Guardians

Today 7:11pm

Guardians -1.5

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Yandy Diaz in action for the Tampa Bay Rays
MLB · 7 MIN

Best MLB DFS Picks Today: Top Value Plays for July 17, 2026

Five of today's top MLB DFS value plays for cash games and GPPs, anchored by a Coors Field stack and two strikeout-heavy arms at contrasting price points.

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Rangers at Braves Same Game Parlay: Beginner’s SGP for Chris Sale vs Cal Quantrill on July 17

5 min · Aaron White
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02  Milwaukee Brewers ▲ 1
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04  Atlanta Braves ▼ 2
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Chris Sale pitching for the Atlanta Braves
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3 MLB Strikeout Props to Back on Friday: Chris Sale, Gavin Williams, Payton Tolle

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