Wise n' Shine: Home Run Derby picks & Wimbledon best bets for Monday

Good morning Pickswise Nation, and welcome to another magnificent Monday of Sports. It’s a smaller slate in the sporting world since the MLB has gone on break, but that means it’s time for the all-star break festivities, and we also have Wimbledon action, so let’s get straight to making your next bet better.

About Last Night

The first half of the MLB season is a wrap
We’re officially into the all-star break in the MLB season as all 30 teams wrapped up their first half of the season on Sunday. Heading into the break, the Atlanta Braves lead the pack with a 60-29 record, but not far behind the NL East powerhouse is the Tampa Bay Rays at 58-35. But the season is far from over, and the second half of the season will be an exciting one.

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Today’s Slate

Home Run Derby takes center stage
The all-star break festivities are in full swing, and that begins with the Home Run Derby tonight in Seattle. Can Pete Alonso win it again? Or J-Rod in front of his home fans? Read our expert’s Home Run Derby best bets.

Important matches at Wimbledon
It’s a huge day at Wimbledon (with hopefully no rain this time), and our expert has his 3 best bets to make for Day 8. Check out his Wimbledon best bets here.

Best Bet of the Day

MLB Home Run Derby: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to win (+365)
8:00 pm ET, ESPN

Am I concerned about 13 total home runs in 88 games? Sure. Is the Home Run Derby completely different from a regular season game? Absolutely. Instead of triple-digit fastballs above the zone and wipeout sliders low and away, Guerrero Jr. will be getting literal batting practice pitches. If Vladdy wins, he and his dad would become the first father-son duo in MLB history to win the Home Run Derby. Because of that, I know Guerrero Jr. is going to go all out to win.

Check out our full Home Run Derby preview

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Must-read

The Home Run Derby takes center stage in the all-star break tonight, so be sure to read our MLB Home Run Derby predictions to find our +365 winner. And don’t forget about the Tennis going on across the pond! Check out our Wimbledon Day 8 best bets after our expert went 3-1 in Day 7.

Read all our great sports analysis as it arrives throughout the day on the Analysis tab.

Stat of the Day

Matteo Berrettini has not lost his serve a single time at Wimbledon so far.

Quote of the Day

“I’ve enjoyed watching you compete in purple and gold and I can’t wait to see you in black and gold.”

Pittsburgh Pirates Assistant General Manager Joe Dellicarri after drafting Paul Skenes with the #1 pick

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