Michael King’s edge on the mound and a lopsided bullpen gap make this an easy lean for San Diego. Our full breakdown of the Padres-Royals pitching matchup and official pick for July 17.

Argentina’s knockout experience gives them the edge over England in this World Cup semifinal. Our full breakdown and official pick for July 15.

France’s pace and Spain’s slow build point to a second-half explosion. Our full breakdown and official picks for the July 14 semifinal.

Olivia Miles is in the middle of a breakout stretch, and Phoenix’s guard defense sets up perfectly. Our full breakdown and official pick for July 13.

Zack Wheeler and Tarik Skubal are two of the most efficient arms in baseball right now, and this matchup sets up perfectly for a low-scoring start. Our full breakdown and official picks for July 12.

Norway’s relentless attack meets a leaky defense, and England’s counterattacking threat is lethal in transition. Our full breakdown and official pick for the July 11 quarter-final.

Spain haven’t conceded all tournament, and Belgium’s fragile run finally meets a team built to expose it. Our full breakdown and official picks for the July 10 quarter-final.

Morocco’s unbeaten run meets a France side loaded with depth and firepower — and Saibari’s injury only tips things further. Our full breakdown and official picks for the July 9 quarter-final.

Egypt survived penalties but arrives battered and short-handed, while Messi and Argentina are just hitting their stride. Our full breakdown and official picks for the July 7 Round of 16 clash.

Spain haven’t allowed a shot on target in two straight matches, and Portugal arrive unbeaten but unconvincing. Our full breakdown and official picks for the July 6 Round of 16 clash.

Both teams score, both teams concede, and Haaland is in red-hot form heading into Brazil’s biggest defensive test yet. Our full breakdown and official picks for the July 5 Round of 16 clash.

Cape Verde have been the tournament’s best story, but Argentina haven’t allowed a shot on target in three matches. Our full breakdown and official picks for the July 3 Round of 32 clash.

Two well-organized, low-scoring teams collide in a Round of 32 clash that looks destined for stalemate. Our full breakdown and official picks for the July 3 tie.

Spain haven’t conceded all tournament and are riding a 34-match unbeaten run into a mismatch against a shaky Austria side. Our full breakdown and official picks for the July 2 Round of 32 clash.

Both teams scored five goals in their final group games, and this Round of 32 clash looks built for more. Our full breakdown and official pick for the July 1 tie.

Fast, low-bouncing grass and two serve-reliant styles point toward an ace-heavy battle at Wimbledon. Our full breakdown and official picks for the June 29 Round of 64 clash.

Canada carry real momentum into the knockouts while South Africa’s defense has looked shaky all tournament. Our full breakdown and official pick for the June 28 Round of 32 clash.

Both teams actually benefit from a draw in this bizarre group-stage finale, and their styles are built to produce exactly that. Our full breakdown and official pick for the June 27 clash.

England control their own destiny in the group finale while Panama’s attack has offered almost nothing all tournament. Our full breakdown and official pick for the June 27 clash.