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September 1, 2026

Sharps fade Cremonese and Birmingham, split MLB run totals

Seven events pulled notable money this week: five resolve today, two are longer-dated positions. The clearest signals are on MLB run totals and against two soccer sides winning outright.

Resolving Today

MLB: sharp money takes the over in Brewers-Cubs

Leaning: Over (49% implied)

About $20.6k across four trades — the largest flow in today's slate — landed on the over on 10.5 total runs in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs. The over is priced at just 49%, so this is a near coin-flip the money is leaning into rather than a favorite being piled on.

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Coppa Italia: money says Cremonese don't beat Parma

Leaning: No (76% implied)

Two trades worth about $15.7k took the No side on US Cremonese winning their Coppa Italia match against Parma Calcio 1913 — that is, betting Cremonese fail to win. The market prices that no-win outcome at 76%, so the bettors are paying up for a heavy favorite rather than chasing a price.

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EFL Championship: sharps fade Birmingham against Southampton

Leaning: No (63% implied)

Roughly $14.2k in two trades bought No on Birmingham City FC beating Southampton FC in the EFL Championship — a bet that Birmingham do not win. That side is priced at 63%, leaving more room than the Cremonese fade for a similar-sized position.

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MLB: smart money on the under in Mariners-Red Sox

Leaning: Under (66% implied)

Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox drew roughly $12k over eight separate trades, the most active market of the day, all pointing to the under on 8.5 total runs. The under is priced at 66%, and the repeat activity is what makes it stand out more than the size.

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Tennis: one big bet on Piros to beat Bellucci

Leaning: Zsombor Piros (33% implied)

A single $11.5k ticket backed Zsombor Piros over Mattia Bellucci in their US Open ATP match, taking the side the market prices at only 33%. One trade is thin evidence, but it is a sizeable stake on the underdog rather than a hedge.

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Top This Week

US-China: bet that YMTC stays on military list

Leaning: No (84% implied)

Two trades totaling about $11.4k took No on Chinese firm YMTC being removed from the US Chinese Military Companies list by June 30, 2027 — a wager that Washington keeps it listed. The No side is priced at 84%, so the money is buying a long-dated outcome it treats as close to settled.

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Iran: $10k says no leadership change by December 31

Leaning: No (84% implied)

One $10.1k trade bought No on a change in Iran's leadership by December 31, betting the current leadership stays in place. That side is priced at 84%, and the position ties up capital until year-end for a modest payout — a conviction bet on the status quo.

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