Mike Lundin

France dismissed Belgium rather comfortably in their semi-final matchup, and this is probably the team that has impressed me the most throughout the tournament. They don't play fancy football, but they're extremely solid and effective. 

Croatia on the other had have battle hard all the way throughout the knockout stage, with each of the three games going to extra-time and in two cases decided in a penalty shootout. Head coach Zlatko Dalic admits Croatia have some "minor injuries" to contend with, and that combined with a squad that has logged a lot of minutes does not sound optimal. 

Croatia have been behind in all three of their knockout games, but if they go a goal behind here there's simply no coming back against this super solid France team. 

France are unbeaten in their five previous games with Croatia, winning three times. 

They held a clean sheet in both the quarter-final and the semi-final, and I doubt Croatia will score on them. 

8* play on UNDER. 

#MLB FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN

The Oakland Athletics dropped the opener of this series Friday night, but they came back with a 4-3 triumph on Saturday and I think we're getting a great price on the A's here in the rubber-match. 

San Francisco hands the ball to Andrew Suarez (3-5, 3.75 ERA). The left-hander has allowed two runs or less in six straight outings but struggled with his command somewhat his last time out, walking four walks in six innings against the Cubs. This will be Suarez first matchup with the Athletics who are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Sean Manaea (8-6, 3.44 ERA) will take the ball for Oakland. He's 3-0 with a 3.16 ERA through his last seven starts and 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA in two career starts against the Giants. Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.

The A's are 7-0-1 in their last eight series and should be motivated to take another one before the All Star break. 

Free pick on Oakland Athletics. 

CUBS @ PADRES *BEST BET*

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 14% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Cubs left-hander Jon Lester (11-2, 2.45 ERA) had allowed just six earned runs total over his last 37 innings before giving up four through 6 1/3 frames against Cincinnati his last time out. San Diego rookie southpaw Eric Lauer (5-5, 4.40 ERA) has alloed one run or fewer in four of his last five starts. 

Under is 20-8-3 in Cubs last 31 Sunday games. Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 Sunday games. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

EARLY MLB DAYTIME DESTROYER

The Washington Nationals took a 7-4 beating here at Citi Field on Saturday. They should be more successful today with veteran righty Jeremy Hellickson opposing Mets rookie right-hander Corey Oswalt on the mound. 

Hellickson (3-1, 3.47 ERA) is coming off five scoreless innings at Pittsburgh. He's 3-1 with a 2.70 ERA in eight starts on the road this season and Nationals are 7-2 in Hellicksons last 9 starts overall. 

Oswalt (0-2, 6.75 ERA) tossed a career-high 87 pitches through six frames while allowing three runs against Philadelphia his last time out. This will mark just his fifth start in the majors. 

Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

8* play on Washington Nationals. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (SOCCER)

France dismissed Belgium rather comfortably in their semi-final matchup, and this is probably the team that has impressed me the most throughout the tournament. They don't play fancy football, but they're extremely solid and effective. 

Croatia on the other had have battle hard all the way throughout the knockout stage, with each of the three games going to extra-time and in two cases decided in a penalty shootout. Head coach Zlatko Dalic admits Croatia have some "minor injuries" to contend with, and that combined with a squad that has logged a lot of minutes does not sound optimal. 

Croatia have been behind in all three of their knockout games, but if they go a goal behind here there's simply no coming back against this super solid France team. 

France are unbeaten in their five previous games with Croatia, winning three times, and the price is right to back them to win this game in 90 minutes. 

10* Soccer Game of the Month: France.