Tuesday’s betting slate spans MLB, UEFA Champions League, and WNBA playoffs. Top bets anchor on Pirates-Cubs with Skenes vs Horton, Nationals-Braves in a rain-impacted five-inning tilt, and a PSV home win in UCL’s PSV–Union Saint-Gilloise clash. The day leans on model-driven edges and expert picks: Nationals +120, Cubs on the money line at +115, and Cade Horton under 4.5 hits allowed with Pepiot over 4.5 strikeouts. Promo and data-backed plays guide the action.

Braves shuffle pitching depth for a doubleheader with Washington, promoting Jose Suarez and recalling Nathan Wiles while sending Connor Seabold and Alexis Diaz to Gwinnett. Sean Murphy lands on the 60-day IL. Suarez becomes the 18th Braves starter this season, underscoring a bullpen-forward approach as Atlanta navigates a busy twin bill and seeks veteran-length from its depth.

Washington Capitals unveil a retro-inspired third jersey honoring multiple eras. Debut Oct. 17 vs Minnesota Wild, to be worn in 15 home games this season and through at least three years. Red base with white shoulder yoke, Capitol Dome patch, and Screaming Eagle crest from 1995-2007 anchor the look, plus DMV stripes and a DC flag loop. Ovechkin praises the design. Cross-promotions include a Smithsonian statue donning the kit and Nationals players wearing Screaming Eagle shirts before a game; Dylan Strome to throw the first pitch at a Nationals game vs Braves. Jerseys go on sale Oct. 17.

Braves offense erupts in an 11-3 win over Washington as Olson, Baldwin and Acuña Jr. go deep, fueling momentum ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader in D.C. José Suárez is set to open the opener. Strider earns Roberto Clemente Award nomination while Jhancarlos Lara’s Sunday outing adds depth concerns. MLB notes include Yordan Álvarez leaving with an ankle issue for the Astros and Phillies clinching the NL East; Atlanta eyes continued production in a heavy schedule.

Three NL arms headline Week 25 waiver chatter. Weathers returned from the IL to blank Washington, riding a nasty changeup that produced whiffs and a blazing fastball to boost his fantasy upside. Sproat flashed elite velocity and a promising sweeper across two Mets starts, but his lack of fastball movement and small sample size temper optimism. Crismatt has skewed toward changeups in Arizona, earning wins yet carrying shaky underlying metrics that limit his early-season fantasy appeal. Deep-league upside, with caution.