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Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots NFL Playoffs Betting Picks, Predictions
Houston and New England’s elite defenses set the stage for a slow, low-scoring playoff matchup. Here's why the TOTAL is Deadspin's best betting pick for Sunday....
LaMelo Ball, Hornets strive to end western trip with win vs. Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets hit a softer spot in their home schedule this weekend that projected as back-to-back wins, but that potential outcome nearly hit a snag Saturday night against the struggling Washington Wizards.,Less than 24 hours later, the Nuggets will face another Eastern Conference team with a ...
Blue Jackets keep new coach unbeaten with shootout win over Penguins
Charlie Coyle scored the winning goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets kept new coach Rick Bowness' record perfect by edging the host Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.,With the shootout knotted 1-1 on goals by Columbus' Kent Johnson and Pittsburgh's Egor Chinakhov, Coyle deked ...
Jamal Murray (42 points) leads Nuggets' rally past lowly Wizards
Jamal Murray scored seven of his game-high 42 points in the final 2:12, and the host Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 121-115 on Saturday night.,Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 30 points, Peyton Watson added 21 points and Aaron Gordon nearly recorded a triple-double with 1...
Eight Warriors score at least 10 points in win over Hornets
De'Anthony Melton came off the bench to produce a season-high 24 points, Draymond Green added 20 and the Golden State Warriors relied on depth in the absence of Jimmy Butler III to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 136-116 in San Francisco on Saturday night.,Reserves Brandin Podziemski (16), Buddy Hield ...
Maple Leafs rally, win in OT to edge Jets
The Toronto Maple Leafs completed a comeback from two goals down in the third period to top the host Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime on Saturday night.,Max Domi scored in overtime on a 2-on-1 off Auston Matthews' perfectly placed pass through the slot.,Oliver Ekman-Larsson recorded a goal and two assi...
Penguins extend home dominance of Blue Jackets with shootout win
Charlie Coyle scored the winning goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets kept new coach Rick Bowness' record perfect by edging the host Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.,With the shootout knotted 1-1 on goals by Columbus' Kent Johnson and Pittsburgh's Egor Chinakhov, Coyle deked ...
Women's Top 25 roundup: Kansas State upsets No. 17 Texas Tech
Kansas State handed No. 17 Texas Tech its first loss of the season in a 65-59 nailbiter in Lubbock, TX.,The battle was won on the backboards, as the Wildcats recorded 46 rebounds compared to the Red Raiders 20.,Wildcats senior guard Tess Heal recorded 12 points and four rebounds, alongside freshman ...
No. 3 UConn edges Georgetown to extend win streak to 14
Tarris Reed Jr. scored 15 points and had 11 rebounds as No. 3 UConn overcame a shaky shooting performance to extend its winning streak to 14 games with a 64-62 victory over Georgetown in Washington, D.C., on Saturday afternoon.,Silas Demary Jr. scored 12 points, Braylon Mullins added 11 and Solo Bal...
Butler draws a line to finish off No. 25 Seton Hall
Finley Bizjack scored 25 points and Butler made a season high 33 free throws to upset No. 25 Seton Hall 77-66 on Saturday afternoon at Newark, N.J.,It was the second straight loss for the Pirates (14-4, 4-3 Big East) while Butler (11-7, 2-5) ended a four-game losing streak.,The teams combined for 46...
Their 'juice' back, Rockets out to keep Pelicans reeling
The Houston Rockets were in no position to take the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves lightly on Friday, even with Anthony Edwards unavailable while managing a lingering foot injury.,The Rockets needed every bit of their usual blend of efficient offense and defensive tenacity to outlast the Timber...
Nets making strides ahead of rematch with Bulls
The Brooklyn Nets edged the visiting Chicago Bulls on Friday to stop a five-game skid.,On Sunday, the Nets will try to win consecutive games for just the third time this season as they enter a rematch against the Bulls in Chicago.,Brooklyn squandered a 20-point, fourth-quarter lead Friday before rec...
Jets D Colin Miller week-to-week following knee surgery
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis following knee surgery, head coach Scott Arniel announced on Saturday.,Per Arniel, Miller's procedure was similar to that of star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The three-time Vezina Trophy recipient was out for three wee...
Earthquakes D Nick Lima announces retirement
San Jose Earthquakes Nick Lima has retired from professional soccer after nine MLS seasons.,Lima, 31, recorded nine goals and 15 assists in 231 MLS matches (189 starts) with the Quakes (2017-20, 2025), Austin FC (2021-23) and the New England Revolution (2024).,"I am grateful for the opportunity to p...
Italy's Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open
Italy's Matteo Berrettini withdrew from the Australian Open on Saturday ahead of his scheduled first-round meeting with local favorite Alex de Minaur.,"I'm really sorry to have to withdraw from the tournament," said Berrettini, who is dealing with an illness. "I have always enjoyed being and playing...
NFL Divisional Round 2026 Best Bets, Picks, Predictions
These are Deadspin's top NFL Divisional Round 2026 betting picks and predictions for the entire slate of games....
Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos Divisional Round Betting Picks
Our Bills vs. Broncos Divisional Round pick targets the total, with Denver’s elite defense and offensive limitations shaping the matchup....
Nuggets' role players on roll ahead of matchup with Wizards
When Nikola Jokic hopped off the court in Miami on Dec. 29, the Nuggets' season appeared to be in jeopardy. Denver struggled in the past without the three-time MVP in the lineup, and he was headed for an extended absence.,Nearly three weeks and nine games later, the Nuggets have solidified their pla...
Kevin Durant's 39-point effort powers Rockets past Wolves
Kevin Durant capped a 39-point performance by sinking four free throws in the final minute as the Houston Rockets sealed a 110-105 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.,Durant finished 11 of 18 from the floor and 6 of 8 from 3-point range to lead Houston's comeback from a 12-po...
CJ Gunn explodes for 31 as DePaul defeats Marquette
CJ Gunn spearheaded a second half dominant display to help DePaul get its first win over Marquette in nearly four years as the Blue Demons downed the Golden Eagles 80-75 on Friday night in Chicago, Ill.,Gunn finished with career-highs in points with 31 and 3-pointers as he made seven for DePaul (11-...