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Rockets bank on liftoff after finally landing Kevin Durant
HOUSTON -- Years of losing and intentional asset accumulation put the Rockets in position to make the calculated gamble, but the franchise considers landing their missing piece more reward than risk. ,Kevin Durant was there for the taking.,Houston would need to make a hard right and veer off what wa...
College Football Week 8 Picks and Predictions: Best Bets for Saturday’s Top Games
Expert college football picks for Saturday, including LSU vs Vanderbilt, Ole Miss vs Georgia, and the Holy War between Utah and BYU....
Top MLB Playoff Bets for Friday Oct. 17: Best Player Props and Expert Analysis
Friday’s MLB betting preview with expert picks on Bryce Miller and Shohei Ohtani props for potentially the final doubleheader of the postseason....
Best NBA Preseason Bets for Friday, October 17: Top Picks and Predictions
Get the best NBA preseason bets for Oct. 17, including picks for Nuggets vs. Thunder, Pacers vs. Spurs, and Lakers vs. Kings with expert analysis....
Atlanta faces D.C. United in Brad Guzan's MLS farewell
When the Atlanta United host D.C. United on Saturday to close out the MLS regular season, a longtime member of Atlanta's roster will be saying his goodbyes.,Goalkeeper and captain Brad Guzan, who joined the club midway through its inaugural season in 2017, will retire after Saturday's match, ending ...
Canucks, Blackhawks coming off impressive road wins
After several seasons near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, the Chicago Blackhawks are on a quest to take a step forward.,The young, talented Blackhawks showed better days are coming in their last outing, and will look to continue the momentum when they play host to the Vancouver Canu...
Dodgers ask Shohei Ohtani to pitch them to sweep, World Series return
LOS ANGELES -- After three dominant starting-pitching performances in the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to a unicorn with the chance for a sweep.,Two-way star Shohei Ohtani will get the start in Game 4 on Friday in an attempt to both pitch and hit the Dodgers...
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners Game 4 Expert Prop Bet Picks
See Thursday’s top MLB playoff prop bets for Game 4 between the Blue Jays and Mariners, featuring run totals and player singles predictions....
MLB Best Bets Today: October 16 Postseason Prop Bets and Picks
MLB Playoff Picks for Thursday, October 16: Best Bets for Dodgers vs. Brewers and Blue Jays vs. Mariners...
Likely without Puka Nacua, Rams face improving Jags in London
Pursuing a fifth playoff appearance in six seasons, the Los Angeles Rams are off to a strong start and in a three-way tie atop the NFC West.,However, it seems the Rams (4-2) will be without one of their key players this week after star receiver Puka Nacua sustained an ankle injury in a win at Baltim...
Winning late, Bears out to stay hot vs. stumbling Saints
The Chicago Bears have shown an ability to win in the final seconds.,The Bears (3-2) will try to win their fourth game in a row Sunday when they host the New Orleans Saints (1-5), who have been unable to win games that have been decided late.,Chicago has won its last two matchups by identical 25-24 ...
Patriots' Mike Vrabel returns to Tennessee to face new-look Titans
The New England Patriots will be looking to extend their winning streak to four games and collect their fourth straight road victory Sunday when they visit the Tennessee Titans for Mike McCoy's first game as Tennessee's head coach.,McCoy was elevated from senior offensive assistant to interim head c...
Bruins open difficult trip with matchup against Knights
After taking their first loss of the season on Monday afternoon at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Boston Bruins head west for a challenging three-game road trip beginning Thursday night in Las Vegas against the Vegas Golden Knights.,Boston will play three games in just four nights. After ...
Hurricanes, Ducks off to strong starts entering matchup
The Anaheim Ducks should feel good about their opening week of the season.,They'll be home Thursday night to take on a team that's probably feeling even better about early trends when the Carolina Hurricanes visit.,Anaheim has won its past two after falling in the opener, while Carolina has started ...
Holding their own against NHL's elite, Flyers take on Jets
The Philadelphia Flyers' early-season schedule is filled with plenty of challenges., ,After a quality win against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Monday, the Flyers take on the reigning Presidents' Trophy winners Thursday when the Winnipeg Jets come to town., ,Philade...
Steelers vs. Bengals Thursday Night Football Week 7 Betting Predictions
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals betting preview: Steelers pressure defense could give them a major edge on Thursday Night Football....
Rangers might feel right at home in road contest vs. Maple Leafs
The New York Rangers have not scored in all three home games, and so they are looking forward to visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night to improve their luck.,The Rangers are the first team in league history to be shut out in three consecutive home games to open the season, the latest loss ...
Matthew Schaefer starts strong, but Islanders wobble into clash vs. Oilers
Matthew Schaefer has made history throughout his first three NHL games.,The New York Islanders are hoping to avoid history in their fourth game.,The Islanders will look to snap their season-opening losing streak Thursday night, when they conclude a three-game homestand by hosting the Edmonton Oilers...
Predators next up to try to slow Cole Caufield, Canadiens
Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens have responded to their season-opening loss with a flourish.,Fresh off capping his two-goal performance by scoring in overtime, Caufield will look to continue to heat up on Thursday when the Canadiens host the Nashville Predators.,Caufield scored from a sharp...
Nathan MacKinnon, sizzling Avalanche take on Blue Jackets
The Colorado Avalanche are off to a hot start and, to no surprise, All-Star center Nathan MacKinnon is leading the way.,As the Avalanche prepare to complete a quick two-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, MacKinnon has hit the scoresheet in all four of his team's outings an...