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Inter Miami, Crew meet in Cleveland clash of unbeatens
The last unbeaten teams in MLS are set for a Saturday showdown in a non-league market when the Columbus Crew "host" Inter Miami in Cleveland.,There's one reason and one reason only for the unusual location: Lionel Messi. The most recent evidence of his immense popularity came Sunday when his Inter M...

Pacers open quest for first NBA title vs. familiar Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks won the season series and have the greater postseason experience, but the Indiana Pacers hold the home-court advantage when the rivals tip off an Eastern Conference first-round best-of-seven playoff series Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis.,The Pacers earned the No. 4 seed in th...

Juan Soto out to halt slump as Mets try to stifle Cards
The St. Louis Cardinals know the New York Mets' pitching staff will provide plenty of challenges this weekend.,The Mets are hoping Juan Soto can further complicate things for the Cardinals during the next three days.,Soto will look to snap his early-season slump Friday night, when the Mets host the ...

Aces Zack Wheeler, Sandy Alcantara open Phils-Marlins set
While aces Zack Wheeler and Sandy Alcantara have enjoyed plenty of success in their careers, both are looking to find a consistent rhythm this season., ,Wheeler takes the ball Friday, when the Philadelphia Phillies welcome Alcantara and the Miami Marlins to town for the opener of a three-game series...

Southeast rivals Heat, Hawks to battle for 8th seed in East
The NBA's Southeast Division Invitational continues Friday night when the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks duel in Georgia for the final berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.,The eighth-seed game in the Eastern play-in tournament features a Heat team coming off a win in an elimination affair against...

Padres' offense walking tall into matchup with scuffling Astros
Fernando Tatis Jr. has roared out of the gate and is playing at an MVP level, while Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth each have an adjusted OPS above 150.,So many elements are clicking for the San Diego Padres that it comes as no surprise that they own the best record in the majors...

Twins, Braves scuffling ahead of three-game series
Two pitchers looking for their first win will square off on Friday when the Minnesota Twins visit the Atlanta Braves to begin a three-game series between a pair of struggling teams.,Minnesota will send Chris Paddack (0-2, 9.49 ERA) to the mound against Atlanta's Bryce Elder (0-1, 7.20) in the first ...
MLB Player Prop Best Bet: Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers, April 17
Jack Kochanowicz faces a tough test in Texas — and we’re betting he won’t last 17 outs. Here’s why the under is the smart prop play in Rangers-Angels....

Predators coast past Stars, who enter playoffs on 7-game losing skid
Ryan O'Reilly had a goal and two assists Wednesday night as the Nashville Predators closed their disappointing season with a 5-1 rout over the visiting Dallas Stars, who limp into the playoffs on a seven-game losing streak.,Jordan Oesterle and Jonathan Marchessault each recorded a goal and an assist...

Predators coast past Stars, who enter playoffs on seven-game losing skid
Ryan O'Reilly had a goal and two assists Wednesday night as the Nashville Predators closed their disappointing season with a 5-1 rout over the visiting Dallas Stars, who limp into the playoffs on a seven-game losing streak.,Jordan Oesterle and Jonathan Marchessault each recorded a goal and an assist...

Jaguars 2025 draft needs, picks, best fits, history
Another year, another top five draft pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars. ,Owner Shad Khan reversed his initial decision to retain general manager Trent Baalke when he fired head coach Doug Pederson after a 4-13 season in 2024. But when head coach candidate Liam Coen pulled out of the running for the ...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins, April 16
April 16th's best bet in the MLB is an over/under run total prediction for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins game on Wednesday evening....

First-place Rangers looking to extend lead over Angels
The Texas Rangers look to increase their hold on the top spot in the division when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in the middle game of a three-game American League West set in Arlington, Texas.,The Angels will send right-hander Jose Soriano (2-1, 2.70 ERA) to the mound opposite Texas...
NBA Play-In Tournament, NHL Best Betting Picks: Wednesday, April 16
Wednesday April 16th's top sports betting picks and predictions for NBA Play-In Tournament matchups and player props with some bonus NHL predictions....

Oilers prepare for playoffs with chance to sweep Sharks in season series
The Edmonton Oilers wrap up the regular season Wednesday night in San Jose, looking to complete a sweep of their season series with the Sharks.,Edmonton (47-29-5, 99 points), locked in the third seed in the Pacific Division, have won all three meetings this season, with San Jose limiting the Sharks ...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Seattle Mariners vs. Cincinnati Reds, April 15
April 15th's top MLB bet is an over/under run total prediction for Tuesday night's Seattle Mariners vs. Cincinnati Reds game....

Skidding Stars look to tune out Predators in season finale
The reeling Dallas Stars could use something positive heading into the playoffs.,Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators also want to end their disappointing season on a high note.,The visiting Stars look to snap a season-high six-game slide when they close the regular season Wednesday night in Nashville...
NBA Play-In Tournament Best Bets, NHL Picks Tuesday April 15th
These are Deadspin's top sports betting picks for the NBA Play-In Tournament matchups and player props on Tuesday April 15th with some bonus NHL betting predictions....

To stay in race, Flames face must-win game vs. Knights
The Calgary Flames need to beat the Pacific Division champions to keep their playoff hopes alive when the Vegas Golden Knights visit on Tuesday.,Calgary (39-27-14, 92 points) heads into the clash three points back of the Minnesota Wild for the Western Conference's first wild-card position and two be...

Capitals, Islanders reunite week after Alex Ovechkin set record
On April 6, with Alex Ovechkin one goal away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, fans spent thousands of dollars to get inside UBS Arena and 1.3 million viewers tuned into TNT/truTV to watch Ovechkin and the Capitals take on the New York Islanders.,The rematch Tuesday is not likely to generate...