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The new model for turning a college football program around is the transfer portal. All of a sudden, a four-win USC team can compete for Playoff berths in just a year and two-win Colorados can become overnight national attention-grabbers. While not everyone agrees with the portal, it's become important for player mobility. With mobility comes…

In the long, glorious history of the New York Yankees, the most decorated franchise in professional sports, it's very difficult to argue for unfair treatment - except in areas where the personal biases of writers are allowed to intervene. The Yankees have been outright dominant over the course of the past century, which means they've created…

The Boston Celtics are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, winning six straight games to build their lead on the best record in the Eastern Conference and in the league. Boston has a mismatch on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as they play the worst team in the East, the Charlotte Hornets, who have just 11 wins this season. Charlotte lost to…

With nine games lined up for the NBA's Martin Luther King Jr. Day special, there's are some interesting props to keep an eye on for the full day of matches. Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to play for the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, leading his Milwaukee Bucks against the Indiana Pacers. When the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors play again, Jalen…

There's a healthy balance with what to take away from NBA preseason. It may get ugly here and there, because it's the first bit of NBA game action in several months. There's not a whole lot of normalcy when it comes to rotations and minutes distribution - as the coaching staff is experimenting with players competing for rotation or roster spots. So…

Memphis came out with a pathetic effort against Denver, but has usually rebounded from such performances this year. Both that and the possible return of Ja Morant are bad news for New Orleans, as our Pelicans vs. Grizzlies picks explain. Motivation and stamina are often the keys in the final weeks of the NBA season, and are two concepts worth…

The last time these teams met, Bam Adebayo feasted on an Atlanta team that couldn't contain his physicality. Our NBA betting picks believe we'll see more of that this afternoon, with Adebayo set for another big outing. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports After a challenging first few months of the season, the Miami Heat have found their rhythm, securing…

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trailblazers started the season off as what looked like a top 2 team in the Western Conference. Their solid 10-4 record was proof of this but since then, in true Blazers fashion, have began to middle once again. After their win over the Dallas Mavericks last night, they have brought their record up to 20-22. Lillard,…

NBA odds series for our Magic Nuggets prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Magic Nuggets. The Orlando Magic are ending a five-game Western road trip in Denver. They are 2-2 on that trip, having beaten the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers while losing to the Sacramento Kings and the Utah Jazz. The Magic are learning how to play…

Plenty of Boston Red Sox fans are just moving on from their grief over the franchise trading away superstar Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. Well, all of those fun feelings are resurfacing on Thursday because the Red Sox are back at it again. Not only is Boston in the midst of an embarrassingly bad offseason, but the club just took…

The weekend is finally here, which means the scheduled baseball slate this Saturday is filled with highly anticipated matchups from all around the league. With more oxygen and plenty of sun to account for out on the West Coast, the Detroit Tigers will continue their road trip in balmy Los Angeles as they square off with the Dodgers at Dodger…

Zach LaVine has been upgraded to available, while DeMar DeRozan has been ruled out. On Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Bulls are hosting the Golden State Warriors at the United Center. For the game, they will have Zach LaVine available, but DeMar DeRozan has been ruled out. Underdog NBA: "DeMar DeRozan (quad) ruled out Sunday." Underdog NBA: "Zach…

The NBA season is approaching its halfway point, and this year's story is beginning to be written. As teams separate themselves in the playoff race, and expectations are reset moving forward, there also is a large conversation surrounding the MVP. The most prestigious award, now called the Michael Jordan Trophy, is still firmly for the taking, with…

Paul George is on the injury report for Sunday's game. On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers are hosting the Houston Rockets in California. However, they will be without one of their best players, as Paul George has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Underdog NBA: "Paul George (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday." The seven-time NBA…

The New York Yankees struck out on a Luis Castillo trade, leaving Brian Cashman to focus his attention on acquiring Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas. Castillo, the best starting pitcher available at the MLB trade deadline, came off the board Friday night when the Seattle Mariners acquired him for a prospect package headlined by…

The spotlight will be on one of the newest additions to the NASCAR Cup Series schedule on Sunday at the 2022 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Last year's NASCAR at Austin race featured 10 different lead drivers. Champion Chase Elliott only led for the final five laps, but he returns as the 9-4 favorite to win again in the latest…

The tail-end of a back-to-back can be kryptonite for some NBA teams, but not the Sixers, especially when they're battling a Lakers team that they have a multitude of matchup advantages against. Our NBA picks like Philly to win in convincing fashion. Joel Embiid just keeps adding to his NBA MVP resume. Last night, the Philadelphia 76ers took punch…

The NBA odds list the Sixers as a 3.5-point road favorite, in a game that features a total of 234.5. Philadelphia occupies a top-4 spot in the East, 1.5 games behind the 2nd-place Nets. The Lakers, meanwhile, are in 13th in the West, though they are just a game behind the Phoenix Suns, who hold the 10th and final play-in spot in the conference. The…

This week's edition of Sunday Night Baseball props targets a couple of Chicago Cubs hitters - Nico Hoerner and Patrick Wisdom - primed for a knock against Carlos Rodon and the Giants. We break it all down below. After dropping seven in a row to begin the unofficial second half of the season, the Giants have taken two of three from the Cubs this…

National League West rivals will square off in the first of three games at Chase Field on Tuesday when the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers (79-32) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (63-48) as small road favorites on the MLB lines at the sportsbooks. The Diamondbacks enter the series opener 16 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and a…

The Montreal Canadiens faced the New York Islanders on Saturday night, falling 2-1 in yet another game that featured a difficult first period. As a reminder, the short-term pain caused by games such as the one against the Islanders should lead to long-term gain, given the Canadiens' lottery odds at the upcoming Draft and the high-end talent…

A race created on a platform of fan engagement and backed by a $5 million purse is set to deliver everything turf administrators want from the All-Star Mile. Now in its third year, the All-Star Mile field is shaped by a mixture of public voting and wildcard entries in a concept not too dissimilar to how players are picked for the NBA All-Star…

A funny thing has happened on the way to what assorted baseball media figures assumed was another 100+ loss season for the Orioles. They've started winning games, sitting on a.500 record of 46-46 at the All-Star break. Instead of fans having to wonder when the prospects will start arriving to turn things from dismal to bearable, now it's more like…

The Los Angeles Dodgers were busy during the 2022 MLB trade deadline as they made five deals and explored numerous other possibilities. However, they fell short of acquiring Juan Soto despite some growing optimism for a deal. The Washington Nationals ultimately sent Soto and Josh Bell to the San Diego Padres for a package of Major League talent and…

The Los Angeles Angels need to make improvements to their roster if they want to make a run at the postseason and convince Shohei Ohtani to stay past this season. The Angels need to make improvements to their pitching staff and also acquire a corner outfielder. Another thing they should do is upgrade their middle infield. This free agency class has…

Pascal Siakam's been on a tear of late, and a tired, leaky Hawks defense won't be much resistance to the Raptors' All-NBA hopeful. See why our NBA picks are backing another big night from him. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks both had Top-6 expectations heading into this season - but as they meet tonight at…

Damian Lillard is on the injury report for Saturday's game. On Saturday night, the Portland Trail Blazers are hosting the Dallas Mavericks in Oregon. However, they could be without their best player for the night, as Damian Lillard is on the injury report. Underdog NBA: "Damian Lillard (ankle) questionable for Saturday." The six-time NBA All-Star…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Carlos Baerga always had time for reporters when he played for the Indians. Now he's become one. Baerga, who spent 14 years in the big leagues, hosts a popular podcast in Puerto Rico called "I Love Sports with Carlos Baerga and Friends." During the winter meetings in December, Baerga was first with the news that Cy Young winner…

Maybe you can fit NBA gambling into your NFL Super Wild Card weekend. If so, consider my handicaps below for Hawks-Raptors, Celtics-Hornets, and 76ers-Jazz. You can listen to the audio versions of these handicaps on my recently launched NBA Hoops At Lunch show on the OutKick Bets Podcast feed Monday-Friday. (Buyer beware: It's the "load management"…

We have six games tipping off Saturday night in the Association, with the first game at 7 p.m. ET between the Celtics and Hornets and the last game at 10 p.m. ET between the Mavericks and Trail Blazers. There are a ton of appealing matchups throughout the night that will provide numerous betting opportunities for basketball fans and bettors. Below…

The Sacramento Kings have scored a franchise-record 130-plus points in four consecutive games. Halfway through the 2022-23 season, the playoff contender is 23-18 and ranks fourth in the Western Conference standings. They're five games over.500 for the first time since April 2006. Sacramento is also averaging a league-best 119.7 points per game.…

When the puck is dropped at center ice at the TD Garden on Jan. 14 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, it will be the official start to the second half of the 2022-23 regular season for the Boston Bruins. As the top team in the NHL with a 32-5-4 record, first-year coach Jim Montgomery and his team have far exceeded preseason expectations. There have…

This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson's Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, . And to get it regularly in your inbox. When Drew Carey was still hosting the show, he'd open by saying: "Welcome to'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', the show where everything is made up and the points don't matter." The same can be said about the…

The Detroit Red Wings are fresh off of a two-game win streak. They are looking to keep things alive and make it three in a row in their next contest. Detroit is playing host to Columbus as the Blue Jackets come to town, looking to snap a losing streak of their own. While Detroit snapped their recent skid, the Red Wings are looking to keep improving…

Look, I understand my job each week in my quizzes is to educate, illuminate and entertain you (and occasionally frustrate you as you attempt to go 9-for-9). I'm definitely not here to bring you down, even in a memorial for those we lost in 2022. I look at it more as a celebration of their lives and hopefully give you something to further remember…

All the latest Montreal Canadiens news, as well as the most recent news from around the NHL. The NHL's Central Scouting Bureau released their mid-term rankings, giving fans a better idea of the type of skilled players that will be available at the 2023 Draft. Spoiler: They'll probably end up with a very talented forward. Several Canadiens veterans…

Looking for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves free NBA picks & NBA odds? NBA betting sees the Cavaliers taking on the Timberwolves on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at Target Center. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NBA basketball matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NBA hoops predictions like…

The Oakland Athletics are set to host the Miami Marlins today in the final matchup of a three-game set at RingCentral Coliseum. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Marlins-Athletics prediction and pick we have laid out below. Today's game features a pair of MLB bottom feeders looking to finish out…

Today marks the end of the first "half" of the 2022 season and as the All-Star Game festivities get underway, it only seems fitting that we look back on the season thus far and highlight some of the good, some of the bad, and some of the ugly that I took away from the season at this point. So put on your best Clint Eastwood grimace, clench that…

Tuesday at Dodger Stadium saw the Dodgers, Major League Baseball, and the city of Los Angeles announce plans for All-Star week in and around downtown in July. Dodger Stadium hosts the MLB All-Star Game for the first time since 1980. But while that Tuesday, July 19 game - called by Joe Davis from his home booth in his new role as Fox Sports' No. 1…

Paul George is on the injury report for Friday's game. On Friday night, the Los Angeles Clippers are hosting the Denver Nuggets in Colorado. However, they will be without one of their best players for the contest, as Paul George has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Underdog NBA: "Paul George (hamstring) ruled out for Friday." The…

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (hamstring) and guard Luke Kennard (calf) have been downgraded to out for Friday night's home game against the Denver Nuggets. Halfway through the 2022-23 season, Los Angeles is 22-21 and ranks sixth in the Western Conference standings. L.A. trails the top-seeded Nuggets by seven games. Referring to…

He is a little longer in the tooth and is coming off a season halted by injury, but in Brendon Belt the Blue Jays have added a two-time World Series champion as the latest move in a busy off-season overhaul. A source confirmed on Monday that the team has signed the versatile Belt to a one-year, $9.3-million US deal. The 34-year-old played all 12 of…

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. They skated with the defending Stanley Cup champions on home ice and pulled out a victory which is not an easy thing to do. Of course, the Avalanche are not the team they were last year right now. There is a clear Stanley Cup hangover that has been helped by injuries and…

The San Diego Padres have assembled one of the deepest lineups in baseball following their acquisiton of Xander Bogaerts. Already equipped with Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Juan Soto, the Padres now have four (4!) superstars headlining the top of their lineup. While San Diego's star-studded roster promises to create fireworks on the…

We went 2-1 on our NBA player prop picks on Wednesday, correctly calling big games from CJ McCollum and Harrison Barnes. Tonight, we're targeting an oft-injured superstar and a couple of role players that have stepped up their game of late while their teams deal with injuries of their own. Here's our three favorite bets make ahead of Friday's NBA…

A pair of teams with entirely opposite records will face off on the ice as the New Jersey Devils will take on the Anaheim Ducks in Southern California. It is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Devils-Ducks prediction and pick will be made. Coming into this matchup with an extremely effective 26-12-3 record altogether, the Devils have…

The NHL Trade Deadline is seven weeks away and the New York Rangers hot play has them as buyers come March 3, 2023. While there's 19 games to be played for the Blueshirts between today and that date, it's always smart to plan ahead. Last season, GM Chris Drury made a handful of small to medium size moves to acquire Andrew Copp, Frank Vatrano, Tyler…

What: Phoenix Suns (21-22) at Minnesota Timberwolves (15-20) When: 6:00 p.m. AZ Time Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota Listen: 98.7 FM DraftKings Betting Lines: Timberwolves (-5.0), with a 222 O/U The Phoenix Suns face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday night at 6 p.m. MT. The game will be…

Decision time will come at some point for the 18-24 Wizards, because no team wants to be stuck in the middle in the NBA. They beat the Chicago Bulls who are stuck in the middle with them on Wednesday without Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis. The Wizards need to keep winning games to keep this team together come trade deadline time and they've…