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It's becoming painfully apparent Thiago Santos has nothing left in the tank - evidenced in his last bout. If that is in doubt at all, Jamahal Hill will make it even clearer with a decisive win at UFC Fight Night on August 6. Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill is scheduled for three rounds in the light heavyweight division as the main event of the…

The Hudson River Derby pits two of the East's best teams against each other in a cross-town rivalry. Expect a heated contest between Red Bulls and NYCFC, and while not many goals will be scored, a certain striker is bound to find the net. New York City FC looks for redemption and sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference when they…

The Blackhawks are much better than their record suggests, especially recently, and are underdogs at home against a Capitals team that has played far from its best hockey of late. Find out where the value lies in our NHL betting picks and predictions. A pair of well-rested teams will meet Wednesday night as the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington…

With frigid temperatures descending upon Target Field on Saturday night, we fully expect this edition of the Winter Classic to be a low-scoring, defensive showdown between St. Louis and Minnesota with the Blues coming out on top in our NHL betting picks. The St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild will face off in the outdoor environment of Target Field…

Vegas has owned its rivalry against the Anaheim of late, but that trend may not be too reliable with both rosters dealing with injuries. The Ducks are significant underdogs, but we like the Over in our NHL betting picks regardless of what team you take. A single point separates the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights in the Pacific standings…

You can't tell the story of the UFC's bantamweight division without Dominick Cruz, but The Dominator's days of title fights are long behind him. A title shot could be in Marlon Vera's future, and that's shown in our Fight Night picks. Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting on Saturday, August 13. This should be…

After a rough start to April, Chelsea are winners of their last three, including a second leg win against Real Madrid in the Champions League. We like the Blue Lions to beat Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Find out more in our EPL betting picks. There are four Premier League games on Wednesday but Chelsea vs. Arsenal is the one that stands…

After the Knicks and Bucks started slowly, Milwaukee has returned near the top of the Eastern Conference and is a worthy title contender, while NY sinks further. That has us clearly leaning one way in our NBA betting picks. We've got afternoon hoops at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, as the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks visit a New York…

The shorthanded Nets head into Minnesota tonight as the NBA betting underdog, with Kyrie and James Harden matched up with Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves. Our picks are expecting an upset win for Brooklyn - read more below. The Brooklyn Nets will continue to navigate their schedule without Kevin Durant on Sunday, as the MVP contender…

In what can only be charitably described as a transitional season, OKC might actually be the smart play on Monday in Chicago. The Bulls, especially in the backcourt, are banged up. We like the Thunder to strike for a rare win in our betting picks. One roster of replacement-level players faces a team suddenly relying on them due to a rash of…

The Western Conference playoff race is tight, so the marquee matchup in MLS betting this week is in Tennessee, where Nashville SC host LAFC. Check out our picks and predictions for this match, with Gareth Bale's debut looming. The marquee matchup of the weekend in MLS betting will take place in the Music City on Sunday night. Nashville SC will host…

At UFC 274, Ovince Saint Preux and Mauricio Rua will clash in a rematch eight years in the making as both fighters' careers wind down. Our UFC betting picks expect one of these careers - and the fight - to end in a hurry. Ovince Saint Preux and Mauricio Rua face off in a rematch eight years in the making as a featured undercard attraction on UFC…

Sporting KC is on a bit of a heater, but the Sounders are rounding back into form after splitting time with CONCACAF early-season. Count on two-way fireworks for MLS betting, as both teams look primed to find the back of the net in a heated grudge match. Saturday afternoon should feature an entertaining match in MLS, as perennial Western powers…

The Leafs are big NHL betting favorites at home against the Sharks tonight, but with a date in Pittsburgh on tap tomorrow - and third-string goalie Michael Hutchinson between the pipes - there's value in fading the Buds. The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to get their offense going versus the surprising 3-0 San Jose Sharks Friday night at Scotiabank…

The Raptors (that actually played) lost by 45 two nights ago in Cleveland, and though they're getting some reinforcements tonight, they remain far from whole - making it an easy decision to fade them against Philly. Read more in our NBA betting preview. Does a 45-point loss count if your team's roster more closely resembles that of a pickup game at…

The Warriors enter the fifth and final game of their road trip without Steph, Draymond, and many more, leaving the Raptors favored by nearly double-digits at home. Find out if they can take advantage in our NBA betting preview. The Warriors are crossing the border to face off against the Toronto Raptors - but will be doing so without much of the…

The Cavaliers and Bulls represent a new-look Eastern Conference, with the two season surprises pushing for position atop the conference. While neither team will be at full strength, our NBA betting picks expect Cleveland to make a statement tonight. If two teams can be looked at as the embodiments of the Eastern Conference's rise, as well as its…

Headlining UFC Fight Night is a bout between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot. While our UFC betting picks are expecting this fight to prove tough for both fighters - potentially even going the distance - Tsarukyan should be the one to claim victory. Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mateusz Gamrot is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting tonight. This…

Paddy Pimblett has been mowing down the opposition, and gets a home-crowd boost for his bout with Jordan Leavitt. With all the momentum and a tactical advantage, we like the favorite to make this one short and sweet in our UFC Fight Night picks. Paddy Pimblett vs. Jordan Leavitt is scheduled for three rounds in the lightweight division as a…

Colorado, last season's Presidents' Trophy winner, is favored to win the Cup. But it will start its season without star Nathan MacKinnon in Marc-Andre Fleury's Chicago debut. Find out why we're backing the road'dogs in our Blackhawks vs. Avalanche picks. The Colorado Avalanche finished with the best record in hockey a season ago and will open the…

Atlanta United have been rock-solid at home, while Inter Miami have been dreadful on the road. We're fading current form and relying on these two to show their true colors on Sunday as United continues crushing in ATL. Both sides are in desperate need of all three points as Atlanta United FC host Inter Miami CF on Sunday in Major League Soccer…

Jessica Andrade is coming off an impressive Round 1 TKO win over Cynthia Calvillo at UFC 266, and we like the Brazilian strawweight to get another win inside the distance, this time against Amanda Lemos. Find out more in our UFC Fight Night betting picks. Amanda Lemos vs. Jessica Andrade is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting this Saturday…

Colorado has won 17 straight games at home, and the league's hottest team will welcome Boston to Ball Arena on Wednesday night. We're breaking down the NHL betting value for you in our Bruins vs. Avalanche picks and predictions. The Colorado Avalanche will look to push their home winning streak to 17 games tonight versus the visiting Boston Bruins,…

Toronto is close to healthy and in a spot to make a statement Wednesday night against Dallas. We take a look at the NBA betting underdogs in our Raptors vs. Mavericks picks and predictions. On Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors have the tough task of visiting one of the NBA's hottest teams in the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas has taken its…

The Pens are among the more slept-on teams in hockey this season, and with a suddenly-hot Tristan Jarry in nets and a lethal penalty kill, they're likely to put the clamps on Anaheim. Find out more with our Penguins vs Ducks picks. The Penguins will look to begin another winning streak after having their 10-game streak snapped Saturday when they…

The Toronto Raptors have been up and down for much of the 2021-22 season and welcome the visiting Hornets to town Tuesday night. Our NBA betting preview backs the NBA betting underdog Hornets, spelling out a bad matchup for the home team. This weird stretch of Toronto Raptors basketball continued over the weekend, as they followed up a solid win…

The 2020 AL Cy Young winner is off to another strong start, pitching to a 2.98 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with an MLB-leading 77 strikeouts. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports After barely getting any baseball action last night, the MLB betting board is packed with 15 games on Tuesday including an interleague matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland…

The Colorado Avalanche get a welcoming matchup in the form of the reeling Chicago Blackhawks and will not waste an opportunity to get an easy win. We expect the betting Stanley Cup favorites to light the lamp early and often in our NHL picks for Tuesday. The NHL's betting favorite to win it all will continue their campaign to the Cup on Tuesday as…

The Maple Leafs will try to snap a three-game skid as slight NHL betting underdogs vs. former goalie Freddie Andersen and the Hurricanes. Carolina has been dominant to start the year, however, so we're not too keen on backing the Buds tonight. The Toronto Maple Leafs head to Raleigh, North Carolina to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in NHL action…

L.A. shored up their porous defense from a year ago, but now scoring goals appears to be the problem. That's bad news against an Austin side that's peppering the net, and we're backing them to take advantage in this matchup with our MLS betting picks. After defeating their cross-town rivals mid-week in the US Open Cup, the LA Galaxy turn their…

Philly has lost 12 straight games, with an inability to score - especially on the road. The Islanders have been elite at preventing goals, especially at home, so our NHL betting picks tonight are banking on New York making it an unlucky 13 for the Flyers. The Philadelphia Flyers freefall continues as they extended their double-digit losing streak…

The Kings handed the Rockets a 12-point loss Friday night. They go head-to-head once again tonight and our NBA betting picks don't see it going much differently for Houston. Read more in our Rockets vs. Kings picks and predictions. The Houston Rockets have been hanging around in Sacramento after suffering a 126-114 loss to the Kings Friday night.…

In what is shaping up to be a stacked UFC 276 card, Robbie Lawler and Bryan Barberena will square off for three rounds in the welterweight division. Check out our favorite UFC picks and predictions for this bout. Robbie Lawler vs. Bryan Barberena is scheduled for three rounds in the welterweight division as a featured attraction on the UFC…

Nathan has proven to be a versatile fighter, and has even picked up a couple of underodg wins on the road to this fight. But will he be able to pick up one more on Saturday? Find out in our UFC Fight Night betting picks for Maness vs. Nurmagomedov. Nate Maness vs. Umar Nurmagomedov is scheduled for three rounds in the bantamweight division as a…

The Timberwolves have been one of the NBA's best teams this month but will put their momentum up against the Warriors, who are capable of huge nights even amid struggles. We aren't fading the Dubs' scoring in our picks but we do expect a close game. The Minnesota Timberwolves have won eight of their last 11 games, surging over.500 and into the Top…

Colorado has won eight of 10 and has only lost once in regulation over their last 17 games. Tonight, they're up against a Ducks team who are limited on offense, defense, and between the pipes - making the Avs the easy team to back in today's NHL preview. The Colorado Avalanche will bring their league-leading offense into California as they visit…

Vicente Luque beat Belal Muhammed six years ago at UFC 205, and they'll meet in the Octagon again tonight. We like the "Silent Assassin" to again be the better man in the rematch. Find out more in our Luque vs. Muhammed UFC betting picks. Vicente Luque vs. Belal Muhammad 2 is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting tonight from the UFC Apex in…

The Avalanche snuck out of Anaheim with a win last night but have to turn around and face the Kings in L.A. on a back-to-back. Jonathan Quick's been the difference before and he's why we're looking at the NHL betting underdogs in our picks. The Colorado Avalanche won an uncharacteristically low-scoring game last night in Anaheim, and will look to…

Carey Price turned away 35 of 36 shots in Game 1 and allowed zero second-chance opportunities as Montreal capitalized on a shaken-up Leafs lineup and stole the series opener. The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to even their Round 1 series with the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night after losing Thursday's opener and their captain in the…

Both the Capitals and Canucks have lost four of five, but Washington snatched a 2-0 victory last night and appears to be the team better positioned to put that poor hockey behind them. Read more in our Canucks vs. Capitals NHL betting preview. There's just a single game on the NHL betting board today with an afternoon showdown between the Vancouver…

The Raptors visit Washington looking to avenge their opening-night humbling by the Wiz. Washington is much-improved this year, especially at home, so the Raps will have their hands full. Find out how it plays out with our Raptors vs. Wizards picks. It may sound a bit like hyperbole, but the Toronto Raptors are getting better with each passing game.…

The only thing positive for Chicago and Detroit right now is the play of their No. 1 goaltenders. So when these lottery-bound Original Six teams square off tonight, our NHL betting picks are leaning towards a low-scoring game. It's an Original Six matchup - albeit without much (any?) playoff implications - when the Chicago Blackhawks visit the…

Minnesota's Cam Talbot has been a force in his team's three wins. Over the trio of victories, he has a pair of shutouts and has stopped 103 of 105 Vegas shots - good for a.980 save percentage. The Minnesota Wild have avoided elimination in back-to-back games and have forced a Game 7 with the Vegas Golden Knights Friday night. The Wild have ripped…

The Flyers are in total freefall, struggling at even strength, on the man advantage, and while shorthanded. They looked bad in losing to the Islanders last night - and our NHL betting picks doesn't see much changing for tonight's rematch. After coming away with a 4-1 home win last night, the New York Islanders will jaunt down I-95 to play the…

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby went without a point in his team's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals on Thursday. First place is on the line Saturday, as the Pittsburgh Penguins continue their ascension up the East as they take on the Washington Capitals. Both teams are tied with 69 points heading into the final 10 days of the regular season, with…

Six-time Champions League winners Liverpool will resume their campaign at the San Siro, where they visit Italian champions Inter Milan. Among the UCL betting favorites, Liverpool should return to Anfield with a strong result as our picks highlight. One of the headliners of the Round of 16 in the Champions League will get underway in one of Europe's…

The Pistons have won two straight, including a huge upset win over the Jazz. Tonight they're 14-point road underdogs in Chicago and our NBA betting preview thinks they're more than capable of staying within the number. Read more below. After coming back from a 22-point deficit to upset the Utah Jazz, the Detroit Pistons will be looking for their…

After an ill-fated move to welterweight, Rafael dos Anjos is back at lightweight and proving once again how much of a threat he is. He may be the UFC betting underdog for Fight Night, but our picks like his chances against Rafael Fiziev. Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev is the main event for UFC Fight Night tonight from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas,…

The Knicks' snail-like pace meets a shorthanded Spurs team finishing off a long road trip with a back-to-back. That sounds like the perfect recipe for betting the Under - especially in the first half, as highlighted in our NBA betting picks. The New York Knicks open the doors of basketball's Mecca to the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Monday, with…

The Nuggets have been on the road for 13 of their last 16 games but they'll get to cook at home Wednesday against a mighty Jazz team. Denver's supporting cast and home crowd could make the difference, as our NBA betting picks highlight. The Utah Jazz have won seven of their last eight games and will now look to stay hot with a road victory over the…