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Two weeks after a Grade 1 win at Saratoga, trainer Christophe Clement is putting the star of his barn back in the starting gates. Gufo (7-5) is morning-line favorite Saturday for the Grade 2, $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes. Post time from Kentucky Downs is 5:45 p.m., with the race broadcast on both CNBC and FanDuel TV, the network formerly…

Bam Adebayo's been taking on more of an offensive load of late for the Heat, and we don't see the Suns being able to do much about it tonight. See why we're backing Bam with our NBA picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports A pair of 20-19 teams face off in NBA action on Friday night with the Phoenix Suns hosting the Miami Heat. The Suns have been in a…

The nightcap of TNT's NBA double-header on Thursday will feature the Los Angeles Clippers against the Denver Nuggets. Entering play, the Clippers have lost three consecutive games to the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, and Miami Heat. The Nuggets are 10-3 since December 8. Ahead of tip-off this evening, oddsmakers have Denver priced as 6-point home…

The NHL has six more days of action this week. 2023 has begun, and the Winter Classic is already behind us. That seems crazy how things always move so fast. There is no time like the present to get you ready for your this week. Let us do this first in terms of game allotment. Tuesday - 11 Wednesday - 3 Thursday - 10 Thankfully, this gets to the…

After four straight years at the bottom of the National League Central, the Reds moved up to fourth in 2019, 16 games behind St. Louis and 14 games out of postseason contention. Attendance rose from 1.63 million in 2018 to 1.81 million in 2019, still the third-lowest total in 17 years at the Great American Ball Park. The team allowed only 10 runs…

Two teams headed in opposite directions clash on Black Friday, as the freefalling Philadelphia Flyers play host to the surging Pittsburgh Penguins. The Flyers continued their steady tumble down the Metropolitan Division standings on Wednesday, falling 3-2 in Washington to extend their current losing streak to eight games. Conversely, the Penguins…

Denver has had much more success at scoring from the confines of Ball Arena, yet it enters tonight's game against Memphis as slight underdogs. Find out why we're still backing Jokic & Co. in our Grizzlies vs. Nuggets betting picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Two of the best in the west will square off at Ball Arena on Tuesday night as the Memphis…

It's the last week of hockey before teams take a short break for the holidays. Here are four player props to consider on a busy Monday night in the NHL. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4737,"3":{"1":0},"10":2,"12":0,"15":"Arial"}"> It's been a historic December for Alexander Ovechkin - and it's not over yet. After hitting the 800-goal mark with a…

Probable pitchers: Carlos Rodon (4-2, 3.60 ERA) vs. Aaron Nola (2-4, 3.56 ERA) How dare the linesmakers disrespect two legitimate aces like this. Considering other, inferior pitching matchups from Citizens Bank Park have garnered a low total, this particular one should have drawn no higher than a 7.5 over/under tag. We'll see if we can convert that…

The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames meet up tonight at Scotiabank Saddledome in the first of four regular-season meetings between these Pacific Division foes. The Canucks saw a three-game win streak snapped Saturday night at home. The Flames will be glad to taste some home cooking after a rough road trip, going 0-1-2 and managing just six…

The Calgary Flames return to the Saddledome and not a moment too soon. Against a Vancouver Canucks team that doesn't travel all that well and has struggled in their own end of late, this looks like a perfect opportunity for the home side to get right. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames meet up tonight at Scotiabank…

The Grizzlies (17-9) have won five in a row and seven of their last eight games as they vie for top billing in the Western Conference. Read on for our Hawks-Grizzlies NBA pick based on the top odds. It's a team that has played well in Memphis this season getting another chance to defend its home court Monday against a Hawks (14-13) group that will…

Our last look at these threat levels came about one month ago. Things have changed since then, with the NHL now roughly one-third of the way through the regular season. Current record: 7-15-4, 18 points (31st in the league overall) Current pace: (18 / 26 * 82) = 56.8 points The Blackhawks were 19th in the NHL at the time of the last update. They've…

Mondays are always better when there are six NHL games to look forward to. Here are four player props to consider as we kick off the week. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4737,"3":{"1":0},"10":2,"12":0,"15":"Arial"}"> The Flames played a great game against the Leafs on Saturday night but came up just short in overtime. Nazem Kadri and Jonathan…

There are seven NBA games on tap for Sunday, giving bettors ample opportunity to peruse the prop market. The pregame narrative: Jalen Green loves home cooking, apparently, and the stats back it up. We're also interested in RJ Barrett's deep-shooting surge, and James Harden should continue finding ways to score now that he's healthy. Find all our…

LeBron James returns to Milwaukee, where he's historically dominated the Bucks. Find out why we're expecting another vintage performance from the King in our Lakers vs. Bucks picks and predictions. The stars will be out early tonight when LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visit Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The perennial MVP…

Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports First look at some potential runners that could target the Kentucky Oaks in 2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies offers a purse of $2 million There is a competitive Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies set for Keeneland this year, as the winning runner will pick up points on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Below, you can find…

The Bulls head into Salt Lake City on Monday with just three wins in nine attempts on the road this season. Read on for our Bulls and Jazz picks and predictions. Utah rides into Monday night's matchup with Chicago on an uncharacteristic four-game losing skid. Can the Jazz right the ship against a Bulls team that has struggled to win on the…

The NBA is loving back-to-backs on Monday, as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards are both in the second leg of one tonight. Minnesota was blown out by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, while the Wizards lost to the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics. Not great for either team. The Wizards have lost three straight games, but they…

The once-unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles have struggled over their past two games. Can they right the ship with a solid performance against Green Bay? Here are our Week 12 Packers-Eagles same-game parlay picks. Philadelphia started the season 8-0 before losing at home to the Washington Commanders. Though the Eagles survived a scare last week against…

The NFL celebrates Thanksgiving with three games that can be profitable for bettors, but only if you stick with what's on our menu. Thanksgiving Day means family, food, backyard football, your crazy Uncle Jimmy, and a solid menu of NFL betting opportunities. Let's gobble up some winners. The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys enjoy their traditional…

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Neither the 3-6 Denver Broncos nor the 2-7 Las Vegas Raiders imagined they'd have such poor win-loss records at this point of the season, yet here we are. Read on for our top Raiders vs. Broncos Week 11 picks. The Kansas City Chiefs were always expected to win the AFC West, but the Broncos and Raiders were supposed to put up much more of a fight. A…

The 2022-2023 NBA season continues on Saturday (November 12) with 16 teams in action. Take a look at three team bets for tonight's action, featuring the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors. This Brooklyn Nets' team looks like a completely new setup with head coach Jacque Vaughn calling the shots as they have completely bought in…

Although she took and awkward stutter-step leaving the gate, And Tell Me Nolies settled comfortably while mid-pack in the early stages of Saturday's Grade II, $200000 Chandelier Stakes at Santa Anita and rallied impressively under Ramon Vazquez to easily run down both Ice Dancing and Home Cooking turning for home en route to a comfortable three…

The 76ers were stymied by the reigning East champs on opening night, but get to face a wounded Bucks squad in a get-right spot. Find out why Joel Embiid & Co. will rebound as we break down Thursday's matchup in our NBA picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Two Eastern Conference heavyweights collide tonight as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Milwaukee…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-4-1) travel to meet the New York Islanders (3-4-2) at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Islanders NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions. Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET. Tristan…

The Phoenix Suns travel for the first of four road games, taking on the Philadelphia 76ers. Here's some prop bet picks from around the web. The Phoenix Suns are set to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, although the lineup will look a bit different. As soon as the Suns were able to get center Deandre Ayton back, Cam Johnson tore his…

MAC play continues when NIU takes on the Broncos in Kalamazoo Wednesday night. Western Michigan won't be partaking in any bowl games this season, but our college football picks believe it's the right pick for this matchup - find out why! Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Week 11 of the college football season continues with Wednesday night MACtion when…

With Harden out, Embiid's status in question, and the rest of the lineup dealing with a bit of dysfunction, all signs point to some struggles for the Sixers when they welcome the West-best Phoenix Suns. Read more in our NBA betting picks below. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Phoenix Suns are setting the early pace in the Western Conference and…

There's a lot of déjà vu for the Zags this season. Again, they're national championship contenders (ranked No. 2 in preseason polls). Again, Drew Timme returns and is the favorite to win national player of the year. And again, the team will only be judged by NCAA tournament results by most onlookers. With Julian Strawther, Rasir Bolton and Anton…

The series now shifts to Philadelphia with the series tied at one game apiece. With Spencer Strider getting the call this afternoon, our MLB betting picks believe a NRFI play is in order. Read more to find out why. With the NLDS tied up at one game apiece, the series heads to Citizens Bank Park for Game 3 where the Philadelphia Phillies host the…

In an immediate redemption opportunity after letting a late lead slip away in Los Angeles, the young and rebuilding Houston Rockets (1-7) will host the Clippers (3-4) on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. It's part two of a home-and-home series between the clubs. If you're looking to do some last-minute betting research for the Rockets-Clippers…

Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning 11/1/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Ottawa Senators will go against the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action in Amalie Arena, FL, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 7:00 PM ET. Despite fighting hard against Florida, Ottawa ultimately lost Saturday's game after conceding the game-winning goal late in the third…

The Anaheim Ducks are coming off a brutal road trip where they went 0-4-1 and failed to pick up a single power-play goal in 17 chances. Drawing a traveling Lightning squad likely turning to a backup netminder, Troy Terry is our pick to do some damage. The Tampa Bay Lightning will play the latter half of what's already their third back-to-back of…

Did you know active subscribers receive our Inside Track wagering guides absolutely FREE? Subscribe today and be the first to receive our upcoming MONSTER wagering guide to the 2022 Breeders' Cup! C R K Stable's Justique, an impressive first-out winner that would appear to be much better suited routing, rates top billing among a talented field of…

The Orlando Magic (9-15) kick off a four-game Western Conference road trip on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers (12-10). Tip-off is at 10:05 p.m. ET at the Moda Center. Below, we analyze the Magic-Trail Blazers NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions. Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last…

Last year, Gun Runner became the hot new sire quickly when his progeny broke their maidens early and won many of the 2-year-old stakes races. One year later, the number of successful new sires has been a longer one, although none of the names stand out in the same way as Gun Runner did in 2021. According to Blood-Horse, the list of leading…

There's two things you immediately notice when handicapping the series between the Cleveland Guardians (75-65, 35-30 home) and Los Angeles Angels (61-81, 30-41 away). Firstly, there's more streaks happening than in a badly cleaned window. Secondly, there's also an awful lot of home cooking going on when these two ball clubs clash. A 3-1 victory on…

G1 RUNHAPPY FUTURITY, G1 TVG DEBUTANTE BEGIN TO TAKE SHAPE The Del Mar racing office has released a list of probables for next weekend's Grade 1 stakes races to decide the champion 2-year-olds of the soon-to-conclude summer meet and set the stage for the run to the Breeders' Cup in November at Keeneland. Six fillies are probable for Saturday's TVG…