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At Minute Maid Park on Thursday, the Detroit Tigers (8-15) open a four-game series against the Houston Astros (14-11), at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros are favored (-170 on the moneyline to win) when they take on the Tigers (+144). The scheduled starters are Jose Urquidy (2-1) for the Houston Astros, and Tarik Skubal (1-2) for the Detroit Tigers. The…

The Philadelphia Phillies (11-11) and New York Mets (15-7) meet in the rubber match of their 3-game series on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. First pitch is 7:08 p.m. ET at Citi Field. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Phillis vs. Mets odds with MLB picks and predictions. The Mets hold a 3-2 season series lead, having taken 2 of 3 in…

The San Francisco Giants (27-22) will visit the Miami Marlins (20-28), Thursday at 6:40 PM ET, in the first game of a four-game series. The Giants are an underdog (+120 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Marlins (-140). The Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara (5-2) versus the Giants and Alex Wood (3-4). The Giants fell to the Phillies…

At Globe Life Field on Saturday, the Texas Rangers (four straight losses) play the Atlanta Braves at 7:05 PM ET. The Braves are favored (-111) in an expected tight game against the Rangers (-109). The scheduled starters are Bryce Elder (1-2) for the Atlanta Braves, and Dane Dunning (0-1) for the Texas Rangers. These clubs meet again after the…

The Cincinnati Reds (7-24) travel to Pittsburgh to square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (13-17) Thursday in the opener of a 4-game NL Central series. First pitch at PNC Park is slated for 6:35 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Reds vs. Pirates odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Reds lead 2-1 as teams…

Tiz the Law is the 6-5 morning line favorite for Saturday's 152nd running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. The Barclay Tagg-trained multiple Grade 1 winner will break from the eight post against nine competitors in the 1-1/8 mile test around one turn. Posts were drawn Wednesday. "It could have been worse. I was hoping to get five…

At Neyland Stadium on Thursday, the Tennessee Volunteers play the Ball State Cardinals. Tennessee ranked 100th in total defense last year (421.7 yards allowed per game), but it played really well on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 474.8 total yards per game. Ball State put up 24.1 points per game on offense last…

At Comerica Park on Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers (7-14) begin a two-game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-12), at 7:10 PM ET. The favored Tigers (-160 moneyline odds to win) play at home against the Pirates (+140). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Detroit Tigers looking to Michael Pineda (1-1), and Bryse Wilson…

The Milwaukee Brewers (19-10) and Cincinnati Reds (5-23) meet Monday to open a 3-game series at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Brewers vs. Reds odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Brewers lead 3-0 and have outscored the Reds 34-12. Milwaukee…

In a catch weight fight in the main event, Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green meet Saturday at UFC Vegas 49 - also known as UFC Fight Night 202 - at the UFC's APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC Vegas 49: Makhachev vs. Green odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The card can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 4…

The Chicago Cubs (11-19) open a 3-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (17-15) Thursday. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Cub vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions. This is the first time this year these teams face each other. The Cubs had lost 5 games in a…

The New York Yankees (18-6) and Toronto Blue Jays (15-10) clash Wednesday at Rogers Centre in the finale of a 3-game set. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: New York leads 4-2 after winning the first 2 games of this…

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees renew their storied rivalry Friday at 1:05 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Red Sox vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: The Red Sox took 10 of 19 games in 2021 and outscored New York 75-74. The Red Sox scuffled a bit in July and August…

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are in action on Monday at 8:00 PM ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium versus the Clemson Tigers. Defensively, Clemson was a top-25 unit last season, ranking second-best by giving up just 14.8 points per game. It ranked 83rd on offense (26.3 points per game). With 455.6 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranked…

The Carolina Hurricanes (37-11-5) visit the Washington Capitals (28-18-9) Thursday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we look at the Hurricanes vs. Capitals odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets. The Hurricanes had a five-game win streak snapped in Detroit Tuesday, falling…

The Atlanta Braves (5-6) and Los Angeles Dodgers (7-2) meet in a Monday night game at Dodger Stadium. The opening of the 3-game set is scheduled for a 10:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Braves vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: First meeting. The Braves lost 4 of 6 to the…

The Colorado Rockies (15-10) kick off a 6-game road trip Friday when they open a 3-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks (13-13). First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this…

At PETCO Park on Thursday, the Miami Marlins (12-12) begin a four-game series versus the San Diego Padres (16-9), at 9:40 PM ET. The Marlins are an underdog away (+103) against the Padres (-123). The San Diego Padres will give the start to Nick Martinez (1-2, 3.10 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Jesus Luzardo…

Two teams in the NL Central - the Cincinnati Reds (5-23) and the Milwaukee Brewers (18-10) - meet on Monday at 6:40 PM ET, at Great American Ball Park. The Brewers are a favorite (-175) at the Reds (+151). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Milwaukee Brewers looking to Brandon Woodruff (3-1), and Luis Castillo getting the nod…

Manchester United visits the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano to take on Atletico Madrid Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 at 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester United odds and lines, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions. Man U is coming off a thrilling 4-2 win over Leeds United in…

The Cleveland Guardians (7-10) and Los Angeles Angels (11-7) close out their 3-game series Wednesday at 9:38 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Guardians vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Los Angeles leads 2-0 and has outscored Cleveland 7-1. Cleveland was swept in New York last…

Update 5 p.m. ET: Tuesday's game was postponed by inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday, starting at 1:10 p.m. ET. Original column below (published 8:06 a.m. ET) The San Diego Padres (15-8) open a 2-game interleague series with the Cleveland Guardians (10-12) Tuesday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled…

The Toronto Blue Jays (73-59) meet the Baltimore Orioles (71-62) for a doubleheader Monday to open a 4-game set. First pitch for Game 1 from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is at 1:05 pm ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Blue Jays vs. Orioles Game 1 odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Baltimore leads 6-3 The Blue…

Clemson football quarterback DJ Uiagalelei will enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Sunday night. Uiagalelei, a junior who has started every game for the past two seasons, was replaced during the first quarter of Saturday's 39-10 victory against North Carolina in the ACC championship game played at Bank of America Stadium.…

Here's a bowl filled with oranges and plenty of offense. Clemson football will face a Tennessee team that leads the country in scoring when they match up Dec. 30 (8 p.m., ESPN) for the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The No. 6 Vols (10-2) are averaging 47.3 points per game. In the eight games since scoring 63 against Akron, not counting…

The Philadelphia Phillies (16-17) attempt to clinch a road series win Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers (20-11) in the third game of their 4-game series. First pitch is 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Phillies vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Phillies 2-0 The…

The San Francisco Giants (20-13) play the third and final game of their 3-game road set against the St. Louis Cardinals (18-15) on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball to determine who earns the series win. First pitch is 7:08 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Giants vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and…

At Target Field on Sunday, the Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago White Sox (six consecutive defeats) at 2:10 PM ET. The Twins are an underdog (+101 moneyline odds) when they takes the field at home against the White Sox (-120). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Chicago White Sox looking to Lucas Giolito, and Chris Archer…

The Arizona Diamondbacks (18-18) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-12), with first pitch at 3:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium. The Diamondbacks are an underdog away (+187) against the Dodgers (-230). Tyler Gilbert will start for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but there's been no pitching decision…

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas football had a chance to better its bowl standing last week with a win over Missouri. Instead, the Razorbacks lost, giving the Tigers their sixth win and bowl eligibility while remaining at six wins themselves. Arkansas (6-6) will play in a bowl for a second straight year. Arkansas won the Outback Bowl - now called the…

The Miami Marlins (5-8) meet the Atlanta Braves (7-8) Saturday for the second game of their three-game series at Truist Park for a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Marlins vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions. Atlanta beat Miami 3-0 in the series opener Friday thanks to a game by Braves RHP Kyle…

At Tropicana Field on Thursday, the Seattle Mariners (11-7) play the Tampa Bay Rays (10-8), with first pitch at 1:10 PM ET. The Rays are a home favorite (-135) versus the Mariners (+114). The Rays will start Jeffrey Springs (1-0) against the Mariners and Chris Flexen (1-2). These clubs meet again following the Rays' 3-2 victory over the Mariners…

In a welterweight fight in the main event, Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal meet Saturday at UFC 272 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The early prelims can be viewed on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET, with the prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+ and the…

The Chicago Cubs (3-2) open a four-game road series against the Colorado Rockies (4-1) Thursday. First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Cubs vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions. This is the first meeting between these two teams in 2022. They will face each other seven times during…

The Oakland Athletics (10-11) will host the Cleveland Guardians (9-12), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 4:07 PM ET. The Guardians are favored (-123 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Athletics (+103). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Cleveland Guardians looking to Triston McKenzie (0-2), and…

The Chicago Cubs (15-21) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (18-21), Thursday at 7:40 PM ET, in the first of a four-game series. The Diamondbacks are the road favorite (-120) versus the Cubs (+100). The scheduled starters are Zac Gallen (2-0) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Marcus Stroman for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs suffered a 3-2 loss to the…

The Chicago Cubs (8-13) play the Milwaukee Brewers (14-7), who will be attempting to extend a three-game winning run, Sunday at 2:10 PM ET, at American Family Field. The Brewers are the road favorite (-203) against the Cubs (+171). The Milwaukee Brewers will hand the ball to Corbin Burnes (1-0, 6.98 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the…

It will be a different Haskell this year. The name of Monmouth Park's signature race has been changed to the Haskell Stakes from the Haskell Invitational because the coronavirus pandemic moved the Kentucky Derby from its traditional the first spot of the first Saturday in May to Sept. 5. As a result of the date change of the Kentucky Derby, the…

The Houston Astros (19-11) seek their 9th win in a row when they take on the Minnesota Twins (18-12) Wednesday. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET at Target Field. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Astros vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Astros lead 1-0 Houston won Tuesday's game 5-0 and has allowed a…

The Milwaukee Brewers (1-3) and Baltimore Orioles (1-3) meet Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. ET at Camden Yards. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Brewers vs. Orioles odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Orioles lead 1-0 after Monday's 2-0 victory The Brewers have scored just 9 runs over their first four games, including being…

At Wrigley Field on Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers (16-7) open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs (9-14), at 1:05 PM ET. The Cubs are a big underdog (+185 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Dodgers (-215). The Dodgers will give the ball to Clayton Kershaw (3-0) versus the Cubs and Drew Smyly. The Dodgers were…

The Cincinnati Reds (3-21) and Milwaukee Brewers (17-8) meet Thursday to close out a 3-game series at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Reds vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Milwaukee leads 2-0. The Reds are reeling, having lost each of…

The Colorado Rockies (9-5) finish their 3-game interleague set at the Detroit Tigers (6-8) Sunday. First pitch at Comerica Park is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Rockies vs. Tigers odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series is tied at 1-1. The Rockies and Tigers split Saturday's doubleheader…

EAST LANSING, Mich. - With three games remaining, Rutgers is running out of chances to capture bowl eligibility. Perhaps a game against a Michigan State team that's had an up-and-down season could be what the Scarlet Knights need. Rutgers will take on Michigan State here at Spartan Stadium at noon (Big Ten Network), hoping to win its fifth game of…

A series opener between the Toronto Blue Jays (13-7) and Houston Astros (10-9) is scheduled for Friday at 7:07 PM ET, at Rogers Centre. The Astros are an away underdog (+100) at the Blue Jays (-120). The Blue Jays will start Yusei Kikuchi (0-1) against the Astros and Jose Urquidy (1-1). The Blue Jays won their most recent game against the Red Sox…

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (15-18) are hosting the San Diego Padres (21-12), at 4:05 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game set. The Braves are favored at home (-130) against the Padres (+110). The Braves will start Charlie Morton (2-3) against the Padres and Sean Manaea (2-3). Luis Garcia (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K) was credited with a win in…

The Cleveland Guardians (17-20) will visit the Houston Astros (27-15), Monday at 8:10 PM ET, in the first of a three-game series. The Guardians (+171 underdog on the moneyline) visit the Astros (-201). The starting pitchers are Luis Garcia (3-2) for the Houston Astros, and Zach Plesac (1-3) for the Cleveland Guardians. The Astros won 5-2 over the…

The Edmonton Oilers (29-21-3) travel to meet the Philadelphia Flyers (16-26-10) Tuesday at Wells Fargo Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Oilers vs. Flyers odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets. The Oilers are coming off a tough 2-1 loss at the Carolina Panthers Sunday, but they…

On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Tampa Bay Rays (11-8) hosting the Minnesota Twins (11-8) at 7:10 PM ET. The Twins (+105 underdog moneyline odds to win) visit the Rays (-125). The Rays will give the ball to Corey Kluber (0-1) against the Twins and Dylan Bundy (3-0). The Rays were vicotrious 2-1 over the Mariners yesterday in…