Expert Sports Picks and Betting Predictions

UConn and Michigan face off in what will be a thrilling National Championship Game. The Wolverines are favored by nearly 7 points after blowing out Arizona, but now face an experienced UConn squad.

UCLA and South Carolina meet in this year's Championship Game. After stunning the undefeated Huskies, the Gamecocks are favored to claim another title on Sunday against the underdog Bruins.

Tulsa and Auburn meet in an exciting NIT Championship Game. The Tigers were right on the cusp of making the tournament and played a battle-tested schedule. They're the favorite over 30-win Tulsa.

Texas and UCLA meet in an exciting matchup. Both lost in last season's Final Four, setting up high stakes for this game. The winner advances to the Finals while the loser bows out in the Semis again.

One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Houston Rockets hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. Who has the edge in our Rockets vs Sixers pick?

One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Brooklyn Nets hosting the Indiana Pacers. Who has the edge in our Nets vs Pacers pick?

One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the New York Knicks hosting the Boston Celtics. Who has the edge in our Knicks vs Celtics pick?

One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Washington Wizards hosting the Chicago Bulls. Who has the edge in our Wizards vs Bulls pick?

Attention will be on the Western Conference of the NHL on April 9, as the Anaheim Ducks bid to end a losing sequence when they host the San Jose Sharks.

Wins have been in short supply for both the New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs in recent weeks. However, both sides will have a perfect opportunity to get back on track on April 9.

Playoff-bound Buffalo Sabres will be chasing back-to-back wins when they travel to Madison Square Garden on April 8 to take on the New York Rangers.

The end of the NHL regular season is creeping into sight, and there will be pressure on the Detroit Red Wings to end their losing run when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The White Sox signed Anthony Kay to a two-year, $12 million deal in December 2025 after he spent two seasons pitching in Japan for the Yokohama Bay Stars.

Jeffrey Springs came back strong in 2025 after Tommy John Surgery. He went 11-11 with a 4.11 ERA for Oakland in his first year with the A's after being traded. Now in 2026, he's 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA through two starts. Allowed just seven hits in 11.1 innings with nine strikeouts and four walks. 

Rhett Lowder missed all of 2025. Right forearm strain in spring training. Left oblique strain later. But the 23-year-old right-hander looked like he never left when he returned to the mound this season. Two starts. Eleven innings. Two runs allowed. 1.64 ERA. Against Texas on Saturday, Lowder threw six scoreless innings. Allowed three hits and two walks while striking out four. 

Detroit has made the playoffs in the past two seasons and started out hoping to take the next step to World Series title contention. But they have gotten to a poor start at the plate and on the mound.

Intense pressure will be on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, as the Gunners bid to get their campaign back on track following successive cup defeats when they host Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Two teams in contrasting form in the MLS will collide on April 11, as the Chicago Fire host Atlanta United at Soldier Field.

The action in the Eastern Conference of the MLS continues on April 11, as Inter Miami go in search of a first win at the Nu Stadium when they host the NY Red Bulls.

Interesting action is set for the MLS on April 11, as the Vancouver Whitecaps go in search of a second straight victory when they host New York City FC.