Expert Sports Picks and Betting Predictions

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.

South Carolina and UConn meet in the Final Four for a rematch of last season's championship game. The Huskies enter this one as large favorites, once again seeking to get the better of the Gamecocks.

One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Atlanta Hawks hosting the New York Knicks. Who has the edge in our Hawks vs Knicks pick?

One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Raptors pick?

One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Chicago Bulls hosting the Phoenix Suns. Who has the edge in our Bulls vs Suns pick?

One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. Who has the edge in our Bucks vs Grizzlies pick?

Important action in the race for playoff spots in the NHL is set for April 4, as the out-of-form Columbus Blue Jackets host the Winnipeg Jets.

Western Conference NHL action is slated for April 4, as the in-form Utah Mammoth travel to the Vancouver Canucks.

The two standout teams from the Central Division collide on April 4, as the Colorado Avalanche travel to the Dallas Stars.

Cross-conference action is scheduled for the NHL on April 2, as the playoff-chasing San Jose Sharks host the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Kyle Leahy spent the entire 2025 season in St. Louis's bullpen, making 62 relief appearances. St. Louis is transitioning him to a role of a full-time starter role for 2026. His first real test came March 30 at Busch Stadium against a loaded Mets lineup. Leahy battled through five innings but couldn't record an out in the sixth. He allowed 8 hits and walked 2 while striking out just 1 over 5 innings. His 7.20 ERA and ugly 2.00 WHIP reflect the growing pains of a reliever adjusting to starter workloads.

Walker Buehler signed with the Padres on a minor league deal in February after a tough 2025 campaign split between Boston and Philadelphia. In his Padres debut on March 30 against San Francisco, Buehler allowed 3 runs on 5 hits over 4 innings in a loss.

Chris Paddack joined the Marlins on a one-year, $4 million deal after bouncing between Minnesota and Detroit last season. In his 2026 debut against the Yankees on April 3, Paddack allowed 8 hits and 2 home runs over 4 innings in an 8-2 loss. His 18.00 ERA and career 0-3 record against New York (8.47 ERA in 4 appearances) paint a troubling picture.

The Dodgers were understandably concerned about Roki Sasaki in spring training when he walked 15 in 8.2 innings and posted a 15.58 ERA. On a positive note, he struck out 12. He has frequent problems with his command, but the talent is there. He was excellent in the 2025 postseason, posting a 0.84 ERA in 10.2 innings, helping LA win its second straight World Series.

The action in the MLS continues on April 4, as the Vancouver Whitecaps bid to seize top spot in the Western Conference standings when they host the Portland Timbers.

Arsenal will be back in action following the international break on April 4 when they face Southampton in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

One of the biggest soccer upsets in history could be on the cards on April 4, as Premier League Chelsea host League One Port Vale in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

Quarterfinal weekend in the English FA Cup is set for April 4, as two of the biggest teams in the Premier League collide for a spot in the final four. Find our Man City vs. Liverpool picks here.