Expert Sports Picks and Betting Predictions

Saturday’s NBA Playoff action features the San Antonio Spurs hosting the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Who has the edge in our Spurs vs Knicks pick?

Wednesday’s NBA Playoff action features the New York Knicks hosting the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Who has the edge in our Knicks vs Spurs pick?

Monday’s NBA Playoff action features the New York Knicks hosting the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Who has the edge in our Knicks vs Spurs pick?

Friday’s NBA Playoff action features the San Antonio Spurs hosting the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Who has the edge in our Spurs vs Knicks pick?

Shane Baz is 4-6 with a 3.95 ERA. He has been through a difficult stretch this season; the 4-6 record reflects a rotation that has had to carry inconsistent outings, but his last three starts have been cleaner. His last-three FIP of 3.77 sits below his season baseline of 4.06, which means the contact quality against him has improved, and the walks have come down. Baz has a fastball-curveball combination that generates whiffs when his command holds. He has given up two or fewer earned runs in two of his last three outings.

Joe Ryan is 4-3 with a 3.17 ERA. He generates strikeouts and limits walks — the two outcomes that hold up regardless of park or lineup context. His FIP of 3.93 sits above the surface ERA, suggesting some outperformance, but his last-three FIP of 3.15 shows the underlying peripherals are trending in the right direction rather than regressing. Ryan has been a consistent innings eater for a Twins rotation that has needed durability, and his 50-plus strikeouts keep lineups from stringing together contact in ways that sink ERA.

Sean Manaea is 1-2 with a 4.78 ERA. He made his 2026 debut on June 13 against the Braves, six strong innings, three runs allowed, a loss in a game where New York couldn't generate offense. His FIP of 3.95 sits meaningfully below the ERA, which suggests some of the damage has come in clusters rather than from consistent hard contact. His last-three FIP of 3.32 reflects a pitcher who has found a groove: better command, cleaner sequencing, fewer walks. The ERA will likely drift toward those underlying numbers given time.

While injuries are part of what has sabotaged Max Scherzer, his age and diminished stuff are bigger culprits to his objectively terrible numbers. The Blue Jays, if they want to jump back into legitimate contention, will need to make a tough decision on Scherzer and do it soon.

The action in the Stanley Cup Finals returns to Carolina on June 11, as the Hurricanes have home ice advantage against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5.

The Stanley Cup Finals drama was raised to another level over the weekend, as the Vegas Golden Knights secured a dramatic win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3.

We are no closer to finding out which team will be crowned Stanley Cup champions for 2026 after the Carolina Hurricanes leveled their series with the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2.

The second game in the Stanley Cup Finals is set for this Thursday, as the Carolina Hurricanes bid to level their series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

South Africa and South Korea meet in a key Group A clash. Both teams are looking to notch a win to avoid falling into the danger zone. South Korea is the favorite to earn another victory in this game.

Algeria and Austria meet on matchday 3 of Group J at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, with both sides coming off their fixtures against Argentina and Jordan respectively.

Croatia and Ghana meet on matchday 3 of Group L at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with both sides coming off their opening fixtures against England and Panama respectively.

Bosnia faces off with Qatar in a key Group B clash. Both teams are hoping to exceed expectations and earn a trip to the knockout stage. The loser of this one will find themselves in a precarious spot.

One of Thursday's WNBA matchups features the Indiana Fever hosting the Atlanta Dream. Who has the edge in our Fever vs Dream pick?

One of Wednesday's WNBA matchups features the Golden State Valkyries hosting the Dallas Wings. Who has the edge in our Valkyries vs Wings pick?

One of Wednesday's WNBA matchups features the Los Angeles Sparks hosting the Minnesota Lynx. Who has the edge in our Sparks vs Lynx pick?

One of Wednesday's WNBA matchups features the Phoenix Mercury hosting the Las Vegas Aces. Who has the edge in our Mercury vs Aces pick?