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NBA Picks

Sat, May 30 at 8:00PM EDT
NBA
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-110)
James' Pick
Oklahoma City Thunder (-3.5)
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James Tillman

James Tillman

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James's Analysis:

Saturday’s NBA Playoff action features the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of this conference finals series. Who has the edge in our Thunder vs Spurs pick?

Pick Strength
Pick Made 8 hours ago
Thu, May 28 at 8:30PM EDT
NBA
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-110)
James' Pick
San Antonio Spurs (-3.5)
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James Tillman

James Tillman

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James's Analysis:

Thursday’s NBA Playoff action features the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of this conference finals series. Who has the edge in our Spurs vs Thunder pick?

Pick Strength
Pick Made 3 days ago
Tue, May 26 at 8:30PM EDT
NBA
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
+5.5 (-115)
-5.5 (-105)
James' Pick
San Antonio Spurs (+5.5)
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James Tillman

James Tillman

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James's Analysis:

Tuesday’s NBA Playoff action features the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of this conference finals series. Who has the edge in our Thunder vs Spurs pick?

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 days ago
Mon, May 25 at 8:00PM EDT
NBA
NEW YORK KNICKS
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
-2 (-112)
+2 (-108)
James' Pick
New York Knicks (-2)
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James Tillman

James Tillman

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James's Analysis:

Monday’s NBA Playoff action features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Knicks pick?

Pick Strength
Pick Made 6 days ago

MLB Picks

Sat, May 30 at 4:10PM EDT
MLB
BOSTON RED SOX
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
+113
-125
Paul's Pick
Cleveland Guardians -125
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Paul Lebowitz

Paul Lebowitz

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Paul's Analysis:

Sonny Gray has been reliable for the Red Sox this season. He has a 0.4 bWAR and a 3.27 ERA in 9 starts. In 44 innings, he's allowed 42 hits and 16 earned runs, walking 11 and striking out 34. While he can't be counted on to go more than 5 or so innings, he's still been good enough this season.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 11 hours ago
TBD at TBD
MLB
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
TAMPA BAY RAYS
+129
-171
Demilade's Pick
Tampa Bay Rays -171
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Demilade Adelekun

Demilade Adelekun

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Demilade's Analysis:

Reid Detmers has a 4.57 ERA and a 2.90 FIP. That gap is the story of his season. His ERA is running a full run and a half above his underlying contact quality. Batters have not been squaring him up at a rate that should produce those results, and the sequencing and timing have not cooperated. His FIP over his last three starts is 2.37. The recent underlying numbers are not just good; they are substantially better than his season average.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 11 hours ago
TBD at TBD
MLB
MINNESOTA TWINS
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
+123
-143
Demilade's Pick
Pittsburgh Pirates -143
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Demilade Adelekun

Demilade Adelekun

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Demilade's Analysis:

Bailey Ober has a 3.92 ERA and a 4.57 FIP on the season. His FIP over his last three starts is 5.04. The trajectory matters here: neither the ERA nor the FIP is good, and the recent form is telling you those numbers are not stabilizing. He has been getting hit harder in recent outings, and there is nothing in the last three starts that suggests the contact quality is coming down.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 11 hours ago
TBD at TBD
MLB
SAN DIEGO PADRES
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
-112
-116
Demilade's Pick
Washington Nationals -116
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Demilade Adelekun

Demilade Adelekun

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Demilade's Analysis:

Michael King is 2.76 ERA and 3.71 FIP. His last 3 FIPs are 3.21. The recent form represents some convergence toward his season line. The ERA has been running below the FIP most of the year, and the gap has tightened in recent starts. He has been one of the better starters San Diego has put out this season, and that is not an argument against Washington winning the game.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 11 hours ago

NHL Picks

Fri, May 29 at 8:00PM EDT
NHL
CANADIENS
HURRICANES
+196
-226
Alex's Pick
Carolina Hurricanes (-226)
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Alex Dudley

Alex Dudley

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Alex's Analysis:

The job is nearly done for the Carolina Hurricanes, as they are within one victory against the Montreal Canadiens of securing their spot in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 2 days ago
Wed, May 27 at 8:00PM EDT
NHL
HURRICANES
CANADIENS
-135
+119
Alex's Pick
Carolina Hurricanes (-135)
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Alex Dudley

Alex Dudley

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Alex's Analysis:

The competitive action in the Eastern Conference finals continues on May 27, as the Montreal Canadiens bid to bounce back and level the series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 4 days ago
Tue, May 26 at 9:00PM EDT
NHL
AVALANCHE
GOLDEN KNIGHTS
-118
+104
Alex's Pick
Vegas Golden Knights (+104)
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Alex Dudley

Alex Dudley

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Alex's Analysis:

There is no more room for mistakes for the Colorado Avalanche, as their dreams of Stanley Cup success could come to an end in Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 days ago
Mon, May 25 at 7:00PM EDT
NHL
HURRICANES
CANADIENS
+119
-135
Alex's Pick
Carolina Hurricanes (-135)
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Alex Dudley

Alex Dudley

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Alex's Analysis:

The pulsating action in the Eastern Conference Finals continues on May 25, as Game 3 will see the Montreal Canadiens have home ice advantage against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 days ago

SOCCER Picks

Sat, May 30 at 8:00PM EDT
SOCCER
TIGRES UANL
TOLUCA
TBC
TBC
Alex's Pick
Toluca
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Alex Dudley

Alex Dudley

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Alex's Analysis:

Toluca bidding to win first CONCACAF Champions Cup since 2003

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 days ago
Sat, May 30 at 3:00PM EDT
SOCCER
ARSENAL
PSG
+236
+125
Alex's Pick
PSG (+125)
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Alex Dudley

Alex Dudley

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Alex's Analysis:

The biggest club fixture of the season is set for May 30, as the 2026 Champions League final will see PSG and Arsenal collide at Puskas Arena.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 days ago
Wed, May 27 at 3:00PM EDT
SOCCER
RAYO VALLECANO
CRYSTAL PALACE
+322
-105
Alex's Pick
Crystal Palace (-105)
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Alex Dudley

Alex Dudley

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Alex's Analysis:

The second of the three European finals is set for May 27, as Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano collide in the Europa Conference League final.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 days ago
Sat, May 23 at 10:30AM EDT
SOCCER
MIDDLESBROUGH
HULL
-120
+315
Alex's Pick
Middlesbrough (-120)
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Alex Dudley

Alex Dudley

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Alex's Analysis:

All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium on May 23, as the richest game in club soccer will see Middlesbrough and Hull collide in the Championship Play-off Final.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 1 week ago

WNBA Picks

Sat, May 30 at 8:00PM EDT
WNBA
INDIANA FEVER
PORTLAND FIRE
-10 (-112)
+10 (-108)
James' Pick
Indiana Fever (-10)
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James Tillman

James Tillman

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James's Analysis:

One of Saturday's WNBA matchups features the Portland Fire hosting the Indiana Fever. Who has the edge in our Fire vs Fever pick?

Pick Strength
Pick Made 5 hours ago
Sat, May 30 at 6:00PM EDT
WNBA
LOS ANGELES SPARKS
CONNECTICUT SUN
-5.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-110)
James' Pick
Los Angeles Sparks (-5.5)
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James Tillman

James Tillman

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James's Analysis:

One of Saturday's WNBA matchups features the Connecticut Sun hosting the Los Angeles Sparks. Who has the edge in our Sun vs Sparks pick?

Pick Strength
Pick Made 7 hours ago
Fri, May 29 at 10:00PM EDT
WNBA
ATLANTA DREAM
PORTLAND FIRE
-425
+330
Keith's Pick
Atlanta Dream (-425)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

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Keith's Analysis:

The Dream and Fire meet in a stellar Friday night clash. Portland will look to build on a three-game winning streak, but faces an uphill battle against the 4-2 Dream. Atlanta enters as the wide favorites.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 14 hours ago
Fri, May 29 at 7:30PM EDT
WNBA
LOS ANGELES SPARKS
WASHINGTON MYSTICS
+120
-140
Keith's Pick
Washington Mystics (-140)
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Keith McCarthy

Keith McCarthy

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Keith's Analysis:

The Sparks and Mystics face off in a key matchup on Friday night. Los Angeles is heating up but will face a tough challenge on the road without Kelsey Plum. Washington will look to get back on track.

Pick Strength
Pick Made 14 hours ago

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