Belmont Stakes Odds: Justify Moving Up

Justify’s chances of winning the Triple Crown just got a little better. After opening at even money on the Belmont Stakes futures market, Justify has improved to 4/5 at press time – thanks in part to the absence of Audible and Good Magic, his two closest competitors. Hofburg is the new second favourite at 4/1, followed by Bravazo at 8/1.


While Good Magic was a long shot at best for the Belmont, there was some talk about Audible joining the field for June 9, but trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed on Friday that his horse would focus instead on the summer campaign. Also not slated to compete is My Boy Jack, who was originally pointed at the Belmont after skipping the Preakness Stakes. Both Audible and My Boy Jack share co-owners with Justify, who will try to become the 13th horse to complete the Triple Crown.
Pletcher does have two other horses listed as probable for June 9: Vino Rosso (9/1) and Noble Indy (33/1), both winners earlier this year on the Triple Crown trail. Tenfold (10/1), Blended Citizen (14/1), Gronkowski (33/1) and Free Drop Billy (50/1) are the other hopefuls on the Belmont futures market at press time.

Belmont Stakes Odds: Justify Favoured Over the Field

With Audible and Good Magic both officially out of the running, Justify has improved from even money to 4/5 on the 2018 Belmont Stakes futures market. Hofburg is now the second favorite for June 9 at 4/1, followed by Bravazo (8/1), Vino Rosso (9/1) and Tenfold (10/1).


Justify is trying to become the 13th horse to complete the Triple Crown of North American Thoroughbred racing, after winning both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. The Bob Baffert-trained chestnut colt has been galloping at Churchill Downs, along with Bravazo, Tenfold, Free Drop Billy (50/1) and Baffert stable-mate Restoring Hope (NL).

MLB Odds: Yankees Host Astros on Tuesday in New York

The Houston Astros are the reigning World Series champions, but the New York Yankees are the team that’s been garnering most of the attention. The two will square off on Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET in the second game of a three-game series.

Charlie Morton (7-0, 2.04) will start on Tuesday for Houston. He went six innings in an 8-2 win in Cleveland in his last start. He allowed a pair of runs on five hits, striking out five and walking three. The 34-year-old righty is 2-1 in three career starts against the Yankees with a 3.98 ERA. He was great in a 2-1 home win against the New York Yankees on April 30, allowing a run on two hits over 7.2 innings. Morton also struck out 10 and walked two.


CC Sabathia (2-1, 3.55) lasted just 4.1 innings in a 12-10 loss in Texas in his last outing, taking a no-decision. He was knocked for seven runs on six hits, striking out one and walking three. The 37-year-old southpaw is 2-1 in three starts against Houston, posting a career ERA of 4.15.

The Yankees are 6-4 SU in their last 10 meetings with the Astros, winning three of four at home in their first series of 2018. Six of the meetings have come in under the posted total.

MLB Odds: Astros Head to New York to Face Yankees

The New York Yankees won three of four in their first series with the Houston Astros this season. However, the Astros still have the upper hand after their win in the playoffs last season. The two teams meet on Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET.


The Astros will give the ball to Charlie Morton, who is tied for the American League lead in wins with seven. The Yankees will counter with CC Sabathia, who has been up and down this season. This will also be a clash of two of the best offenses in the American League. As of Sunday, the Yankees led the AL in runs scored; the Astros were third.

NHL Odds: Vegas Makes Stanley Cup in Inaugural Season

The Vegas Golden Knights are on a historic run that the National Hockey League has never seen before. They’ve set new records for an expansion team in nearly every category, and this week, they’ll set another by becoming the only expansion club in NHL history to play a game in the Stanley Cup Finals.

After eclipsing the Florida Panthers’ 83-point season in 1993-94, the 109-point Vegas Golden Knights have the best season by an NHL expansion team and seem to be a team possessed. Once the Stanley Cup Playoffs started, the Golden Knights hit another stride. They’ve lost only three out of 15 games , and that success has been primarily on the back of the three-time Cup winner goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury. The former Penguin and likely playoff MVP has been outstanding these playoffs; he’s put up a 1.68 goals against average and a .947 save percentage. He’s made big saves when the Knights have needed him, but more importantly, Fleury has been a model of consistency for his team.

With the two remaining Eastern Conference clubs collectively 0-4-0 against the Golden Knights in the regular season, Lord Stanley may be basking in the Nevada sun this summer. Don’t miss Game 1 of what is sure to be a fantastic final.

NHL Odds: Marchessault Leading the Way

After being made available by the Florida Panthers following last season, Jonathan Marchessault has been every bit the player General Manager George McPhee hoped he would be for the Vegas Golden Knights. The first line winger netted 27 goals during the regular season, and has only accelerated that pace in the postseason, potting 8 goals and 10 assists in 15 playoff games.


Entering Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Marchessault will be turned to on the biggest stage in hockey. Vegas has lost only three out of 15 games played during the playoffs and will enter similar territory against the remaining Eastern Conference clubs, who were a collective 0-4-0 against the Golden Knights during the regular season.

NHL Odds: Lightning Host Caps for Eastern Supremacy

Who will face the Vegas Golden Knights for the Stanley Cup? We’ll find out when the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Washington Capitals this Wednesday in Game 7 of the NHL Eastern Conference Final. NBCSN has the coverage from Amalie Arena beginning at 8 PM ET; Tampa Bay is —1.5 on the spread.

Washington forced Game 7 by beating the Bolts 3-0 Monday night as –140 favorites on the Stanley Cup odds board, thanks to a power-play and an empty-net goal from TJ Oshie. It’s the first home win of the series for the Caps; on the puck line, they’re 7.69 units in the black during these playoffs in road games, winning seven of nine straight-up. The Lightning are plus-0.65 units with a 6-3 SU record at home.

Andrei Vasilevskiy was strong for Tampa Bay Monday night, making 31 saves, but the Capitals dominated Game 6 at both ends of the ice. Braden Holtby earned his first shutout of these playoffs with 24 saves, bouncing back from poor performances in three straight defeats for Washington. Both goalies are expected to get the nod for Game 7. Both teams are also relatively healthy despite a very physical Game 6.

NHL Odds: Capitals-Lightning in Eastern Final Game 7

The Eastern Conference will be decided Wednesday night (8 PM ET, NBCSN) when the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Washington Capitals. The Capitals forced Game 7 by beating Tampa Bay 3-0 Monday night as –140 home favorites.

After three straight wins by the Lightning, Braden Holtby held the fort in Game 6, stopping all 24 Tampa shots for his first shutout of these playoffs. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves for the Bolts, but TJ Oshie scored for Washington on the power play and again on the empty net. Holtby and Vasilevskiy are both expected to start Game 7 on Wednesday.

Preakness Stakes Odds: Justify Draws Lucky No. 7 Again

Post No. 7 worked out quite well for Justify at the Kentucky Derby. He’ll break from the same post at Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (6:20 PM ET post time on NBC), and it doesn’t look like he’ll get much competition as the 1/2 favorite on the Morning Line. Good Magic will break from the 5-hole as the 3/1 second favorite in this eight-horse race; Quip, who skipped the Kentucky Derby after finishing second at the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, is next on the inside rail at 12/1.

Justify arrived at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Wednesday with trainer Bob Baffert, about 90 minutes before the post position draw. Baffert led the chestnut colt to Stall 28, avoiding the potential media circus around Stall 40, the usual destination for Kentucky Derby winners. Quip and Lone Sailor (15/2, post No. 2) arrived on the same flight.

Baffert is 4-0 at the Preakness when bringing in Derby winners – including American Pharoah, who claimed the Triple Crown in 2015. At press time, Justify is available at 6/4 on the horse racing props market to complete the Triple Crown by winning both the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 9.

Preakness Stakes Odds: Justify Returns to Post No. 7

Just like he did at the Kentucky Derby, Justify will break from post No. 7 at Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. The Triple Crown hopeful is a heavy 1/2 favorite on the Morning Line, ahead of Good Magic (post No. 5) at 3/1.

Quip, the most likely “shooter” to challenge Justify at the Preakness, is the third favorite at 12/1 after drawing the inside rail. Both Quip and Justify are co-owned by WinStar Farms; Quip is trained by Rodolphe Brisset, while Justify’s trainer is six-time Preakness winner Bob Baffert, who led American Pharoah to the Triple Crown in 2015.

NHL Odds: Caps on the Cusp Versus Lightning

Is this finally the year for the Washington Capitals? They were +165 underdogs heading into their Eastern Conference final against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but the Capitals have taken the first two games of this series in Tampa, leaving them as –370 favorites to finish the job – which could happen as soon as this Thursday. NBCSN has Game 4 starting at 8 PM ET.


Washington got the jump on the Bolts by outshooting them 69-56 in Games 1 and 2 and outscoring Tampa Bay 10-4, including three power-play goals on seven chances. And they did it without second-line center Nicklas Backstrom (21 goals, 50 assists), who injured his hand in Game 5 of the previous series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Backstrom remains listed as day-to-day; in his place, Lars Eller already has two goals and two assists against the Lightning.
Tampa Bay have confirmed they’ll be sticking with goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (.920 save percentage) for Tuesday’s Game 3, despite his struggles in the first two games. No other changes are expected for the Lightning, who have now fallen to plus-1.94 betting units on the playoff puck line, with Washington taking the league lead at plus-7.41 units.
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NHL Odds: Caps Stun Bolts, Setting up Pivotal Game 4

After winning the first two games on the road, the Washington Capitals can put their stamp on the Eastern Conference final with a win Thursday night (8 PM ET, NCBSN) in Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Caps are –370 series favorites at press time as they prepare for Game 3 on Tuesday.


Despite allowing 10 goals over the first two games, Andrei Vasilevskiy (.920 save percentage) is expected to start Game 3 for the Bolts. Washington center Nicklas Backstrom (21 goals, 50 assists) remains day-to-day after injuring his hand in the previous round against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL Odds: Game 4 of Eastern Conference Finals this Thursday

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have the chance to pull even with the Washington Capitals this Thursday, as the teams face off in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. With Washington still holding home ice advantage, the pressure will be on to capitalize at home.

Heading into Game 4, the Tampa Bay Lightning remain in a must-win situation. While they managed to scratch out a win in Game 3 to pull within one game of the Washington Capitals, falling 3-1 in the series is something the Bolts want to avoid. The first two games were utterly dominated by the Caps. Alex Ovechkin continued his brilliant postseason, posting a goal and an assist in each of the first two matchups, while Evgeny Kuznetsov added a goal and four assists.

In Game 3, it was the Lightning’s stars that showed up. Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman got Tampa out to a 3-0 lead by the second period, and that proved to be the difference in what was a critical victory for the Bolts. They’ll need more of that production from their top players this Thursday, as a win in Game 4 would draw the Lightning even in the series. Game time is 8 PM ET on NBCSN.

NHL Odds: Stamkos Leads the Way in Washington

With their backs against the wall, Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning came to play in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Captain has been the only point of consistency in the series for Tampa, scoring in each of the first three games and adding an assist. He’ll be called on again this Thursday, as the Lightning attempt to even up the series before heading back home for Game 5.

After carrying the play in all areas of the ice in the first two games, Washington came back down to earth in Game 3. Despite recording 38 shots on net, they weren’t able to capitalize on their chances and managed just two goals against Andrei Vasilevskiy. They’ll be back on the attack again Thursday night, as they try to put a stranglehold on the series.

NBA Odds: Can Cavaliers Rebound in Game 2?

The Boston Celtics drew first blood in their Eastern Conference final, blowing out the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 25-point win. The Celtics will go for a 2-0 lead when they host the Cavs Tuesday night. Tip-off is at 8:30 PM ET.


The Cavaliers shot a meager 36% from the field in a 108-83 loss in Game 1 on Sunday. Kevin Love had 17 points and eight rebounds, while LeBron James added 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for the Cavaliers. Cleveland was down 36-18 by the end of the first quarter and never recovered.  A much better start is needed from the Cavaliers in Game 2 if they’re to tie the series.

SG Jaylen Brown paced the Celtics with 23 points, while PF Marcus Morris had 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Celtics shot 51.2% from the field and made 11 of their 30 three-point attempts. However, the Celtics’ defense was the story, as they never let James and the Cavaliers get comfortable. Boston held Cleveland to under 20 points in three of the four quarters.

The Cavaliers are 7-3 SU and 5-5 ATS in their last 10 meetings against the Celtics.  Five of the 10 games so far have come in over the posted total.

NBA Odds: Cavaliers Look To Bounce Back on Tuesday against Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers got off to a poor start in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Can they recover when they face the Boston Celtics on the road on Tuesday night?


The Celtics jumped out to a massive 36-18 lead in Game 1 and rode it to a 108-83 rout at home. Jaylen Brown had 23 points, while Marcus Morris chipped in with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics. It was Kevin Love who led the way for the Cavs, with 17 points. With 15 just points, seven rebounds and nine assists, LeBron James didn’t have his best game.

Preakness Stakes Odds: Justify In, Bolt d’Oro Out

The field for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (NBC, 6:20 PM ET post time) is starting to take shape – and it’s looking good for Justify. The reigning Kentucky Derby champion is a heavy 2/5 favorite at press time, and his odds are likely to shorten now that Bolt d’Oro, the third favorite at 10/1, has been taken out of the hunt. Trainer Mick Ruis confirmed Sunday morning that Bolt d’Oro will compete in the Grade 1 Met Mile instead.

That doesn’t leave much in the way of proven competition for Justify. Good Magic, who finished second at the Kentucky Derby, has been confirmed for the Preakness; he’s 7/2 for now, followed by a pair of “shooters” in Diamond King (14/1) and Quip (16/1) who come to Pimlico fresh after skipping the Derby. Also confirmed are Bravazo (20/1), Sporting Chance (22/1) and Lone Sailor (25/1).

The post position draw for the Preakness is Wednesday, with a maximum of 14 horses allowed to compete. Justify has been galloping with energy at Churchill Downs since his impressive Derby run; reports indicate that the “minor” bruise on his foot has healed, and he’s expected to fly into Baltimore on Wednesday with trainer Bob Baffert.

Preakness Stakes Odds: Justify Galloping Towards Preakness

With yet another familiar name dropping from contention, it looks like Justify might have an easy go of it at Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. The Kentucky Derby winner is the 2/5 favorite at press time, and likely to improve now that Bolt d’Oro has just been taken out of the running.


That leaves Good Magic (7/2) as the only proven competition for Justify. But there’s always a chance that a shooter like Diamond King (14/1) or Quip (16/1) will pull off the upset after skipping the Derby. We’ll see who else joins the field at Wednesday’s post position draw.

Preakness Stakes Odds: Justify Heavily Favored at Pimlico

It’s not unusual to see the Kentucky Derby winner open as the favorite at the Preakness Stakes. However, Justify is a massive 2/5 favorite on the Preakness futures market at press time, moving up from 5/8 following his impressive performance in the slop at Churchill Downs. Good Magic, who finished second at the Derby, is the only horse within shouting distance at 7/2.

Justify certainly deserves to be the favorite for the 2018 Preakness Stakes, which takes place Saturday, May 19 (6:20 PM ET post time on NBC) at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. But his odds got even shorter when a number of horses who ran at the Derby were pulled out of contention for the Preakness. It’s believed that Audible, who finished third in Louisville, will be saved for the Belmont Stakes; the Todd Pletcher-trained colt opened as the second favorite for the Preakness at 5/1 before being taken off the list.

Among the fresh horses expected to chase down Justify at Pimlico are Diamond King and Quip, each available at 16/1. Diamond King is coming off a victory at the Federico Tesio Stakes, while Quip finished second to Magnum Moon at the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.

Preakness Stakes Odds: Justify in the Clear at Pimlico?

With almost all his competitors from the Kentucky Derby deciding to pull out, Justify is a heavy 2/5 favorite to continue his Triple Crown quest by winning the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 19 at Pimlico Race Course. Good Magic is the second favorite at 7/2 after finishing second at Churchill Downs.

At press time, the only other Derby horses considered possible for the Preakness are Bravazo (20/1), who finished sixth, and Lone Sailor (25/1), who came in eighth. Among the horses who skipped the Derby, Diamond King and Quip are the top Preakness contenders at 16/1.

NHL Odds: Game 7 Between Nashville and Winnipeg Thursday

The Western Conference Semifinals will go the distance as the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators face off in a do-or-die Game 7 this Thursday. After failing to close out the series at home, the Jets will be forced to bounce back on the road and attempt to upset Nashville in their home arena.

PK Subban guaranteed a Predators’ victory in Game 6 and his team responded with their best effort of the season. From the drop of the puck that opened the game, Nashville dominated Winnipeg and frustrated Jets players and fans in the process. Filip Forsberg and Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals apiece, while Pekka Rinne bounced back after being pulled in Game 5 with a 29-save shutout. The series turns back to Nashville for the deciding Game 7 and the Preds will look to close it out on their home ice.

Although no team likes to miss an opportunity to close out a series, this series has been anything but predictable. Neither team has won two games in a row during this Semifinal matchup, and that trend favours Winnipeg. They’ve already won two games at Bridgestone Arena, and if they can make it a third, the Jets will book a ticket to the Western Conference Finals. Don’t miss the action starting at 8 PM ET.

NHL Odds: Forsberg Leads the Preds Back Home

The Nashville Predators’ Filip Forsberg has continued to show the hockey world that he’s not just an elite scorer, he’s a big game player as well. With Nashville’s season on the line, the Swede scored two beautiful goals and put the game out of reach in the third period. He’ll be counted on again in a critical Game 7 matchup versus the Jets on Thursday.

Winnipeg will need to find a way to slow down the combination of Forsberg, Johansen and Arvidsson if they hope to make it to Vegas. The trio torched the Jets for 8 points in Game 6 and were the difference in the game. That’ll be a tough task, but the Jets’ season depends on it, so look for Big Buff and co. to shut down the Preds’ top line.

NHL Odds: Predators Host Jets for Game 7

In a series featuring two of the NHL’s very best teams, it’s only fitting that there will be a Game 7. The Nashville Predators staved off elimination Monday night, beating the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 as +135 road dogs to set up Thursday’s deciding game in their second-round series. NBCSN will have the coverage at 9:30 PM ET.


While this series is tied at 3-3, Winnipeg has been the better team thus far, outscoring the Predators 22-18 over the first six games. Two of Nashville’s wins were by a single goal: Game 2, which they won 5-4 in overtime as –220 home favorites, and Game 4, a 2-1 victory as +120 underdogs in Winnipeg. All three Jets wins were of the blowout variety.

There was some good news for Winnipeg on Monday: Center Bryan Little (16 goals, 27 assists) played 13:07 and went 12-of-16 on face-offs, where he led the team during the regular season at 56.0%. Little’s status for Game 6 was uncertain after he missed Monday’s morning skate. Otherwise, the Jets are healthy for Game 7, as are the Predators, who went into the playoffs as +400 favorites to win their first Stanley Cup.

NHL Odds: Predators Take Jets to Game 7

The Nashville Predators are still alive in the quest for their first Stanley Cup. Game 7 of their second-round series with the Winnipeg Jets will be Thursday night at 9:30 PM ET on NBCSN, after Nashville beat Winnipeg 4-0 on Monday as +135 road dogs.



The Predators were +400 favorites to win the Cup when the playoffs began, but they’ve been outscored 22-18 by the Jets (+600) in this series. All three Winnipeg wins were blowouts, while two of Nashville’s three victories were by a single goal, including a 5-4 overtime win in Game 2 as –220 home favorites.

Preakness Stakes Odds: Justify Favoured Over the Field

After an impressive victory in the muddiest Kentucky Derby in history, Justify is an early 1/2 favourite on the horse racing futures market for the 2018 Preakness Stakes. Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course will host the 143rd Run for the Black-Eyed Susans on Saturday, May 19; coverage on NBC begins at 5 PM ET, with a scheduled post time of 6:20 PM.

Justify was the 3/1 Morning-Line favourite for the Kentucky Derby, and he didn’t disappoint despite the heaviest rainfall ever recorded on Derby Day. The Bob Baffert-trained colt won by 2 ½ lengths over Good Magic (12/1), followed by Audible (8/1) and pace-setter Instilled Regard (50/1). This superfecta paid out a healthy $19,618.20 on a $1 ticket.

Baffert has already confirmed that Justify will race in the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of North American horse racing’s Triple Crown. At press time, the Derby winner is available at 7/5 to sweep the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes. Audible and Good Magic are Justify’s top threats at Pimlico, although neither has been confirmed to appear. Notables on the Preakness futures market include May Boy Jack (16/1), Diamond King (16/1), Runaway Ghost (18/1) and Hofburg (18/1).

Preakness Stakes Odds: Justify Gunning for Triple Crown

After winning Saturday’s Kentucky Derby as the 3/1 Morning-Line favourite, Justify is 1/2 at press time for the 143rd Preakness Stakes on May 19 (NBC, 6:20 PM ET post time). He’s also available at 7/5 on the props market to complete the Triple Crown.


Bob Baffert, now a five-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer, has already confirmed that Justify will race at Pimlico. Good Magic is second on the Preakness futures market at 9/2, followed by My Boy Jack and new contender Diamond King (both at 16/1). My Boy Jack finished fifth at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby Odds: Justify Favored in Post No. 7
The Kentucky Derby betting action has been hot and heavy since Tuesday’s post position draw. Justify has regained his status as the sole favorite for Saturday’s race, but his odds dipped from 13/4 after the draw to 7/2 at press time. Mendelssohn, the former co-favorite, has improved to 4/1. He’ll break from the far end of the main gate at post No. 14, while Justify has a more comfortable draw with post No. 7.

Audible, the third favorite, is closing in on the leaders at 13/2, up from 7/1 after drawing post No. 5. Of the four Todd Pletcher-trained horses in the Kentucky Derby, Audible is the only one breaking from the main gate; Magnum Moon, who drew post No. 16, has slipped from 7/1 to 15/2.
It’s been a see-saw ride for Bolt d’Oro (post No. 11) on the Kentucky Derby futures, and he’s on his way back down at 17/2 after checking in at 8/1. Good Magic (post No. 6) has overtaken Bolt d’Oro as the fifth favorite; the reigning Breeders’ Cup Juvenile champion was 11/1 before Tuesday’s draw, then moved up to 9/1 after the draw and again to 8/1 at press time.





Kentucky Derby Odds: Justify Draws Lucky No. 7
The 20-horse field for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby has gotten even more competitive, thanks to Tuesday’s post position draw. Justify (7/2) is the favorite in post No. 7, followed closely by Mendelssohn (4/1) in post No. 14 and Audible (13/2) in post No. 5.

Magnum Moon, who drew post No. 16 in the auxiliary gate, is next on the odds list at 15/2. Good Magic (8/1) is on the rise in post No. 6, overtaking Bolt d’Oro (17/2) for fifth place. The early Derby favorite will break from post No. 11 on what should be a sunny Saturday in Louisville.




After drawing post No. 7, Justify remains the favorite to win Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, although his odds slipped from 13/4 after Tuesday’s draw to 7/2 at press time. Mendelssohn is next at 5/1; he’s at the end of the main gate in post No. 14.

NBA Odds: Warriors Aim to Eliminate Pelicans on Tuesday

The Golden State Warriors are a game away from the Western Conference Finals after a dominant Game 4 win. Can they put the New Orleans Pelicans away with a win Tuesday night? Tip-off is at 10:30 PM ET.


PF Anthony Davis led the Pelicans in Game 4 with 26 points and 12 rebounds, but he also had six turnovers in New Orleans’ 118-92 loss on Sunday. SF E’Twaun Moore added 20 points for the Pelicans, who shot just 4-of-26 from three-point land and had 19 turnovers. PG Jrue Holiday had put up 19 points and seven rebounds for the Pelicans. As a team, they made just 36.4% from the field and that will have to improve.

For the Warriors, Kevin Durant poured in 38 points along with nine rebounds and five assists. They outscored New Orleans 33-19 in the third quarter, where they took control of the game. PG Steph Curry netted 23 points for the Warriors, who also got a near-triple double out of Draymond Green. The Golden State forward had eight points, nine rebounds and nine assists. The Warriors are aiming to get to the Western Conference Final for the fourth straight year. The Warriors are 9-1 SU in their last 10 meetings against the Pelicans.

NBA Odds: Warriors Try for Sweep of Pelicans

The Golden State Warriors lost Game 3, but they stormed back for a big Game 4 win Sunday night over the New Orleans Pelicans. Can they close out Anthony Davis and company Tuesday night?


The Warriors got 38 points, nine rebounds and five assists from SF Kevin Durant in a 118-92 win over the Pelicans Sunday night. Davis responded with 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Pelicans, who shot a poor percentage from three-point land. But New Orleans hope to get back to their best in Game 5 on Tuesday. The odds are against the Pelicans for this game.

NHL Odds: Nashville Attempts to Draw Even in Game 4

The Western Conference Semifinal matchup between the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets has come as advertised. The top two teams in the NHL have treated fans to back-and-forth offense, riveting comebacks and overtime heroics. With Winnipeg up 2-1 in the series, the pressure is on Nashville to return the favour and even up the series.


Despite having two Vezina nominees in net, the goaltending in this series has suffered. Connor Hellebuyck and Pekka Rinne posted some of the best statistical seasons in the league during the regular season, but come Round 2 of the playoffs, both netminders are struggling to keep the puck out of the net. Winnipeg has scored 15 goals through three games, while the Predators have netted 10. Those are some ugly numbers for the Vezina hopefuls.

While some soft goals have been let in at both ends of the ice, there’s no question that Nashville and Winnipeg ice two of the best offenses in the league. From lines one to four, both teams can score at will. Filip Forsberg (5 goals, 6 assists) leads the way for Nashville, while Mark Scheifele (8 goals, 4 assists) has carried the load for the Jets. Game 4 is a critical one for the Preds; if they lose, they’ll be on the brink of elimination. Win, and the series becomes a best-of-three. The puck drops at 9:30 PM ET.

NHL Odds: Winnipeg Has Chance to Put Nashville on the Brink in Game 4

In a thrilling come-from-behind victory in Game 3, the Winnipeg Jets defended their home ice advantage and defeated the Nashville Predators 7-4 on Tuesday. Dustin Byfuglien and Blake Wheeler each had two goals and an assist in the game, and the Jets are now in a position to take a stranglehold over the series.

Nashville will need better goaltending from their star netminder Pekka Rinne if they hope to even up the series on Thursday. Rinne has surrendered four goals in each of the first three games of the series. Although the Peds have an elite offensive team, scoring five goals every game is not likely over the course of a series.

NHL Odds: Pens-Caps in Another Heated Battle

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won five Stanley Cups. Each time, they eliminated the Washington Capitals along the way. They’re at it again in the Second Round of the 2018 NHL playoffs. Pittsburgh split the first two games in DC, and they’ll host Game 4 this Thursday at 7 PM ET on NBCSN. Game odds are pending at press time, but the Penguins are –135 favourites to win the series, and sixth-favorites at +600 to win their third straight Cup, while the Capitals are +115 to win the series, and seventh out of the eight remaining teams at +750.


After blowing a two-goal lead in the third period of the series opener, Washington came back to take Game 2 on Sunday, winning 4-1 as –145 home favourites. Braden Holtby made 32 saves for the Caps in one of his better performances since re-gaining the starting job from Philipp Grubauer two weeks ago.
The Penguins didn’t have leading scorer Evgeni Malkin (42 goals, 56 assists) in either of the first two games, due to an undisclosed leg injury. Malkin is considered possible for Game 3 after taking in a full practice on Monday. Carl Hagelin (face) and Brian Dumoulin (concussion) are listed as day-to-day. All three will be game-time decisions.

NHL Odds: Caps-Pens in Familiar Playoff Pairing

As usual for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the road to the Stanley Cup goes through the Washington Capitals. These rivals meet once again in the Second Round of the playoffs, with the series tied 1-1; Game 4 is Thursday night (7 PM ET, NBCSN) at PPG Paints Arena.


The Capitals earned home-ice advantage after winning the Metropolitan Division by five points over Pittsburgh, but at press time, the Penguins are +550 to win their third Cup in a row, ahead of Washington at +750. Evgeni Malkin (leg) could be a game-time decision for Pittsburgh after missing the first two contests.