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Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (43-31) and Memphis Grizzlies (44-31) meet Tuesday at FedExForum. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Warriors lead 2-1

The Warriors are rolling on their 6-game road trip, picking up their second straight win Sunday in dominant fashion. They crushed the San Antonio Spurs 148-106, their highest-scoring game of the season, easily covering as an 11.5-point road favorite as the Over (231.5) cashed with ease. All 5 starters hit double figures, led by G Brandin Podziemski’s 27 points.

The Grizzlies dropped their sixth game in the last 7 contests, losing 117-103 to the Boston Celtics on Monday. They failed to cover as a 4-point home underdog as the Under (236) hit. G Ja Morant led all scorers with 26 points, and F Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded a double-double (20 points, 15 rebounds).

Warriors at Grizzlies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:09 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Grizzlies +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -3.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Warriors at Grizzlies key injuries

Warriors

F Jonathan Kuminga (pelvis) questionable
G Gary Payton II (thumb) out

Grizzlies

(Not yet submitted — below was for Monday’s game)

F Brandon Clarke (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Warriors at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Warriors 126, Grizzlies 119

Moneyline

PASS.

I’m all over the Warriors (-165) in this game, which is why I’ll take my bet to the spread with the better line.

Against the spread

BET WARRIORS -3.5 (-110).

The Warriors are in a great spot heading into Tuesday’s matchup against the Grizzlies. Golden State has the rest advantage, last playing on Sunday, while Memphis is on the second night of a back-to-back after suffering its third straight loss. The Grizzlies are also in turmoil after firing coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Warriors have been red-hot since acquiring Jimmy Butler, going 18-5 since the trade. They’ve climbed out of the play-in tournament into the No. 6 spot in the West, just a game behind the fifth-seeded Grizzlies and a half game ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Memphis can score but struggles defensively, which is a problem against a Warriors squad that has improved on that end of the floor. Butler, a 5-time All-Defensive selection, has made an immediate impact on that side of the ball. Given the rest advantage, momentum, and defensive edge, Golden State should keep rolling and cover the modest spread on Tuesday night.

Over/Under

BET OVER 238.5 (-110).

The Over has been a strong trend in this matchup, hitting in 3 of the last 4 meetings. The 3 games between them this season finished with totals of 241, 237, and 234 points. Golden State’s offense has been rolling, dropping nearly 150 points on Sunday and scoring 123 and 120 points in its 2 wins over Memphis this season. The Over has also cashed in 3 of the Warriors’ last 4 games and in 3 of the Grizzlies’ last 5.

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UFC on ESPN 64 winner MarQuel Mederos says ‘f*ck it’ and calls out lightweight veteran

Following his UFC on ESPN 64 win, MarQuel Mederos wasn’t going to call anyone out – but then changed his mind.

MEXICO CITY – [autotag]MarQuel Mederos[/autotag] wasn’t totally thrilled with his performance, so a callout wasn’t the first thing on his mind.

But just as he was going to officially decline a namedrop once and for all, he had a change of heart. Following his UFC on ESPN 64 win over Austin Hubbard on Saturday in Mexico City, Mederos (10-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) mentioned the experienced veteran [autotag]Jared Gordon[/autotag] (20-7 MMA, 8-6 UFC) as a potential next fight.

“I have some things in mind,” Mederos told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a news conference after the win. “But definitely after that fight, I think I need to sit my ass down and go do some training. Then, we can talk about that later. That’s my next move. Actually, you know what? F*ck it. I had Jared Gordon in mind and that’s who I wanted. If they can make that happen, let’s make it happen. I don’t really have a date necessarily, but I’d love to have that fight.”

Mederos said the callout is rooted less in what Gordon does and more in his own self-confidence. Mederos has yet to lose as a professional and thinks he has the skills to beat a crafty veteran like Gordon.

“I like a lot of things,” Mederos said. “You see when you ask me about it, it puts a smile on my face. I like a lot of things. I more like the idea of what I can do, rather than what he has going on. But I love the idea of the fight, just in general.”

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 64.

Patricio Freire picks Paddy Pimblett to beat ex-rival Michael Chandler at UFC 314

Patricio Freire is not backing his former rival to get his hand raised at UFC 314.

[autotag]Patricio Freire[/autotag] is not backing his former rival to get his hand raised at UFC 314.

[autotag]Michael Chandler[/autotag] (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) meets [autotag]Paddy Pimblett[/autotag] (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in a five-round co-main event April 12 at Kaseya Center in Miami (ESPN+ pay-per-view). Freire, who dethroned Chandler to become Bellator lightweight champion by first-round TKO in May 2019, picked Pimblett to win the fight.

“It looks like Paddy Pimblett is in the better moment of his career, and he’s going to win that fight,” Freire told Middle Easy. “I know he’s very confident, and I think he’s going to win the fight.”

Chandler is not interested in reigniting his feud with Freire, but “Pitbull” doesn’t echo his same sentiment.

“Yes, I can do that many times,” Freire said when asked about fighting Chandler again.

Freire (36-7 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will also compete at UFC 314 when he makes his octagon debut against former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez (16-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC). The pair were briefly headlining the prelims, but are currently slated on the main card.

Freire admits he was surprised with their initial billing.

“Yeah, it was weird that they made those changes,” Freire said. “He was a former interim champion. We were the third-to-last fight on the card. Then they made those changes. But it doesn’t change anything to me. I’m just going to go in there and do my job.”

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 314.

Jamall Emmers didn’t plan to do anything except snipe at UFC Mexico, wants Melquizael Costa next

Self-proclaimed sniper Jamall Emmers won at UFC on ESPN 64 in Mexico City and had the callout ready.

MEXICO CITY – [autotag]Jamall Emmers[/autotag] keeps it simple. He isn’t looking for wars or to implement fancy in-depth gameplans – no.

His lone purpose on fight night is to be a sniper, and that’s exactly what Emmers (21-8 MMA, 4-4 UFC) did Saturday at UFC on ESPN 64 when he took out Gabriel Miranda (17-8 MMA, 1-3 UFC) on the preliminary card at CDMX Arena.

“I’m not really expecting anything,” Emmers told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference. “I’m just going in to get this ‘W,’ not really looking for wars. (I) try to make it real clean, like a sniper – in and out, not too much missing.”

Emmers was surprised Miranda came out as aggressively as he did, particularly with the higher elevation. The passion of the crowd also exceeded his expectations.

A well-researched member of the UFC featherweight division, Emmers had a callout ready. There was another divisional bout on the undercard two fights after his – and Emmers called dibs.

“I know there’s another 145-pound fight on this card,” Emmers said. “I want the winner of that. Whenever, but I want the winner of that. (Christian) Rodriguez and (Melquizael) Costa are very, very talented guys, very well-rounded guys, I believe. I think either one would be a good fight for me.”

Minutes later, Costa defeated Rodriguez by unanimous decision.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 64.

2025 Valero Texas Open odds, picks and PGA Tour predictions

Analyzing the golf odds to win the Valero Texas Open, with PGA Tour picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Masters is just a week away, which means players are getting in their final prep before the first major of the season. Some of the game’s top talents will be teeing it up at the 2025 Valero Texas Open this week, including Ludvig Aberg and Tommy Fleetwood. TPC San Antonio is once again hosting this event, the 15th time it will do so.

Below, we look at Valero Texas Open odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s odds and make our PGA Tour picks and predictions.

In addition to Aberg and Fleetwood, who are +1200 and +1400, respectively, Corey Conners (+1600) and Patrick Cantlay (+1600) are also among the favorites. Jordan Spieth (+2500) will be playing in his home state of Texas, as well, with Akshay Bhatia (+2000) looking to go back-to-back after winning here last year.

TPC San Antonio is a newer course that just opened in 2010. It’s a par 72 and plays at 7,438 yards, with major elevation changes throughout. It features the usual risk-reward holes that come with a TPC course, which leads to plenty of drama down the stretch; Denny McCarthy shot 9-under on Sunday last year.

Valero Texas Open: Best prop bet predictions

Valero Texas Open – Expert picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 7:03 p.m. ET.

Akshay Bhatia (+2000)

It’s really hard to win a PGA event in consecutive years, but Bhatia has the potential to do that this week. He nearly won the Players Championship a few weeks ago after also posting top-10s at the Mexico Championship and Genesis Invitational in February. He’s in excellent form at this point in the season and clearly has had success at this course before with his win last year at 20-under 268.

Jordan Spieth (+2500)

Spieth heating up right before Augusta? It might just happen. He notched a top-30 at the Valspar Championship 2 weeks ago and is now back home in Texas at an event where he’s finished 10th, 35th, first and 30th in his last 4 starts. TPC San Antonio has treated him well over the years and his form is good enough to secure a win before the Masters next week.

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Valero Texas Open picks – Contenders

Gary Woodland (+5500)

Woodland’s second-place finish on Sunday wasn’t a fluke. He’s been trending up this season. He’s a great value at +5500 considering he’s finished eighth and sixth in his last 2 starts here, which came in 2022 and 2021, respectively. His game is rounding into form and he’s poised to break through for his first win post-brain surgery.

Sam Stevens (+5000)

Stevens finished T-18 at the Texas Children’s Houston Open on Sunday, firing his second 65 of the week to climb the leaderboard. At this event last year, he finished 14th after being the runner-up in 2023, so he has some course history.

Valero Texas Open picks – Long shots

Tom Hoge (+8000)

Hoge hasn’t played here since 2021 when he finished 12th, but he’s had some good finishes. He also came in 10th in 2018 and ninth in 2016, using his ball-striking prowess to find himself in contention.

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Cory Bonini’s 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0

Make sure to check out our first mock draft of 2025.

Here’s my first 2025 NFL mock draft. Be sure to check our NFL Draft Central page for the rest of our mocks, player scouting reports, and post-draft analysis of every key pick relevant to fantasy football.

‘Lazy Boy’ Rodriguez reveals weight cut-related hospitalization after UFC on ESPN 64 loss

‘Lazy Boy’ Rodriguez missed weight prior to his UFC Mexico loss and said the issues led to a post-fight hospital trip.

[autotag]Rolando Rodriguez[/autotag] didn’t have an easy time making it to UFC on ESPN 64 in his home country of Mexico, and the fallout has been even worse.

In the aftermath of his upset loss to Kevin Borjas (10-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) on Saturday at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, “Lazy Boy” Rodriguez (17-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) revealed he was hospitalized Monday due to complications stemming from his failed weight cut for the flyweight bout.

Rodriguez missed weight on Friday, tipping the scale at 127 pounds – one pound over the non-title divisional limit. He was fined 20 percent of his purse and the bout against Borjas went on as a catchweight.

“I had some complications due to my weight cut, but we’re good,” Rodriguez wrote in Spanish on an Instagram post with photos and videos of him at the hospital.

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Rodriguez, who did not share additional information about the exact reason for his hospitalization, lost a unanimous decision to Borjas. It was the first defeat of his octagon career. Prior to the result, which was his first loss since 2020, Rodriguez had back-to-back UFC wins over Denys Bondar and Ode Osbourne.

UFC on ESPN 64 marked setback in his journey. Rodriguez is regarded as the biggest rising MMA star in Mexico with more than 2 million followers on Instagram. He came in as the favorite to win the bout and walked out to the cage with Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez.

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 64.

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: WR Matthew Golden, Texas

The Longhorns’ Matthew Golden scorches with a 4.29 40-time

After starring in high school in Houston, Texas, Matthew Golden initially committed to TCU but later opted for the University of Houston. He was a starter even as a freshman, but was never the primary wideout there. He entered the transfer portal at the end of 2023 and switched to the University of Texas Longhorns.

His only season in Austin saw him lead the offense in receiving yards (987) and touchdowns (9), helping the Longhors to reach their third playoff game before losing to Ohio State, the eventual College Football National Championship winner. He ended with a gaudy 17.0 yard receiving average.

Height: 5-11
Weight: 191 pounds
40 time: 4.29 seconds

Fast.

Very fast.

Golden’s 4.29 40-time was tops at the 2025 NFL Combine. He enters the NFL draft with a chance to be one of the first wideouts selected thanks to that blazing speed and his fine 2024 performance during his only season with the Longhorns. Golden also served as a kick returner at both Houston and Texas.

Matthew Goolden stats (2022-24)
*includes postseason/bowl games (stats from Sports Reference)

Pros

Pure burner that is a big play waiting to happen
Excels on vertical routes with the speed to pull away from cornerbacks
Dangerous route runner that knows how to set up and separate from coverage
Proven ability for highlight reel catches
Shows multiple gears that let him work the coverage; top gear can leave the secondary behind
Played at his best versus top-tier opponents
While a bit smaller, uses his size well and is tenacious in contested catches

Cons

Occasional drops from lack of focus/concentration
Needs to improve working back to quarterback when route shut down
Has been dinged up in college, so may have durability issues in the NFL
Needs more work on blocking skills

Fantasy Outlook

Matthew Golden was one of the more talked about wideouts at the NFL Combine, where he elevated his stock with that 40-time. He was already quick and shifty, but his top-end speed is not something that can be taught or easily covered if he ever gets behind the secondary.

The expectation is that Golden will be a first-round selection for a team looking to ramp up their passing offense with a speed demon. He’ll carry fantasy value even as a rookie though it may take a season or two before he offers consistent play. If he lands on an offense with an above-average passer who has enough time to let Golden get downfield, consider Golden as an enticing Best Ball option with likely several high-yardage performances – just maybe not yet consistent enough for weekly redraft league play.

His return abilities are very likely to be used, at least early in his career. He’s a homerun hitter with a couple of return touchdowns in college. He met with even teams at the NFL Combine. He’s considered an attractive prospect for the Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams. It is certainly not impossible for him to be a team’s leading wideout as a rookie, but most landing spots will see him contend for a No. 2 or No. 3 role for this year.

Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Rockets (49-26) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (45-29) Monday. Tip from Cypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT / truTV / Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rockets lead 1-0

Houston has won 12 of its last 13 games, including each of its last 3, after dominating the Phoenix Suns 148-109 Sunday and covering as a 2.5-point road favorite. G Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points, while F Amen Thompson (12 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists) flirted with a triple-double in the easy win.

Los Angeles got back in the win column on Saturday with a 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, covering as a 1-point road underdog. G Austin Reaves scored a game-high 31 points on 5-for-8 from beyond the arc, while G Luka Doncic added 29 points and F LeBron James chipped in 25. The Lakers led by as many as 20 points in the first half before nearly squandering the game in the fourth.

Rockets at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:39 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Lakers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +3.5 (-102) | Lakers -3.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockets at Lakers key injuries

Rockets

(Not yet submitted, below is for Sunday’s game)

F Tari Eason (leg) out
G Reed Sheppard (thumb) questionable

Lakers

F LeBron James (groin) probable
F Maxi Kleber (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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