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Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Monterrey welcomes Columbus Crew to Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico, Wednesday. Kickoff in the 2nd leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals is set for 10:15 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

The Crew won the 1st of the 2-leg series 2-1 at home April 24. They ended with 2 more shots and 2 more shots on target, concluding with 55% of the possession as well. Columbus won the MLS Cup last season and sits 5th in the Eastern Conference this season, having totaled 15 points in 10 matches. F Cucho leads the way for the road side, having tallied 4 goals in 8 league games.

Monterrey took down Inter Miami a combined 5-2 in the quarterfinal and FC Cincinnati 3-1 in the Round of 16 to get to this point. Inter and FCC sit 1st and 2nd in the Eastern Conference, so Monterrey has beaten some of the top MLS sides. It has struggled as of late though, going 1-1-3 in its last 5 league matches. Monterrey added FC Cincinnati F Brandon Vazquez, who has netted 6 goals in 15 matches within his first few months with the team.

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Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:47 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Monterrey -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Columbus Crew +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +340
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -142 | U: +102)

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Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

Columbus Crew 1, Monterrey 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+340).

For the first time in really the entire CONCACAF Champions Cup, Monterrey was outplayed, and the Crew have a strong team with a solid formation that can break into the middle of the Monterrey lineup. M Diego Rossi and Cucho are very good at possessing and should be able to keep the dynamic Monterrey attack at bay.

Columbus has more corners, more possession and more shots. The Crew showed last season that, when the lights are the brightest, they play their best soccer, and that should continue Wednesday. With Monterrey struggling in league play and having been outplayed, also at the end of its season and potentially with tired legs, avoid Monterrey as a favorite.

Back DRAW (+340).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+102).

Both teams defend at a high level.

Monterey has allowed just 1 goal per game this season, while the Crew are allowing 0.9. The Crew have held 2 of their last 3 MLS opponents scoreless, and both of their quarterfinal matchups against Tigres went Under this total. All 4 of their Round of 16 or quarterfinal matchups went Under this total.

Monterrey is 3-1 O/U in its 4 Round of 16 or quarterfinal matchups, but the Crew, who should possess better than either of those sides, should be able to slow the Monterrey attack. Take UNDER 2.5 (+102).

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2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson prop bet picks and PGA Tour predictions

Analyzing the odds for the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson with PGA Tour picks and predictions for the top prop bets.

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The PGA Tour is back in Texas for the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson this week after Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry came away as the champions of the Zurich Classic over the weekend. The 1st round from TPC Craig Ranch begins Thursday.

Below, we search for the best value prop bets among the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson odds and make our PGA Tour picks and predictions.

There are co-favorites this week, with Jordan Spieth and Si Woo Kim both holding +1600 odds. Jason Day, the 2023 champion, has the 3rd-best odds at +2000, followed by Alex Noren (+2200). Will Zalatoris was in the field but he withdrew Tuesday due to a back injury flare-up.

TPC Craig Ranch is a par-72 and 7,414 yards, often ranking as one of the easiest courses on tour. It’s a wide-open layout with very few hazards to trip up players. It’s why the winning score has been between 23-under and 26-under in each of the last 3 years.

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CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Top-5 picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Jordan Spieth (+350)

Admittedly, it’s really hard to get behind Spieth with the way he’s been playing lately, but he’s back home in Texas and has good course history (2nd and 9th). Even as inconsistent as he’s been this season, he has the ability to flip a switch very quickly and get back on track.

Alex Noren (+450)

Noren has finished between 9th and 23rd in each of his last 5 starts this season and has results of 12th and 21st in 2 starts at TPC Craig Ranch. He’s a perfect blend of recent form and tournament history.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Top-10 picks

Tom Hoge (+320)

Hoge should find himself in contention just based on his ball-striking, but he’s also putting the ball well enough to win soon, too. In his last 2 individual events, he’s finished 18th and 14th.

Keith Mitchell (+375)

Mitchell has played really well this season, with his lone hiccup recently coming at the Houston Open where he missed the cut. That was right after his collapse at the Valspar Championship but he’s since gotten back on track with a T-14 at the Valero Texas Open.

Byeong Hun An (+275)

An finished 14th here last year and he was on a roll this season before missing the cut at the Players and Valero Texas Open. He bounced back with a T-16 at the Masters and with this week being a birdie fest, he should be in the mix.

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CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Top-20 picks

Nate Lashley (+333)

Lashley has finished 17th and 23rd in his last 2 starts in this event and earlier this year, he came in 3rd at the Famers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. All we need is a top 20 and it’s a good value at +333.

C.T. Pan (+333)

Pan came in 4th place at this tournament last year, the first time he played this event. He’s currently on a 6-event made-cut streak and if he plays the weekend at TPC Craig Ranch, he’ll have a decent shot at cracking the top 20.

Jhonattan Vegas (+500)

Vegas came in 23rd at the Corales Puntacana Championship, his 2nd top-25 finish this season. Back in 2021, he finished 9th and he made the cut (59th-place finish) in 2022, which are his lone 2 starts in this event.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Matchups

Suggested play is golfer in bold.

Byeong Hun An (-110) vs. Min Woo Lee (-110)

It’s not that I don’t like Lee this week, but I just prefer An. Lee hasn’t taken that major step forward that many were expecting this year and he missed the cut last year when An finished 14th.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Top English

Aaron Rai (+160)

Rai ranks 27th in SG: tee-to-green, but it’s been his putting holding him back. It’s not a great field for Englishmen, with Matt Wallace having the 2nd-best odds at +350, so I’ll take Rai.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson – First-round leader

Alex Noren (+3300)

Noren ranks 7th on tour in 1st-round scoring average this season. He fired a 65 here in the opening round in 2021, which was tied for 7th.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson – To make the cut

An, Min Woo Lee and Hoge: Yes (+165)

I like all 3 players this week with how open the course is. An and Lee are good drivers of the football, while Hoge is a terrific iron player.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Borussia Dortmund welcomes PSG to Signal Iduna Park Wednesday for the 1st leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

PSG sits 12 points ahead of AS Monaco in Ligue 1 play — the top league in France. PSG beat Barcelona 4-1 on the road in the 2nd leg of its quarterfinal matchup April 16, and won 6-4 on aggregate. PSG beat Real Sociedad a combined 4-1 through 2 legs of the Round of 16 following a disappointing 2-2-2 group-stage effort. It finished 2nd in a group led by Dortmund, so these teams are familiar with each other.

Dortmund was 3-2-1 in the group stage, ending with 7 goals for and 4 against. It beat Atletico Madrid a combined 5-4, winning 4-2 at home in the 2nd leg April 16. Dortmund beat PSV 3-1 in the Round of 16. Dortmund has had a disappointing season in league play, sitting 5th in the Bundesliga despite a +20 goal differential. F Niclas Fullkrug, who has 12 goals and 8 asssists in 28 league matches, is Dortmund’s top attacking threat.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:34 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Borussia Dortmund +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | PSG +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Draw +260
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +126 | U: -154)

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Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG picks and predictions

Prediction

PSG 2, Borussia Dortmund 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET PSG (+145).

In 2 group-stage matches against Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 at home (Sept. 19, 2023) and drew 1-1 on the road (Dec. 13, 2023).

Dortmund ended with 1.4 fewer expected goals at home and 1.7 fewer on the road. Dortmund has had as many or fewer expected goals in all 4 games following the group stage. It has gotten the results but hasn’t played like an elite side, and PSG should be able to expose that.

PSG is coming off an impressive 4-1 road win over Barcelona, which sits 2nd in La Liga. PSG has the firepower in F Kylian Mbappe (26 goals, 7 assists in 28 matches) to get the job done and has proven it can win big games on the road.

BACK PSG (+145).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-154).

While both teams netted 4 goals in their last respective Champions League match, neither has consistently scored throughout the league this season. Dortmund tallied 7 goals in 6 group-stage matches and then 4 goals in its first 3 games following. It has only scored 2 or more in 4 of 10 games.

PSG has gone Under this total in 6 of its last 8 Champions League matches, having tallied more than 2 in just 2 of 10 matches. It has allowed fewer than 1.5 expected goals in every Champions League match this season.

Expect fewer goals, especially given how familiar the teams are with each other and how the 2 group-stage games were played. TAKE UNDER 3.5 (-154).

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Miami Heat at Boston Celtics Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Miami Heat at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday for Game 5 of their best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series, which Boston leads 3-1. Tip-off from TD Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Boston routed Miami 102-88 in Monday’s Game 4 of the series while covering as a 10.5-point road favorite. G Derrick White dropped a game-high 38 points on 15-of-26 shooting in the win. Boston also hit 14 deep balls, while the Heat hit only 9. After hitting 23 from deep in their lone win in the series (Game 2), the Heat have been held to single-digit 3’s in back-to-back outings.

Miami’s offense continues to struggle as it has been held to under 100 points in each of its 3 losses this series — it was held under 90 points in the last 2 games.

Heat at Celtics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:32 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | Celtics -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat +13.5 (-110) | Celtics -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 199.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Heat at Celtics key injuries

Heat

F Jimmy Butler (knee) out
G Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) out
F Duncan Robinson (back) available
G Terry Rozier (neck) out

Celtics

C Kristaps Porzingis (calf) out

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Heat at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 105, Heat 90

Moneyline

PASS.

The Celtics should pick up the win and end this series, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as -1000 favorites. Back the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN CELTICS -13.5 (-110).

Boston has covered the spread in 3 of the 4 games this series, including each of the last 2 games. The Celtics are also 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matchups vs. Miami.

This is only a lean because Miami is still a very good team and has proven in this series that its offense can come alive. Miami has also given Boston a lot of trouble in recent history, especially in the playoffs.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 199.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games, including in 3 of the 4 games this series. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 Miami-Boston matchups overall, and 7-3 in the last 10 head-to-head meetings dating back to May, 2023.

An Under number this low is always risky in today’s NBA, but Miami’s offense has not looked good all series and both teams are very good defensively, making this play the best bet in the contest.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (19-12) look to keep it rolling as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (13-17) for the 2nd game of a 3-game set Tuesday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

Los Angeles won the series opener 8-4 Monday, cashing as a -139 favorite. It was the 1st time the NL West rivals met since Arizona completed a 3-game sweep in a 2023 NLDS. The Dodgers bullpen delivered 4 scoreless innings while allowing just 2 baserunners, relieving SP James Paxton, who earned the win despite giving up 4 earned runs and issuing 5 free passes.

Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Landon Knack vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Knack (1-1, 3.27 ERA) makes his 3rd career start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9, 7.4 K/9 in 11 innings. Both of his prior outings — the first 2 of his MLB career — came against the Washington Nationals.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 11-2 victory at Nationals Wednesday
Predominantly throws 4-seam fastball and slider

Montgomery (1-1, 2.77 ERA) makes his 3rd start as a member of the Diamondbacks. He features a 0.92 WHIP, 0.7 BB/9, 4.8 K/9 in 13 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 5-1 defeat at St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday
Career vs. Dodgers: 0-2, 5.91 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 7 ER), 3 HR, 3 BB 10 K in 10 2/3 IP
2.0% walk percentage is tied for 5th lowest out of 358 pitchers who have pitched at least 10 innings

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:07 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -104 (bet $104 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+140) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-170)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (-112).

Montgomery may have the edge in the starting pitching matchup. But the Dodgers certainly have the bullpen advantage, especially as the D-backs deal with not having their regular closer RP Paul Sewald, who is out with an oblique injury. Entering Tuesday’s action, the Dodgers ‘pen boasts a 3.64 ERA, good for 4th best in the NL compared to Arizona’s 4.61 ERA, which is 6th highest.

L.A. has the offensive advantage over not just the Diamondbacks, but the entire league when it comes to runs scored (166), hits (295), RBI (162), batting average (.275) and OBP (.353). Expect the Dodgers to win their 8th out of their last 9 games Tuesday night at Chase Field.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The juice on Diamondbacks +1.5 (-170) is too much to lay to get a run and a half against the 1st-place Dodgers.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9.5 (-108).

Montgomery has looked solid even though he signed on the 2nd day of the regular season, as GM Mike Hazen praised the pitcher’s “low heartbeat” and ability to throw strikes.

Knack held a surprisingly .500 Nationals team to 2 earned runs in each of his 2 starts, and he’s averaged an impressive vertical break on his 4-seam fastball.

With Chase Field rating out as the 5th lowest in terms of HR production on Baseball Savant, the potential for major damage from the heavy hitters on both teams is on the lower side.

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Atlanta Braves at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Braves at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (19-8) and Seattle Mariners (16-13) play the middle contest of a 3-game interleague series Tuesday at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 1-0

Seattle picked up a 2-1 series opener win behind a walk-off 2-run HR from C Mitch Garver and an impressive start from RHP Bryce Miller, who allowed just 1 earned run in 7 innings in a game which easily cashed the Under (7).

The Braves tied a season low with the 1 run scored, as they also lost 5-1 in Miami against the Marlins April 13. The Under has cashed in 7 straight games for Atlanta. The Braves are on an 11-2 run to the Under in their past 13 games overall and a 4-0 run in their last 4 on the road.

The Mariners have won 4 of the past 5 games, and they’re also on an impressive Under run, as the total has gone low in 6 straight, 11 of the past 12, and 17 of the previous 19 contests. The Under is also 11-2 in the past 13 interleague games for Seattle.

Braves at Mariners projected starters

RHP Reynaldo Lopez vs. RHP Luis Castillo

Lopez (2-0, 0.72 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.88 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 25 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H (1 solo HR), 2 BB, 6 K (82 pitches) in 4-3 home victory in 10 innings vs. Miami Marlins last Wednesday
2023 road splits: 1-0, 0.75 ERA, 12 IP, 1 ER, 8 H, 0 HR, 3 BB, 12 K, .186 opponents’ batting average and 0.92 WHIP in 2 starts

Castillo (2-4, 4.15 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 34 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H (2 solo HR), 2 BB, 6 K in 4-3 road win vs. Texas Rangers Thursday
2024 home splits: 0-3, 5.40 ERA, 16 2/3 IP, 11 R, 10 ER, 23 H, 3 HR, 3 BB, 21 K in 3 starts

Braves at Mariners odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:42 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Mariners +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+145) | Mariners +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Braves at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Mariners 2

Moneyline

The BRAVES (-125) are a solid play to bounce back after Monday’s series opener loss.

Atlanta has been getting tremendous pitching from Lopez, who has fired out of the chute by posting All-Star caliber numbers in the first month of the season. On the flip side, Seattle hasn’t been getting the same kind of production from Castillo. Lately, the Mariners (+105) have seen the right-hander turn it around, but he has struggled mightily at home.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more adventurous, back the BRAVES -1.5 (+145) on the run line rather than playing the moneyline. Don’t do both.

It’s a little more risky, as Atlanta has won 3 of the past 5 games but only covered the run line in 1 of those 3 outings as the favorite, and the Braves are 0-2 in the past 2 tries on the road as run-line favorites. In addition, as well as Lopez has pitched, the Braves are 0-3 in his 3 starts on the run line when favored.

Over/Under

TOTAL 7 (O: -105 | U: -115) should be an AVOID play, as I expect the total number of runs to come right down on the number. If there was a lean, it would be low, based on Lopez’s solid production, but Castillo has been awful at home, too. The best bet is to take a PASS.

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Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets meet in Game 5 of a best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series Tuesday. The Avalanche lead the series 3-1. Puck drop from Canada Life Centre is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

After falling 7-6 in Game 1 of this series, Colorado has outscored the Jets 16-5 over its 3 consecutive wins.

RW Valeri Nichushkin has found the back of the net in all 4 games this series, including his 1st career hat trick in Game 4, and leads the team in postseason goals (6). LW Artturi Lehkonen also has goals in every game, and his 7 points are tied with C Nathan MacKinnon for 2nd-most this postseason, with D Cale Makar leading the way with 8.

Only the LA Kings (8) have allowed more power-play goals than Winnipeg (6) this postseason.

Jets coach Rick Bowness told reporters Tuesday that issues with discipline have taken them out of games. The 69-year-old, who became the oldest coach to win a Stanley Cup playoff game this season, also lamented that Colorado is getting too many chances off the rush due to his team’s puck management issues.

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Avalanche at Jets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Jets -104 (bet $104 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+210) | Jets +1.5 (-260)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Avalanche at Jets projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (6-6, 2.70 GAA, .907 SV% in 11 career playoff games) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (18-26, 2.80 GAA, .912 SV%, 3 SO in 44 career playoff games)

Georgiev played the most minutes in the league (3637) during the regular season, with Hellebuyck wrapping up with the 3rd-most (3567). Since surrendering 7 goals in Game 1, the 28-year-old has settled in, as he’s won 3 straight starts, sporting a .938 SV% during that stretch.

Hellebuyck will probably win the Vezina Trophy after finishing the regular season with the 2nd-most saves (1656) and best GAA (2.39) among goaltenders with mininimum 50 games played. However, his last 2 postseasons have not been good statically. The 30-year-old is 2-7 vs. the Vegas Golden Knights and Avalanche, sporting a sub-.880 SV% in 9 starts.

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Avalanche at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Jets

Moneyline

BET AVALANCHE (-115).

MacKinnon has the 2nd-shortest odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (+1200 at FanDuel Sportsbook) and has double-digit point outputs in 3 of the 4 games this series, as does RW Mikko Rantanen.

The addition of LW Zach Parise this season has bolstered this team’s playoff pedigree, and Makar and D Devon Toews make such a strong top defenseman pairing. Expect Colorado to stay focused and wrap up this series.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Way too much juice to back Winnipeg +1.5 (-260). With the end of the season upon the horizon, there is the possibility Bowness desperately pulls Hellebuyck with a lot of time left, which can lead to 1 or more empty-net goals.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6.5 (-115).

Only Nashville Predators D Roman Josi (22) has more regular-season goals among defensemen than Makar (21), who won the Conn Smythe Trophy back in 2022. Colorado is an offensive juggernaut and could end up chasing Hellebuyck early, just like in Game 4 when G Laurent Brossoit finished.

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Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers meet for Game 5 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Tuesday. The series is tied 2-2. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Tied 2-2

The Cavaliers opened the series with a pair of wins and covers in Cleveland, but the Magic trounced the Cavs in 2 meetings at Kia Center in Orlando.

Cleveland won 97-83 in Game 1 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to cover a 5.5-point number and 96-86 April 22 in Game 2, also as a 5.5-point favorite.

Orlando belted Cleveland 121-83 in Game 3, handing the Cavs their worst-ever playoff defeat as the Over (202) connected. It wasn’t much better for coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s team, as the Magic hammered the Cavs 112-89 in Game 4 to level the series.

Cleveland has won and covered 3 of the past 4 meetings at home, including Games 1 and 2. The Under is 3-1 in the first 4 games of this playoff series.

Magic at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Cavaliers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread: Magic +4.5 (-105) | Cavaliers -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 201.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Cavaliers key injuries

Magic

None

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (rib) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 104, Cavaliers 101

Moneyline

The MAGIC (+165) didn’t have a lot of success in the first 2 games in Cleveland, but they dominated the 2 battles in Central Florida. Orlando is a tremendous value at this price.

It’s hard to see how the Cavaliers (-200) will be able to regroup after a pair of lopsided losses, and Cleveland is way overpriced, as you need to risk 2 times your potential return on a team which has lost consecutive games by 30.5 points per game.

Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the conservative side and just can’t play the MAGIC +4.5 (-105) straight up, take the points.

There is risk here, as the Cavaliers -4.5 (-115) have covered the past 3 as single-digit favorites at home, but it’s hard to ignore their pathetic effort in the past 2 outings.

Over/Under

OVER 201.5 (-110) is worth a look. We had a couple of low-scoring efforts in Games 1 and 2 in Cleveland, but the Magic certainly solved their offensive woes in the pair of games down in Orlando. The Magic are brimming with confidence and should easily get to triple-digits again.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (19-11) and Los Angeles Angels (11-18) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Angel Stadium Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Angels lead 1-0

The Phillies snapped a 4-game winning streak with a 6-5 loss as -143 road favorites in the series opener Monday as the Over (9) hit. Phillies 3B Alec Bohm had 3 RBIs and extended his hitting streak to 13 games.

The Angels snapped a 4-game skid and cashed as +131 underdogs in Monday’s win. SS Ehire Adrianza and CF Mike Trout gave L.A., which trailed by 3 early, the lead in the 7th inning when they scored on a wild pitch and throwing error.

Phillies at Angels projected starters

RHP Spencer Turnbull vs. LHP Tyler Anderson

Turnbull (2-0, 1.33 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.85 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 27 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 7-4 loss at Cincinnati Reds Wednesday
2024 road stats: 0-0, 0.82 ERA (11 IP, 1 ER), 0.82 WHIP in 2 starts
Has never faced Angels before

Anderson (2-3, 1.78 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 30 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 7 K in 6-5 home loss vs. Baltimore Orioles Wednesday
2024 home stats: 1-1, 1.50 ERA (12 IP, 2 ER), 1.08 WHIP in 2 starts
2023 vs. Phillies: 0-1, 10.80 ERA (5 IP, 6 ER), 7 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 1 start, a 12-7 road loss Aug. 29
Career vs. Phillies: 2-2, 5.56 ERA (34 IP, 21 ER), 1.38 WHIP in 6 starts

Phillies at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Phillies -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Angels +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+120) | Angels +1.5 (-145)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Phillies at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 6, Angels 4

Moneyline

The Phillies (-140) should bounce back after choking away a 3-run lead in the series opener, but I recommend taking them on the run line at plus-money.

PASS. Bet the RL and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

Anderson hasn’t been great against Philadelphia in his career (5.56 ERA), and he especially struggled against it last season, allowing 6 earned runs in a blowout loss at Citizens Bank Park. He has looked better this season, allowing 3 runs or fewer in each start, but it’s unlikely that he’ll be able to maintain that level of production.

Philadelphia is averaging the 6th-most runs (4.67) in MLB over the last 3 games and should have no trouble scoring against Anderson. Turnbull has allowed just 4 earned runs all season, and the Phillies have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 runs per game in his starts.

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (+120).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in 5 of L.A.’s last 6 games and is 6-3-1 in Philadelphia’s last 10. However, 9 is a key number in MLB totals, and I would prefer to play this at 8.5 or lower.

LEAN OVER 9 (+100).

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