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Report: Saints host QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson for visit after UCLA workout

Report: New Orleans Saints host Bruins QB prospect Dorian Thompson-Robinson for a pre-draft visit after meeting him for a workout at UCLA

Well isn’t this interesting. The New Orleans Saints are hosting UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson at their team facility on the last day that visits are allowed before the 2023 NFL draft, per The Score’s Jordan Schultz. This follows a private workout the Saints held with Thompson-Robinson at UCLA’s campus last week. So he’s clearly hot on their radar.

The Saints could use a long-term backup to Derek Carr (Jameis Winston is only under contract through 2023), so picking a quarterback like Thompson-Robinson on the third day of the draft to develop would make a lot of sense. And he brings a lot to the table. Thompson-Robinson was highly regarded for his leadership traits with the Bruins, but more important is how effective he was throwing the football. He’s accurate and on-point at every level of the field.

He’s also athletic enough to make plays with his legs, but don’t expect him to be a Taysom Hill heir-apparent. Thompson-Robinson weighs in at just 6-foot-1 and 203 pounds, and though he only missed two games to injury in his 50-game college career moving him around the formation like Hill would expose him to punishment his frame may not be able to handle. The UCLA prospect is currently projected to be picked somewhere between rounds four and six.

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Saints ran private workout with dynamic QB prospect Dorian Thompson-Robinson at UCLA

The Saints ran a private workout with dynamic quarterback prospect Dorian Thompson-Robinson at UCLA:

The New Orleans Saints have quietly been doing some work on the mid-round prospects in this year’s quarterbacks class. KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson reports that the Saints held a private workout with former UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson at the Bruins’ campus this week, having previously met with Houston’s Clayton Tune and Incarnate Word’s Lindsey Scott Jr., as well as Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker, among others.

Thompson-Robinson is very intriguing. He’s one of the most-experienced passers in college football and a smooth athlete, though he flirts with NFL size thresholds at just 6-foot-1.5 and 203 pounds. He’s well-regarded for his leadership skills and playmaking ability with his legs, but he’s also got a pro-quality arm and can make all the throws asked of him. But he’s prone to panicking under pressure and struggles with ball security — he fumbled 39 times and threw 36 interceptions in 48 games at UCLA.

All told, Thompson-Robinson is expected to be drafted on the third day of this year’s event, somewhere between rounds four and six. But all it takes is one team to fall in love with him and call his name sooner. The Saints could use a long-term backup for Derek Carr with Jameis Winston only signed through 2023. Drafting a rookie like Thompson-Robinson do develop for that role could make sense.

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UCLA star running back prospect Zach Charbonnet joins Saints for private workout

UCLA star running back prospect Zach Charbonnet joined the New Orleans Saints for a private workout. The 6-foot-1, 222-pounder is a real big-play threat:

The New Orleans Saints continued their tour of the 2023 NFL draft’s running backs class by meeting up with UCLA Bruins star Zach Charbonnet for a private workout, reports KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson. One of the nation’s leading rushers, Charbonnet is a constant big-play threat who led the FBS in all-purpose yards per game (168) last year. He reads the field very well and is adept at setting up defenders to take poor pursuit angles as well as identifying the blitz before the snap.

And he nails the height-weight-speed values the Saints maintain at running back, having measured 6-foot-1 and 214 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine with a solid time in the 40-yard dash (4.53 seconds). He weighed in at his playing weight of 222 pounds at the Bruins pro day but stood on his 40 time, posting adequate numbers in the three-cone drill and short shuttle. He’s drawn comparisons to Saints legend Deuce McAllister (who had the same height and weight but legitimate 4.4 speed coming out of school).

The Saints have done a ton of work on this draft class at running back. They’ve brought players to the facility like DeWayne McBride (UAB), Tyjae Spears (Tulane), Kendre Miller (TCU), Carlos Washington (Southeastern Louisiana), and Devon Achane (Texas A&M) while meeting many others around the country for private workouts on campus, like this example with Charbonnet. They also met with Auburn’s Tank Bigsby and Pittsburgh’s Israel Abanikanda at the combine and again at their school pro days.

It would make a lot of sense to draft some fresh legs to add to the depth chart behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams, especially if Kamara is expected to miss multiple games with a suspension stemming from his Feb. 2022 arrest in Las Vegas (for which he’ll go on trial on July 31). Charbonnet and Williams would form a dangerous tandem with experience on both rushing and passing downs, and they just might be a viable pivot for life after Kamara if the Saints decide his contract is untenable in the next year or two. Charbonnet is projected to be a second- or third-round pick.

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Former Notre Dame linebacker finds new home

Jordan Genmark Heath has found his next stop for after he earns his degree at Notre Dame this November.

As the 2020 football season started it was thought that Notre Dame linebacker Jordan Genmark Heath would be in the running for a starting spot but that did not end up being the case by the end of fall camp.

As a result, Genmark Heath decided that he wouldn’t play at Notre Dame this fall and instead finish his degree this November before finishing his collegiate football career elsewhere.

We now know where that elsewhere is and Genmark Heath will again be wearing blue and gold.

Just a different shade of blue.

Genmark Heath recorded 41 tackles in three seasons at Notre Dame with one of those being for a loss.

All the best at UCLA and in future endevours to the San Diego product.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics, NBA Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

The red hot Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Boston Celtics today for some afternoon NBA action in the bubble.

The Portland Trail Blazers have come back to the NBA restart healthy, rejuvenated, and fast.  Coming off an overtime win against the Memphis Grizzlies last game they will look to continue the fight for a playoff spot today as they take on the Boston Celtics in the bubble.

Kemba Walker was limited in playing time last game against the Bucks, where the Celtics suffered their third loss of their last four.  If the Celtics want to stop the slide, they will need more Kemba on the floor tonight.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics

  • When: Sunday, Aug 2
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ABC, ESPN Deportes
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Keeping up with the restart schedule can be tough, we’ve listed out the games over the next few days to keep you up to date, keep checking back as this is updated daily with live coverage, streaming information, and more!

NBA Restart Schedule

Aug. 2

Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets, 2 p.m.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics, 3:30 p.m.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 4 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns, 6 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets, 8 p.m.
Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic, 9 p.m.

Aug. 3

Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat, 1:30 p.m.
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 4 p.m.
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards, 4 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 6:30 p.m.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 8 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz, 9 p.m.

Aug. 4

Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 1:30 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings, 2:30 p.m.
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 4 p.m.
Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers, 6 p.m.
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat, 6:30 p.m.
Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 9 p.m.

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

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Portland Trail Blazers (+4) vs. Boston Celtics (-4)

Over/Under: 229.5 Over: -110 Under: -110

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Boston Bruins at New York Islanders odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Bruins at New York Islanders matchup, with NHL betting odds, picks and best bets

The Boston Bruins (40-13-12) tangle with the New York Islanders (35-20-8) Saturday at Nassau Veterans Memorial Colisum in Uniondale, N.Y. at 1 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bruins-Islanders sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Bruins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tuukka Rask vs. Semyon Varlamov

Rask steps into the crease looking to redeem himself after a loss last time out against the Flames, his first on home ice. The last time he faced the Islanders on the road, he picked up a 3-2 overtime win, making 35 saves. He also lost in a shootout at home on Dec. 19 to the Isles.

Varlamov puts his 19-12-5 record, 2.51 goals against average and .918 save percentage on the line against the B’s. He has actually been better on the road than at home. He beat the B’s in Boston on Dec. 19, making 27 saves in that shootout win, but dropped an OT game Jan. 11 despite 30 saves on 33 shots.

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Bruins at Islanders: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 3, Islanders 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BRUINS (-143) are a good play on the road against the Islanders (+120), who are short dogs at home in matinee action. The road team is 19-7 in the past 26 in this series, with the B’s owning the Islanders in their barn, going 17-4 in the past 21 trips to the Island. They’re also 30-11 in the past 41 meetings overall.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins ML returns a profit of $7 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Islanders ML results in a profit of $12.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Bruins (-1.5, +190) are awfully tempting at this price, although they’ve been a little shaky lately. Yes, they have dominated the Islanders (+1.5, -239) over a lengthy period, but either team winning by two or more goals seems remote. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-129) is the play here, going 4-0-1 in the previous five meetings in this series. The under is also 3-1-2 in the past six battles on the Island. The goaltending is very good on both sides, so goals should be at a premium.

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Dallas Stars at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Dallas Stars at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

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The Dallas Stars (37-20-6) will tangle with the Boston Bruins (39-13-12) Thursday at TD Garden at 7:30 p.m. ET (on NBCSN). We analyze the Stars-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Stars at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Ben Bishop vs. Jaroslav Halak

Bishop heads into this one with a 21-13-4 record, 2.45 goals against average and .922 save percentage across his 41 appearances (40 starts). He faced the B’s in his first appearance of the season, falling 2-1 while making 18 saves on 20 shots Oct. 3. He hasn’t been as sharp since the All-Star break, turning in a 5-3-1 record, but a subpar 3.05 GAA and .906 SV% in nine outings.

Halak is expected to get the starting nod after Tuukka Rask (23-7-6, 2.22 GAA, .926 SV%) lost to the Calgary Flames Tuesday, his first home loss in regulation this season. Halak is 16-6-6 with a 2.42 GAA and .918 SV% across 29 appearances (27 starts). He has won five of his past six appearances, and three consecutive starts at home.

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Stars at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 3, Stars 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BRUINS (-182) are right at or slightly above the threshold for moneylines I like to play. They’re facing a red-hot Stars team (+150) that just dismantled the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Raleigh Tuesday. In fact, the Stars are 6-1 in the past seven as an underdog, 5-1 in the past six as a road dog and 7-2 in the past nine overall. The road team has also won 10 of the past 13 meetings in this series. However, the B’s are 10-3 in the past 13 against winning teams and 7-1 in the past eight as a home favorite.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins ML returns a profit of $5.49 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Stars ML results in a profit of $15 if they win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The moneyline is much more attractive than taking the Bruins (-1.5, +145), even though they’re tempting at this price level. The Stars (+1.5, -173) are too expensive, too, if you’re looking for a little insurance. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-139) is the play with two strong defensive teams. Dallas ranks third in the NHL in goals allowed, while Boston leads the league in the category. The B’s are also No. 3 on the penalty kill at 83.8 percent, so you can expect goals to be at a premium in this one.

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Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Calgary Flames (32-25-6) travel to battle the Boston Bruins (39-12-12) Tuesday at the TD Garden at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Flames-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Flames at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

David Rittich vs. Tuukka Rask

The All-Star Rittich is expected to start, putting his 23-15-5 record, 2.91 goals against average and .908 save percentage on the line. He’ll have a new defenseman in front of him, as the Flames bolstered their rearguard at the deadline by grabbing Erik Gustafsson from the Chicago Blackhawks. That will help the likes of Rittich, and the Flames as a whole. They also added sandpaper in the form of Derek Forbort from the Los Angeles Kings.

Rask is expected to go for the B’s, and while his overall numbers of 23-6-6, 2.17 GAA and .928 SV% are phenomenal, his splits at home are even better. He is 14-0-6 with a 1.97 GAA and .933 SV%, with all three of his season’s shutouts coming on home ice. Since the All-Star break he is 6-2-0 with a 1.81 GAA, as he is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Flames at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 4, Flames 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Bruins (-223) are just too expensive on the moneyline, even if Rask hasn’t suffered a loss in regulation at home this season. To get ahead in gambling, particularly on moneylines, you cannot risk more than twice as much as your return. Eventually you’re going to get burned. AVOID.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins to win returns a profit of $4.48, while a $10 wager on the Flames (+180) results in a profit of $18.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The better play is on the BRUINS (-1.5, +125) at plus-money. Still, I’d make this a small-unit wager since the Flames (+1.5, -154) are 5-1 in the past six games on the road and 8-2 in the past 10 as an underdog. While the Flames might look attractive when you see those trends, know they’re 1-5 in the past six meetings with the B’s, and 2-7 in the past nine trips to Beantown.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under (-200) is priced too high. I’m staying away. The trends are split, per side, with the Over in favor of the Flames, and the Under a slam-dunk on the B’s. In fact, the Over is 6-0-1 in Calgary’s past seven on the road, and 5-1 in the past six against winning sides. The Under is 5-1 in the past six at home for the B’s, 11-4 in the past 15 as a favorite and 5-2 in the past seven overall. Your best bet is to AVOID.

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Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Boston Bruins (39-11-12) travel to meet the Vancouver Canucks (32-22-6) Saturday at Rogers Arena at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bruins-Canucks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Bruins at Canucks: Projected starting goalies

Tuukka Rask vs. Jacob Markstrom

Rask puts his 23-5-6 record, 2.04 goals against average and .932 save percentage on the line against the Canucks. He has posted a 9-5-0 record, 2.15 GAA and .930 SV% in his 15 starts on the road. If you’re going to beat him, you have to beat him on the road; however, he is an impressive 10-0-2 with a 1.90 GAA and .936 SV% with two shutouts in 12 starts against Western Conference foes.

The All-Star Markstrom has posted a solid 22-16-4 record with a 2.74 GAA and .918 SV% through his 42 starts. He has been far more impressive at home, going 12-6-3 with a 2.46 GAA and .927 SV% in 21 games, with both of his shutouts coming at Rogers Arena. He’ll be looking to avenge a Feb. 4 loss in Boston when he allowed four goals on 42 shots.

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Bruins at Canucks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 3, Canucks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BRUINS (-143) are a decent value on the road, especially due to Rask’s dominance against the Western Conference. Boston has picked up 11 wins in its past games 12 overall, and the Bruins are a strong 10-1 in the past 11 games against teams with a winning record while winning six of the past seven games overall.

The Canucks (+120) have stumbled to just two wins in their past eight, and they’re 1-5 in the past six tries against Atlantic Division foes.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins to win returns a profit of $7, while a $10 wager on the Canucks results in a profit of $12.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BRUINS (-1.5, +185) have been on quite the roll lately, so they’re worth a small-unit bet on the puck line. While I think this will be a close, one-goal game, I’d probably play this for $10 if I were at a sportsbook sucking down a free beer just for a little added action. The Canucks (+1.5, -228) are too expensive if you look the other way for a little insurance.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (+100) is even-money, and a good play based on Rask and the trends of the Bruins. The Under is 5-1 in Boston’s past six games overall, and 4-1 in its past five on the road. The Under is also 5-2 in the past seven for the B’s against Western Conference foes, while the Under is 7-3 in the past 10 for Vancouver as a home underdog.

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Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Vancouver Canucks (30-18-5) and Boston Bruins (31-10-12) will lock horns at TD Garden in Boston at 7:00 p.m. ET. We analyze the Canucks-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Canucks at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Jacob Markstrom vs. Tuukka Rask

Markstrom heads into Beantown with a 20-13-3 record, 2.70 goals-against average and .917 save percentage with one shutout. While the All-Star has had solid overall numbers, his road record is just 10-8-1 with a 2.93 GAA and .909 save percentage away from home. He’s also just 2-3-0 with a 3.74 GAA and .876 save percentage in five starts against Atlantic Division teams this season.

Rask has a sparkling 18-4-6 record, 2.23 GAA and .927 save percentage across 29 outings this season. He has been especially impenetrable at home, going 10-0-6 with a 2.20 GAA and .926 save percentage with each of his two shutouts coming at TD Garden in 16 starts.

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Canucks at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 4, Canucks 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Bruins (-223) are heavy favorites at home despite the fact they’re facing a fellow first-place team in the Canucks (+180). However, Vancouver has managed a 1-4 record in their past five against Atlantic Division foes, and they’re 2-5 in the past seven games in the third game of a 3-in-4 (three games in four days) situation. Still, this is a tad bit too much chalk to eat, so look to the puck line.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins to win returns a profit of $5.50, while a $10 wager on the Canucks results in a profit of $15.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BRUINS (-1.5, +130) are a better value on home ice where Rask has been particularly outstanding. Conversely, the Canucks (+1.5, -154) have struggled against Atlantic Division foes, and Markstrom’s record on the road and against Atlantic teams is documented above. All trends point to a B’s uprising at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-129) is the play here, although I wouldn’t go crazy straight up. However, a nice parlay with the B’s on the puck line and the over will fetch a tidy little return. The over has cashed in six of the past seven meetings in this series, and four straight at TD Garden. The over is also 8-2 in the past 10 games for the Canucks on the road and 5-0 in the past five vs. Eastern Conference teams. The over is 5-2-1 in the past eight against winning teams, and 5-0-1 in the past six when working on two days of rest.

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