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WATCH: New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning Game 7 betting preview

Analyzing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Semifinal between the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning, with betting odds, lines and picks.

The New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning attempt to advance to the Stanley Cup Final against the Montreal Canadiens when they play Game 7 of their semifinal series Friday. Puck drop at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., will be at 8 p.m. ET. Let’s dive into the Islanders vs. Lightning Game 7 matchup with a look at SporsGrid’s betting preview.

The Lightning routed the Islanders 8-0 on home ice in Game 5 but New York responded with a 3-2 overtime victory at home in Game 6 to force the decisive finale. Islanders W Anthony Beauvillier was the hero with the game-winner coming just 68 seconds into the extra session.

Tampa Bay remains heavily favored. Friday’s winner will advance to face the Canadiens after Montreal completed a Stanley Cup Semifinal upset of the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday.

SportsGrid breaks down the Game 7 matchup:

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Islanders at Lightning: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:15 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Islanders +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Lightning -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Islanders +1.5 (-190) | Lightning -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: 5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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ESPN analyst Marcus Spears fishes for charity, dishes on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

Marcus Spears gave his thoughts on Dak Prescott after competing in the Academy Sports + Outdoors’ 2021 Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Fishing Tournament

LEWISVILLE, Texas — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears and his team placed third in the Academy Sports + Outdoors’ 2021 Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Fishing Tournament on Lake Lewisville June 9.

Spears earned $1,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Louisiana, and says he is humbled to have the opportunity to give back to an organization that helped him and his family growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
“They were doing the most work in the area that I grew up in,” Spears said. “They were there. They were visible. I was able to go see them and see what they were doing. I attach myself to them, and they’re still doing great work.”
Although Spears had “home-lake advantage” fishing on a body of water he enjoyed while playing for Dallas from 2005-12, Hall-of-Fame cornerback Deion Sanders finished first and country duo Maddie & Tae placed second.
“Deion Sanders’ team won, but I think it was fixed,” Spears joked.
The ESPN commentator, who regularly appears on First Take and Get Up, also took time to talk about the Cowboys and where they are headed in 2021 given their hiring of Dan Quinn as defensive coordinator.
“I expect them to be better,” said Spears. “Going from 32 to the high twenties with that offense and where I expect them to be, you’re a competitive team in this league. I’m not picking them to win the Super Bowl. I don’t think they’re that good, but I definitely think they’re the best team in this division based on coaching changes that were made, based on coming off a non-COVID season, based on playing with five offensive linemen that had never started a game in the NFL.”
The most optimistic part of the Cowboys’ 2021 outlook revolves around the signing of quarterback Dak Prescott to a long-term deal and his on-pace recovery from a broken ankle sustained on Oct. 11, 2020.
Said Spears: “Look, Dallas is fortunate to have Dak. Dak lost his momma. Like, that’s the worst. So, the dude is built to last. He’s built to be a leader, a strong dude. These type of things would affect a normal person a little bit more. I firmly believe that. I’m a fan of a lot of guys in this league, but Dak is up there for me. Obviously the loss of his brother and being able to handle that, being transparent about what he was going through mentally. Man, Dallas is in good hands, man. I was on TV every damn day saying ‘pay the man’ because it was more than just being a good quarterback. It was about this dude has shown you not only that he’s a good quarterback, the team, the way the team responded when he tore his ankle up told you that he was the unquestioned leader on that football team. And then you saw how abysmal it was when he wasn’t out there.”
Cowboys fans are hopeful that the abysmal times are behind them, and Dallas can at least meet, if not surpass, Spears’ expectations of an NFC East title in 2021.

Listen: A.J. Brown makes recruiting pitch with voice DM to Julio Jones

Brown has made it clear before that he wants Jones to join him in Nashville.

It’s no secret that Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown not only idolizes Julio Jones, but also wants to team up with him in Nashville.

But now Brown is going directly to the source to make his pitch, as the Ole Miss product sent Jones a direct audio message on Instagram trying to convince the star wide receiver to come to the Titans.

In the message, Brown says Jones can be the Titans’ No. 1 receiver and he’ll help take the load off when the veteran is tired.

He also states that Jones, who wears No. 11 as well, might have to change his number since Brown’s college digit, which is retired thanks to quarterback Warren Moon, is unavailable.

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Brown isn’t the only Titans players to publicly support a trade for Jones, as both running back Derrick Henry, who recently worked out with Jones, and left tackle Taylor Lewan have both made it clear they want him in Tennessee.

Take this for what it’s worth, but on Tuesday NBC Sports’ Chris Simms gave us an interesting nugget, saying the Titans — along with the New England Patriots — are one of the teams Jones has his eyes on as a possible trade destination.

While the Titans are currently strapped for cash and can’t fit Jones’ 2021 salary in, general manager Jon Robinson does have contract restructures at his disposal to create more cap space to make it work.

The fans want it, the players want it, and it’s possible Julio might want it. Time to make this happen, JRob!

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VIDEO: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game 3 preview

Video previewing Thursday’s Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Game 3 matchup.

The NHL playoffs continue Thursday evening, as the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of their first-round series. The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena in Tampa.

The team at SportsGrid breaks down the Lightning-Panthers matchup:

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VIDEO: Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1 preview

Video previewing Thursday’s Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1 matchup.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in motion, as the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs play Game 1 of their first-round series Thursday. The matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena.

SportsGrid breaks down the first game matchup:

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St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

In a rematch of a 2020 NL Wild Card series, the St. Louis Cardinals (23-15) and San Diego Padres (21-17) open a three-game set Friday at Petco Park. First pitch is slated for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.

During a mid-week series in which the Padres took 2 of 3 at the Colorado Rockies, San Diego lost 5 position players due to COVID-19 issues. Star SS Fernando Tatis Jr. and RF Wil Myers tested positive and were placed on the injured list, while 1B Eric Hosmer and utility players Jurickson Profar and Jorge Mateo also landed on the IL due to contact-tracing protocols.

None of the five are expected to play in this first regular-season meeting between the two NL contenders. The Padres won last year’s best-of-3 Wild Card Series by winning the final two games after dropping the opener.

The Padres had the day off Thursday, while the Cardinals shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 to take 2 of 3 to start their current 6-game road trip.

RHP Johan Oviedo is Friday’s projected starter for St. Louis. The Cuban native is 0-1 with a 4.61 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.02 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance. Oviedo pitched Sunday for Class AAA Memphis and yielded 4 ER over 2 2/3 IP. This will be the first time he faces the Padres in his young career.

  • Last MLB outing: Loss, 4 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 2 K in the Cardinals’ 7-2 home loss to the New York Mets May 5.
  • 2021 as starter: 0-1, 7.00 ERA (9 IP, 7 ER), 8 H, 2 BB, 9 K in 2 outings.

RHP Joe Musgrove is expected to start for the Friars. He is 2-4 with a 3.00 ERA (39 IP, 13 ER), 0.85 WHIP, 12.5 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9 in 7 starts.

  • Last outing: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 7 K in the Padres’ 7-1 defeat at the San Francisco Giants Saturday.
  • Career vs. Cardinals: 1-7, 5.92 ERA (48 2/3 IP, 32 ER), 1.38 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 9 starts.

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Cardinals at Padres odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Cardinals +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Padres -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Cardinals +1.5 (-145) | Padres -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under: 7 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Cardinals 5, Padres 4

Money line (ML)

ST. LOUIS (+150), which has won 5 of its last 6 games, is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. Granted, the Cardinals will be throwing an inexperienced starting pitcher, but the value is there since the Padres are without Tatis, Myers and Hosmer.

Plus, since Musgrove tossed the Padres’ first no-hitter in franchise history – in his second start of the season April 9 to improve to 2-0 – he is 0-4 with a 4.88 ERA (24 IP, 13 ER) in 5 starts.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS. The Cardinals have the majors’ second-best ATS record, but I have no interest in laying the -145 juice on St. Louis +1.5.

The alternate line of -1.5 (+260) is tempting but AVOID with Oviedo getting the start.

ATS records: Cardinals 24-14 | Padres 20-18

Over/Under (O/U)

Back OVER 7 (-105) to win a QUARTER UNIT because neither starting pitcher is worthy of an Under play. PASS if the line climbs above 7.

O/U records: Cardinals 16-18-3 | Padres 16-22

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JOHNNY’S RECORD W-L SP ROI
2021 MLB 38-40-2 10-12-1 -5.62
2020 MLB 80-59-1 39-21 +24.79
2021 (all sports) 141-125-3 59-53-1 +7.93
*–SP: Strongest plays; ROI: Return on investment

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