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Odds say Lions will draft WR or QB with their first pick

The betting odds for the position of the Lions first draft pick in 2021 favor wide receiver and quarterback

If you think you know what GM Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions are going to do with their first pick of the 2021 NFL draft, you have a chance to put your money where your mouth is. The updated betting odds for the position of the Lions top pick are out via BetMGM.

The current favorite position is wide receiver, which is a pressing need for the Lions. At a +120 line, it’s the clear top projection. That moneyline translates to a 45 percent probability. Next up is quarterback at +450, an 18 percent probability based on the odds conversion.

Linebacker, offensive line and cornerback round out the top five positional odds for Detroit’s first pick. It’s important to note the verbiage of the bet; it’s for the position of the Lions first selection, not the No. 7 overall pick where the team is currently slotted.

The full list at BetMGM as of April 15th, which includes specialists for those truly looking to make a longshot wager:

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Pelicans vs. Wizards: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

New Orleans (25-30) could be back to near full strength on Friday against the surging Wizards (21-33).

New Orleans (25-30) could be back to near full strength on Friday against the surging Wizards (21-33), and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

Lonzo Ball is set to rejoin the starting lineup after missing the last three games with left hip flexor soreness. He comes back at the right time as the Wizards, winners of four of their last five, welcome the Pelicans.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Pelicans -2.5
  • Moneyline: Pelicans -145 / Knick +120
  • Over-under: 242.5

Place your legal, online sports bets in CO, IN, MI, NV, NJ, PA, TN and WV at BetMGM.

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Advice and prediction

With Ball’s return tonight, the Pelicans’ starting lineup reunites for the first time in a month. It should lead to lots of points once again, even against a Wizards team on the rise. Take New Orleans minus-2.5.

Prediction: Pelicans 114, Wizards 109

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Hornets vs. Nets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

As injuries continue to pile up and the schedule offers no breaks, the Hornets (27-27) travel to Brooklyn to face the Nets (37-18).

As injuries continue to pile up and the schedule offers no breaks, the Hornets (27-27) travel to Brooklyn to face the Nets (37-18), and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

On top of being LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, Malik Monk and Nate Darling all being out, Devonte’ Graham will join them while P.J. Washington is doubtful and Brad Wanamaker is questionable. It leaves the Hornets massively shorthanded and potentially with just one guard available.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Hornets -12.5
  • Moneyline: Hornets +525 / Nets -750
  • Over-under: 222.5

Place your legal, online sports bets in CO, IN, MI, NV, NJ, PA, TN and WV at BetMGM.

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Advice and prediction

The Hornets are down to bare bones as injuries continue to ruin what was a fun and promising season. There’s a possibility that Terry Rozier is the lone ballhandler available for tonight’s game.

Any bet tonight should be on the Nets winning big. Brooklyn minus-12.5 is the safest of the bets, especially considering the Nets won by 22 when Charlotte had more players available two weeks ago.

Prediction: Brooklyn 115, Hornets 90

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Nuggets at Rockets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Houston has allowed 75 or more points in the first half of consecutive games. That’s a dangerous formula versus Nikola Jokic and Denver.

In what looks to be a mismatch on paper, MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokic takes his Denver Nuggets (35-20) to Houston to face off with Christian Wood, John Wall, and the rest of the rebuilding Rockets (14-41).

Friday’s game at Toyota Center tips off at 7 p.m. Central and can be seen on Houston’s local television affiliate, AT&T SportsNet Southwest.

The Rockets enter Friday’s matchup with just one win in their last 10 games, whereas the Nuggets have won nine times in their last 11 outings. Denver is currently in the No. 4 spot of the Western Conference standings and jostling for playoff positioning, whereas the Rockets have effectively been eliminated already, for all practical purposes.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Nuggets -8.5
  • Money line: Nuggets -375 / Rockets +290
  • Over-under: 226.5
  • Player scoring props: Nikola Jokic 24.5, Michael Porter 21.5, Will Barton 14.5, Aaron Gordon 13.5, Monte Morris 10.5; John Wall 22.5, Christian Wood 19.5, Kevin Porter Jr. 16.5, Kelly Olynyk 13.5, Jae’Sean Tate 11.5

Place your legal, online sports bets in VA, CO, IA, IN, NJ, PA, TN and WV at BetMGM.

The Nuggets are reeling after the season-ending loss of Jamal Murray (torn left ACL) earlier this week, but that may not be an issue versus the struggling Rockets. As for Jokic, he’s likely to be initially guarded by Kelly Olynyk, who offers more strength than Wood in the post.

However, the Rockets will try to take advantage of Jokic on the other end — either via the 3-point shooting of Olynyk, or with Wood using his superior speed and athleticism in pick-and-roll scenarios.

Advice and prediction

Houston’s injury report is extensive, as has often been the case during an injury ravaged 2020-21 season. Sterling Brown (left knee), DJ Augustin (left ankle), Danuel House Jr. (right ankle), David Nwaba (right wrist), Dante Exum (right calf) and Eric Gordon (right groin) are out. Denver’s report is much more skim, by comparison, with the Nuggets listing only Murray and Shaquille Harrison (out, health and safety protocols).

The short-handed Rockets have given up 75 or more points in the first half of each of their last two games, and that’s a dangerous formula versus the Nuggets. Even without Murray, Jokic and Porter have sufficient firepower to take advantage of any lapses in defensive intensity.

Prediction: Nuggets 119, Rockets 108

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Raiders 10-1 underdog to win AFC West in 2021

Raiders 10-1 underdog to win AFC West in 2021

It’s been a long, long time since the Raiders have won the AFC West. The last time they’ve accomplished that feat is in 2002. Since then, the Chiefs, Broncos and Chargers have each won the division at least five times.

Heading into the 2021 season, the expectation is that the Raiders won’t be a real threat to win the division title anytime soon. According to BetMGM, the Raiders are a 10-1 underdog (-1000) to win the division this year.

As expected, the Chiefs are overwhelming favorites at -450. They’ve won the division five straight years and with the combination of Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes, that isn’t likely to change anytime soon.

After Kansas City, the Los Angeles Chargers actually have the next-best odds to win the division at +550. Oddsmakers believe that with Justin Herbert under center, the Chargers might be a legitimate threat to the Chiefs sooner rather than later.

The good news for the Raiders is that they don’t have the worse odds in the division as the Broncos sit at +1800. Denver has the most unstable quarterback situation in the division and unless they address it in the 2021 NFL draft, their odds to win likely won’t change anytime soon.

Unfortunately, this is one of the least competitive divisions in the NFL due to just how dominant the Chiefs have been over the last half-decade. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon.

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Celtics at Lakers: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Our prediction and best bet for Thursday’s Celtics-Lakers game.

The Boston Celtics visit the Los Angeles Lakers for a nationally televised game on Thursday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET and can be seen on TNT.

The Lakers are still without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and Markieff Morris is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain. The Celtics will be without Evan Fournier, and Robert Williams has been downgraded to questionable on Thursday.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Celtics -6
  • Money line: Celtics -250 / Lakers +195
  • Over-under: 213.5

Place your legal, online sports bets in VA, CO, IA, IN, NJ, PA, TN and WV at BetMGM.

Advice and prediction

The Lakers edged the Celtics 96-95 in their first meeting in Boston, but that was with a very different lineup than the one that will take the court on Thursday. Los Angeles has alternated wins and losses over their last eight games, going 5-3 against the spread in that span, while the Celtics are on a four-game winning streak, including impressive wins over the Blazers and Nuggets.

The Lakers are still playing solid defense, and Andre Drummond could be a problem for Boston, especially if Williams does not play. Yet I’m taking the Celtics -2 first half here at -125. The Celtics have been getting off to slow starts during their current winning streak, but are generally much better in the second quarter. Against a Lakers team lacking star power and playing at a fairly average pace, I’m less worried that the Celtics could struggle out of the gates again.

Prediction: Celtics 113, Lakers 106

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Celtics at Lakers: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Our prediction and best bet for Thursday’s Celtics-Lakers game.

The Boston Celtics visit the Los Angeles Lakers for a nationally televised game on Thursday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET and can be seen on TNT.

The Lakers are still without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and Markieff Morris is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain. The Celtics will be without Evan Fournier, and Robert Williams has been downgraded to questionable on Thursday.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Celtics -6
  • Money line: Celtics -250 / Lakers +195
  • Over-under: 213.5

Place your legal, online sports bets in VA, CO, IA, IN, NJ, PA, TN and WV at BetMGM.

Advice and prediction

The Lakers edged the Celtics 96-95 in their first meeting in Boston, but that was with a very different lineup than the one that will take the court on Thursday. Los Angeles has alternated wins and losses over their last eight games, going 5-3 against the spread in that span, while the Celtics are on a four-game winning streak, including impressive wins over the Blazers and Nuggets.

The Lakers are still playing solid defense, and Andre Drummond could be a problem for Boston, especially if Williams does not play. Yet I’m taking the Celtics -2 first half here at -125. The Celtics have been getting off to slow starts during their current winning streak, but are generally much better in the second quarter. Against a Lakers team lacking star power and playing at a fairly average pace, I’m less worried that the Celtics could struggle out of the gates again.

Prediction: Celtics 113, Lakers 106

Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

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Checking in on Chiefs’ AFC West, conference and Super Bowl LVI odds ahead of 2021 NFL draft

A look at where the betting odds currently stand ahead of the 2021 NFL draft.

It’s been a while since we checked on betting odds for the 2021 NFL season and postseason. Fans would have you thinking the offseason has been disastrous for the Kansas City Chiefs, but it would seem the oddsmakers are feeling a lot more confident about the moves they made. After a 16-3 record during the regular season and postseason in 2020, oddsmakers have the Chiefs on track for another memorable campaign, filled with wins in the most important games.

Here’s a quick look at the latest betting odds ahead of the 2021 NFL draft:

Pelicans vs. Knicks: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

New Orleans (25-29) can match their season-long win streak at four games on Wednesday at home against the Knicks (28-27).

New Orleans (25-29) can match its season-high win streak at four games on Wednesday at home against the Knicks (28-27), and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

The Pelicans have leaned heavily on Zion Williamson in their current three-game win streak. The second-year player is averaging 35.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists on 62.0% field goal shooting in those three games.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Pelicans -2.5
  • Moneyline: Pelicans -140/Knick +115
  • Over-under: 218.5

Place your legal, online sports bets in CO, IN, MI, NV, NJ, PA, TN and WV at BetMGM.

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Advice and prediction

The Pelicans are on a roll of late, winners of three straight. However, it’s still a team that often plays to the level of its competition and can get caught on an off night. The safer bet right now is leaning into Williamson’s brilliance of late. Take over 28.5 points for Williamson on Wednesday.

Prediction: Pelicans 103, Knicks 99

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Hornets vs. Cavs: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Ravaged by injuries, the Hornets (27-26) look to hang onto their slipping playoff spot against the Cavaliers (19-34).

Ravaged by injuries, the Hornets (27-26) look to hang onto their slipping playoff spot against the Cavaliers (19-34), and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

Back-to-back losses to the Hawks and Lakers have dropped the Hornets to the seventh seed and into the play-in tournament. Even down multiple bodies, Wednesday is another winnable game against one of the league’s worst teams.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Hornets -3.5
  • Moneyline: Hornets -160 / Cavaliers +135
  • Over-under: 213.5

Place your legal, online sports bets in CO, IN, MI, NV, NJ, PA, TN and WV at BetMGM.

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Advice and prediction

While Terry Rozier will return for Charlotte, P.J. Washington, Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball and Malik Monk will not be available, making it hard to bet on the Hornets, especially as a favorite. The team has struggled even in winnable games while being undermanned, though Rozier had a huge game against Cleveland earlier this season. Take Cavaliers plus-3.5 on Wednesday.

Prediction: Cavaliers 115, Hornets 110

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