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NBA Play-In Tournament: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 10th-place Dallas Mavericks (39-43) visit the ninth-place Sacramento Kings (40-42) in the Play-In Tournament Wednesday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The winner advances to a one-game elimination game at the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, while the loser is eliminated and the season is over.

Season series: Sacramento won 3-0 in regular season

Dallas has dropped 4 of its last 5 games after losing 132-97 at the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point favorite. With several key starters resting in a game that had no impact on playoff seeding, C Daniel Gafford paced the Mavericks with a team-high 20 points.

Sacramento snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 109-98 win over the Phoenix Suns Sunday but failed to cover as a 13.5-point home favorite. C Jonas Valanciunas had a game-high 22 points and 10 rebounds and F Domantas Sabonis added 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.

Mavericks at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Kings -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +4.5 (-110) | Kings -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mavericks at Kings key injuries

Mavericks

F Anthony Davis (adductor) probable
G Kyrie Irving (knee) out for season

Kings

F Jake LaRavia (thumb) out
G Malik Monk (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Mavericks at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 111, Mavericks 103

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Kings (-190) to win Wednesday.

Against the spread

BET KINGS -4.5 (-110).

The Mavericks have dropped 5 of their last 7 games and have failed to cover 6 of their last 7. They are just 3-7 ATS over their last 10 games and have struggled on the road this season.

The Kings have covered 4 of their last 6 games overall and 2 of their last 3 as home favorites.

With the Mavs banged up — as they have been most of the season — back the Kings.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 214.5 (-115).

The Mavs have scored 104 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5 games and 109 or fewer in 6 of their last 9.

The Kings have scored 109 or fewer points in back-to-back games, while allowing 101 or fewer in each outing. They have hit the Under in 6 of their last 9 games and will look to lock in defensively to secure a home win Wednesday.

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NBA Play-In Tournament: Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

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

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The 10th-place Miami Heat (37-45) visit the ninth-place Chicago Bulls (39-43) in the Play-In Tournament Wednesday with the winner advancing to face the Atlanta Hawks Friday, while the loser is eliminated and its season is over. Wednesday’s tip from United Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Heat vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Chicago won the series 3-0 in the regular season

Miami has dropped 2 of its last 3 games after losing 119-118 on a buzzer-beater against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, failing to cover as an 8.5-point home favorite. G Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored a game-high and career-high 41 points with 10 rebounds and 7 assists in a game where the Heat opted to rest starters ahead of its playoff appearance.

Chicago has won 3 games in a row and 6 of its last 7 games after beating the Philadelphia 76ers 122-102 on Sunday as an 8-point road favorite. G Kevin Huerter scored a team-high 18 points.

The Bulls beat the Heat twice in Chicago (133-124 on Feb. 4 and 119-111 on April 9) and once in Miami (114-109 on March 8).

Heat at Bulls odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:58 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Bulls -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat +1.5 (-118) | Bulls -1.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Heat at Bulls key injuries

Heat

F Nicola Jovic (hand) questionable
G Pelle Larson (ankle) questionable
F Kevin Love (return to conditioning) questionable

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (wrist) doubtful
G Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) out
G Josh Giddey (forearm) probable
G Tre Jones (foot) out
F Dalen Terry (calf) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Heat at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 115, Heat 112

Moneyline

BET BULLS (-115).

The Bulls have shown to be a more well-rounded team as they battle in a Play-In game for the third season in a row. They have won 6 of their last 7 games and have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 contests. While they may not have the most flashy line-up that is equipped for a deep playoff run, they have what it takes to move past this round on Wednesday.

Against the spread

PASS.

While not by much, there is better value on the Bulls’ moneyline.

Over/Under

BET OVER 219.5 (-110).

The Heat have scored 111 or more points in each of their last 5 games and in 9 of their last 10 contests. They have allowed 110 or more points in 4 of their last 6 games and have hit the Over in 5 straight games.

The Bulls have scored 117 or more points 9 times in their last 10 games while allowing 111 or more points in 8 of their last 10 contests.

Expect a fast-paced matchup on Wednesday.

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Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Kansas City Royals (5-12) and the New York Yankees (10-8) wrap up a 3-game series Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Royals vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 2-0

The Yankees won the first 2 games of this series, posting a 4-1 victory in the series opener Monday as a moderate favorite (-145) as the Under (9) cashed. The Yankees doubled up the Royals 4-2 as a heavy favorite (-250) as the Under (8.5) once again came through.

Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez had the big stat line Tuesday, going 3-for-3 with 2 singles and a double, while driving in 3 runs. Royals OF MJ Melendez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, his first long ball of the season.

The Yankees are going for their first series sweep since annihilating the Milwaukee Brewers in 3 games to open the season March 27-30.

Yankees RHP Clarke Schmidt returns from the 15-day injured list to make his season debut Wednesday after recovering from a sore shoulder.

The Royals have lost 4 of the past 5 outings, and the Under has cashed in 3 consecutive outings, while going 8-2 across the previous 10 outings.

Royals at Yankees projected starters

LHP Kris Bubic vs. RHP Clarke Schmidt

Bubic (2-1, 0.96 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 18 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 6 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 5 K in 7-0 road loss vs. Cleveland Guardians Friday
2025 road splits: 1-1, 1.50 ERA (12 IP, 2 ER), 9 H, 4 BB, 13 K, 1.08 WHIP in 2 starts
2024 splits vs. Yankees: 0-1, 0.00 ERA (2 1/3 IP, 2 R — 0 ER), 1 BB, 2 K in 2 relief appearances
Career vs. Yankees: 0-2, 3.45 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 9 H (4 HR), 3 BB, 13 K, 0.77 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 5 appearances (2 starts)

Schmidt (5-5, 2.85 ERA) made 16 starts in 2024. He had a 1.18 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 85 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 2 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 2 H (1 HR), 4 BB, 3 K in 4-2 home setback vs. Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 28, 2024
2024 home splits: 2-2, 4.50 ERA (40 IP, 20 ER), 37 H (6 HR), 13 BB, 47 K in 8 starts
2024 vs. Royals: 1 start, no decision, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K in 3-2 road win in Game 3 of the ALDS
Career vs. Royals: 2-0, 3.29 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 16 H, 2 HR, 2 BB, 11 K, 1.32 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 in 4 appearances (2 starts)

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Royals at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Royals +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Yankees -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-130) | Yankees -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Royals at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Yankees 3

Moneyline

The ROYALS (+145) are worth a look as moderate underdogs behind Bubic, who has been mostly untouchable so far this season.

With Schmidt coming back from a long-term injury, there is concern. Back the Royals to salvage the finale before booking it out of town.

Run line/Against the spread

KANSAS CITY +1.5 (-130) isn’t priced out of line if you’d like some insurance in his series finale. The Royals are 0-5 in the past 5 games on the run line as an underdog, so tread lightly.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The total has gone low in 3 straight games for the Royals, while cashing at an 8-2 clip in the previous 10 outings.

For the Yankees, the Under has hit in the past 2 outings, while going 4-0-1 in 5 tries against AL teams this season.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Carolina Hurricanes (47-28-5) visit the Montreal Canadiens (39-31-11) Wednesday at Bell Centre in Montreal. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Hurricanes vs. Canadiens odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Canadiens are still alive for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, being 2 points clear of the Columbus Blue Jackets with a game remaining for both teams.

Montreal left a point on the table Monday in a 4-3 shootout loss at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. RW Ivan Demidov made his NHL debut after being released from his KHL deal. He scored a goal and had an assist with a plus-1 rating. The Canadiens are just 0-1-2 in the past 3 games, claiming just 2 out of a possible 6 points.

Carolina has sewn up second place in the Metropolitan Division, and it will face the New Jersey Devils in the first round. The Canes haven’t been playing with a lot of urgency lately, going 1-4-1 in the past 6 games, including a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last time out.

The Canes topped the Habs 4-1 behind G Frederik Andersen in Raleigh on March 28, while the Canadiens won 4-0 behind G Samuel Montembeault on Feb. 25 in Montreal.

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Hurricanes at Canadiens odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:17 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Canadiens -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes +1.5 (-275) | Canadiens -1.5 (+200)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hurricanes at Canadiens goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (27-15-3, 2.59 GAA, .898 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Sam Montembeault (30-24-7, 2.83 GAA, .901 SV%, 4 SO)

Kochetkov allowed 3 goals on 31 shots in a 7-3 home victory against the New York Rangers Saturday. However, he has allowed 3 or more goals in each of the past 6 games, winning just 2 times. He hasn’t faced the Canadiens this season.

Montembeault allowed 3 goals on 25 shots in a 4-3 SOW against the Blackhawks last time out Monday. He is still 4-1-1 with a 2.14 GAA and .921 SV% in 6 starts in April.

Montembeault allowed 3 goals in a 4-1 setback in Raleigh March 28 in the most recent meeting. However, he was in between the pipes for a 20-save shutout Feb. 25 in a 4-0 victory at Bell Centre.

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Hurricanes at Canadiens picks and predictions

Prediction

Canadiens 3, Hurricanes 1

Moneyline

The CANADIENS (-118) are a decent play at home, as they head into the regular-season finale looking to punch their ticket to the postseason. Even an overtime or shootout loss would get the job done.

Montreal won the most recent meeting at home behind Montembeault. Carolina has struggled mightily on the road, going 16-19-4 this season, something it will need to fix shortly before the postseason begins.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CANADIENS -1.5 (+200) are worth playing lightly in this must-win game. For the chance to double up, Montreal is a strong play laying the goal and a half.

Again, the Hurricanes have been awful on the road, 0-3-1 in the past 4 games away from home, while going 1-4-1 in the past 6 games overall. Carolina has had issues lately, playing with little fire since sewing up the second spot in the Metropolitan Division.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-115) might be the best play on the board.

The Canadiens are playing for their playoff lives, and we should see a Game 7 like intensity.

Be careful, though, as the Hurricanes have cashed the Over in 5 of the past 6 road games. The Under is 6-2 in the past 8 outings for the Canadiens, however.

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Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (5-12) and the Toronto Blue Jays (10-8) wrap up a 3-game interleague series Wednesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 1:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Braves vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Braves won the series opener 8-4 Monday as slight road favorites (-120) as the Over (8.5) cashed. 3B Austin Riley was the big man on offense, swatting 2 homers while driving in 5 runs. C Sean Murphy hit a homer while driving in a pair of runs, too.

On Tuesday, the Blue Jays returned the favor with a 6-3 win as slight underdogs (+105) as the Over (7.5) came through again. DH Anthony Santander went 2-for-4 with a homer and 3 RBIs, while OF Alan Roden went 2-for 3-with a double, his first homer of the season and 2 RBIs.

Atlanta has alternated wins and losses over its last 11 games dating back to April 2. The Over has hit in 4 straight, with the offense averaging 4.6 runs per game (RPG) during that stretch. Meanwhile, the pitching staff has allowed at least 4 runs in 5 consecutive games and in 8 of the last 9.

Braves SP Spencer Strider (elbow) is set to make his season debut Wednesday after being limited to just 2 starts in 2024 due to a UCL injury in his throwing arm. In 3 minor-league rehab starts, Strider posted a 1.32 ERA and 0.73 WHIP with 27 strikeouts over 13 2/3 innings.

Toronto has managed victories in 5 of the past 8 outings, while the Over has cashed in 4 straight. The Jays have allowed 5.2 RPG in the previous 5 contests.

Braves at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Spencer Strider vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Strider (0-0, 7.00 ERA) made 2 starts in 2024. He had a 1.67 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 in 9 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 7 H (1 HR), 3 BB, 4 K in 6-5 home win in 10 innings vs. Arizona Diamondbacks April 5, 2024
2024 road splits: 1 start (March 29), no-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 8 K in 9-3 victory vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Career vs. Blue Jays: 1 road start (May 12, 2023), loss, 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 5 H, 1 BB, 12 K in 3-0 defeat

Bassitt (1-0, 0.98 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 18 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 4-3 setback in 10 innings at Boston Red Sox Thursday
2025 home splits, 1 start, win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 3-1 victory vs. Baltimore Orioles March 30
2023 vs. Braves: 1 home start (May 12, 2023), win, 9 IP (CG), 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 3-0 victory
Career vs. Braves: 2-2, 2.92 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 16 H, 3 HR, 8 BB, 24 K, 0.97 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 4 starts (1 CG)

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Braves at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Blue Jays +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+115) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-140)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Braves at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Braves 3

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (+125) are a tremendous play in this interleague series finale.

Toronto took care of SP Spencer Schwellenbach in Tuesday’s victory, and he had been untouchable this season. Now, it gets a chance to face Strider, a pitcher who hasn’t taken the mound in over a calendar year. Strider might have some rust after such a long layoff, so back the Jays.

Run line/Against the spread

TORONTO +1.5 (-140) is worth a play if you’re a little on the conservative side and would like a little bit of insurance.

The good news is that Atlanta hasn’t lost consecutive games since losing the first 7 games from March 27 to April 2, but the bad news is that it hasn’t won 2 straight outings at any point this season, either.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-115) is a solid play in this matinee action north of the border.

The total has gone high in 4 straight games for the Braves, while cashing at a 5-0-1 clip in the past 6 road contests.

For the Blue Jays, the Over has hit in 4 consecutive games, too. Go high, and feel confident in doing so.

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2025 RBC Heritage prop bet picks and PGA Tour predictions

Analyzing the odds for the RBC Heritage with PGA Tour picks and predictions for the top prop bets.

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The PGA Tour schedule continues with another signature event this week with the 2025 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is back to defend his title against a loaded field. The first round of this no-cut event begins on Thursday morning.

Below, we search for the best value prop bets for the RBC Heritage from BetMGM Sportsbook’s odds and make our PGA Tour picks and predictions.

Masters champion Rory McIlroy is not in the field, but many of the world’s other top players are competing to win this storied event, including Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg and Xander Schauffele.

Harbour Town is much shorter than Augusta National, coming in at 7,213 yards. It’s also a par 71, so there will be fewer scoring opportunities on par 5s this week. As a Pete Dye design, it’s a strategic course where positioning in the fairway is important, as are accurate approaches into these greens.

RBC Heritage: Best outright winner bets

RBC Heritage – 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 5:39 p.m. ET.

Patrick Cantlay (+333)

Cantlay is practically an auto-bet for a top-5 every year at the RBC Heritage. He’s finished seventh or better in 6 of his last 7 starts here, including 5 top-3 showings in that span. He’s at +160 for a top-10 finish.

Russell Henley (+400)

Henley missed the cut at the Masters by a stroke because of a disastrous first-round 79 and a bogey on 18 in the second round. It’s a good buy-low opportunity with him this week at Harbour Town where he’s finished 12th, 19th, MC and ninth in the last 4 years.

RBC Heritage – Top-10 picks

Sungjae Im (+300)

Im ranked ninth in strokes gained: tee-to-green at the Masters and was fourth around the greens, so he had everything working at Augusta. He’ll try to carry that into the RBC Heritage where he’s finished between seventh and 21st in each of the last 4 years.

Brian Harman (+375)

Harman has played Harbour Town well in recent years, posting 2 top 10s since 2017 and 4 other top-30 finishes in that time period. At a course where distance isn’t much of an advantage, it’s no wonder he’s contended here in the past.

Xander Schauffele (+120)

Schauffele was 10th in SG: tee-to-green at the Masters, which shows how well he was striking the ball. He putted terribly, ranking 30th in the field on SG: putting, but the important thing is his ball-striking numbers remain strong.

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RBC Heritage – Top-20 picks

Ryo Hisatsune (+300)

Hisatsune is making his tournament debut so it’s a little risky to take him outright to win, but he finished fifth at the Valero Texas Open in his last start and fourth at the Valspar Championship a couple of weeks earlier. He’s 37th in SG: tee-to-green on the season so his game is trending up.

Gary Woodland (+333)

Woodland has never finished better than 31st in 3 starts here, but he’s made the cut each time. He finished second at the Houston Open a few weeks ago and could contend again in Hilton Head.

RBC Heritage – Matchups

Suggested play is golfer in bold.

Russell Henley (-105) vs. Corey Conners (-115)

Henley will be well-rested after missing the cut at Augusta, while Conners was grinding it out for all 4 days en route to a T-8 finish. Both have good records here, but I’ll take the underdog Henley.

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RBC Heritage – Top English

Matt Fitzpatrick (+450)

Fitzpatrick has struggled all year, but he’s a past champion here and has also finished fourth once and 14th twice at Harbour Town. He’s got the longest odds in this market against Tommy Fleetwood (+160), Aaron Rai (+200) and Justin Rose (+400).

RBC Heritage – First-round leader

Sungjae Im (+4000)

Im fired a first-round 66 here in 2023, which put him T-5 on the leaderboard after Thursday. He’s coming off a great showing at the Masters and could carry that momentum into the RBC Heritage.

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Utah Hockey Club at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Utah Hockey Club at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Utah Hockey Club (38-30-13) take on the St. Louis Blues (43-30-8) Tuesday in a matchup that will determine the Blues’ fate. Puck drop from Enterprise Center is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Utah vs. Blues odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Utah leads 2-1 with 4-2 wins in St. Louis and Utah Nov. 7 and Jan. 18

Utah went hard in the paint at Nashville Monday, drilling the Predators 7-3, cashing as -150 road favorites with the Over (6.5) cashing. C Clayton Keller scored 2 goals to give him 29 on the season. Utah is 4-0-1 in the last 5 games despite having no postseason aspirations. It has been a surprisingly successful season, and Keller, the St. Louis native, has a chance to foil his hometown team’s postseason plans.

This is the Blues’ final regular-season game. They have 94 points, holding the Western Conference’s second Wild Card spot. They are 1 point behind the Minnesota Wild, who also have 1 game left — at home vs. the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday. The Calgary Flames are 2 points back of the Blues and have 2 games left, but St. Louis wins the tiebreaker — the Blues lose a tiebreaker to the Wild.

A Blues’ win in regulation Tuesday means they’re in in the playoffs. If they lose or win in OT or a SO, they’ll need the Flames to not pass them in points. Remember, Calgary has 2 games left — Tuesday at home vs. the Vegas Golden Knights and Thursday at the LA Kings.

St. Louis is 0-2-1 in its last 3 games without LW Dylan Holloway (lower body injury). The Blues received a big piece back into the lineup in their 4-3 shootout loss to Seattle Saturday with D Colton Parayko returning. He scored his career-high 16th goal in that one. He missed 14 games after knee surgery.

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Utah at Blues odds

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Moneyline (ML): Utah +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Blues -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Utah +1.5 (-200) | Blues -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Utah at Blues projected goalies

Karel Vejmelka (26-21-8, 2.52 GAA, .906 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (27-22-5, 2.72 GAA, .900 SV%, 3 SO)

Vejmelka has been busy lately as this will be his 10th start in the last 19 days. He is 4-1-1 with a 1.98 GAA and .925 SV% in 6 April starts. His last one was a 5-3 win at the Dallas Stars, and he stopped 21 of 24 fired his way. He hasn’t faced St. Louis this season, but he faced them twice last season, allowing 6 goals on 44 shots.

Binner has given up 3+ goals in 3 straight starts after stopping 15 of 18 Seattle fired his way Saturday. He has faced Utah twice this season and stopped 29 of 33 in a 4-2 loss and stopped 24 of 25 in a 2-1 win.

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Utah at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Blues 5, Utah 3

Moneyline

The Blues have looked tired after their 12-game win streak, which was March 15-April 5. They’re getting D Philip Broberg back for this one after he missed the Seattle game for personal reasons. This is the most important game the city of St. Louis has seen in 3 seasons. Enterprise is sold out, and it’s time for their last stand. Utah is on no rest — after playing Monday in Nashville — and there are no excuses.

Take the BLUES (-150).

Puck line/Against the spread

I’ll PASS on the puck line.

I mentioned Keller scored his 29th goal Monday. He’s going to want to hit 30, and he has great history against his hometown club with 12 goals, 22 assists and a +12 in 31 career games against the Blues.

Take CLAYTON KELLER ANYTIME GOAL (+210).

Over/Under

The Over is 0-1-2 in 3 meetings this season. Utah is 7-3 O/U in its last 10, and the Blues are 5-5.

The Blues are going to exert everything to get into the playoffs, and Utah is running on fumes. I see a lot of lamp lighting.

Take the OVER 6 (+100).

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Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (5-11) face the Toronto Blue Jays (9-8) for the second game of a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is slated for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Braves vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 1-0 after 8-4 win Monday

The Braves’ bats warmed up Monday as 3B Austin Riley hit 2 homers and drove in 5 RBIs. Riley is on a tear, going 14-for-27 (.519) over the last 7 games. After an 0-7 start, the Braves are 5-4 over the last 9 games.

The Jays have lost 3 of 4 as they’re battling inconsistency. They’ve scored 4+ runs 5 times over the last 10 games and went 3-2 in those. He went 0-for-4 with 3 K’s Monday, but SS Bo Bichette has a .297/.346/.711 slash line to open the year.

Braves at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Spencer Schwellenbach vs. RHP Kevin Gausman

Schwellenbach (1-0, 0.45 ERA) is making his fourth start. He has a 0.65 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 20 innings.

Had a no-decision in his last start Thursday against the Phils, allowing 1 ER on 7 H and 2 BB while fanning 5 in 6 IP
In his 1 career start vs. Toronto Sept. 7, he allowed 3 ER (6 R) on 10 H, 0 BB with 3 K’s in 5 IP

Gausman (1-1, 2.33 ERA) is making his fourth start. He has a 0.62 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 19 1/3 innings.

Allowed an unearned run in his no-decision against Boston Wednesday, giving up just 4 hits and 0 walks while fanning 10 over 8 IP
In 3 career GS vs. Atlanta: 0-1, 2.29 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 12 K in 19 2/3 IP

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Braves at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 1:57 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+154) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Braves at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Braves 4

Moneyline

The Jays are short dogs at home, and I’m feeling them and Gausman here. Schwellenbach has been great thus far, but it doesn’t feel authentic. He pitched around 7 hits and 2 walks in his last start, and he has a .191 BABIP that is bound to turn around.

Take the BLUE JAYS -105.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m not interested in either side here.

PASS.

Over/Under

I like the OVER 7.5 (-110) here. The Braves have scored 3+ runs in 7 straight, and the Jays have done so in 6 of 7. The Braves have a hideous 4.50 bullpen ERA, and we’re in a hitters’ park.

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Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (11-8) and the San Diego Padres (14-3) play the middle contest a 3-game series Tuesday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Padres routed the Cubs 10-4 as -139 favorites in the series opener Monday despite the fact both teams piled up 11 hits apiece. Of course, the Over (7.5) hit.

CF Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his hot hitting for the Cubs, going 3-for-4 with 2 singles and an RBI double. Meanwhile, 1B Michael Busch homered for the third straight game, while C Miguel Amaya also went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI.

For the home side, RF Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a pair of homers from the leadoff spot, finishing 2-for-4 with 3 runs and 3 RBIs, while 1B Luis Arraez went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo homer and 2 runs. DH Gavin Sheets reached 10 RBIs on the season with 2 more runs driven in during a 2-for-4 night.

The 10 runs allowed matched a season high, as Chicago was beaten 10-6 in a series finale in Arizona March 30. Chicago has dropped 3 of the past 5 games, while the Over is 7-2 in the past 9 outings, and 11-3 across the previous 14 contests.

The Padres have won 5 in a row, and even more impressive, they’re 11-0 at home this season. However, it was San Diego’s first time reaching double digits in runs in 2025. The Over at home was a rarity, too, as the Under is 6-3-1 in the past 10 at Petco Park.

Cubs at Padres projected starters

LHP Shota Imanaga vs. RHP Randy Vasquez

Imanaga (2-1, 2.70 ERA) makes his fifth start of 2025. He has a 0.90 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 in 23 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 7 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 4 K in 6-2 home setback vs. Texas Rangers Wednesday
2025 road splits: 1 start, win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 4-3 victory at Arizona Diamondbacks March 29
2025 vs. Padres: 1 start, win, 7 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H (1 solo HR), 0 BB, 4 K in 3-1 home victory April 4
Career vs. Padres: 1-0, 1.88 ERA (14 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 2 HR, 0.84 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 2 starts

Vasquez (1-1, 1.72 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 6.9 BB/9 and 3.4 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 2-1 victory at A’s Wednesday
2025 home splits: 1 start, no-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 1-0 win vs. Atlanta Braves March 29
2025 vs. Cubs: 1 start, loss, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER (3 R), 2 H, 5 BB, 2 K in 3-1 road setback April 4
Career vs. Cubs: 0-1, 3.00 ERA (9 IP, 3 ER), 7 H, 5 BB, 8 K, 1.33 WHIP in 2 starts

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Cubs at Padres odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cubs -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Padres +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+105) | Padres +1.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cubs at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 4, Cubs 3

Moneyline

The PADRES (+135) are worth a look as underdogs at home.

Yes, it’s “Shota Day” for the Cubs, and that usually means Chicago is in good shape. He already beat San Diego 11 days ago … and the Cubs did beat Vasquez at Wrigley Field last week.

However, the Padres are 11-0 at home, and that can’t be understated. For San Diego to be plus-money despite being unbeaten at Petco Park is a value. Keep riding that wave until it crashes.

Run line/Against the spread

SAN DIEGO +1.5 (-130) is still worth a look if you’re a little more on the conservative side, and you’re scared off by the Imanaga-Vasquez pitching matchup.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) has been risky business in games involving the Cubs. The Over has been the rule for Chicago, which has the best Over record in the majors at 13-5-1. We saw the total go Over in Monday’s series opener between 2 shaky starters.

We should see a lot more donuts on the board Tuesday.

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Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (3-13) and the LA Dodgers (12-6) play the second game of a 3-game series Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rockies vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

The Dodgers beat the Rockies 5-3 as -352 favorites in the Monday opener with the Under (8.5) cashing. SS Mookie Betts launched a 2-run homer in the first inning, driving in DH Shohei Ohtani, who added a solo shot in the third.

The MLB-worst Rockies avoided a fourth consecutive shutout, but extended their losing streak to 4 games. Colorado has dropped 6 of its last 7 games and is just 1-9 on the road.

Rockies at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Ryan Feltner vs. RHP Dustin May

Feltner (0-0, 2.81 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 16 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 7-2 home victory vs. Milwaukee Brewers Thursday
2025 road stats: 1 start, no-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-4 setback at Tampa Bay Rays March 30
2024 vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 4.91 ERA (11 IP, 6 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 2 starts
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-2, 5.79 ERA (28 IP, 18 ER), 1.43 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 5 starts and 1 relief appearance

Knack (1-0, 10.38 ERA) makes his second start and third appearance. He has a 2.08 WHIP, 8.3 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 4 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 2 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 K in 6-5 victory at Washington Nationals Wednesday
2024 home stats: 1-4, 3.71 ERA (34 IP, 14 ER), 0.94 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 7 starts
Career vs. Rockies: 0-0, 1 road relief appearance (Sept. 29, 2024), 4 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 2-1 victory

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Rockies at Dodgers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Rockies +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Dodgers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +2.5 (-145) | Dodgers -2.5 (+120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockies at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Rockies 2

Moneyline

It’s unlikely that the Dodgers (-300) will lose to the team with the worst record in MLB, but the price is too high on their ML.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

Only 1 of the Dodgers’ last 12 games has resulted in them winning by 3 or more runs. They just haven’t been scoring enough lately, putting up 4 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 10 games.

The Rockies, meanwhile, showed signs of life by scoring 3 runs in the Monday opener after being shut out in 3 consecutive games at the San Diego Padres from Friday to Sunday.

BET ROCKIES +2.5 (-145).

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 3 straight games overall for the Rockies, while the Dodgers are 5-2 to the Under in their last 7 at home.

Colorado has scored 2 or fewer runs in 5 of its last 7 games, while LA has put up 3 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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