MLB- Pittsburgh (Keller) at Oakland (Wood) -130; Total 8u -105. As the Pirates don’t have a big following these days, we can’t help but speculate about the crowd count tonight at Oakland after an announced 3,528 on Monday night at the Coliseum. (“Over” or “Under” 3,550 on Tuesday night?) To the field, and the … Marshall: MLB/NHL Picks
Philadelphia at New York -4.5; Total 201.5. The Sixers are on the slab here as the Knicks have a chance to close out this series at MSG. No matter, expect it to be close, as have all three Knicks wins to date in this series. Indeed, Philly should probably be no worse than 2-2 in … Marshall likes side and total for G5 of 76ers at Knicks
Milwaukee (Peralta) -120 at Pittsburgh (Keller); Total 7u -110. It was good for the Brewers to win on Wednesday to shake a mini-slump before it turned into something more ominous. As it was, last night’s 3-2 verdict stopped a three-game skid and was the latest solid effort put forth by the Milwaukee staff, which allowed … Thursday’s MLB Primer with Picks
A look at featured MLB recommendations for Tuesday night… Detroit (Maeda) at Tampa Bay (Pepiot) -160; Total 8u -115… The Rays are treading water at 12-12, and we’re still waiting for them to begin a trademark win streak and extended uptick. But Tampa Bay also hasn’t lost more than the current two in a row, wither, … Tuesday’s MLB Primer with Picks
Indiana at Milwaukee -1.5; Total 220.5. Time maybe for Rick Carlisle to give a call to Doctor Phil as the Pacers continue to ride a real emotional rollercoaster, exhibiting bipolar tendencies befitting of psychological help. The Dr Jekyll-Mr. Hyde act was definitely one of the latter on Sunday in Game 1 at Milwaukee, as the … Tuesday’s NBA Playoffs Primer
Arizona (Nelson) +150 at San Francisco (Webb); Total 8u -115. Not much respect given to the D-backs or starter Ryne Nelson, despite the fact he is off of his sharpest effort of the young season, allowing just one run in 6 IP vs. the Cards last weekend in a 4-2 D-backs win. Arizona hits Oracle … MLB Betting Preview: Diamondbacks at Giants
NBA Friday: Sacramento (-1.5) at New Orleans, Total 214. Here we might have an ultimate test for the “injury myth” as the oddsmakers and wagering public have been jumping ship from the Pelicans like they’re the Titanic. All because of the hamstring injury suffered by Zion Williamson late in Tuesday’s play-in round with the Lake … NBA Betting Preview: Sacramento at New Orleans
More soccer is on tap for Thursday as the UEFA Europa League gets down to the nitty-gritty with quarterfinal second legs to determine the entries for the semifinals on May 2 & 9. Featured forecasts for Thursday Europa League are below… AC Milan (+145) at Roma (+190); Draw +290; Total 2.5u -115… All Serie A here … Marshall: Thursday’s UEFA Europa League Primer with Picks
MLB: Kansas City (Run Line -1.5 runs -105) at Chicago White Sox The oddsmakers are giving us some low-hanging fruit whenever a price on a Chisox game lands near even-money. Even if we have to lay an extra run, like tonight with the Royals, it seems well worth the trouble. That’s because the Pale Hose … MLB Betting Preview: Royals at White Sox
Ottawa at Boston (Puck Line -1.5 goals +115) Not often this season have we seen the Bruins get blanked like they were on Monday night by Charlie Lindgren and the Caps, indeed more than two months since the last time Boston was whitewashed (ironically vs. the same Washington). Also, the Bruins don’t often lose back-to-backs, … NHL Betting Preview and Pick: Ottawa at Boston
It’s Final Four weekend in the Valley of the Sun, but whenever we get to this point in the season, we can’t help but reminisce. Sometimes, we like to simply remind readers about a player or a team from the past that shouldn’t be forgotten. We suspect that since Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)’s college exploits … Marshall: Big Dance Memories
NC State vs. Purdue (-9, 146.5) NCAA at Glendale, AZ. Before we continue to make reference and comparisons between this season’s NC State and Jim Valvano’s iconic Wolfpack 1983 NCAA champs, there is an important distinction; aside from the ACC Tourney semifinal win over Virginia, and perhaps the second-round OT win in the Dance over … Final Four Preview and Picks: NC St. vs. Purdue
Georgia vs. Seton Hall (-4, 145); NIT semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. It seems like we are stepping back in time at Hinkle Fieldhouse, this matchup more harkening to the ‘80s and the last times either of these two made it into a Final Four of any sort. For Georgia, that dates to 1983 when … NIT Betting Preview: Georgia vs. Seton Hall
The “great survivor” of college basketball continues as the National invitation Tournament has managed to re-establish its foothold, albeit with a bit different look in 2024. The NIT Final Four continues to experiment with a venue rotation like the MLB All-Star Game, landing this season at Indianapolis and Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse after popping up … NIT Final Four rotation arrives at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Boise State vs. Colorado (-2.5, 140.5); NCAA First Four at Dayton… Is this the year? Boise is 0-9 in previous Big Dance appearances dating back to 1976 when Bus Connor’s Broncos fell 103-78 in Tempe to Jerry Tarkanian’s most run-n-gun UNLV entry. It’s now the third straight and fifth overall Dance invite for Boise HC Leon Rice, … First Four Preview: Boise State vs. Colorado
Louisville vs. NC State (-9.5, 148.5); ACC at Washington, DC… If the ‘Ville hasn’t rallied by now for Kenny Payne, it’s probably not going to happen, as most ACC observers suspect that his days with the Cards are likely numbered after two desultory campaigns. That there will be no shortage of interested parties for this … Gonzaga is the favorite vs. Saint Mary’s in WCC Tournament finals
HOUSTON at BALTIMORE (Saturday, January 20)… Rematch of opening week when Texans lost 27-9 at M&T Bank Stadium. That was CJ Stroud’s NFL debut and Houston went on to eventually cover seven of its last nine as an underdog this season, and five of their next seven away from home. Lamar Jackson just 1-3 SU and … Marshall: NFL Divisional Round Trends
SMU at EAST CAROLINA (Thursday, October 12)… Mustangs have failed to cover first two on road this season, now 0–3 vs. line away since late 2022, also on 6-1 under run since late last season. Tech edge-slight to ECU and under, based on team and totals trends. WEST VIRGINIA at HOUSTON (Thursday, October 12)… Neal … Marshall: Week 7 CFB Technical Edges