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The San Diego Padres finish their trip to Detroit as they face the Detroit Tigers. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Tigers prediction and pick. In game one of the series, the Padres took the early lead. A Tirso Ornelas fielder’s choice drove in the first run of the game in […]

Movsar Evloev, one of the UFC’s last remaining unbeaten featherweights, has made his frustrations public after being denied a title shot yet again. In a recent interview with Kolos MMA, Evloev revealed that not only does he feel overlooked by the promotion, but he was also barred by UFC security from congratulating Alexander Volkanovski in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their series as they visit the Atlanta Braves. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Braves prediction and pick. In game one of the series, the Cardinals took the early lead. They would score in the second inning on an error and then a Victor Scott infield […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, and the Miami Heat will be hoping to even out the series after taking the loss in Game 1 against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers when they come into their matchup on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Heat-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Cavaliers look to […]

The best series of the 2025 NBA Playoffs so far has been the battles between the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference. These two teams have a history with one another in the playoffs, and it has shown during the two tight games played in Denver, both of which came down […]

The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here! On Thursday, April 24, at 8:00 pm ET, the Green Bay-based event kicks off. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into our final ClutchPoints 2025 NFL mock draft 5.0, which includes our predictions for trades as well as picks. 1. Tennessee Titans — QB Cam Ward, Miami […]

A unique franchise — in a part of the country where Jazz and Cajun cooking rule — the New Orleans Saints languished in anonymity for many years. They won a Super Bowl with a star quarterback in 2009, but these days aren’t considered title contenders. But maybe hiring Kellen Moore to be the Saints’ new […]

The Denver Broncos have been a much better team under the leadership of head coach Sean Payton. The Broncos immediately turned things around after hiring Payton, going from a five-win team in 2022 to 8-9 in 2023. Denver won 10 games in 2024 and made the playoffs, though they lost to the Bills in the […]

The Rockets host the Warriors on Wednesday in Game 2! The Rockets are looking to bounce back after losing in Game 1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Rockets prediction and pick. Since Jimmy Butler was traded, the Warriors have looked like a much different team. They finished with a 48-34 […]

Game 2 is Wednesday night as the Orlando Magic aim to even the series against the Boston Celtics. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Celtics prediction and pick. Paolo Banchero and the Magic showed up in Boston and threatened the defending champs in the first half of Game 1. After a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a questionable trade when they sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks last offseason. The team sacrificed a lot of 3-point shooting and offensive pop when they made that deal. Julius Randle was the centerpiece of what they returned in the trade, but he has had an up-and-down season with […]

The Philadelphia Eagles, a team steeped in tradition and passion, taking on the personality of its city, have a storied history filled with legendary players who have left a lasting impact on the 91-year-old franchise. From the early days of the NFL to the modern era, the Eagles have seen numerous talents that have shaped […]

The UFC is set for a historic debut in Azerbaijan, and local hero Nazim Sadykhov will be front and center. Sadykhov, one of the most promising lightweights in the UFC, has officially announced a showdown with Brazil’s Nikolas Motta at UFC Baku on June 21st, a matchup that not only excites local fans but also […]

The Detroit Lions have not won the NFL title since 1957 and have never won, or even been to, a Super Bowl over the course of their illustrious history. The Lions were founded in 1929 as the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans and experienced a tremendous amount of success early on before evolving (or in this case […]

For the fourth time in the last six years, the New York Giants will enter the 2025 NFL Draft with a top-10 pick in hand. Coming off a disastrous 3-14 season, the Giants own the No. 3 overall pick, their highest selection since 2018. It’s time to continue our NFL Draft odds series with a […]

The UFC landscape is in a perpetual state of flux, with champions rising and falling, legends making their final stands, and new contenders emerging from the shadows. As the sport continues to evolve, so too does the technology used to analyze and predict its future. Artificial intelligence, and specifically ChatGPT, has become a powerful tool […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most fascinating teams to watch out for in the 2025 NFL Draft. Reports suggest they could be interested in trading down and out of the first round. However, a trade-up makes sense as well because they don’t have a clear-cut answer at the quarterback position. Assuming the Steelers […]

The Los Angeles Rams, originally based in Cleveland before moving to Los Angeles, St. Louis, and then back to Los Angeles, have a rich and storied history filled with remarkable talent. From Hall of Fame quarterbacks to dominant defensive players, the Rams franchise has seen some of the greatest players in NFL history. As the […]

The Rockies make the trip to Kansas City! The Rockies and the Royals have struggled, but Kansas City has more talent, and this would be a big game for both teams to get back on track because they need it. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Royals prediction and pick. Rockies-Royals […]

The NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award is annually given to the most outstanding defensive player of the regular season. Throughout league history, several Hall of Famers have claimed the award. While it was a walk in the park for some, others had to endure a neck-and-neck race to call themselves an elite defender. […]

The San Antonio Spurs were rumored to be interested in Trae Young last offseason, but a deal for the point guard never came to fruition. Now, San Antonio has their point guard of the future, as they made a deal for De’Aaron Fox ahead of the NBA trade deadline. However, a trade for Young could […]

Kawhi Leonard put the Los Angeles Clippers on his back and led them to a much-needed Game 2 victory over the Denver Nuggets in their first round playoff series. Leonard’s performance was so incredible, James Harden said that all he could do was watch. Leonard’s performance was one for the history books, and another game […]

The Los Angeles Kings look to take control of the series as they face the Edmonton Oilers. It’s time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with an Oilers-Kings Game 2 prediction and pick. It was a high-scoring game in one of the series. Andrei Kuzmenko and Quinton Byfield scored in the first period […]

The series is tied as it heads to game three, and the Dallas Stars visit the Colorado Avalanche. It is time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Stars-Avalanche Game 3 prediction and pick. In game one of the series, the Avalanche were dominant. After a scoreless first period, Artturi Lehkonen and […]

Through three-and-a-half quarters, Monday night’s Game 2 between the LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets felt eerily similar to Game 1 two nights ago. Except this time, Kawhi Leonard put on his superhero cape and willed his Clippers to a win on the backs of a historic performance. But this was nothing new for Leonard and […]

The Washington Capitals look to take the two-game series lead as they host the Montreal Canadiens. It’s time to continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odds series with a Canadiens-Capitals Game 2 prediction and pick. In game one of the series, Alex Ovechkin opened the scoring for the Capitals with a power-play goal to give the […]

The Sacramento Kings saw their season come to an end after they conceded to the 10th-seeded Dallas Mavericks, 120-106. Let’s not forget that the Mavericks also had their fair share of struggles this year. It was a rough 2024-25 season for Sacramento, as the foundation of the very team that ended the franchise’s playoff absence is slowly withering […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were humbled in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite getting a strong outing from Luka Doncic, the Lakers’ defense couldn’t hold down the Timberwolves as Minnesota exploded for 21 made three-pointers on 50 percent shooting from beyond the arc to take a 117-95 win on the […]

The Sacramento Kings haven’t been able to catch a break. Every time it seems like they’ve turned the corner, another storm rolls in. From an exciting playoff appearance in 2023 to back-to-back play-in disappointments, the Kings have once again found themselves stuck in the NBA’s murky middle. They are not bad enough to fully tank, […]

Listless and lifeless, the Milwaukee Bucks trailed throughout Game 1 of the team’s playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, falling 117-98. “The way we played tonight, at times, wasn’t us,” Giannis Antetokounmpo told reporters postgame. “I think we’re gonna be better. In the second half, we were better.” To answer their superstar’s plea for more […]

For the Chicago Bulls, the 2025 offseason is less about retooling and more about reckoning. They’ve spent the last few years clinging to a fading vision of contention. They have hoped that a mix of veteran savvy and young upside could somehow make them more than the sum of their parts. However, after another disappointing […]

The Detroit Red Wings missed the postseason once again this season, marking nine years since their last playoff berth. The team finished the season with a 39-35-8 record, sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference. Their 86 points also marked a decline from the 2023-24 season, where they missed the playoffs on a tiebreaker, with 91 […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in basketball limbo. The franchise has lived in a state of extended purgatory. They have had glimpses of promise repeatedly buried under layers of inconsistency, injuries, and underwhelming returns. They missed the playoffs for the third straight season and haven’t finished among the Eastern Conference’s top eight teams since 2016. Now, […]

Echoes of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 title run still linger in Scotiabank Arena. However, the luster of that championship has worn off. In its place stands a rebuilding effort filled with promise. Scottie Barnes continues to blossom, and RJ Barrett’s return to Canada added a feel-good storyline. However, the results haven’t matched the potential. Progress […]

For a team that won 68 games in the regular season, the 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder sure have more doubters than one would expect. Many think that the Thunder may trip up in the earlier rounds the way they did last year, but they seemed to have shut that kind of talk down really quickly […]

The Washington Wizards went from a middling franchise to one of the NBA’s most promising rebuilding projects since General Manager Will Dawkins and Team President Michael Winger took over in 2023. Instead of settling for being middle of the pack, they stripped down the roster to stockpile future assets and give themselves a chance of […]

Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves was dictated by size, athleticism, physicality, and shotmaking. Meaning, Minnesota overwhelmed L.A. with immense size, athleticism, physicality, and shotmaking. While perhaps Minnesota’s shotmaking might regress closer to the mean, several factors remain within L.A.’s control that they need to fare much better with to turn […]

The Ottawa Senators will attempt to even the Best-of-7 First Round Series as they meet the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 2 at the Scotiabank Arena. The Battle of Ontario is here, as we continue our Stanley Cup Playoffs odd series and make a Senators-Maple Leafs Game 2 prediction and pick. The Maple Leafs demolished […]

The Mariners travel to Boston on Tuesday to start a new series! These two teams have struggled with consistency, but they are entering this game playing well. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Red Sox prediction and pick. Mariners-Red Sox Projected Starters Bryce Miller vs. Brayan Bello Bryce Miller (1-2) with […]