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The biggest talking point on every Selection Sunday always surrounds which teams barely got into the 68-team NCAA Tournament field and which were just left out. That has never been more true this year, as fans of some of the country’s most notable teams went at it over the March Madness candidacies of their squads. […]

The New Orleans Saints have a roster still brimming with playoff potential but requiring key reinforcements. Not surprisingly, general manager Mickey Loomis and head coach Dennis Allen made interesting free agency moves to strengthen both sides of the ball. However, as always, the NFL Draft remains the cornerstone of long-term success. Now that free agency […]

March Madness kicks off as St. Francis PA faces Alabama State in a First Four game. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a St. Francis PA-Alabama State prediction and pick. St. Francis is 16-17 on the year and was just 8-8 in conference play. They would end up with the third […]

When the Las Vegas Raiders traded for quarterback Geno Smith, it changed the math dramatically for their 2025 NFL Draft. Now, the team is no longer desperate for a first-round quarterback, instead shifting to a win-now mentality to maximize the final years of Smith’s career. With that, we asked the Pro Football Network NFL mock […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have firmly established themselves as the NFL’s defining dynasty of the modern era. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have led the franchise to multiple Super Bowl berths and championships. However, sustained success demands continual roster refinement. The 2025 NFL Draft presents a prime opportunity to strengthen their championship foundation. With free […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — When the Los Angeles Clippers added Ben Simmons to their roster through the buyout market, they added a versatile player who could ideally play all five positions at a high level. In theory, adding a 6-foot-10, 28-year old with the frame of a power forward and the skills of a point […]

The Cleveland Browns signed Myles Garrett to the richest contract ever given to a defensive player this offseason. It was their biggest move of free agency, which leaves a lot of holes to fill in the draft. With the second-overall pick, they can change their entire franchise outlook. Who will the Browns take in the […]

There’s a new frontrunner in the race for the 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament title. Florida basketball has emerged as the top betting favorite at BetMGM following a decisive victory over Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship on Sunday. They head into March Madness riding a wave of momentum, having won 12 of their last 13 […]

The San Antonio Spurs will visit Southern California for a showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be a clash at Crypto as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Spurs-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 97-94. Furthermore, the Lakers are 8-2 over the past 10 games against the […]

The Denver Nuggets will travel to the Bay Area for a showdown with the Golden State Warriors. It will be a battle at Oracle Arena as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Warriors prediction and pick. The Nuggets lead the head-to-head series 108-85. Furthermore, they are 9-1 over their past 10 games, including […]

The Miami Heat will head to the “World’s Most Famous Arena” for a battle with the New York Knicks. It will be a battle at Madison Square Garden as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Heat-Knicks prediction and pick. The Knicks lead the head-to-head series 73-66. Recently, they have dominated the Heat, […]

Alabama basketball has firmly established itself as a March Madness regular under head coach Nate Oats. With this year’s Selection Sunday in the books, the Crimson Tide are now set to make their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Fans can expect the usual up-tempo, high-powered offense that can overwhelm opponents when it’s clicking. However, as […]

Following the chaotic start to the 2025 NFL free agency period, the Chicago Bears are sitting in a much better spot than they were before as they prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. And under new head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears could be cooking in 2025. However, as Bears fans have seen before, a […]

We’re set for a betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at this next cross-conference matchup on Monday’s slate of action. The Philadelphia 76ers (23-44) will visit the Houston Rockets (43-25) as both teams come in following a hard-fought win. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Rockets prediction and pick. The […]

We’re back with a betting prediction and pick for Monday’s NBA slate as we see two cross-conference foes meet for the first time this season. The Detroit Pistons (37-31) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (18-50) as both teams look to bounce back from recent losses. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Pelicans prediction […]

Monday’s NBA slate continues to roll as we’re set for another betting prediction and pick for the first meeting between these cross-conference foes this season. The Indiana Pacers will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves as both teams continue to build momentum ahead of the Playoffs. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The […]

MLB Opening Day is here! After a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, the entire league kicks off on Thursday. Our first edition of the MLB Power Rankings for 2025 was all about the offseason moves, but now there’s baseball to talk about. Let’s dive into the power rankings […]

The New York Jets made a big splash in free agency. Justin Fields will be their quarterback this season after he signed a $40 million deal but they still have holes to fill. When Darren Mougey is on the clock at the draft, who will he take? The Jets have to crush the 2025 NFL […]

With the bulk of the free agency chaos now in the past, the New York Giants are allowed to turn their full attention to the 2025 NFL Draft. The team’s focus of the draft will be the No. 3 overall pick, but Joe Schoen has eight total picks to use in April, including six in […]

The Buffalo Bills made some moves in free agency this offseason, albeit some that won’t pay off until after the players’ PED suspensions. However, with 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes will definitely be affected by the players selected. So we asked the Pro Football Network NFL mock draft […]

NFL free agency is all about high risk with high reward. It is the perfect time to build your roster, but teams also usually have to overpay for players on the open market, as they are bidding against every team in the league. These moves could pay off, but they are risky because of the […]

2024-25 has been an incredible season for Tennessee basketball, as Rick Barnes and company have scrapped and clawed their way through a brutal SEC schedule. The Volunteers finished fourth in the best conferences in America despite playing against an NCAA Tournament-caliber team each and every night. The SEC has a chance to get 14 teams […]

The Edmonton Oilers will travel to Manhattan to face the New York Rangers on Sunday. It’s a showdown at Madison Square Garden as we continue our NHL odds series and make an Oilers-Rangers prediction and pick. The Oilers lead the head-to-head series 40-35. They are 7-3 in the past 10 games against the Rangers and […]

The Anaheim Ducks will visit Missouri to face the St. Louis Blues. It will be a battle at the Enterprise Center as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Ducks-Blues prediction and pick. The Blues lead the head-to-head series 60-43. Amazingly, the Blues have won nine games in a row against the Ducks. […]

The Dallas Stars will travel to the Rocky Mountains to face the Colorado Avalanche. Mikko Rantanen returns to Ball Arena as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Stars-Avalanche prediction and pick. The Avalanche lead the head-to-head series 93-87. Yet, the Stars are 6-4 in the past 10 games against the Avalanche. The […]

Though it may be the NFL offseason, it is never too early to begin thinking about the upcoming fantasy football season. With the new league year officially here as of March 12, players have begun to switch teams this offseason, which means it’s time to get a jump start on the 2025 fantasy football season. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers stumbled to a disappointing finish in their last five games that culminated with an uninspiring defeat at the hands of their archrival Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers are a proud franchise with a storied history, but general manager Omar Khan has his work cut out for him if he wants to get this […]

The Washington Wizards are winning so much that it could foil one of this season’s main missions: securing the NBA’s worst record to ensure a top-five lottery pick this summer. They’re 6-4 in their last 10 games and 9-11 in their last 20, a stunning turnaround for a team that started 6-41. The Wizards were […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Bucks prediction and pick Sunday’s matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks promises to be a thrilling clash. The Thunder, led by Shai […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Lakers prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns promises to be intense. The Lakers, seeking to extend their six-game […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Cavaliers prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers promises to be a compelling clash. The Cavaliers, riding a 16-game win streak, […]

For months, Normani and DK Metcalf kept their romance under wraps. That all changed when the Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest wide receiver casually announced their engagement during a press conference, the NYTimes reports. As Metcalf fielded questions about his transition from the Seattle Seahawks, one inquiry about former teammate Russell Wilson led to an unexpected revelation. […]

With the first round of free agency officially passed, fans of the Philadelphia Eagles can turn their attention to the 2025 NFL Draft, where the next crop of Philly’s finest will find their way to the City of Brotherly Love. Now granted, there could still be a few moves going down before the 2025 NFL […]

The St. Louis Blues will battle the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center. It will be a Central Division showdown as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Blues-Wild prediction and pick. The Blues lead the head-to-head series 50-49. Yet, the Wild are 6-4 in the past 10 games against […]

The Ottawa Senators will head to Scotiabank Arena for a showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be a Canadian clash as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Senators-Maple Leafs prediction and pick. The Senators lead the head-to-head series 75-70, with three other games resulting in a tie. Also, they are […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning will battle the Boston Bruins on Saturday at the TD Garden. It will be an Eastern Conference clash as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Lightning-Bruins prediction and pick. The Bruins lead the head-to-head series 74-38. Yet, the teams have split the past 10 games. But the Bruins […]

The New Jersey Devils will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a showdown at PPG Paints Arena. It’s a divisional clash as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Devils-Penguins prediction and pick. The Devils lead the head-to-head series 145-127, with 17 other matches ending in a tie. Recently, the Devils have gone 9-1 […]

The Chicago Bears are heading into yet another critical NFL Draft. This time, they simply can’t afford to get it wrong. Following a disappointing 5-12 campaign in 2024, the franchise must address its offensive line to build a sustainable contender for the future. One prospect who fits their needs perfectly is LSU football offensive tackle […]

The Washington Commanders are coming off another pretty successful season. They have a young, electrifying quarterback at the helm and a coaching staff eager to build on last year’s momentum. As such, Washington is well-positioned for another deep playoff run. However, free agency is a double-edged sword. The right additions could propel the team into […]