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Milwaukee Bucks’ franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo has his sights set on another run to the NBA Finals and the entire city of Milwaukee will weigh heavy on his shoulders as he tries to bring his people another ring. He’s been playing this season in his newest Nike Giannis Freak 6 sneakers, which have since seen […]

Over the last year, Nike has been hard at work bringing back some of their most classic basketball models from the last three decades. Few athletes have had a successful signature line like that of Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant over at Nike, recently unveiling his latest Nike KD 18. This next release throws it […]

Nike has been doing great work in bringing back some of their most popular sneakers from the 1990’s. From Ken Griffey Jr.’s signature sneakers returning to the recent resurrection of Deion Sanders’ Nike Air DT Max, the golden age of sneakers is finally seeing a rebirth 25 years later. Next up on the list, we’ll […]

The Professional Fighters League is set to electrify Paris on May 24, 2025, with a star-studded fight card at the iconic Accor Arena. “Tarzan” Meets “King” in Lightweight Showdown The event, part of the PFL Europe series, will feature a clash of titans in the lightweight division as local hero Mansour “Tarzan” Barnaoui (22-6) faces […]

The Dallas Stars made the biggest move of the NHL trade deadline. They sent promising forward Logan Stankoven and two first-round picks to the Carolina Hurricanes for Mikko Rantanen. Once they added the former 50-goal scorer, many saw them as a Stanley Cup contender. With Rantanen in tow, the Stars are the most balanced team […]

The New York Yankees may have a difficult time repeating as American League champions in 2025. Not only did Juan Soto leave in MLB free agency, but Gerrit Cole is expected to miss the season due to Tommy John surgery. Additionally, Giancarlo Stanton’s timeline for a return remains uncertain due to elbow injuries. Still, the […]

Only a handful of people can call themselves NBA players each year. In fact, BETMGM even published a statistic that says the odds of a college basketball player making the NBA is only 1.2%. For high school players, the probability decreases to .03%. Prior to the start of the 2024-2025 season, only 552 players were […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most storied franchises in all of hockey. In fact, only one team in league history — the Montreal Canadiens — have won more Stanley Cups than the Leafs. However, unlike the Canadiens, the Maple Leafs have had extremely rotten luck in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for nearly […]

The Florida Panthers began their turnaround in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Florida had a disappointing 2022-23 regular season following a franchise-record-setting 2021-22 campaign. However, Florida was able to make the playoffs despite everything. And they made their shot count. The Panthers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in 2023 against the Vegas Golden Knights. […]

The Minnesota Twins take on the St. Louis Cardinals for both team’s first game of the 2025 season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Cardinals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Twins-Cardinals Odds […]

The New York Mets hit the road to take on the Houston Astros for opening day. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Astros prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Mets-Astros Odds New York […]

The Cleveland Guardians open their season with a trip to the Kansas City Royals for an AL Central matchup. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Royals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Guardians-Royals […]

Last season, the Minnesota Twins entered September as a near-lock to make the playoffs. From a 91.7% chance to make the dance per FanGraphs when the final month started to missing entirely, it was a freefall. Now, the Twins have to compete in an ascending division with massive injury problems. Can Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, […]

The race for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is heating up as the regular season draws to an end. Teams such as the Washington Capitals have clinched a playoff spot already. However, other spots remain up for grabs. That is a bit of an illusion, though. Though many spots are open, teams such as the […]

Even with the Phoenix Suns’ four-game winning streak, the season hasn’t been what many thought. From the Suns having mental lapses to numerous lineup changes, there have been a variety of hurdles and obstacles. Either way, the team hasn’t wavered. While outside perspectives might tell another story, the players and coaches within the locker room […]

The Angels start the season in Chicago against the White Sox! The Angels can make a statement against the White Sox on Opening Day! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-White Sox prediction and pick. The Angels struggled last season toward a 63-99. The offense struggled, finishing 28th in batting average […]

The Giants and the Reds kick off the MLB season in Cincinnati! These two teams are looking to claw back towards the postseason this season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Reds prediction and pick. The Giants were up and down toward an 80-82 record last season. The Giants struggled both […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Purdue-Houston prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Purdue-Houston. The Houston Cougars are having to play a de facto road game in the Sweet 16. They are the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region, and being a No. 1 seed should generally […]

The Magic host the Dallas Mavericks for a crucial battle in Orlando. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Magic prediction and pick. The Mavericks are a half-game behind the Phoenix Suns for 10th place in the Western Conference. By the time this game starts on Thursday, they could be tied, depending […]

MLB Opening Day is March 27, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the biggest name involved in trade rumors. The Toronto Blue Jays have not been able to come to terms on a contract agreement with their star first baseman, and now they are at risk of losing him in free agency next offseason. While a […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Michigan-Auburn prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Michigan-Auburn. The Michigan Wolverines have found a higher gear, and they have also shown us why coaching matters so much in college basketball. Dusty May has taken a program which was a total mess last […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Mariners prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Athletics-Mariners. The Seattle Mariners are dealing with more pressure than any other Major League Baseball team this season, not in terms of the intensity of their fan base (that would be the New York Mets), but […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks received some bad news about pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Their very expensive acquisition announced that he will have Tommy John surgery in the coming days. He is done for 2025 and is also […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Tigers-Dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers are back, trying to repeat as World Series champions. They were the best team in baseball last season, and their roster looks even better this year. Keep in mind that the […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Kentucky-Tennessee prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Kentucky-Tennessee. The Tennessee Volunteers have never reached the Final Four. Rick Barnes made a Final Four with Texas in 2003, but he hasn’t been back since, and he has never been able to break through […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Ole Miss-Michigan State prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Ole Miss-Michigan State. The Michigan State Spartans are part of a fascinating story at the South Regional in Atlanta. Not only does Michigan State have a chance to make the Final Four, but […]

The New York Knicks are on relatively uneven ground right now. They are still without star point guard Jalen Brunson—although Brunson appears to be heading for a return before the playoffs. And Mitchell Robinson remains on a recovery plan that will hopefully (but not definitely) cease to exist once the playoffs begin. But, whether the […]

The Boston Celtics hit the road to take on the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Celtics-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Celtics-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Celtics-Suns Odds […]

The Milwaukee Bucks hit the road to take on the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Bucks-Nuggets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Bucks-Nuggets Odds Milwaukee Bucks: +4 […]

James Harden has a chance to play for the Los Angeles Clippers’ contest against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. It’s a positive update given the Clippers guard struggled to walk after the team’s home loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Harden has played in 68 of the Clippers’ 71 games […]

Despite losing in Super Bowl 59, the Kansas City Chiefs are still a dynasty. The team has a lot of pricey veterans on their roster, which makes building through the draft and filling the roster out with players on rookie contracts so important. In order to get back on top, the team needs to find […]

ESPN analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins criticized the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent performance during Tuesday’s edition of NBA Today, describing the team’s current form as “gross,” particularly on the defensive end. His comments came in the wake of the Lakers’ 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, their third straight defeat. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 59. While they reached the pinnacle of the NFL, there is always room to get better, as defending a championship in football is no easy feat. The Eagles have been one of the biggest losers of the offseason so far, as they lost a lot of talent in free […]

The Baltimore Orioles have high expectations coming into the 2025 season. Their Baby Birds core has blossomed into a solid core but there is one flaw fans should be concerned about. They made a big trade for Corbin Burnes before last season but when he hit free agency, he left. They replaced him with Charlie […]

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is a big believer in his young quarterback Bo Nix. The Broncos are coming off of their best season since winning the Super Bowl in 2015. The Broncos advanced to the playoffs for the first time in nine years with a 10-7 record last season, vastly exceeding expectations with […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder hit the road to take on the Sacramento Kings Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Thunder-Kings NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Thunder-Kings Odds Oklahoma City […]

The New York Giants come into the 2025 NFL Draft, with some clear needs, with quarterback being at the top of the list. After Daniel Jones struggled mightily in 2024, resulting in him being released, finding the next quarterback is the top priority. The Giants were in the running for Matthew Stafford, and have been […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hit the road to take on the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Cavaliers-Trail Blazers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Cavaliers-Trail Blazers […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a dreadful season in 2024-25. And as many expected, it will end after 82 games. The Blackhawks were eliminated from contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs not too long ago. As a result, the team will soon shift its focus to the offseason and potential trades the team will make. […]