Three teams faced elimination games in the NBA and NHL playoffs last night — and only one survived. But first . . .
Only 113 days away
Behold, the NFL schedule is out.
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VSiN.com managing editor Adam Burke offers his observations on the Week 1 schedule, which looks like this (with DraftKIngs lines):
Thursday, September 4
- Cowboys at Eagles (-7)(46.5)
Friday, September 5
- Chiefs (-3)(44.5) at Chargers
Sunday, September 7
- Raiders at Patriots (-3.5)(43.5)
- Steelers (-2.5)(39.5) at Jets
- Bengals (-4.5)(44.5) at Browns
- Dolphins at Colts (-1.5)(45.5)
- Panthers at Jaguars (-3.5)(45.5)
- Giants at Commanders (-7.5)(45.5)
- Buccaneers (-2.5)(47.5) at Falcons
- Cardinals (-3.5)(43.5) at Saints
- Titans at Broncos (-7.5)(43.5)
- 49ers (-1.5)(45.5) at Seahawks
- Lions at Packers (-1.5)(48.5)
- Texans at Rams (-3.5)(44.5)
- Ravens at Bills (-1.5)(51.5)
Monday, September 8
- Vikings at Bears (-1.5)(45.5)
Zach Cohen breaks down the primetime games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday.
With all 272 games on the calendar, Adam explains why the Bucs, Vikings and Broncos are winners while the Giants, Dolphins and Lions are losers.
One other loser? You . . . if you are tired of the Chiefs. KC has eight standalone games, including seven in primetime.
The only Win Totals movement at DraftKings that Adam noted: Patriots Over 8.5 moved from +110 to -115 and Over 12.5 moved from +800 to +650.
Celtics carry on
No Jayson Tatum, no problem.
The Celtics (-5) stayed alive without their injured star, beating the Knicks 127-102 on Wednesday night. NY still leads the series 3-2 with Game 6 with Boston (+2) underdogs for the first time.
The Warriors without Steph Curry? No chance.
Golden State bowed out of the playoffs with a 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves, who covered the closing -10.
Minnesota’s opponent in the Western finals could be decided tonight:
- Game 6: Thunder at Nuggets, 8:30 ET, ESPN. OKC leads 3-2.
Zach Cohen, Dan Karpuc and Steve Makinen will file their Best Bets later this morning.
>Today’s selections from the KillerSports NBA Playoff Challenge will be available shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET.
Not a Golden night
The Oilers eliminated the Golden Knights with a 1-0 OT victory. In the other game, the Panthers (-130) routed the Leafs 6-1 to take a 3-2 series lead.
Two elimination games tonight:
- Game 5: Hurricanes (-168 at Circa) at Capitals (+150), 7 ET; TNT. Carolina leads series 3-1
- Game 5: Stars (-103) at Jets (-109), 9:30 p.m. ET; TNT. Dallas leads series 3-1
Jonathan Davis will post his Best Bets later today.
PGA Championship tees off
The PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte tees off today at 7 a.m. ET. >>Tee times.
We have 99 bets from VSiN hosts and guests on our golf picks page for Pro subscribers.
The names that come up the most? Bryson DeChambeau, Corey Conners and Justin Thomas.
ICYMI: Wes Reynolds‘ preview and the Long Shots podcast.
MLB Today
Greg Peterson already has filed his top plays for today.
Adam Burke, Josh Appelbaum and Steve Makinen will post their Best Bet contributions later this morning.
Quick Hits
College baseball: Matt Grissom, frequent VSiN guest on the topic of college baseball, checked in with his best bets for today’s menu.
Preakness: Our coverage, including Adam Burke’s handicap of Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan, is all here. >>Check out 1/ST BET’s wagering guide here.
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