Since the word of the day might be Journalism, let’s start with news from Churchill Downs:
>Another scratch: No. 10 Grande (20-1) was scratched on Friday with a cracked heel, so today’s Kentucky Derby field is down to 19. There were no more also-eligible horses after Baeza replaced Rodriguez.
>Weather: Rain is expected, especially early in today’s card, which starts at 11 a.m. ET. The track is likely to be wet at post time (6:57 p.m. ET) with sporadic showers and thunderstorms forecast for late afternoon and evening. That said, a “wet fast” track on Friday didn’t stop 6-5 favorite Good Cheer from winning the Oaks.
If you haven’t downloaded the VSiN Kentucky Derby Betting Guide, what are you waiting for?
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Dave Tuley finalizes his thinking on the Derby along with other races on the card.
“Mr. Ed” Sehon offers his picks for the day.
Look for Mike Somich’s picks here this morning.
Mike and Aaron Halterman from RacingDudes.com will host a special Derby-centric show today from 4-8 p.m. ET. Guests include legendary announcer Dave Johnson, Fox Sports analyst Chris Fallica, VSiN host Patrick Meagher, SiriusXM host Steve Byk and 1/ST BET analyst Jeremy Plonk.
If you want a sneak preview, Mike and Aaron revealed their final Derby picks on Friday’s VSiN At The Races on our YouTube channel. >>Watch the replay.
We had so many opinions from guests on VSiN this week that we made a second “best-of” compilation video. >>ICYMI: Here was the first video.
>>Check out our Derby hub for everything we’ve done this week.
If you need a little extra bankroll, 1/ST BET is offering $200 signup bonus. >>Go here. >>Check out 1/ST BET’s Wagering Guide.
If you are in Las Vegas, the Circa sportsbook will offer parimutuel wagering on all races today.
2 NBA Game 7s
The Rockets and Warriors will go to a Game 7 on Sunday. Houston (+5.5) won 115-107 on Friday night.
Tonight’s Game 7:
Clippers (+1 at Circa) at Nuggets, 7:30 ET, TNT.
>Check here later this morning for Zach Cohen‘s Best Bets and Steve Makinen‘s Analytics Report.
>Today’s selections from the VSiN KillerSports NBA Playoff Challenge will be available shortly after 6:30 p.m. ET.
>Estimated scores from Makinen.
If you want to get started on the second round, which starts Sunday, Steve has produced a comprehensive list of trends and betting systems.
2 NHL Game 7s
The Blues forced a Game 7 on Sunday by beating the Jets 5-2 on Friday night.
The only other spot left in the second round will be decided tonight:
Avalanche (-134 at Circa) at Stars (+124), 8 ET; ABC.
VSiN hockey analyst Jonathan Davis will have his Best Bets later this morning.
>Estimated scores from Makinen.
Today in MLB
Greg Peterson already has filed his top plays for today.
Steve Makinen, Adam Burke and Josh Appelbaum will post their contributions later this morning.
>Our daily matchup page with more detail by clicking on “Matchup Analysis.”
>Makinen’s daily power ratings
>DraftKings/Circa Betting Splits
Quick Hits
UFC: The circuit hits the bright lights of Des Moines for tonight’s card. Lou Finocchiaro has his Best Bets. Britton Hess will file his picks for every fight later this morning.
Soccer: Nigel Seeley weighs in with three picks for the weekend EPL menu.
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