The Cavaliers joined the Thunder in the NBA’s Elite Eight, sweeping the Heat with a 138-83 rout on Monday night.
Three more series could end tonight:
- Game 5: Bucks (+7.5) at Pacers (3-1), 6 ET, NBA TV
- Game 5: Pistons (+5) at Knicks (3-1) 7:30 ET, TNT
- Game 5: Magic (+11.5) at Celtics (3-1) 8:30 ET, NBA TV
- Game 5: Clippers (-2) at Nuggets (2-2) 10 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 5 ET.
>Estimated scores from Makinen.
NHL tonight
No team has advanced to the second round yet, but two have a chance tonight:
- Game 5: Senators (+140) at Maple Leafs (-156, 3-1), 7 ET, ESPN
- Game 5: Devils (+221) at Hurricanes (-250, 3-1), 7:30 ET, TNT
- Game 5: Wild (+187) at Golden Knights (-210, 2-2), 9:30 ET, ESPN
- Game 5: Oilers (+121) at Kings (-135, 2-2), 10 ET, TNT
VSiN hockey analyst Jonathan Davis will have his Best Bets later this morning.
>Estimated scores from Makinen.
Today in MLB
Steve Makinen has updated his bullpen ratings and how his betting systems are doing.
Here are his top 5 bullpens based on his power ratings:
- 1. Padres: 33
- 2. Astros: 27
- 3. Dodgers: 25
- 4. Tigers: 24
- 5. Giants: 23
Steve, Adam Burke and Josh Appelbaum will post their contributions later this morning.
Greg Peterson already has filed his top plays for today.
>Our daily matchup page with more detail by clicking on “Matchup Analysis.”
>Makinen’s daily power ratings
>DraftKings/Circa Betting Splits
Quick Hits
Horse Racing: VSiN will have special Kentucky Derby coverage all week with our Derby Betting Guide out Wednesday, a YouTube-only edition of VSiN At The Track with Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman on Friday and then the two will host a Derby-themed show on Saturday (4-8 p.m. ET).
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