We have two games today in the NBA:
- Game 1: Pacers (+8) at Cavaliers, 6 ET, TNT.
- Game 7: Warriors (+2.5) at Rockets, 8:30 ET, TNT
Zach Cohen has already posted his Best Bets for both games.
Jonathan Von Tobel previews the Pacers-Cavs series.
>Today’s selections from the VSiN KillerSports NBA Playoff Challenge will be available shortly after 5 p.m. ET.
>Estimated scores from Steve Makinen.
The Nuggets (-1.5) eliminated the Clippers with a 120-101 victory on Saturday night.
ICYMI: Steve has produced a comprehensive list of trends and betting systems for the second round.
And in the NHL . . .
With the Stars eliminating the Avalanche with a 4-2 victory on Saturday night, there is just one spot left in the NHL second round:
Blues (+130) at Jets (-155), ET, TBS
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
Makinen’s NASCAR predictions
Steve Makinen has posted his final simulation for today’s stop in Texas.
After another fantastic simulation run at Talladega last weekend, we move on to Texas, which theoretically is a little more predictable historically, getting a handicap-ability grade of C+. Kyle Larson maintains his top spot on the projections after a strong run of practice and qualifying. He is the only one with a projected driver rating in the 100’s and the only one with an average finish under 6.5 on the simulation runs. Larson’s Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron checks in #2, followed by a new name to the front runners, Carson Hocevar, who had a huge Saturday at the track and will start on the pole. Tyler Reddick and last week’s winner, Austin Cindric, round out the top 5.
Here are my predictions for today at Texas:
Top 5: Larson, Byron, Cindric, Blaney, Hocevar
Top Underdogs to consider: Hocevar, Cindric, Gibbs, McDowell, Berry, Gragson
Favorites to struggle: Bell, Elliott, Logano, Busch
Quick Hits
Soccer: Nigel Seeley weighs in with picks for the weekend EPL menu.
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