I have playoff sensory overload as I write this with the Golden Knights-Wild and Warriors-Rockets games going on the YouTubeTV multiview and Joe Ceraulo’s Cashing Out on my extra computer. (Sorry, no WrestleMania.)
The Warriors (+1.5) had the only upset Sunday, holding off the Rockets 95-85. The Thunder (-13 vs. Grizzlies), Celtics (-12.5 vs. Magic) and Cavaliers (-12.5 vs. Heat) all won and covered as home favorites.
Two NBA games tonight:
Game 2: Pistons (+6.5) at Knicks (1-0), 7:30 ET, TNT
Game 2: Clippers (-1) at Nuggets (1-0), 10 ET, TNT
>Check here later this morning for Zach Cohen‘s Best Bets and Steve Makinen‘s Analytics Report.
>Check here at 6:30 p.m. ET for the latest picks in the VSiN KillerSports NBA Challenge. Las Vegas pro bettor Steve Fezzik is out to an early lead vs. 14 other handicappers with a 5-1 record.
>ICYMI: Steve Makinen‘s first-round trends and betting systems.
The Golden Knights (-245) opened the first round with a 4-2 victory over Wild (+217) as the favorites held serve (Hurricanes over Devils 4-1; Maple Leafs over Senators 6-2). The Golden Knights crowd tends to play the puck line and the Over so an empty-netter that crossed the goal line with 0.1 second left was meaningful to many.
Four NHL games tonight:
Game 1: Canadiens (+164) at Capitals (-198), 7 p.m. ET; ESPN
Game 2: Blues (+160) at Jets (1-0, -192), 7:30 p.m. ET; ESPN2
Game 2: Avalanche (1-0, -142) at Stars (+120), 9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN
Game 1: Oilers (+105) at Kings (-125), 10 p.m. ET; ESPN2
VSiN hockey analyst Jonathan Davis will have his Best Bets for these games later this morning:
ICYMI: Makinen’s playoff betting systems.
Today in MLB
Greg Peterson has filed his top plays for today.
Steve Makinen, Josh Appelbaum and Adam Burke will file their contributions by mid-morning and you can find them on the MLB page.
>Our daily matchup page with more detail by clicking on “Matchup Analysis.”
>Makinen’s daily power ratings
>DraftKings/Circa Betting Splits
Quick Hits
NFL Draft: Everything you need to know about betting Thursday’s draft is here.
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