Greetings from Las Vegas. I spent last night watching Power Slap at the Cosmo. The only person who might like it more than me — and Circa owner Derek Stevens — is my girlfriend Heather. I’m not sure how to feel about that.
🏀 NBA Playoffs: Let the games begin
The Play-In is over. Now we get the real thing.
With the bracket set, the NBA playoffs tip off today with four Game 1s.
No. 5 Raptors (+8.5) at No. 4 Cavs, 1 ET (Prime)
Zach Cohen: Toronto swept the season series 3-0, but all of those games came before 2026. This version of Cleveland — now with James Harden — is a different challenge.
👉 Series preview →
No. 6 Timberwolves (+6.5) at No. 3 Nuggets, 3:30 ET (Prime)
Zach: Minnesota’s path to pulling an upset likely depends on Peyton Watson’s health for Denver, as the wing remains sidelined with a hamstring issue.
👉 Series preview →
No. 6 Hawks (+5.5) at No. 3 Knicks, 6 ET (Prime)
Zach: Atlanta has the talent to steal a game or two, but New York should control this series and close it out in six — at most.
👉 Series preview →
No. 5 Rockets (-5.5) at No. 4 Lakers, 8:30 ET (ABC)
Houston brings a dangerous mix: Durant as a closer, Sengun inside and a roster full of size and athleticism that makes them a problem every night.
👉 Series preview →
Play-In fallout:
The bracket is set.
The Magic beat the Hornets 121-90 to earn a first-round matchup with the Celtics.
The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96 to draw the top-seeded Thunder.
👉 Full playoff guide →
👉 Makinen’s betting trends →
Contest time:
👉 VSiN / Killer Sports Playoff Challenge picks →
👉 Prop projections →
With the bracket set, the NBA playoffs tip off today with four Game 1s.
No. 5 Raptors (+8.5) at No. 4 Cavs, 1 ET (Prime)
Zach Cohen: Toronto swept the season series 3-0, but all of those games came before 2026. This version of Cleveland — now with James Harden — is a different challenge.
👉 Series preview →
No. 6 Timberwolves (+6.5) at No. 3 Nuggets, 3:30 ET (Prime)
Zach: Minnesota’s path to pulling an upset likely depends on Peyton Watson’s health for Denver, as the wing remains sidelined with a hamstring issue.
👉 Series preview →
No. 6 Hawks (+5.5) at No. 3 Knicks, 6 ET (Prime)
Zach: Atlanta has the talent to steal a game or two, but New York should control this series and close it out in six — at most.
👉 Series preview →
No. 5 Rockets (-5.5) at No. 4 Lakers, 8:30 ET (ABC)
Houston brings a dangerous mix: Durant as a closer, Sengun inside and a roster full of size and athleticism that makes them a problem every night.
👉 Series preview →
Play-In fallout:
The bracket is set.
The Magic beat the Hornets 121-90 to earn a first-round matchup with the Celtics.
The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96 to draw the top-seeded Thunder.
👉 Full playoff guide →
👉 Makinen’s betting trends →
Contest time:
👉 VSiN / Killer Sports Playoff Challenge picks →
👉 Prop projections →
🏒 NHL: Game 1s begin
The Stanley Cup Playoffs open today — and history points to some contrarian angles.
Steve Makinen highlights two long-term edges:
• Road teams have been the better investment over time
• Teams trailing in a series outperform those leading (zig-zag effect)
👉 Full betting systems →
Jonathan Davis has released his first-round series plays:
👉 Best bets →
Saturday Game 1s:
• Senators (+124) at Hurricanes (-148), 3 ET
• Wild (+100) at Stars (-120), 5:30 ET
• Flyers (+124) at Penguins (-148), 8 ET
👉 More plays (updated today) →
Steve Makinen highlights two long-term edges:
• Road teams have been the better investment over time
• Teams trailing in a series outperform those leading (zig-zag effect)
👉 Full betting systems →
Jonathan Davis has released his first-round series plays:
👉 Best bets →
Saturday Game 1s:
• Senators (+124) at Hurricanes (-148), 3 ET
• Wild (+100) at Stars (-120), 5:30 ET
• Flyers (+124) at Penguins (-148), 8 ET
👉 More plays (updated today) →
⚾ MLB: Saturday board
Greg Peterson leads the way with his Saturday best bets.
👉 Greg’s Best Bets →
Burke, Appelbaum and more picks will be added throughout the day.
👉 MLB hub →
Player props:
👉 Compare projections vs. lines →
👉 Greg’s Best Bets →
Burke, Appelbaum and more picks will be added throughout the day.
👉 MLB hub →
Player props:
👉 Compare projections vs. lines →
⚡ Smart Edge: Opening lines matter
Playoff openers and full MLB slates mean sharper early action.
Tracking line movement is key before the market fully adjusts.
👉 Track real-time moves →
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Tracking line movement is key before the market fully adjusts.
👉 Track real-time moves →
👉 Start your free trial (use code VSIN10)
⚡ Quick Hits
🏇 Horse Racing
👉 Today’s picks + Derby coverage →
🥊 UFC
👉 Fight analysis + predictions →
⚽ Soccer
👉 EPL picks →
👉 Today’s picks + Derby coverage →
🥊 UFC
👉 Fight analysis + predictions →
⚽ Soccer
👉 EPL picks →
