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BasketballTop 25 roundup: No. 14 Kansas captures Big 12 showdown with No. 13 BYU
Yes, this is NCAAB, and it played like a classic Saturday board. You got ranked-on-ranked games that turned into efficiency tests, two
Bill Blatt·
HockeyNHL roundup: Down 3-0, Caps storm past rival Canes in OT
This slate was packed with the exact stuff that breaks and makes tickets: blown three-goal leads, overtime daggers, shootout variance, and teams
Al Grant·
BasketballNBA roundup: Nikola Jokic’s return sparks Nuggets past Clippers
Friday’s slate was all about control versus chaos. Denver got its engine back with Nikola Jokic returning and immediately stabilizing the offense,
Bill Blatt·
BasketballNBA roundup: Kon Knueppel, Hornets hold off Cooper Flagg (49), Mavs
This slate was a reminder that NBA tickets usually get decided in the last six minutes, not the first 36. Charlotte and
Bill Blatt·
HockeyNHL roundup: Patrick Kane becomes all-time top U.S.-born point-scorer
Thursday was the kind of slate that makes you respect game state. Leads evaporated fast, overtime showed up everywhere, and special teams
Al Grant·
HockeyNHL roundup: Senators’ defense supplies offense in win over Avs
This slate was about control more than chaos. Ottawa turned defense into offense and basically removed Colorado’s shot volume from the game.
Al Grant·
BasketballNBA roundup: Wizards edge Blazers, halt 9-game skid
If you’re tracking market movement, start with the latest NBA odds and scores before lines adjust off the final margins and injury
Bill Blatt·
HockeyNHL roundup: Rasmus Dahlin’s 5 points carry Sabres past Leafs
This slate had everything that messes with pregame certainty: goalie changes midstream, a 3-0 lead that evaporated, and late third-period swings that
Al Grant·
BasketballTop 25 roundup: No. 3 Michigan ruins No. 5 Nebraska’s perfect record
Tuesday night felt like a classic college slate where margins and composure mattered more than “who played better” for 35 minutes. Michigan
Bill Blatt·
HockeyNHL roundup: Mattias Ekholm posts hat trick as Oilers top Ducks
Before you lock in anything, check the latest NHL odds and scores to confirm lines, totals, and any late goalie news. Edmonton
Al Grant·
BasketballNBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers end Bulls’ winning streak
Luka Doncic dropped 46 points and 12 assists as the Lakers outlasted the Bulls, while Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant powered a
Bill Blatt·
BasketballNBA roundup: Zion Williamson, Pelicans win at San Antonio in a stunner
Sunday’s NBA slate was light on volume but delivered some clear reads for bettors. Miami closed its long road trip with a
Bill Blatt·