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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Picks and Predictions April 30th 2025
The Chicago Cubs are swinging hot bats, and they’ll look to keep the momentum going Wednesday night as they face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a three-game set. Chicago leads the National League in batting average and runs, and they flexed that muscle in Tuesday night’s 9-0 rout of Pittsburgh. All nine Cubs starters had at least one hit, and none struck out — a feat the team hadn’t achieved since July 3, 2013. Seiya Suzuki nearly hit for the cycle, launching one of four Cubs home runs on the night. Boyd (2-2, 2.54 ERA) will take the mound Wednesday, hoping for continued run support. In his five starts this season, he’s received seven runs of support
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Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals Picks and Predictions April 30th 2025
Freddy Fermin continues to shine as the Kansas City Royals look to take another series win when they face the Tampa Bay Rays in the second of a three-game set on Wednesday. Kansas City opened its six-game AL East road trip with a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday, notching their seventh victory in the past eight games. The team has clawed back to .500 after a shaky 8-14 start. Freddy Fermin, filling in for Salvador Perez behind the plate, was instrumental, going 3-for-4 with an RBI while expertly managing the pitching staff. Despite a quiet offensive night overall, Kansas City made the most of its chances. Matt Quatraro emphasized the team-first mentality. For bettors looking at trending value
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Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Picks and Predictions April 30th 2025
After a chaotic walk-off win on Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies aim to keep the momentum going as they host the Washington Nationals for Game 2 of their three-game series. In a game filled with late drama, the Phillies blew a 5-2 ninth-inning lead only to storm back in their final at-bat for a 7-6 win. Nathaniel Lowe stunned the crowd with a go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the ninth, but Philadelphia responded with a Johan Rojas sacrifice fly and a game-ending wild pitch that allowed Bryson Stott to score. Trea Turner, who had four hits in the victory, believes the team still has another level to reach. Despite the win, Turner’s comments echo the team’s push for
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Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Picks and Predictions April 30th 2025
The New York Yankees are riding high after a dominant offensive display Tuesday night and will look to carry that momentum into Wednesday’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. Six home runs fueled a 15-3 rout of the Orioles in Game 2 of the series, putting New York in position to take the set on the road. Manager Aaron Boone praised the team’s approach at the plate. The Yankees will now turn to Carlos Carrasco (2-1, 5.26 ERA), who tossed five shutout innings against Toronto in his last start. Carrasco has fared well historically against Baltimore, going 4-2 with a 2.22 ERA in eight career appearances. For bettors considering trends and pitching matchups, it’s worth consulting the latest MLB Betting
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Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Predictions April 30th 2025
At 7:30 ET, the Rockets (-184) will host the Warriors (+154) in a Western Conference matchup. Houston is favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is 203.5. This game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston and can be seen on TNT. The Rockets (52-30) are currently 2nd in the Western Conference, while the Warriors (48-34) are 7th. Golden State is on a two-game win streak, while Houston has lost two straight. The Warriors improved to 48-34 with a 109-106 win over the Rockets on Monday. Golden State was favored by 3.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three. The combined score of 215 points went over the pre-game total of 203.5 by 11.5

Cleveland-cavaliers vs Miami Heat Picks and Predictions April 23rd 2025

Cleveland-cavaliers vs Miami Heat Picks and Predictions April 23rd 2025

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Cavs’ Backcourt Dominance Fuels Game 1 Blowout, Eyes Repeat vs. Heat The Cleveland Cavaliers made a statement in Game 1 of their … more

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions April 23rd 2025

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions April 23rd 2025

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Magic Look for Bench Boost in Game 2 Showdown with Celtics The Orlando Magic knew stealing one on the road would be … more

Washington Capitals vs Montréal Canadiens Picks and Predictions April 23rd 2025

Washington Capitals vs Montréal Canadiens Picks and Predictions April 23rd 2025

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Canadiens, Capitals Regroup After Game 1 OT Battle: Focus Shifts to Game 2 Game 1 of the first-round clash between the Washington … more

Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions April 23rd 2025

Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions April 23rd 2025

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Emotions Run Deep as Stars, Avalanche Brace for Game 3 in Denver A playoff rivalry rich with history just got another layer … more

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Predictions April 22nd 2025

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies April 22nd 2025 At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (+690) will take on the Oklahoma City … more