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Oakland Athletics vs Kansas City Royals Picks and Predictions April 30th 2026
Lawrence Butler's bat has been in a deep slumber, and the 25-year-old outfielder hasn't resembled the player who topped 20 homers in each of his first two full major league seasons. Perhaps that's why Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was so excited to see the "Law Dog" deliver a pivotal three-run homer in Wednesday's 5-2 triumph over the Kansas City Royals. Now Butler and the A's will look to beat the Royals again on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at West Sacramento, Calif. Butler broke a 1-1 tie with his three-run homer, in the fourth inning, to help propel the Athletics on Wednesday. "It's nice to see the results and the joy," Kotsay said of Butler. "It's
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Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions April 30th 2026
Dallas heads to Grand Casino Arena on Thursday night for Game 6 with its season on the line. Minnesota leads this first-round series 3-2, so the setup is pretty clean now: the Wild can close it out at home, while the Stars have to win to force a Game 7 back in Texas. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM ET, and this one lands in a high-pressure slot on TNT. Minnesota has earned this chance by taking the last two games, including a 4-2 road win in Game 5 behind another big Kirill Kaprizov night and steady work from Jesper Wallstedt. Dallas still has the profile of a dangerous team, especially with its power play, but the Stars have
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Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Predictions April 30th 2026
The Edmonton Oilers head to Honda Center on Thursday night for a 10:00 PM start on TNT knowing there is no margin left. Anaheim leads this first-round series 3-2, so Game 6 is simple for Edmonton: win and drag this matchup back to Rogers Place, or the season ends on the road. The Ducks, meanwhile, are one win from closing out a Pacific Division rival in front of a crowd that has already seen them go 2-0 at home in this series. Edmonton did exactly what it had to do in Game 5, winning 4-1 behind a huge night from Leon Draisaitl and another strong effort from Connor Ingram. That result matters, but so does the setting change. The Oilers
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Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions April 30th 2026
The Knicks head to Atlanta for Game 6 with a 3-2 series lead and a real chance to finish this first-round matchup on the road. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET on Thursday night at State Farm Arena, with ESPN carrying the broadcast. New York grabbed control again in Game 5 with a 126-97 win, and that result felt bigger than the margin. It was not just a win. It was a reminder that when the Knicks own the glass and dictate the physicality, Atlanta has a hard time getting the game where it wants it. That is the pressure spot for the Hawks now. They are back home, facing elimination, and trying to recover after getting pushed around
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Picks and Predictions April 30th 2026
Boston gets its second straight chance to close this series on Thursday night, heading to Xfinity Mobile Arena for Game 6 with a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference first round. Tipoff is set for 8:00 PM ET, and the game is available on Peacock. The Celtics finished the regular season 56-26 and entered the playoffs as the No. 2 seed, while Philadelphia went 45-37 and came in as the No. 7 seed. Game 5 was the reminder that this matchup still has some life. Philadelphia stayed alive with a 113-97 win in Boston behind 33 points and eight assists from Joel Embiid and 25 points plus 10 rebounds from Tyrese Maxey. The Celtics led by a point after three

Tulane Green Wave vs Charlotte 49ers Picks and Predictions – March 12, 2026

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The Tulane Green Wave and Charlotte 49ers meet Thursday at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham in what shapes up to ... more

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Davidson Wildcats Picks and Predictions – March 12, 2026

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The Loyola Chicago Ramblers and Davidson Wildcats meet Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh in a neutral-site matchup with postseason ... more

Auburn Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Picks and Predictions – March 12th 2026

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The SEC Tournament opens with a compelling neutral-court battle as the Auburn Tigers face the Tennessee Volunteers on Thursday afternoon at Bridgestone ... more

Washington Huskies vs Wisconsin Badgers Picks and Predictions – March 12th 2026

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The Big Ten Tournament continues Thursday afternoon with a neutral-site matchup between the Washington Huskies and Wisconsin Badgers at the United Center ... more

Louisville Cardinals vs Miami Hurricanes Picks and Predictions – March 12th 2026

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The ACC Tournament continues Thursday afternoon with a competitive matchup between the Louisville Cardinals and Miami Hurricanes at the Spectrum Center in ... more

Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks and Predictions – March 12th 2026

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The Big East Tournament continues Thursday afternoon at Madison Square Garden with a matchup between the Creighton Bluejays and Seton Hall Pirates. ... more

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs George Mason Patriots Picks and Predictions – March 12th 2026

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The Atlantic 10 Tournament continues Thursday afternoon as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies face the George Mason Patriots at PPG Paints Arena in ... more

Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Texas Southern Tigers Picks and Predictions – March 12th 2026

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The SWAC Tournament continues Thursday afternoon with a tight matchup between the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and the Texas Southern Tigers at the ... more

Bowling Green Falcons vs Toledo Rockets Picks and Predictions – March 12th 2026

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The MAC Tournament continues Thursday afternoon with a rivalry matchup between the Bowling Green Falcons and the Toledo Rockets at Rocket Arena ... more

Kentucky Wildcats vs Missouri Tigers Picks and Predictions – March 12th 2026

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The SEC Tournament continues Thursday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville with a compelling matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Missouri Tigers. ... more