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Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Minnesota Twins on Friday night at Target Field, with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Toronto enters at 14-17 and sitting fourth in the AL East, while Minnesota is 14-18 and fourth in the AL Central. Both teams are hovering below .500, so this is a pretty even market for a reason. The Blue Jays are looking to bounce back after a 7-1 loss to the Twins in the series opener. Daulton Varsho homered in that game, and George Springer added two hits, but Toronto did not create enough pressure after that. Minnesota, meanwhile, snapped out offensively behind Byron Buxton and Bailey Ober, which gives the Twins some momentum entering this matchup. Patrick
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St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night at Busch Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Los Angeles enters at 20-11 and leading the NL West, while St. Louis is 18-13 and sitting third in the NL Central. The Dodgers have dropped two straight, but they still own one of the strongest overall profiles in baseball. The Cardinals are the hotter team right now. They have won four straight and just put up 10 runs in a win over Pittsburgh, so this is not a simple “Dodgers are better, lay the price” spot. St. Louis has momentum, home field, and a left-handed starter who can be useful when his command is right. The
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Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
The Atlanta Braves visit the Colorado Rockies on Friday night at Coors Field, with first pitch scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET. Atlanta enters at 22-10 and leading the NL East, while Colorado is 14-18 and sitting fourth in the NL West. The Braves are coming off a loss, but they have still won seven of their last 10 and remain one of the more complete teams on the MLB board. Colorado also lost its last game, falling 6-4 to Cincinnati, and the Rockies are 5-5 over their last 10. That is not terrible, especially for a team priced as a heavy underdog here, but this is a tough matchup. Atlanta has the better lineup, the better pitching staff, and the
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Los Angeles Angels vs New York Mets Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
The New York Mets visit the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, with first pitch scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. New York comes in at 10-21 and sitting fifth in the NL East, while Los Angeles is 12-20 and fourth in the AL West. Neither team is in good shape, but the Angels are the colder side right now after six straight losses and only one win in their last 10 games. The Mets have dropped two straight and have not inspired much confidence either, especially in close games. They are 2-7 in one-run games this season, which says a lot about their late-game execution and bullpen trust. Still, this is a spot where the
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San Diego Padres vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
The Chicago White Sox visit the San Diego Padres on Friday night at PETCO Park, with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Chicago enters at 14-17, third in the AL Central, but the current form is much better than the overall record. The White Sox have won three straight and seven of their last 10, which makes this underdog price worth a real look. San Diego is 19-11 and sitting second in the NL West. The Padres have dropped two straight, but they are still 10-6 at home and have the better overall roster profile. This is a bounce-back spot for a team that has been reliable as a favorite, though laying the price is not completely comfortable with

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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Missouri Tigers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers will try to maintain their perfect start to the season when they host the Missouri Tigers on Thursday ... more

Auburn Tigers coach speaks at the podium during SEC media event ahead of matchup against Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Auburn Tigers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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Maintaining a high energy level has been an issue for the Auburn and Notre Dame basketball teams in the young season. Perhaps ... more

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Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 19th 2023

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There are increasing signs that the Dallas Cowboys have put their offense in good order. That’s far from the case for the ... more

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Vegas Golden Knights Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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After getting shut out in a game for the first time since last February, the Vegas Golden Knights continue their five-game road ... more

Chicago Blackhawks players celebrate at the bench during their November 16, 2023 game against the Tampa Bay Lightning

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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The Chicago Blackhawks are back from a trip to Florida, refreshed after three days off and ready to play five home games ... more

An Arizona Coyotes player skates during warmups, wearing a white jersey with the team’s coyote logo.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Arizona Coyotes Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes will look to rebound and find consistency in their game when they visit the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets on ... more

Pittsburgh Penguins players celebrate at the bench during an NHL game, with Sidney Crosby leading the moment in May 2025.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New Jersey Devils Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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The biggest questions surrounding Thursday’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and visiting New Jersey Devils are whether it will be a clash ... more

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Ottawa Senators vs. Detroit Red Wings Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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The Ottawa Senators haven’t collected back-to-back victories in North America in nearly a month. They’ll hope for better luck overseas this week. ... more

Oklahoma State Cowboys guard drives to the basket while defended by a St. Bonaventure Bonnies player during a college basketball game.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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Oklahoma State and St. Bonaventure will meet on a neutral court Thursday, yet in an area of the country that has yielded ... more

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Louisiana State Tigers vs. Dayton Flyers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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LSU and Dayton meet in the first round of the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C., on Thursday, hoping to accelerate their early ... more