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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
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Picks and Predictions April 30th 2026
Game 6 shifts back to Minneapolis with the Timberwolves holding a 3-2 lead and one more chance to finish this series at home. Tipoff is set for 9:30 PM ET at Target Center on Thursday night, with ESPN carrying the broadcast. Denver kept itself alive with a 125-113 win in Game 5, and that result mattered because it pushed a series that looked close to over right back into pressure territory for Minnesota. The Nuggets were the West’s No. 3 seed at 54-28, while the Timberwolves finished 49-33 as the No. 6 seed, so there is still a real talent gap on paper even with Minnesota up in the series. What makes this matchup tricky for bettors is the injury
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Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants Picks and Predictions April 30th 2026
The San Francisco Giants visit the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, April 30, with first pitch scheduled for 12:35 PM ET. San Francisco enters at 13-16 and fifth in the NL West, but the Giants have played better lately, winning six of their last 10 despite getting shut out 7-0 in the series opener. Philadelphia is 10-19 and fourth in the NL East, which is not where this roster expected to be at the end of April. Still, the Phillies did get a needed response in their last game, using strong pitching and a more complete offensive effort to beat San Francisco. This is also a doubleheader day after Wednesday’s postponement, so bullpen planning and lineup management
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Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions April 30th 2026
The Colorado Rockies visit the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, April 30, with first pitch scheduled for 12:40 PM ET. Colorado enters at 14-17 and fourth in the NL West, but the Rockies have been more competitive lately, going 6-4 over their last 10 and coming off a 13-2 win over Cincinnati. The Reds come in at 19-11 and first in the NL Central. They lost Wednesday’s game badly, but this is still a team playing strong baseball overall, with seven wins in its last 10. Cincinnati also gets the home-field edge at one of the better power parks in the league, which matters in a matchup where both lineups have extra-base ability. The market has
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New York Mets vs Washington Nationals Picks and Predictions April 30th 2026
The Washington Nationals visit the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, April 30, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM ET. Washington enters at 14-17 and third in the NL East, while New York sits at 10-20 and last in the division. The Mets are favored despite their ugly form, with Freddy Peralta set to face Miles Mikolas in a matchup that puts pitching volatility front and center. Washington comes in with momentum after crushing New York 14-2 on Wednesday. The Nationals had 15 hits, six extra-base hits, and a seven-run fourth inning that broke the game open. New York has now lost 16 of its last 19 games, which makes it tough to trust the Mets at

Longwood Lancers vs USC Upstate Spartans preview graphic with NCAA logo, team logos, and picks and predictions for January 29 2026

Longwood Lancers vs USC Upstate Spartans Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Longwood Lancers vs USC Upstate Spartans Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 29, 2026 Longwood heads to Spartanburg for a Big South ... more

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Colorado Buffaloes vs Iowa State Cyclones Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Colorado Buffaloes vs Iowa State Cyclones Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 29, 2026 Colorado heads to Ames for a Big 12 ... more

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Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Game Preview The Los Angeles Kings visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at ... more

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St. Louis Blues vs Florida Panthers Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Florida Panthers vs St. Louis Blues Game Preview The Florida Panthers head to Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues on ... more

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Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Game Preview The Washington Capitals head to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Red Wings ... more

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Preview The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at PPG Paints ... more

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game Preview The Winnipeg Jets head to Benchmark International Arena to face the Tampa Bay Lightning ... more

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New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils Game Preview The Nashville Predators head to Prudential Center to face the New Jersey Devils on ... more

Carolina Hurricanes vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Utah Mammoth vs Carolina Hurricanes Game Preview The Utah Mammoth head to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, January 29, ... more

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions January 29th 2026

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 29, 2026 Oklahoma City heads to Minneapolis on Thursday night ... more