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Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Picks and Predictions August 21st 2025

August 21, 2025 By Scores And Stats | MLB

The New York Mets wrap up a critical three-game set against the Washington Nationals Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park, with first pitch set for 4:05 PM ET. Both teams split the first two games, and New York is looking to stay in the hunt for the final NL Wild Card spot. All eyes are on Brandon Nimmo, who left Wednesday’s game with a stiff neck and is considered day-to-day. If he’s out, the Mets will need others to step up in this rubber match. Pitching Matchup: Betting Odds: Sean Manaea controls the zone and keeps the ball in the park. The lefty has been tagged for 13 earned runs over his last 14.2 innings and hasn’t looked sharp in August.

Atlanta Dream vs Minnesota Lynx Picks and Predictions August 21st 2025

August 21, 2025 By Scores And Stats | WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream square off Thursday night in College Park, GA, in what could be a sneak peek at this year’s WNBA Finals. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET, with both teams eyeing playoff positioning and potential franchise milestones. The Lynx (28-6) are looking to rebound after an 85-75 road loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday. Despite the setback, Minnesota owns the league’s best record and is on pace to break its single-season win total. The Dream (22-13) just wrapped a tough six-game road trip with a 74-72 loss to the Las Vegas Aces, but return home with confidence and playoff energy behind rookie head coach Karl Smesko. Opening Odds: Their starters bounce back.

San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants Picks and Predictions August 21st 2025

August 21, 2025 By Scores And Stats | MLB

The San Francisco Giants travel to PETCO Park to play against the San Diego Padres. The game is set for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 4:10 PM. The Giants have a record of 61-65 and are ranked third in the NL West. They have struggled lately, with a 2-8 record in their last ten games. The Padres hold a 70-56 record and are second in the division. They have been performing well, winning six of their last ten games. Dylan Cease will start for the Padres, while Justin Verlander will be on the mound for the Giants. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with clear skies and a calm crosswind. The San Francisco Giants are coming off a tough

New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky Picks and Predictions August 21st 2025

August 21, 2025 By Scores And Stats | WNBA

The Chicago Sky travel to Brooklyn to face the surging New York Liberty on Thursday night, looking to stop a five-game losing streak and get a boost from the return of star forward Angel Reese. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM ET at Barclays Center. The Liberty are 2-0 against Chicago this season, winning both games in dominant fashion — 99-74 in May and 85-66 in June. Despite missing All-Star Breanna Stewart, New York continues to thrive behind strong performances from Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu. Opening Odds: Angel Reese plays like a two-time All-Star and the defense finally tightens up. Reese returned Tuesday after a three-week absence and posted 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and a block in

Connectitut Sun vs Washington Mystics Picks and Predictions August 21st 2025

August 21, 2025 By Scores And Stats | WNBA

The Connecticut Sun stunned the Washington Mystics with an 80-69 upset win Tuesday in D.C., and they’ll aim for a rare back-to-back victory when the teams meet again Thursday night in Uncasville, Connecticut. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The Mystics fell to 16-19 with the loss and now trail the Seattle Storm by 1.5 games for the final WNBA playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Sun improved to 7-27 but remain at the bottom of the standings—now playing the spoiler role with nothing to lose. Opening Odds: They clean up the turnovers and re-establish control in the paint. Washington committed 15 turnovers on Tuesday, which led directly to 21 Connecticut points. Their second unit was also outscored 45-11, a staggering