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Oakland Athletics vs Cleveland Guardians Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
Two teams that finished April with at least a share of the lead in their respective American League divisions go head-to-head to begin May when the Cleveland Guardians face the Athletics on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif. Cleveland left-hander Joey Cantillo (1-1, 2.97 ERA) and Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.24) are the scheduled starters in the opener of the three-game series. The Guardians are seeking to repeat a series win earned in their first-ever trip to West Sacramento last June. To do so, they'll have to deny the A's a fourth consecutive series win. The Athletics took two of three from the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals to move atop the AL West at a
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Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
The 2026 Colorado Rockies were destined to be better than the 2025 team, and they've lived up to that expectation. Colorado reached 14 wins five weeks earlier than last year's 43-119 squad and is coming off a 4-2 road trip. The Rockies will try to build on that success when they host the Atlanta Braves on Friday night for the first of a three-game series in Denver. Right-hander Grant Holmes (2-1, 3.62 ERA) will be on the mound for Atlanta while Colorado will counter with left-hander Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.91). The Rockies won just a single road trip during the 2025 season and matched that when they swept the New York Mets before taking one of three games against the
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Leeds United vs Burnley Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
Burnley visit Leeds United at Elland Road on Friday, May 1, 2026, in a Premier League Matchweek 35 matchup with very different pressure on each side. Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM local time, and Leeds have a chance to move closer to locking up top-flight safety in front of their home crowd. Leeds enter 15th with 40 points, six points above the relegation zone with four matches left. That gives them some breathing room, but not enough to coast. A win here would make the survival picture look much cleaner, especially against a Burnley side already confirmed for relegation. Burnley sit 19th with 20 points and have already dropped back down. That makes their motivation harder to read. Sometimes
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Pisa vs Lecce Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
Pisa host Lecce at Arena Garibaldi, Stadio Romeo Anconetani, on Friday, May 1, 2026, in a Serie A Matchweek 35 matchup with major relegation pressure attached. Kickoff is listed for 3:45 PM ET, and the table situation makes this one feel tense from the first whistle. Pisa are bottom of the league, while Lecce sit just above the drop zone. For Pisa, the math is harsh. They need a win to keep survival hopes alive, and even that may only delay the inevitable. They come in with just two wins through 34 league matches and a five-match losing streak, so the home underdog case is mostly about urgency, not form. Lecce are not exactly comfortable either. They have 29 points
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Girona vs RCD Mallorca Picks and Predictions May 1st 2026
Girona host RCD Mallorca at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Friday, May 1, 2026, in a La Liga Matchweek 34 spot that feels much bigger than a normal late-season fixture. Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM local time, with both clubs sitting in the relegation fight and needing points for very different reasons. Girona enter 15th with 38 points, while Mallorca are 17th with 35 points, only one point above the drop zone. That makes the game state tricky. Girona can create real separation with a home win, but Mallorca cannot afford to leave Montilivi empty-handed. It is not quite a final, but from a betting perspective, it has that same nervous edge. The market is giving Girona the slight

Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Predictions – April 9

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Minnesota goes for the four-game sweep Thursday afternoon at Target Field, with first pitch set for 1:40 p.m. ET. The Twins enter ... more

Athletics vs Yankees Picks and Predictions – April 9

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New York gets the rubber match at Yankee Stadium on Thursday afternoon, with first pitch set for 1:35 p.m. ET on MLB.TV. ... more

Cincinnati Reds vs Miami Marlins Picks and Predictions – April 9

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Cincinnati closes its four-game set in Miami on Thursday afternoon with Rhett Lowder on the mound, and that is a pretty good ... more

Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Mets Picks and Predictions – April 9

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Arizona and New York close this three-game set Thursday night at Citi Field, with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. ET. The ... more

Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Predictions – April 9

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The Miami Heat head back to Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night for the second half of this mini-series, and the urgency is ... more

Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards Picks and Predictions – April 9

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Chicago and Washington run it back Thursday night at Capital One Arena after the Bulls rolled to a 129-98 win in this ... more

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions – April 9

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Boston heads to Madison Square Garden on Thursday night for a game with real playoff weight. The Celtics are 54-25 and can ... more

Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions – April 9

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The Philadelphia 76ers head to Toyota Center on Thursday night for a game that still matters quite a bit for both sides. ... more

Indiana Pacers vs Brooklyn Nets Picks and Predictions – April 9

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The Indiana Pacers head to Barclays Center on Thursday, April 9, for a 7:30 PM ET matchup with the Brooklyn Nets in ... more

Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Predictions – April 9

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The Lakers head to Chase Center on Thursday night in a game that still matters, even if the roster situation has turned ... more