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The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Reality TV legend lands £500k deal to become face of Paddy Power during Royal Ascot as she films top-secret ad
GEMMA Collins has landed £500,000 to become the face of Paddy Power ahead of Royal Ascot. The former Towie star, 44 — 'The GC' to fans — filmed a top-secret advert for the betting firm in London last week. 1 She is seen poking fun at the fashion side of the annual racing event, which takes place this month. It comes after she was a popular guest in Paddy Power's box at the Cheltenham Festival in March. An insider said: 'Gemma's show-stopping appearance at Cheltenham caused a stir and Paddy Power bosses realised the value of her appeal. 'She was great fun and spoke to everyone so they were quick to ink an extremely lucrative deal that included an ad ahead of Royal Ascot, poking fun at fashion. " Ladies' Day is a huge event during the five-day festivities and plenty of women get involved with the betting side of things too. "The ad is in keeping with Paddy Power's tongue-in-cheek theme.' The Irish bookmaker has previously signed up several celebs for their ads, including former England striker Peter Crouch and his wife Abbey Clancy, ex-EastEnders star Shaun Williamson and Rhodri Giggs, brother of Manchester United love rat Ryan. Gemma said of her stint at Cheltenham: 'I've never been before and Paddy Power invited me so I couldn't turn him down. "Obviously I love the Irish and the Irish love me. "I've lost an absolute fortune. None of the horses I bet on won but it's been amazing.' Opening up about her intuitive betting technique, she added: 'If I hear a name or see a name and get a vibe about it, then I'll take a punt and put a bet on. "I think gambling at the races can be so much fun. Safe gambling, obviously — gambling awareness.'
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
St. Louis Cardinals at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions
St. Louis Cardinals at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions The St. Louis Cardinals (32-24) face the Texas Rangers (27-30) in the opener of a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cardinals vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Cardinals won 2-1 last year The Cards took 2 of 3 at the Baltimore Orioles earlier in the week, which culminated with a 6-4 victory Wednesday. SS Masyn Winn had 4 hits. He's now hitting .323 with 5 homers and 15 RBIs in 93 at-bats since moving to the 2-hole in the order. 2B Brendan Donovan went 3-for-5 with his fourth homer. The Rangers dropped 2 of 3 to the Toronto Blue Jays at home this week and scored 3 runs in the process. They lost Wednesday 2-0 and managed just 1 hit as the Jays had a bullpen game. SS Corey Seager went 0-for-4 with 2 K's in his first game back from the IL. The Rangers are just 2-8 in their last 10. Cardinals at Rangers projected starters LHP Matthew Liberatore vs. RHP Jack Leiter Liberatore (3-3, 2.73 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 59 1/3 innings. Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 6-5 home win over Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday 1 career start vs Rangers: Loss, 4 IP, 4 ER (5 R), 7 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 6-4 road defeat June 6, 2023 Leiter (3-2, 4.17 ERA) makes his ninth start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 41 innings. Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 5 BB, 3 K in 10-5 loss at Chicago White Sox Saturday Has never faced Cardinals Home/road splits: 2-1, 4.43 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 6.0 K/9 in 4 home GS vs. 1-1, 3.86 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 in 4 road GS Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Cardinals at Rangers odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:35 p.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Cardinals -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) : Cardinals -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Cardinals -1.5 (+125) | Rangers +1.5 (-150) : Cardinals -1.5 (+125) | Rangers +1.5 (-150) Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) Cardinals at Rangers picks and predictions Prediction Cardinals 4, Rangers 2 The 25-year-old Liberatore has really come of age in 2025. He has allowed 1 ER in 3 of his last 4 starts, and 2 ER in the other. He has a 1.78 ERA with 21 K's in 25 1/3 IP during that stretch. With the Rangers scoring a measly 3 runs this week, Liberatore is a good reason to back the CARDINALS (-135). Give me MATTHEW LIBERATORE UNDER 2.5 EARNED RUNS (-130). He has allowed 3+ ER in just 1 of his 10 starts, and the Rangers' offense has struggled. The Cards are 5-4-1 O/U in their last 10, but the Rangers are 2-8. With Texas' inability to put runs on the board, coupled with the dominance Libby has shown, I'll take the UNDER 8.5 (-110). Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @rdodsonsports on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Liberty vs. Mystics odds, tips and betting trends - 5/30/2025
Liberty vs. Mystics odds, tips and betting trends - 5/30/2025 The New York Liberty (5-0) will try to continue a five-game winning stretch when visiting the Washington Mystics (3-3) on Friday, May 30, 2025 at CareFirst Arena. This contest is at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION. In its most recent game, New York beat Golden State, 82-77, at home. Its top scorers were Breanna Stewart (27 PTS, 7 REB, 2 STL, 3 BLK, 50.0 FG%) and Sabrina Ionescu (24 PTS, 33.3 FG%, 6-15 from 3PT). Washington defeated Indiana 83-77 at home in its last game. Its top scorers were Brittney Sykes (21 PTS, 9 REB, 2 BLK, 35.3 FG%) and Kiki Iriafen (16 PTS, 8 REB, 53.8 FG%). Ahead of watching this matchup, here's what you need to know about Friday's action on the court. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 6:09 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread: Liberty (-7.5) Liberty (-7.5) Over/under: 164.5 164.5 Favorite: Liberty (-400, bet $400 to win $100) Liberty (-400, bet $400 to win $100) Underdog: Mystics (+310, bet $100 to win $310) Liberty moneyline insights The Liberty have won all five of the games they have been favored on the moneyline this season. New York has played three times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -400 or shorter, and won each game. Based on this game's moneyline, the Liberty's implied win probability is 80.0%. New York and its opponents have scored more than 164.5 points in three of five games this season. Liberty outings this year have an average point total of 166.9, 2.4 more points than this matchup's over/under. Mystics moneyline insights This season, the Mystics have been the underdog four times and won two of those games. Washington has played as an underdog of +310 or more once this season and lost that game. The implied probability of a win by the Mystics based on the moneyline is 24.4%. The Mystics have combined with their opponent to score more than 164.5 points just twice this season. Washington has had an average of 161.8 points scored in its games so far this season, 2.7 points fewer than this game's over/under. Liberty vs. Mystics: Live streaming info & game time Game day: Friday, May 30, 2025 Friday, May 30, 2025 Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET Stadium: CareFirst Arena CareFirst Arena TV channel: ION ION Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Washington Nationals at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions
Washington Nationals at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions The Washington Nationals (24-30) and the Seattle Mariners (30-23) play the second game of a 3-game set Wednesday. First pitch from T-Mobile Park is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Nationals vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Mariners lead 1-0 The Mariners, who were -159 home favorites, routed the Nationals 9-1 in the Tuesday opener with the Over (8.5) cashing. CF Julio Rodríguez and C Cal Raleigh homered in the first inning, with Raleigh adding a second blast in the fifth. The win followed a 6-4 road trip -- through San Diego, Chicago (White Sox) and Houston -- which concluded with back-to-back losses vs. the Astros. Nationals LF James Wood provided Washington's only offense with a homer in the fourth inning. The Nationals have dropped back-to-back games and 3 of their last 4 following a 5-game win streak from May 16-22. Nationals at Mariners projected starters RHP Trevor Williams vs. RHP George Kirby Williams (2-5, 6.39 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.56 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 49 1/3 innings. Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 8-7 home victory in 10 innings vs. Atlanta Braves Thursday 2025 road stats: 1-3, 6.29 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.68 WHIP, 35 H, 6 BB, 18 K in 5 starts 2024 vs. Mariners: 1 home start (May 25), no-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 3-1 victory Career vs. Mariners: 0-0, 4.00 ERA (9 IP, 4 ER), 1.56 WHIP, 13 H, 1 BB, 12 K in 2 starts Kirby (0-1, 12.27 ERA) makes his second start. He allowed 5 earned runs on 6 hits and 1 walk with 4 K's in 3 2/3 innings in his season debut, a 9-2 loss at the Houston Astros Thursday. Missed start of season with inflammation in throwing shoulder 2024 stats: 14-11, 3.53 ERA (191 IP, 75 ER), 1.07 WHIP, MLB-best 1.1 BB/9, 8.4 K/9 in 33 starts 2024 home stats: 6-5, 3.06 ERA (82 1/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.01 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 14 starts Career vs. Nationals: 0-1, 4.15 ERA (13 IP, 6 ER), 1.23 WHIP, 15 H, 1 BB, 12 K in 2 starts Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Nationals at Mariners odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:40 p.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Nationals +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Mariners -210 (bet $210 to win $100) : Nationals +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Mariners -210 (bet $210 to win $100) Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Nationals +1.5 (-115) | Mariners -1.5 (-105) : Nationals +1.5 (-115) | Mariners -1.5 (-105) Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110) Nationals at Mariners picks and predictions Prediction Mariners 5, Nationals 4 The Mariners (-210) are 14-11 at home this season and will likely win Wednesday, but risking $210 to win $100 on Seattle is too high of a price. PASS on the ML. Seven of Washington's last 9 games have either been Nationals wins or 1-run losses. Washington is also 27-18 on the run line as an underdog this season, according to While Kirby is likely to bounce back from last Thursday's rough outing in Houston, there's no guarantee he'll return to his 2024 form in just his second start this season. BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-115). Williams has allowed 4 or more earned runs in 4 of his last 5 starts, while Kirby surrendered 5 in his season debut. The Over is 14-9-2 (60.9%) in Seattle home games this season -- a notable shift from last year, when the Under hit at a 58.7% clip (44-31-6) at T-Mobile Park. BET OVER 8 (-110). Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @corey_a_scott on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
NBA Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions
NBA Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder meet in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals Wednesday. Tip-off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets. Series: Thunder lead 3-1 The Thunder rebounded from a 143-101 thrashing in Game 3, posting a 128-126 win in Game 4 in Minneapolis to push the Timberwolves to the brink of elimination. However, the Wolves were able to pick up the cover as 3-point underdogs while the Over (219) cashed for the third consecutive installment. PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA's MVP, rebounded from a stinker in Game 3, posting 40 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds in 40 minutes in Game 4, including a pair of 3-pointers with a steal. F Jalen Williams was good for 34 points on 13-of-24 shooting, including 6-of-9 from behind the 3-point line, serving as a tremendous complementary scoring option. The Timberwolves hit 51.2% (43-of-84) from the field in Game 4, and 43.9% (18-of-41) from behind the arc. SG Anthony Edwards didn't have his best game, hitting just 5-of-13 from the field, finishing with 16 points, while posting 6 assists, 4 rebounds and 5 turnovers. Minnesota PF Julius Randle also disappeared, going 1-of-7 from the floor, and 0-for-3 from downtown, ending up with just 5 points. PF Jaden McDaniels kept them in it, though, posting 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting, while SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker showed out with 23 points off the bench. Both he and SG Donte DiVincenzo came off the bench to finish 5-of-8 from behind the arc. Thunder at Timberwolves odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:09 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Timberwolves +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Thunder -375 (bet $375 to win $100) : Timberwolves +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Thunder -375 (bet $375 to win $100) Against the spread (ATS) : Timberwolves +8.5 (-110) | Thunder -8.5 (-110) : Timberwolves +8.5 (-110) | Thunder -8.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) Thunder at Timberwolves key injuries Timberwolves None Thunder None For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! Timberwolves at Thunder picks and predictions Prediction Thunder 112, Timberwolves 107 The Thunder (-375) will cost you nearly 4 times your potential return, which is way too much for a standalone bet. Even as a play in a multi-leg parlay, including OKC sucks all of the value from your betslip. If you were to use a boost or promo, that might be OK as part of a multi-leg parlay of 4 or more parts, but that's about it. PASS. MINNESOTA +8.5 (-110) is worth a look catching more than 4 buckets. In an elimination game, we should get the best from the Timberwolves, as they look to keep their season alive. It's not expected that Minnesota will go down to OKC and win, but it should be able to keep things somewhat close, and certainly within single digits. Minnesota has covered each of the past 2 outings, including a blowout win in Game 3, after going 0-2 ATS in the first 2 games of the series. Of course, those 2 non-covers came in the first 2 games at Paycom Center, so proceed with caution. UNDER 220.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most. We've seen the Over cash in the past 3 meetings in this series since the Under cashed in Game 1 in Oklahoma City. However, we should see a little more defense, as the Timberwolves have their backs to the wall, fighting to extend their season. For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @danieledobish on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. Access more NBA coverage: HoopsHype | Celtics Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | LeBron Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
