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USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions
NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers clash in Game 3 of their best-of-7 Western Conference Final NHL Playoff series Sunday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ABC / ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Stars vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions. Playoff series: Tied 1-1 After scoring 6 goals to win the opening game of the series 6-3 at home, the Stars lost home-ice advantage in a 3-0 loss to the Oilers on Friday. Two nights after giving up 5 goals, G Stuart Skinner made 25 saves for his third shutout of the postseason as the Oilers evened the series. C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a power-play goal for the second-straight game and D Brett Kulak scored his first goal in 36 games since Feb. 27. Stream the NHL all season on ESPN+, with your team's out-of-market games, exclusive games, originals and more. Get ESPN+ now! Stars at Oilers odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:13 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Stars +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Oilers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) : Stars +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Oilers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Stars +1.5 (-185) | Oilers -1.5 (+155) : Stars +1.5 (-185) | Oilers -1.5 (+155) Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100) Stars at Oilers projected goalies Jake Oettinger (9-6, 2.54 GAA, .915 SV%) vs. Stuart Skinner (3-4, 2.90 GAA, .890 SV%, 3 SO) Oettinger had a few unlucky breaks in Game 2 and has allowed 3 goals in 3 of his last 4 starts. With no offense generated from his team on Friday, allowing 1 goal, let alone 3, would have given him the loss. He has allowed at least 3 goals in 8 of his 15 starts during this postseason. In 7 postseason starts, Skinner has tied his regular season mark with 3 shutouts. He has been incredibly inconsistent with 3 starts allowing no goals and the other 4 starts allowing at least 4 goals. He has 3 shutouts in his last 4 starts. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! Stars at Oilers picks and predictions Prediction Oilers 3, Stars 2 BET OILERS (-160). With the momentum back on their side and the team headed back to their home ice, the Oilers are the rightful favorites in Game 3. The Stars have lost 2 of their last 4 games and have lost back-to-back games on the road. They have scored just 2 goals combined in 3 of their last 4 games. The Oilers have won 3 of their last 4 on their home ice. PASS. There is better value on the moneyline in a tied series. BET UNDER 6 (+100). Take away their 6-goal outburst in Game 1 and the Stars have scored just 2 total goals in 3 of their last 4 games. They have been shut out in back-to-back games on the road. They have allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 of their last 9 games. The Oilers have scored 3 or fewer goals in each of their last 5 games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 5 of their last 9 contests. They have hit the Under in 6 of their last 9 games. For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
USA Today
10-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary's odds, picks and predictions
The Pepperdine Waves (13-21) and the No. 17 Saint Mary's Gaels (27-4) meet Monday in a West Coast Conference semifinal game at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary's odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. The Waves are wearing Cinderella's slipper, at least in terms of the WCC Tournament. Pepperdine went 10-21 in the regular season, but has dispatched the Portland Pirates, Oregon State Beavers and the Santa Clara Broncos in the past 3 days to advance to the semifinals. Pepperdine was a 10.5-point underdog in the third round against the Beavers, winning 77-73, and it was 15.5-point underdog in the quarterfinals against Santa Clara, winning 78-76. F Stefan Todorovic and G Moe Odum each went for 19 points in the win over the Broncos Sunday. While the Waves were winning 3 games in 3 days, the Gaels have been resting, courtesy of the bye it clinched after earning the No. 1 seed in the WCC. Saint Mary's pounded Pepperdine 74-50 on Jan. 18 in Malibu as a 13.5-point favorite as the Under (140) cashed. It also blasted the Waves 71-41 at home in Moraga on Jan. 2 as a 17-point favorite as the Under (141.5) hit then, too. F Luke Barrett averaged 15.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in the 2 games vs. Pepperdine. – Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+ Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary's odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook's; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Pepperdine +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Saint Mary's -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100) : Pepperdine +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Saint Mary's -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100) Against the spread : Pepperdine +20.5 (-110) | Saint Mary's -20.5 (-110) : Pepperdine +20.5 (-110) | Saint Mary's -20.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) Pepperdine vs. Saint Mary's picks and predictions Prediction Saint Mary's 82, Pepperdine 59 Stay away from Saint Mary's (-5000), either straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay. There is no way to justify risking 50 times your potential return. While Pepperdine (+1500) has been no match for the Gaels this season, the Waves are on a roll in the WCC Tournament, and you just never know. PASS. SAINT MARY'S -20.5 (-110) is worth a look in this WCC semifinal tilt. Pepperdine +20.5 (-110) has pulled off the unexpected, winning 3 games in 3 days. The Waves have not only covered all 3 outings, but the past 2 have been outright wins as a double-digit underdog. But, facing Saint Mary's is an entirely different animal than facing Oregon State or Santa Clara. The ranked Gaels have not only won 8 in a row in this series, but Saint Mary's has won the past 6 meetings by 24 or more points, covering 7 straight in the series. OVER 136.5 (-110) is worth a play, even though the Under cashed in both regular-season meetings. Pepperdine has cashed high in 2 of 3 WCC Tournament games, while the Over is 5-2 in the past 7 games since Feb. 20. For Saint Mary's, the Over-Under has split 2-2 in the past 4 outings. The Gaels allow just 60.8 points per game, which ranks No. 5 in the nation, so proceed with caution. However, the Gaels should be able to roll up enough offense against a foe it knows too well. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / College Sports Wire / High School / Recruiting
USA Today
20-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
North Alabama at Lipscomb odds, picks and predictions
The North Alabama Lions (20-8, 12-3 ASUN) visit the Lipscomb Bisons (19-9, 11-4) Thursday at Allen Arena in Nashville. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the North Alabama vs. Lipscomb odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. The 20-win Lions sit atop the ASUN standings, leading Lipscomb and Eastern Kentucky by a single game with just 3 regular-season outings remaining. A win by UNA will essentially wrap up the regular-season title, assuring a postseason berth. EKU faces Bellarmine Thursday. North Alabama topped Lipscomb 74-64 as a 1-point underdog Jan. 23 as the Under (146.5) cashed in the first meeting at Flowers Hall in Florence, Alabama. G Jacari Lane, the team's leading scorer, posted 18 points with 6 assists and 4 rebounds against Lipscomb in the win. Lipscomb G Joe Anderson was good for a game-high 21 points on an efficient 9-for-13 in the loss to UNA. Anderson also added 3 steals. The Lions streak in with 6 straight victories and covers since an outright loss at Queens (N.C.) Jan. 29. Lipscomb was tripped up 66-57 as a 4-point favorite at Eastern Kentucky with the Under (155.5) cashing last time out on Tuesday, tumbling into a tie for second place in the ASUN. The Bisons had won the prior 5 games while covering the past 3 before the setback. The Over is on a 5-2 run in the past 7 contests. – Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+ North Alabama at Lipscomb odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : North Alabama +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Lipscomb -250 (bet $250 to win $100) : North Alabama +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Lipscomb -250 (bet $250 to win $100) Against the spread : North Alabama +6.5 (-110) | Lipscomb -6.5 (-110) : North Alabama +6.5 (-110) | Lipscomb -6.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) North Alabama at Lipscomb picks and predictions Prediction North Alabama 76, Lipscomb 73 NORTH ALABAMA (+200) is a tremendous value on the road against Lipscomb (-250). The Lions have won 20 games, and 6 in a row, and UNA got it done by 10 points at home Jan. 23 in the first meeting. The Lions have won and covered 3 in a row in this series, including an ASUN Tournament game last March. Lipscomb (-250) is quite expensive for a team coming off a disappointing loss to Eastern Kentucky. Play the value here. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! PLAY NORTH ALABAMA +6.5 (-110) on the road catching more than 3 buckets. The Lions are the first-place team in the ASUN, and this team has a 10-point win over Lipscomb -6.5 (-110). The Lions have covered 6 in a row, while the Bisons are just 3-5-1 ATS in the past 9 outings. OVER 147.5 (-110) is worth a look, but go lightly. The total has gone high in 3 of the past 4 games for Lipscomb and 5 of the previous 7 outings. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 outings for North Alabama, however, and the total did go low in the first meeting, so proceed with caution. Online sports betting is LIVE in North Carolina! North Carolina sports betting | North Carolina betting apps | North Carolina sportsbook promos | BetMGM North Carolina bonus code | Caesars North Carolina promo code | ESPN BET North Carolina promo | bet365 North Carolina bonus code | FanDuel North Carolina promo code | DraftKings North Carolina promo code For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / Recruiting / Transfer portal / College Football Playoffs / College Sports Wire / High School
USA Today
15-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan State at Illinois odds, picks and predictions
The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans (19-5, 10-3 Big Ten) visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-8, 9-6) Saturday at State Farm Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the Michigan State vs. Illinois odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. The Spartans suffered a 71-67 loss at home to Indiana Tuesday, losing outright as an 11.5-point favorite as the Under (148.5) cashed. Sparty has dropped 3 of the past 4 games, while going 1-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the span. The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games. For the Fighting Illini, they've won 2 in a row, and 3 of the past 4 games, while going just 3-5 ATS in the previous 8 contests. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games, and 11-4 across the past 15 outings. These teams met Jan. 19 in East Lansing, with the Spartans picking up an 80-78 win as a 1-point favorite as the Under (160) just came in. Illinois saw star Kasparas Jakucionis foul out while playing just 9 minutes, finishing with 3 points, 0 rebounds and 3 assists before getting the quick shower. – Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+ Michigan State at Illinois odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Michigan State +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Illinois -275 (bet $275 to win $100) : Michigan State +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Illinois -275 (bet $275 to win $100) Against the spread : Michigan State +6.5 (-110) | Illinois -6.5 (-110) : Michigan State +6.5 (-110) | Illinois -6.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 158.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) Michigan State at Illinois picks and predictions Prediction Illinois 79, Michigan State 75 Illinois (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, which is just a little too expensive. The Illini has rebounded with a pair of decent wins over Minnesota and UCLA after a bit of a skid from Jan. 19-Feb. 5. That skid started with a loss at Breslin Center against Michigan State (+225). While Sparty is down, it is not yet out. This is a team with a ton of top-10 talent. It wouldn't be shocking to see Michigan State win outright. PASS. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! BACK MICHIGAN STATE +6.5 (-110) catching more than 3 buckets. While Sparty is just 3-4-1 ATS in the past 8 games, it is 2-0-1 ATS in the past 3 games as an underdog since Nov. 27, while winning 2 of those contests outright. Illinois -6.5 (-110) is just 3-5 ATS in the past 8 outings, and as a favorite of 6.5 or fewer points, it is just 2-6 ATS in the most 8 recent instances. UNDER 158.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most. While the Over has connected in 3 of the past 4 games for Illinois, and the Over is 5-0 in the past 5 at home, the total went low in the first meeting with Michigan State. And, for the Spartans, the total is on a 4-1 run in the past 5 games, while going 3-1 in the past 4 true road contests. The Under has hit in 9 of the past 13 outings, too. Want to play some games of your own? Play for free at the best social casinos and enjoy lots of slots, blackjack, video poker, roulette and more. You can even earn real prizes! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / Recruiting / Transfer portal / College Football Playoffs / College Sports Wire / High School
USA Today
11-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UConn at Creighton odds, picks and predictions
UConn at Creighton odds, picks and predictions The UConn Huskies (16-7, 8-4 Big East) and Creighton Bluejays (18-6, 11-2) clash in a Tuesday showdown in Omaha. Tip time at the CHI Health Center will be at 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the UConn vs. Creighton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. UConn -- No. 24 in the USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll -- has lost 4 times since Jan. 8, and that includes the Huskies most recent game. On Friday, favored-by-4 Connecticut lost to the St. John's Red Storm 68-62. Against the spread, UConn is just 2-7 over its last nine games. Creighton's last game was Saturday when the surging Bluejays covered a -3.5 in a 77-67 triumph over then-No. 11 Marquette Golden Eagles. CU has won 9 consecutive games; that includes 4 in Omaha where this season the Bluejays are 12-1 with an NCAA-I-best 60.8% effective field-goal mark (BartTorvik). UConn and Creighton met in Storrs, Conn., Jan. 18: the +7.5 Bluejays won 68-63. Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+ UConn at Creighton odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:23 a.m. ET. Moneyline: UConn +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Creighton -160 (bet $160 to win $100) UConn +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Creighton -160 (bet $160 to win $100) Against the spread (ATS): UConn +2.5 (-102) | Creighton -2.5 (-118) UConn +2.5 (-102) | Creighton -2.5 (-118) Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -105) UConn at Creighton picks and predictions Prediction Creighton 76, UConn 72 No interest. PASS. Creighton has won the last 2 series meetings straight up and ATS. Since 2021, Creighton is 4-1 ATS in series games in Omaha. In quality of defenses faced, KenPom rates the Bluejays slate 20th. Connecticut checks in at No. 52. Mix that in with the Huskies offense being on a decline in recent weeks. Now pepper in some shot-quality analytics: the Bluejays are solid in forcing teams into inefficient mid-range looks. The Huskies play a grind-it-slow style. Along with the Seton Hall Pirates and Villanova Wildcats, Connecticut is one of the slowest teams in the league when it comes to possession numbers. Creighton is a combined 4-0 ATS against that trio. Youthful UConn likely finds tough sledding in this contest against a veteran Bluejays team at home. TAKE CREIGHTON -2.5 (-118). Meeting No. 1 cashed on the Under, and this series leans heavily Under across recent games. But Tuesday's contest figures to be a bit more up tempo with some turnovers and a lot of 3s. And with UConn being sped up late. TAKE THE OVER 143.5 (-115). Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / Recruiting / Transfer portal / College Football Playoffs / College Sports Wire / High School More NCAA College Basketball Picks and Predictions! Georgia at Texas A&M odds, picks and predictions Indiana at Michigan State odds, picks and predictions Purdue at Michigan odds, picks and predictions
