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2025 CFL Grey Cup odds for all 9 teams
2025 CFL Grey Cup odds for all 9 teams The CFL season kicks off Thursday, June 5, with QB Trevor Harris and the Saskatchewan Roughriders hosting QB Dru Brown and the Ottawa Redblacks. Below are BetMGM Sportsbook's 2025 CFL Grey Cup odds as of the evening of June 3. The defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts open their season Friday, June 6, at the Montreal Alouettes in a rematch of last year's Eastern Final. Toronto has captured the Grey Cup in 2 of the past 3 seasons (2022 and 2024), with Montreal taking the title in 2023. Calgary hosts the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Saturday, June 7, marking the Stampeders debut of QB Vernon Adams Jr., acquired in the offseason. Adams' former team, the BC Lions, welcome the Edmonton Elks later that day to wrap up the Week 1 schedule. Lions QB Nathan Rourke looks to bounce back from a disappointing CFL return last season following a brief stint in the NFL. The defending West Division champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who lost to the Argonauts in last year's Grey Cup, are off Week 1 and will open their season at home against the Lions Thursday, June 12. The Argonauts are the preseason favorites to win the title, listed at +325 odds by BetMGM Sportsbook. The Alouettes and Blue Bombers follow at +425 each, with the Lions and Redblacks next at +650 apiece. Below are the 2025 Grey Cup odds, provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Last updated Tuesday, June 3, at 11:16 p.m. ET. Favorites Toronto Argonauts +325 (bet $100 to win $325) Recent Grey Cup champions Montreal Alouettes +425 +425 Winnipeg Blue Bombers +425 Could they? BC Lions +650 +650 Ottawa Redblacks +650 +650 Saskatchewan Roughriders +750 The long shots Hamilton Tiger-Cats +1000 +1000 Calgary Stampeders +1500 +1500 Edmonton Elks +2000 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. Access NFL coverage: BetFTW | TheHuddle Fantasy Football | BearsWire | BengalsWire | BillsWire | BroncosWire | BrownsWire | BucsWire | CardsWire | ChargersWire | ChiefsWire | ColtsWire | CommandersWire | CowboysWire | DolphinsWire | EaglesWire | FalconsWire | GiantsWire | JaguarsWire | JetsWire | LionsWire | NinersWire | PackersWire | PanthersWire | PatriotsWire | RaidersWire | RamsWire | RavensWire | SaintsWire | SeahawksWire | SteelersWire | TexansWire | TitansWire | VikingsWire | DraftWire | TouchdownWire | ListWire
USA Today
28-05-2025
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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
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NBA Playoffs: New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions
The New York Knicks visit the Indiana Pacers for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs Sunday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 8 p.m. ET (TNT/Max). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets. Series: Pacers lead 2-0; Knicks won regular-season series 2-1 Indiana took command of the series with a 114-109 win Friday while covering as a 6-point underdog as the Under (223.5) cashed. F Pascal Siakam led the way with 39 points (15-of-23) as all 5 starters scored in double figures. The Pacers outscored the Knicks 65-57 in the second half to secure the road sweep. G Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 36 points with 11 dimes, but the Knicks' defense couldn't stop the Pacers shooting from deep as Indiana shot 13-of-30 (43.3%) from beyond the 3-point line Friday. The Knicks had chances late, but G Aaron Nesmith and C Myles Turner each made 2 free throws in the final 14 seconds while Brunson missed a pair of 3-point attempts. Knicks at Pacers odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:41 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Knicks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Pacers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) : Knicks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Pacers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) Against the spread (ATS) : Knicks +2.5 (-115) | Pacers -2.5 (-105) : Knicks +2.5 (-115) | Pacers -2.5 (-105) Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) Knicks at Pacers key injuries Knicks None Pacers None For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! Knicks at Pacers picks and predictions Prediction Knicks 110, Pacers 101 BET KNICKS (+110). The Pacers went up 2-0 in each of their last 2 playoff series and then lost Game 3 in both series, so look for that trend to continue here. The Knicks will be playing this game to keep their season alive as everyone knows that coming back from down 3-0 is nearly impossible, so New York will come out with a different level of desperation and motivation while the Pacers likely won't come out with as much fire. Also, the Pacers have had 2 almost magical performances this series, first in the 138-135 OT win in Game 1 from Nesmith (30 points), then in Game 2 by Siakam, and I don't see anything like that happening for the third straight game. Expect the Knicks to win. PASS. If you feel like you need a little insurance, Knicks +2.5 (-115) is fine, but I prefer the plus-money on an outright win. BET UNDER 223.5 (-110). The Under is 2-1 in Indiana's last 3 games and hit in both of Indiana's previous Game 3 losses in these playoffs. For New York, the Under is 2-1 in its last 3 games overall and is 2-1 in its last 3 playoff wins. For the Knicks to win this game, their defense will have to be better, especially in the clutch, and that defensive improvement makes the Under all the more safe here. For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. 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
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions
NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions The second-seeded Boston Celtics and the third-seeded New York Knicks play Game 4 of a best-of-7, Eastern Conference semifinals series Monday. The Knicks lead the series 2-1. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets. Regular-season series: Celtics swept 4-0 After losing the first 2 games of the series in Boston, the Celtics bounced back with a 115-93 win at the Knicks in Saturday's Game 3, covering as 5.5-point favorites with the Under (209) cashing. F Jayson Tatum finished with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and G Payton Pritchard tallied a team-high 23 points off the bench. Tatum and Pritchard each knocked down 5 3-pointers, helping the Celtics shoot 20-for-40 (50.0%) from beyond the arc. Knicks G Jalen Brunson had a game-high 27 points and C Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds in Saturday's loss. The Knicks were 5-for-25 (20.0%) from 3-point range and hit 68.6% (24-for-35) of their free throws -- though that was partially because C Mitchell Robinson (6 points, 8 rebounds) was fouled intentionally and went 4-for-12 from the line. New York is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) vs. Boston in this series, while the Under is 2-0-1. Celtics at Knicks odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:31 p.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Celtics -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Knicks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) : Celtics -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Knicks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) Against the spread : Celtics -6.5 (-110) | Knicks +6.5 (-110) : Celtics -6.5 (-110) | Knicks +6.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 208.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) Celtics at Knicks key injuries Celtics F Sam Hauser (ankle) questionable Knicks None For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! Celtics at Knicks picks and predictions Prediction Celtics 101, Knicks 100 The Celtics (-250) are the more talented team and will likely win again Monday, but their ML is overpriced coming off a blowout win. PASS on the ML. The Knicks have covered 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings, dating back to the regular season, while the Celtics are just 3-4 ATS in their last 7 playoff games. Boston will probably win straight up, but laying 6.5 is too high of a number vs. New York, which is 19-14 ATS this season after a loss, according to BET KNICKS +6.5 (-110). The Knicks have been held to 93 points or fewer in 2 of the 3 games in this series, with the Under going 2-0-1. New York will likely bring more defensive intensity following a blowout loss in Game 3, but don't expect its offense to drastically improve. BET UNDER 208.5 (-110). 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. Access more NBA coverage: HoopsHype | Celtics Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | LeBron Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
USA Today
12-05-2025
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- USA Today
NBA Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions
NBA Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Golden State Warriors as they attempt to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-7, second-round series Monday. Tip-off from Chase Center is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets. Regular-season series: Golden State won 3-1 Minnesota escaped with a 102-97 win over Golden State in Saturday's Game 3, covering as a 4.5-point favorite as the Under (202 cashed). G Anthony Edwards put up 36 points and F Julius Randle dropped a 24, 10, 12 triple-double to carry Minnesota's offense in the win. Along with Randle's 10 rebounds, C Rudy Gobert pulled down a game-high 13 as the T-wolves won the battle on the boards 44-36. Golden State felt the effects of G Steph Curry's absence (hamstring) as the Dubs hit just 10 3-pointers in the loss -- they averaged 15.4 3's in their first-round series upset of the second-seeded Houston Rockets. F Jimmy Butler (33 points) and Jonathan Kuminga (30 off the bench) combined for 63 points Saturday, but the Warriors struggled to find offense outside of the duo. Both F Draymond Green (2 points) and F Kevon Looney (4 points) fouled out in the loss. Timberwolves at Warriors odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Timberwolves -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Warriors +180 (bet $100 to win $180) : Timberwolves -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Warriors +180 (bet $100 to win $180) Against the spread (ATS) : Timberwolves -5.5 (-105) | Warriors +5.5 (-115) : Timberwolves -5.5 (-105) | Warriors +5.5 (-115) Over/Under (O/U): 199.5 (O: -115 | U: -105) Timberwolves at Warriors key injuries Timberwolves None Warriors G Stephen Curry (hamstring) out (hamstring) out F/G Gary Payton II (thumb) available For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! Timberwolves at Warriors picks and predictions Prediction Timberwolves 99, Warriors 97 PASS. I slightly lean toward the Timberwolves to pick up the win as -220 favorites, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. I also expect that the Warriors (+180) will put up a ton of fight in this matchup as their backs are against the wall, so it is not a foregone conclusion that Minnesota will go up 3-1 in the series. PASS and bet on the spread and/or total instead. LEAN WARRIORS +5.5 (-115). Golden State is a team with far too much winning culture and too big of a playoff riser in Jimmy Buckets (Butler) to expect for the Warriors to roll over even though they have no momentum heading into this game. Look for Butler to have a good game and look for G Brandin Podziemski (9.7 points per game in these playoffs) to be much improved in this matchup en route to the Warriors covering as 5.5-point underdogs. This is a lean because the Warriors are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games, while the Wolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6. Also, the T-wolves are the much better team with Curry out, making this bet all the more risky. BET UNDER 199.5 (-105). The Under has hit in 2 of the 3 games in this series. The Under is also 6-4 for the Warriors and 5-3 for the Timberwolves this postseason. In order for Golden State to have any chance of winning this game, its defense will have to be dominant as the Warriors don't have enough offensively with Curry out to make this an offensive battle. Look for this to be a scrappy game in which defense tells the tale en route to the Under hitting. Be aware that there is some risk with this bet as an Under number of 199.5 is very low for a modern day NBA game. For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @Payton Shanks 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
