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At the end of tonight’s game, a Real Madrid fan will charge onto the pitch, chin Harry Kane and flatten the referee Michael Oliver.

No, of course they won’t. But that is essentially what happened at the end of the first ever meeting between Real and Bayern. The footage is kinda bonkers: watch for the affronted gentleman who sprints into view from behind the goal.

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Thunder vs Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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The basketball gods seem angry with the Los Angeles Lakers. Losing two of their three best players for at least a few weeks just as the playoffs near certainly changes every thought Los Angeles has.

Few opponents will pester a new point guard as aggressively as the Oklahoma City Thunder will, but my Thunder vs. Lakers predictions and these NBA picks still see value in new-look L.A. point guard Luke Kennard on Tuesday, April 7.

Thunder vs Lakers prediction

Thunder vs Lakers best bet: Luke Kennard Over 5.5 assists (+105)

Point guard Luke Kennard. That is a reality for the Los Angeles Lakers as the playoffs loom. This was certainly not their plan.

With both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined for the next few weeks, Kennard and LeBron James shared the offensive initiation duties in Sunday’s loss at Dallas, with James playing nearly 39 minutes and dishing out 15 assists while Kennard played more than 41 minutes and handed out 11 assists.

Expect Kennard to also cough up a bounty of turnovers against the Oklahoma City Thunder’s perimeter defenders. That should be obvious.

But the sheer amount of ball-handling now required of Kennard creates unquestionable value in this prop. As long as Los Angeles has hopes of the No. 3 seed in the West — currently effectively tied with the Nuggets, though the Lakers hold the tiebreaker — expect them to lean into this new-fangled look.

This was not the design, but it is now the reality.

Thunder vs Lakers same-game parlay

The value is in Kennard’s assists prop, not as much as in LeBron James’s. Kennard’s ball-handling role is the surprise induced by Los Angeles’s injuries; LeBron already initiated plenty.

The reaction to Sunday’s stats should be amazement at how much Kennard was asked to do. LeBron’s 15 assists were impressive, but also less of an outlier than Kennard’s 11.

Thunder vs Lakers SGP

  • Luke Kennard Over 5.5 assists
  • LeBron James Under 9.5 assists
  • Thunder moneyline

Our "from downtown" SGP: Rest LeBron?

JJ Redick faces a difficult choice this week. As the No. 3 seed slips from Los Angeles’s grasp, how long will he ride LeBron James? Any deficit against the Thunder tonight should quickly feel insurmountable, and getting some rest for the 41-year-old James before the playoffs is certainly a concern on Redick’s mind.

Thunder vs Lakers SGP

  • Thunder -17
  • LeBron James Under 9.5 assists
  • LeBron James Under 23.5 points
  • LeBron James Under 6.5 rebounds

Thunder vs Lakers odds

  • Spread: Thunder -17 | Lakers +17
  • Moneyline: Thunder -2000 | Lakers +1000
  • Over/Under: Over 222.5 | Under 222.5

Thunder vs Lakers betting trend to know

The looming threat of the Spurs in the standings has kept the Thunder engaged enough to go 3-1 against the spread in their last four games, all as favorites of at least eight points. Find more NBA betting trends for Thunder vs. Lakers.

How to watch Thunder vs Lakers

LocationCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
DateTuesday, April 7, 2026
Tip-off10:30 p.m. ET
TVSpectrum SportsNet, FDSN-Oklahoma

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Oklahoma State guard Jaylen Curry plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

Mar 10, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jaylen Curry (0) drives to the basket around Colorado Buffaloes guard Ian Inman (0) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Oklahoma State guard Jaylen Curry plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, On3’s Joe Tipton has learned. Curry is on the move for the second consecutive offseason, only spending one year in Stillwater. UMass is where his college basketball career got underway. But now, Curry is looking for school No. 3 for what should be his final year of eligibility.

The Cowboys used Curry as a nice rotational piece throughout his 33 games played. Only seven of them were starts, playing around 24 minutes every time out there. Curry averaged 10.1 points while shooting 41.8% from the field. Not too bad for somebody playing in a power conference for the first time in his career.

Curry did a little more than just score, though. He finished as Oklahoma State’s second-leading assist man, putting up 3.5 per game. Some activity on the glass did some — mainly on the defensive end — with 3.2 rebounds a night.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

There is one performance from this past season that stands out more than any. Oklahoma State hosted Nicholls back in November for a nonconference showdown. Curry had his lone double-double of the year, doing so in style. Thirty points were put up by Curry, going 8-11 from the field and making all 12 of his free throws. And then 10 assists also show up on the statsheet to help Oklahoma State get a 14-point win.

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Curry played high school basketball at Charlotte (NC) Calvary Christian, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 193 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

UMass earned Curry’s original commitment and let him get action as a true freshman. One season later, Curry was a starter for the Minutemen and putting up good numbers. During the 2024-25 season, he averaged 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Unfortunately, not too much team success came, and Curry decided to enter the transfer portal.

Now, another school will have an opportunity to sign Curry. If the fit turns out to be the right one, some potential still appears to be in there.

Hornets vs Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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A first-round playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets would be a dream scenario for NBA neutrals, and we get another sneak preview as the teams square off tonight.

Charlotte has picked up four straight victories and won at TD Garden last month, but my Hornets vs. Celtics predictions see Boston getting the upper hand, as Jayson Tatum continues to impress. 

Check out my NBA picks for this clash between in-form Eastern Conference squads on Tuesday, April 7.

Hornets vs Celtics prediction

Hornets vs Celtics best bet: Celtics -4.5 (-110)

A healthy Boston Celtics rotation is a scary prospect for the rest of the league, and they’ve looked in sync while winning eight of their last 10 games.

Boston is also 8-2 straight up in its past 10 matchups against the Charlotte Hornets, and I’m laying the points here with Joe Mazzulla’s men, who are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven. The Celtics turned it on late to brush off the Raptors on Sunday and make it four straight wins by a margin of 14+ points.

Though the Hornets embarrassed Boston in early March, the Celtics got revenge a few weeks later with a 114-99 victory, despite missing Jaylen Brown. Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard combined for 60 points that day to outplay Charlotte’s talented guards.

The hosts are at full strength now, after Nikola Vucevic’s return over the weekend, and their defense is the stingiest in the NBA, allowing just 107 points per game. Look for that attention to detail to stifle a Hornets team that leads the league in made 3-pointers.

After a recent home-heavy slate, Charlotte will be entering a rocking TD Garden, where the Celtics are 27-11 SU this year. So, even this late in the regular season, Boston should view this as a statement game, and this spread is small enough for me to back Tatum & Co.

Hornets vs Celtics same-game parlay

The Celtics are humming along since Tatum’s comeback, and he’s been especially consistent on the glass, with 9+ rebounds in eight of his last nine, headlined by 18 boards against the Heat last week. I’m wagering on another big haul tonight.

Meanwhile, Pritchard’s heat-check scoring is a spark for the Boston bench. He’s nailed this Over in five of his last six games, and finished with 28 points in the last meeting between these teams.

Hornets vs Celtics SGP

  • Celtics moneyline
  • Jayson Tatum Over 8.5 rebounds
  • Payton Pritchard Over 14.5 points

Our "from downtown" SGP: Put up your Dukes

This SGP pairs two Duke alums, with Tatum going past this points prop in five straight and Kon Knueppel putting the final touches on his Rookie of the Year case.

Tatum has been a steady double-digit rebounder in the past few weeks, while Knueppel dropped 20 points on the Celtics last month and has O/U lines that feel low for a player averaging 18.7 PPG and 3.4 APG this season.

Hornets vs Celtics SGP

  • Jayson Tatum Over 22.5 points
  • Jayson Tatum Over 8.5 rebounds
  • Kon Knueppel Over 16.5 points
  • Kon Knueppel Over 2.5 assists

Hornets vs Celtics odds

  • Spread: Hornets +4.5 (-110) | Celtics -4.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Hornets +175 | Celtics -210
  • Over/Under: Over 221 (-110) | Under 221 (-110)

Hornets vs Celtics betting trend to know

The Under is 48-31 for the Hornets this season, but the Over has hit in their past three contests. Find more NBA betting trends for Hornets vs. Celtics.

How to watch Hornets vs Celtics

LocationTD Garden, Boston, MA
DateTuesday, April 7, 2026
Tip-off8:00 p.m. ET
TVNBC/Peacock

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Heat vs Raptors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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The battle to stay out of the play-in spots in the East is real, with the team in fifth just 3.5 games up on the team in 10th. Two of those squads collide tonight when the Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat.

Both teams desperately need a win after a tough stretch of games. My Heat vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks tell you why Toronto will prevail against the spread on Tuesday, April 7. 

Heat vs Raptors prediction

Heat vs Raptors best bet: Raptors -1.5 (-110)

The Miami Heat currently hold the last play-in spot in the East, but they trail the Toronto Raptors, who are just above the play-in spots in sixth place.

The Heat are coming off a win, but it was only their third in the last 11 games

This will be an interesting stylistic matchup as Toronto’s defense tries to slow down the high-tempo Heat, who rank fifth in offensive rating since the All-Star break.

The Raptors do this frustrating thing where they show their potential for three quarters, before a typically poor fourth costs them the game, just like their most recent loss to the Celtics.

However, they tend to perform better when they’re supposed to win, and they’re slight home favorites here. Additionally, their strength remains at the defensive end of the floor, where they rank 10th in defensive rating for the second half of the season.

They also do a solid job on the perimeter, ranking eighth in opponent 3-point shooting percentage. This is important against a team that leads the NBA in pace and shots per game.

Meanwhile, the Heat rank 21st in defensive rating since the break. That should be enough to help Toronto cover this short spread at home and beat the Heat for the third time this season.

Heat vs Raptors same-game parlay

The Heat’s high pace of play and huge shooting output results in a lot of rebounds. Scottie Barnes has seen his rebounding numbers dip a bit lately, but he still averages 7.5 rebounds per game this season, and this is a great spot for him to get back to having a presence on the boards.

We also get a fun Norman Powell reunion tonight. The former Raptor returns to where he helped win an NBA championship in 2019, and the Toronto fans love him. Don’t be surprised if the guard, averaging 22.1 points per game this season, gets in a groove tonight.

Heat vs Raptors SGP

  • Raptors -1.5
  • Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 rebounds
  • Norman Powell Over 17.5 points

Our "from downtown" SGP: Heating the glass

The Raptors have also struggled on the glass of late, ranking 23rd in rebounding rate since the All-Star break. So, rebounds for all!

Heat vs Raptors SGP

  • Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 rebounds
  • Brandon Ingram Over 5.5 rebounds
  • Andrew Wiggins Over 4.5 rebounds
  • Norman Powell Over 3.5 rebounds

Heat vs Raptors odds

  • Spread: Heat +1.5 | Raptors -1.5
  • Moneyline: Heat +100 | Raptors -120
  • Over/Under: Over 240 | Under 240

Heat vs Raptors betting trend to know

The Raptors have covered the 1Q Spread in 12 of their last 16 games for +7.45 Units and a 41% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Heat vs. Raptors.

How to watch Heat vs Raptors

LocationScotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
DateTuesday, April 7, 2026
Tip-off7:30 p.m. ET
TVTSN, FDSN-Sun

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Early 2026-27 college basketball rankings roundup is very mixed on Kentucky

Kentucky Basketball is receiving a wide range of projections in way-too-early 2026-27 Top 25 rankings, reflecting uncertainty after a season of key departures and transfers.

Way-Too-Early College Basketball Rankings

Roster Outlook

Projected starting five (before Jelavić’s transfer, though he could still return): G Trent Noah, G Collin Chandler, F Kam Williams, F Andrija Jelavić, C Malachi Moreno
Projected key bench: Brayden Hawthorne, Mason Williams

Roster Status

  • Graduating: Otega Oweh, Walker Horn, Zach Tow
  • Transferring: Denzel Aberdeen (graduating), Jasper Johnson, Brandon Garrison, Jaland Lowe, Mo Dioubate, and Andrija Jelavić
  • Undecided: Trent Noah, Jayden Quaintance, Kam Williams, Collin Chandler, Brayden Hawthorne, Reece Potter
  • College/Testing NBA Draft Waters: Malachi Moreno

Mark Pope’s top priority will be retention, especially keeping 7-foot center Malachi Moreno, who averaged 7.8 points per game and has high breakout potential. Veteran shooting guard Collin Chandler, averaging 9.7 points, will also hopefully anchor the backcourt, though he has not 100% confirmed his return yet.

As the Wildcats navigate departures, transfers, and player development, fans are left watching closely how the roster takes shape and how early projections will adjust leading into the new season.

NBA Playoff scenarios for Tuesday, April 7: Minnesota, Phoenix, Miami can be locked into playoffs or play-in

It's fairly clear that Minnesota will be the No. 6 seed and Phoenix the No. 7 in the West, but that could become more official depending on what happens Tuesday. Here is what you need to know.

Playoff Scenarios

• Minnesota can clinch a playoff spot (and officially avoid the play-in) with a win over tanking Indiana and a Phoenix loss to Houston.
• Conversely, the Suns can be locked into the play-in if they lose to the Rockets while the Timberwolves pick up the expected win over the Pacers.
• Miami becomes locked into the East play-in with a loss on the road to Toronto.

Games to Watch

Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m. ET, League Pass

Miami's slim chances of getting out of the No. 10 seed in the East — and having to win two games on the road to make the playoffs — hinge on it racking up wins and getting help with one of Orlando/Charlotte/Philadelphia falling apart in the last week. Toronto is technically the No. 6 seed in the East but is just half a game ahead of the trio the Heat are chasing and needs wins to avoid the play-in. Toronto should be desperate, and if Miami loses this game it is locked into the play-in.

Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics, 8 p.m. ET, NBC and Peacock

Orlando, Charlotte and Philadelphia are all 43-36 and tied for the 7/8/9 seeds in the East (and they are all just half a game back of No. 6 seed Toronto) — the Hornets need to win this game to help secure at least a top-eight seed and maybe climb out of the play-in altogether. Boston is likely to finish as the No. 2 seed in the East, but the Celtics are just 2.5 games ahead of the Knicks, so an ill-timed losing streak could see them fall a slot in the seedings. This is a potential first-round playoff preview, and Charlotte may be the team that the top three in the East would most like to avoid in the first round the way it has played of late.

Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns, 11 p.m. ET, NBC and Peacock

Phoenix can, in theory, make up the three-game difference between these two teams and climb out of the play-in out West, but both of those things are unlikely. Houston should be the desperate team here, it is just one game back of the banged-up Lakers for the No. 4 seed in the West and getting to host a first-round playoff series (likely against those same Lakers). Both teams could use the win in this nightcap of the NBA Tuesday.

As Nuggets, Rockets surge, could injuries cost Lakers the West's No. 3 seed?

One week ago, the Los Angeles Lakers clinched their spot in the NBA playoffs. They had won 15 of 17 games behind a surge from Luka Dončić and looked prime to lock up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.

How quickly things can change.

Dončić injured his left hamstring late in a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Austin Reaves strained his left oblique in the same game, and just like that, the Lakers were down two of their most important players for the foreseeable future.

The reaction was predictable; the Lakers came out flat against an already eliminated Dallas Mavericks team on Sunday. They were able to fight back behind a 30-point, 15-assist effort from LeBron James and a triple-double by trade deadline acquisition Luke Kennard, but Cooper Flagg had arguably his signature moment of his rookie season with 45 points, eight rebounds and nine assists to outlast LA 134-128, handing the shorthanded Lakers their second straight loss.

In the meantime, the other teams in the running for the third seed – the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets – have surged. The Nuggets have won nine in a row and overtook the Lakers for third place with their comeback over the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, April 6. The Rockets, trailing by just one game, have also been red-hot with a six-game winning streak of their own.

So how much room do the Lakers have for error – if any at all? Here's what lies ahead for each team in the final week of the season:

Lakers injuries

Luka Dončić's MVP campaign was put to a premature end when he suffered a grade 2 left hamstring strain in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He's been ruled out for the remaining five games in the regular season, with his status unclear for the playoffs.

The standard timeline for a grade 2 hamstring strain is four-to-six weeks, which would make a return in the first round highly unlikely, but Dončić is currently in Spain to undergo an injection procedure in an attempt to expedite his recovery timeline. It's currently unclear how effective this treatment is or how much it can speed up the healing process.

Austin Reaves also went down with a grade 2 left oblique strain in the same game; he is also expected to miss 4-6 weeks as he rehabs in Los Angeles. If both timelines go completely as expected, the Lakers would likely need to advance to the second round in order for Dončić and Reaves to return to the floor.

LeBron James also landed on Monday's injury report as questionable for their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with left foot injury management, which has been persistent over the past month or so. Given the Lakers' reliance on the 41-year-old to carry them at least through the first round, it wouldn't be surprising for him to have a night off in at least one of the four games left in the regular season.

Remaining schedules for the Lakers, Nuggets and Rockets

Here are all the games left for each of the teams in the running for the No. 3 seed in the West:

Lakers remaining games

  • Tuesday, April 7: vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Thursday, April 9: at Golden State Warriors
  • Friday, April 10: vs. Phoenix Suns
  • Sunday, April 12: vs. Utah Jazz

Nuggets remaining games

  • Wednesday, April 8: vs. Memphis Grizzlies
  • Friday, April 10: vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Sunday, April 12: at San Antonio Spurs

Rockets remaining games

  • Tuesday, April 7: at Phoenix Suns
  • Thursday, April 9: vs. Philadelphia 76ers
  • Friday, April 10: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Sunday, April 12: vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Who has the edge?

The Nuggets have championship experience and one of the greatest centers to ever play the game on their side in Nikola Jokić, but they unequivocally have the toughest remaining schedule out of the three teams. Denver's final two games are against the top two seeds in the West -- though Victor Wembanyama's status might be up in the air for that game.

The Rockets have endured plenty of growing pains along the way, but they're ending the season on just as strong of a note as they started it. This is the youngest of the teams vying for the third seed, and Kevin Durant is still every bit the matchup nightmare he's always been (burner accounts aside). Three of their final four games are against teams jockeying for playoff positioning, and their penultimate meeting with the Timberwolves can likely decide who ends up with the fifth seed.

The Lakers – on paper at least – have the most favorable remaining schedule after Tuesday's game against OKC, but their backs are against the wall after dropping a winnable game in Dallas. The Warriors are still trying to find their rhythm, but Steph Curry looked like himself in his return April 5, which could spell danger for anyone in the West. The Suns might still be fighting to get into the top six, but odds are they'll be locked into the play-in by then. The Lakers then finish off against the tanking Utah Jazz.

The third seed is still within reach, but LA is going to need their role players to step up, like Deandre Ayton had during their 15-2 March or how Luke Kennard did with his triple-double on Sunday. James has shown that he can still pull off amazing feats on the court, but it can't come down to just him if this shorthanded Lakers team is going to survive.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lakers, Nuggets, Rockets battle for NBA Western Conference No. 3 seed

Cubs vs Rays Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

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The Tampa Bay Rays hope to clinch the series with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday as they host their second game back at the newly-reopened Tropicana Field.

Monday saw the Rays pick up an emotional 6-4 win, and the MLB odds indicate they’re expected to replicate that with Drew Rasmussen on the bump.

My Cubs vs. Rays predictions have MLB picks for the side and total for Tuesday, April 7.

Who will win Cubs vs Rays today: Rays moneyline (-128)

Drew Rasmussen’s increased cutter usage is a key reason for his strong start. He’s picked up a whiff rate of 29.4% with the pitch, utilizing it 7% more than last season.

Tuesday he faces a Chicago Cubs lineup whose .340 xwOBAcon and .213 xBA are fourth-worst in the bigs.

Yandy Diaz is setting the table for the Tampa Bay Rays with a .395 xwOBA and a .489 OBP. As a team, they rank fifth in xBA and wOBA, and sixth in slugging.

They’ll score runs against Javier Assad, making his first start after posting a 4.86 xERA and 4.69 xFIP last season.

Covers COVERS INTEL:Assad got crushed by LHH in 2025, allowing a .293/.339/.552 split and nine earned runs vs. 62 batters faced.

Cubs vs Rays Over/Under pick: Over 7.5 (-115)

Tampa Bay has consistently been going over the total this season, even when the opponent hasn’t been contributing.

Monday’s 6-4 win marked the eighth Over in 10 games to start the season and I expect that trend to continue. Assad will likely get punished by the top of the order, especially if Diaz gets on-base in front of Jonathan Aranda.

The Cubs bullpen has a 4.63 xFIP and 5.41 xERA. Tampa Bay has seen its pen far even worse, with a 4.94 xFIP and 6.08 xERA. Both rank in the bottom third, and late runs will push the total north of the number.

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  • ML/RL bets:0-1, -1.00 units
  • Over/Under bets:1-0, +1.00 units

Cubs vs Rays odds

  • Moneyline: Chicago +117 | Tampa Bay -122
  • Run line: Chicago +1.5 (-186) | Tampa Bay -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-108) | Under 7.5 (+104)

Cubs vs Rays trend

The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 26 away games (+13.15 Units / 42% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Cubs vs. Rays.

How to watch Cubs vs Rays and game info

LocationTropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
DateTuesday, April 7, 2026
First pitch6:40 p.m. ET
TVMarquee, RAYS
Cubs starting pitcherJavier Assad
(2025: 4-1, 3.65 ERA)
Rays starting pitcherDrew Rasmussen
(0-0, 1.80 ERA)

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MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets, Picks, Parlay & Odds for Tuesday, April 7

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Dinger Tuesday calls for riding hot bats, even with temperatures dropping across the league. The focus shifts to indoor parks and a few West Coast spots where matchups and prices still create value in the home run market and MLB player props.

Junior Caminero said hello again to the Trop with a four-bagger yesterday, and I need him to do it again today.

Meanwhile, I'm doubling up on Atlanta Braves bats - Drake Baldwin and Ozzie Albies — as part of a four-player home-run round robin I'm brewing up for my best home run props and MLB picks on Tuesday, April 7.

  • UPDATE: Added another HR pick + parlay.

Best MLB home run props today

Player to hit a HROdds
Rays Junior Caminero+400
Braves Drake Baldwin+560
Braves Ozzie Albies+520
💲Today's HR parlay+17633

Junior Caminero (+400)

With the temps dropping to the 40s, finding dingers indoors is the key to a profitable home run card on Tuesday. The Trop is back, and Junior Caminero went deep there yesterday afternoon, which was his second straight game with a four-bagger. He has hits in four straight, and nobody in baseball has a harder hit ball than him, with his league-leading exit velocity of 116.9 mph. 

He faces Javier Assad, who was recalled from Triple-A to fill in for Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton. In his last minor league outing, Assad allowed two home runs on 11 hits and profiles as a contact-heavy arm.

This shapes up as one of the better hitting matchups on the slate, making Caminero a strong value play at this price in a controlled environment.

  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: Rays.TV, Marquee Sports Network

Drake Baldwin (+560)

Drake Baldwin has already failed me this year, but, of course, he got hot after I bet on him with back-to-back games going deep.

He is currently tied for the league lead with five homers. A price north of +500 in Anaheim, with decent hitting conditions, is putting him back in my trust tree. He is a Top-10 hitter in baseball right now who isn't striking out. 

There are three other Atlanta Braves who have taken Yusei Kikuchi deep over their careers in Ronald Acuna (+360), Matt Olson (+390), and Ozzie Albies (+520), so there is plenty of info for Baldwin, who handles lefties just as well as righties.

This might be a great spot for a two-man Atlanta round-robin homer card with the two shortest numbers making better than 20/1 odds. That's six combinations at doubles. At 0.15 units per bet, that would be a decent winner at less than a unit risk. 

  • Time: 9:38 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network West, BravesVision

Ozzie Albies (+520)

Let’s keep attacking Kikuchi in a solid hitting environment with Albies at +520.

He’s already part of a four-player round robin I have, but his solo HR prop at +480 or better still carries +EV based on projections. Albies is expected to hit in the three-hole against a lefty, a split where he’s historically been stronger than vs. right-handers.

Kikuchi’s profile is vulnerable to hard-hit fly balls, and Albies has already had success in the matchup, going 3-for-6 with a home run.

There’s also upside beyond the starter, as the Angels' bullpen has outperformed its underlying numbers, carrying a 4.51 xFIP that ranks near the bottom of the league despite a strong ERA. This sets up as a spot where the Braves could generate multiple home runs.

  • Time: 9:38 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network West, BravesVision
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  • HR picks: 1-14, -8.8 units

Today’s HR parlay

Rays Junior CamineroBet Now
+17633
Braves Drake Baldwin
Braves Ozzie Albies

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Will the Orioles get back to at least .500 in April?

Apr 6, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Last year’s Orioles team never had a .500 or better record after being 3-3 through six games. For a little while in April, they might win a game to at least get within one below, or a couple in a row to get within two below, but they could never get back to an even record and before long they were not even close to it.

The Orioles have played poorly enough over the first couple of weeks of the season to leave people wondering if they’re going to run back that disappointment, only with some different faces involved. Hopefully, they will not do this. Yet we all hoped they would not do it last year either and what did that get us? Nothing except for a July dismantling.

In this week’s survey, I am setting the bar low. It is depressing how low I have set the bar. The question is: Will the Orioles get back to .500 before April is over?

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It’s possible that this question will be answered before the results of this survey are even posted. If the Orioles can sweep the White Sox, they’ll be .500 on Friday when I typically get the survey results. They should have a decent chance to do it, since Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish are starting the next two games and the White Sox offense is pretty bad. Of course, nothing is guaranteed. The Orioles offense is also pretty bad and the defense and bullpen are both highly questionable.

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How to watch Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns: TV, live stream info for tonight's game

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Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Game Preview:

Kevin Durant makes his highly anticipated return to Phoenix tonight for the first time since being traded last summer. Durant, who spent the last 2.5 seasons with the Suns, missed the first meeting in Arizona this season in November due to a family situation.

The 37-year-old veteran has been the Rockets' most consistent player this season, leading the team with 25.9 points per game.

The Rockets, currently fifth in the Western Conference, have already clinched a playoff spot. They look to win their first postseason series since the 2020 season.

With just four games left on their schedule, the Suns are likely headed to the Play-In Tournament. They're currently seventh in the Western Conference, three games behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for the sixth and final playoff spot.

The Suns, who have gone 4-in their last 12 games, look to turn things around before the postseason.

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How to watch Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns:

  • When: Tuesday, April 7
  • Where: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
  • Time: 11:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream:Peacock

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Timberwolves vs Pacers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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The final week of the NBA season usually sees some unexpected results. As the Minnesota Timberwolves back into the playoffs, they are ripe candidates to provide one of those results, especially as the Indiana Pacers play what may be their best basketball of the season.

My Timberwolves vs. Pacers predictions and these NBA picks refuse to put any faith in Minnesota on Tuesday, April 7.

Timberwolves vs Pacers prediction

Timberwolves vs Pacers best bet: Pacers +12.5 (-105)

The Minnesota Timberwolves have effectively boxed themselves into the No. 6 seed in the West. They would need to go 4-0 this week while the Rockets go 1-3 to catch Houston for the No. 5 seed. But there is a worrying scenario for Minnesota. It could fall into the Play-In Tournament yet.

Every day that remains a possibility, anxiety will set in further for the Timberwolves. The organization already had to include two Play-In games amid the postseason ticket presale access for season-ticket holders. They are genuinely a loss or two away from having to answer questions about slipping into the Play-In Tournament.

Recognizing that stressor is the only reason this is not a bet on the Indiana Pacers to win outright. The Pacers have sprung three upsets as multi-bucket underdogs in the last two weeks, part of going 8-1 against the spread in their last nine.

Indiana has secured its needed draft lottery positioning. The Pacers can play as competitively as able. And with the Timberwolves without both Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, they are quite vulnerable to upsets. Edwards and McDaniels are no less than two of Minnesota’s three-best bucket getters, and many nights feel like they are the top two.

Without them, fading the Timberwolves becomes nearly an automatic bet; only the worry of falling to seventh in the standings should prevent Minnesota from losing outright.

Timberwolves vs Pacers same-game parlay

The mere option to bet a Mike Conley points prop is a surprise. He hit no more than one field goal in 12 of his last 16 games. Bench players like that do not usually warrant spots on the props board. But Conley is not a bench player right now. He has started his last five games, though only four of those were genuine. But in his last two games, Conely has hit 7-of-12 shots from deep, scoring 14 and 11 points. He may be finding a form that could actually contribute in the postseason.

Minnesota hopes Naz Reid finds that form soon. A nagging shoulder injury has clearly cut into his efficiency. Reid has cleared this prop just once in his last 10 games.

Timberwolves vs Pacers SGP

  • Pacers +12.5
  • Mike Conley Over 5.5 points
  • Naz Reid Under 14.5 points

Our "from downtown" SGP: Perhaps Pacers

One of the best ways for Minnesota to avoid an upset is to have Reid hit multiple 3-pointers. Given he is 1-of-10 from beyond the arc in his last two games and has hit multiple 3-pointers in just three of his last 17 games, it is valid to wonder if Indiana might spring this surprise.

Timberwolves vs Pacers SGP

  • Pacers Moneyline
  • Naz Reid Under 14.5 Points

Timberwolves vs Pacers odds

  • Spread: Timberwolves -12.5 | Pacers +12.5
  • Moneyline: Timberwolves -800 | Pacers +550
  • Over/Under: Over 232.5 | Under 232.5

Timberwolves vs Pacers betting trend to know

While going 8-1 against the spread in their last nine games, the Pacers have exceeded bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 8.9 points, even when including the sole ATS loss; that number jumps to 10.4 points in the eight ATS wins. Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Pacers.

How to watch Timberwolves vs Pacers

LocationGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
DateTuesday, April 7, 2026
Tip-off7:00 p.m. ET
TVFDSN-North, FDSN-Indiana

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A's vs Yankees Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

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The New York Yankees will look to continue to build off their 7-2 start when they host the Athletics for an early week series starting tonight.

We like their chances in the opening with one of the most promising young arms in the majors on the mound. 

My A's vs. Yankees predictions and MLB picks break down the matchup and why we're backing a low-scoring New York win on Tuesday, April 7.

Who will win A's vs Yankees today: Yankees moneyline (-230)

There’s been a bit of a rush to fade Cam Schlittler in the market early this season after his postseason accomplishments last year.

In some ways I understand it, but he’s simply responded by being untouchable, allowing zero runs over two starts and, perhaps more importantly, posting an expected ERA of just 1.09 (top 2% of the league). I’m backing him here. 

This is the ideal opponent for his elite chase rate, strikeout build. The Athletics own the highest whiff rate in baseball at 32% and the highest swing rate at 51%. 

They pair this with the lowest chase contact rate in the league. Schlittler should curve through this lineup, making over strikeouts, outs, and under hits all of interest too. 

Covers COVERS INTEL:The A’s 31.8% whiff rate is the highest in baseball through the first week-plus of the season. 

A's vs Yankees Over/Under pick: Under 8.5 (-118)

This play is mostly a double down of Schlittler having a big-time performance. I made this number 8.1 so I see a decent amount of value getting around the half run. 

We’ve talked about Schlittler enough but I’m a fan of A’s hurler Aaron Civale, too. His groundball rate won’t stay at over 55% all season but for the moment, I’ll respect it and say that’s the profile you want the most when facing New York.

Pairing that with just a 6% barrel rate tells you he limits damage in the air even if he cannot miss bats. The New York Yankees will score but Civale's contact profile keeps balls on the ground.

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  • ML/RL bets: 2-2, -0.04 units
  • Over/Under bets:4-1, +3.04 units

A's vs Yankees odds

  • Moneyline: Athletics +194 | New York Yankees -203
  • Run line: Athletics +1.5 (-106) | New York Yankees -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: Over 8.5 | Under 8.5

A's vs Yankees trend

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How to watch A's vs Yankees and game info

LocationYankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
DateTuesday, April 7, 2026
First pitch7:05 p.m. ET
TVNBC Sports California, YES
A's starting pitcherAaron Civale
(1-0, 3.60 ERA)
Yankees starting pitcherCam Schlittler
(2-0, 0.00 ERA)

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Mariners Prospect Rankings #4, INF Michael Arroyo

The time has arrived for Michael Arroyo. He’s climbed his way into the upper ranks of this system, and with a debut date rapidly approaching, he’s reached a critical point in his career that will largely signal the future trajectory of his time as a major league baseball player. A tremendously talented player, to what level Arroyo eventually ascends to seems destined to clarify after this season.

Arroyo possesses one of the most complete offensive approaches in all of minor league baseball. A balanced blend of bat-to-ball, OBP, and pop, it’s about as well-rounded as you can get for someone who just started his age 21 season this past weekend. He’s yet to post a season in the minors with an OBP south of .400, and he’s averaging 20 homers a year over the past two seasons, doing so across three different levels. The raw production is immense, even without factoring in the fact he’s accomplished this against players several years his senior.

Analyzing options for where he fits defensively is where things get tricky. Standing at 5’10 (a generous measurement), Arroyo lacks the size of a first baseman, yet his inconsistencies defensively have moved him off his natural shortstop position into a “tweener” 2B/3B profile. Unfortunately, however, his glove is yet to stabilize at either of these positions, and he’s struggled to reliably make plays that need to be clockwork at the big league level. The natural extension would be to move him to a corner outfield spot, but the arm could be a question should he end up making the move. It’s a tricky line to walk that doesn’t have a clean solution at present.

Ty France made an All-Star game as a Seattle Mariner this decade and had similar defensive limitations to Arroyo when he made his way to the organization in the Austin Nola trade. Luis Arraez is playing second base for the Giants right now and has made a mighty fine career for himself despite being a well-below-average glove. Perhaps these “comps” aren’t the most inspiring thing to hear about a player that’s been lauded in this system for years, but Arroyo is capable of putting up a 10 WAR career for the M’s, it has to be considered a development win for both the player and the organization. The bat is more than good enough to get him a shot in the majors some time this season, but finding him a long term defensive home is what will ultimately decide his ceiling as a player.