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Where to watch Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Sunday, April 19

The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons open their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The Magic landed the East’s No. 8 playoff seed by beating the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament. The Pistons are the East’s top playoff seed.

  • Orlando Magic: 45-37 (East’s No. 8 playoff seed)

  • Detroit Pistons: 60-22 (East’s No. 1 playoff seed)

  • Spread: Detroit Pistons -8.5

  • Moneyline: Detroit Pistons -375 (75.5%) / Orlando Magic +290 (24.5%)

  • Over/Under: 219.5

Game 1: Sun., April 19, at Detroit (6:30 p.m., NBC)
Game 2: Wed., April 22, at Detroit (7 p.m., ESPN)
Game 3: Sat., April 25, at Orlando (1 p.m., Peacock)
Game 4: Mon. April 27, at Orlando (time and network TBD)
*Game 5: Wed., April 29, at Detroit (time and network TBD)
*Game 6: Fri., May 1, at Orlando (time and network TBD)
*Game 7: Sun., May 3, at Detroit (time and network TBD)

*if necessary

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Where to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Sunday, April 19

The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder begin their first-round NBA playoff series on Sunday. The Suns beat the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament to secure the Western Conference’s No. 8 seed. The defending champion Thunder again finished the regular season with the league’s best record.

  • Phoenix Suns: 45-37 (West’s No. 8 playoff seed)

  • Oklahoma City Thunder: 64-18 (West’s No. 1 playoff seed)

  • Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5

  • Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder -1200 (88.4%) / Phoenix Suns +725 (11.6%)

  • Over/Under: 215.5

Game 1: Sun., April 19 at Oklahoma City (3:30 p.m., ABC)
Game 2: Wed., April 22 at Oklahoma City (9:30 p.m., ESPN)
Game 3: Sat., April 25 at Phoenix (3:30 p.m., NBC)
Game 4: Mon., April 27 at Phoenix (TBD)
*Game 5: Wed., April 29 at Oklahoma City (TBD)
*Game 6: Fri., May 1 at Phoenix (TBD)
*Game 7: Sun., May 3 at Oklahoma City (TBD)

*if necessary

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Where to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Sunday, April 19

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics begin their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The teams split their four regular-season meetings. The 76ers will be missing starting center Joel Embiid, at least to begin the series.

  • Philadelphia 76ers: 45-37 (East’s No. 7 playoff seed)

  • Boston Celtics: 56-26 (East’s No. 2 playoff seed)

  • Spread: Boston Celtics -12.5

  • Moneyline: Boston Celtics -800 (85.2%) / Philadelphia 76ers +550 (14.8%)

  • Over/Under: 213.5

Game 1: Sun., April 19 at Boston (1 p.m., ABC)
Game 2: Tue., April 21 at Boston (7 p.m., Peacock)
Game 3: Fri., April 24 at Philadelphia (7 p.m., Prime)
Game 4: Sun., April 26 at Philadelphia (7 p.m., NBC)
*Game 5: Tue., April 28 at Boston (TBD)
*Game 6: Thu., April 30 at Philadelphia (TBD)
*Game 7: Sat., May 2 at Boston (TBD)if necessary

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Where to watch Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees: Live stream, TV channel, odds for Saturday, April 18

The Kansas City Royals enter Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees on a five-game losing streak. The lost the series’ opener 4-2 on Friday after Ryan McMahon hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning. Starting pitchers are Noah Cameron for Kansas City and Will Warren for New York.

  • Kansas City Royals: 7-13 (No. 5 in AL Central)

  • New York Yankees: 11-9 (No. 2 in AL East)

  • Spread: New York Yankees -1.5

  • Moneyline: New York Yankees -170 (60.2%) / Kansas City Royals +140 (39.8%)

  • Over/Under: 8.0

Kansas City Royals: Noah Cameron (1-0, ERA: 3.94, K: 14, WHIP: 1.25)
New York Yankees: Will Warren (1-0, ERA: 2.45, K: 20, WHIP: 1.25)

Weather: 65°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 47,309 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

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Where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, April 18

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets meet in the playoffs for the third time in the past four years. Denver won three of the teams’ four regular-season meetings, including a 142-138 classic on Christmas in which Nikola Jokić scored 18 points in the final three minutes.

  • Minnesota Timberwolves: 49-33 (No. 6 West playoff seed)

  • Denver Nuggets: 54-28 (No. 3 West playoff seed)

  • Spread: Denver Nuggets -6.5

  • Moneyline: Denver Nuggets -275 (70.1%) / Minnesota Timberwolves +220 (29.9%)

  • Over/Under: 231.5

Game 1: Sat., April 18, at Denver (3:30 p.m., Prime Video)
Game 2: Mon., April 20, at Denver (10:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock)
Game 3: Thu., April 23, at Minnesota (9:30 p.m., Prime Video)
Game 4: Sat., April 25, at Minnesota (8:30 p.m., ABC)
*Game 5: Mon., April 27, at Denver (TBD)
*Game 6: Thu., April 30, at Minnesota (TBD)
*Game 7: Sat., May 2, at Denver (TBD)

*if necessary

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Where to watch Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, April 18

The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers open their first-round playoff series. The Lakers won two of the teams’ three regular-season meetings, but will be without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves to start the postseason. Kevin Durant is making his playoff debut with the Rockets.

  • Houston Rockets: 52-30 (No. 5 West playoff seed)

  • Los Angeles Lakers: 53-29 (No. 4 West playoff seed)

  • Spread: Rockets -5.5

  • Moneyline: Rockets -220 / Lakers +180

  • Over/Under: 207.5

Game 1: Sat., April 18 at Los Angeles (8:30 p.m., ABC)
Game 2: Tue., April 21 at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m., NBC)
Game 3: Fri., April 24 at Houston (8 p.m., Prime)
Game 4: Sun., April 26 at Houston (9:30 p.m., NBC)
Game 5: Wed., April 29 at Los Angeles (TBD)
Game 6: Fri., May 1 at Houston (TBD)
*Game 7: Sun., May 3 at Los Angeles (TBD)

*if necessary

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Where to watch Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, April 18

The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers open their first-round series of the 2026 NBA playoffs. The Cavs enter as the Eastern Conference’s No. 4 playoff seed while the Raptors are fifth. Toronto won all three of the team’s regular-season meetings, all of which were played before the end of November.

  • Toronto Raptors: 46-36 (No. 5 Eastern playoff seed)

  • Cleveland Cavaliers: 52-30 (No. 4 Eastern playoff seed)

  • Spread: Cavaliers -8.5

  • Moneyline: Cavaliers -350 / Raptors +275

  • Over/Under: 219.5

Game 1: Sat., April 18 at Cleveland (1 p.m., Prime)
Game 2: Mon., April 20 at Cleveland (7 p.m., Peacock)
Game 3: Thu., April 23 at Toronto (8 p.m., Prime)
Game 4: Sun., April 26 at Toronto (1 p.m., ESPN)
Game 5: Wed., April 29 at Cleveland (TBD)
Game 6: Fri., May 1 at Toronto (TBD)
*Game 7: Sun., May 3 at Cleveland (TBD)

*if necessary

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Where to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, April 18

The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks begin their first-round NBA playoff series. The Hawks’ surge during the second half of the season vaulted them to the Eastern Conference’s No. 6 playoff seed while the Knicks are No. 3. New York won two of the team’s three regular-season meetings, including a tough 108-105 victory during the final week of the season.

  • Atlanta Hawks: 46-36 (No. 6 East playoff seed)

  • New York Knicks: 53-29 (No. 3 East playoff seed)

  • Spread: New York Knicks -5.5

  • Moneyline: New York Knicks -225 (66.4%) / Atlanta Hawks +185 (33.6%)

  • Over/Under: 216.5

Game 1: Sat., April 18, at New York (6 p.m., Prime Video)
Game 2: Mon., April 20, at New York (8 p.m., NBC)
Game 3: Thu., April 23, at Atlanta (7 p.m., Prime)
Game 4: Sat., April 25, at Atlanta (6 p.m., NBC)
*Game 5: Tue., April 28,at New York (TBD)
*Game 6: Thu., April 30, at Atlanta (TBD)
*Game 7: Sat., May 2, at New York (TBD)

*if necessary

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Where to watch San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Angels: Live stream, TV channel, odds for Friday, April 17

The San Diego Padres (13-6) open their series with the Los Angeles Angels (10-10). The Padres have won eight in a row and 11 of their past 12. The Angels just split a four-game series with the New York Yankees in which Mike Trout homered in all four games. Starting pitchers are Matt Waldron for San Diego and José Soriano for Los Angeles.

  • Date: Friday, April 17

  • Time: 9:38 p.m. ET / 6:38 p.m. PT

  • Where: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA

  • TV Channels: FanDuel Sports Network West, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health

  • Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

  • San Diego Padres: 13-6 (No. 2 in NL West)

  • Los Angeles Angels: 10-10 (No. 3 in AL West)

  • Spread: Los Angeles Angels -1.5

  • Moneyline: Los Angeles Angels -145 (56.6%) / San Diego Padres +120 (43.4%)

  • Over/Under: 8.5

San Diego Padres: Matt Waldron (0-1, ERA: 7.71, K: 3, WHIP: 2.57)
Los Angeles Angels: José Soriano (4-0, ERA: 0.33, K: 31, WHIP: 0.67)

Weather: 76°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 45,517 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

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Where to watch Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees: Live stream, TV channel, odds for Friday, April 17

The Kansas City Royals (7-12) and New York Yankees (10-9) open a three-game series. The Royals were just swept in three games by the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees just split a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels.

  • Kansas City Royals: 7-12 (No. 4 in AL Central)

  • New York Yankees: 10-9 (No. 2 in AL East)

  • Spread: New York Yankees -1.5

  • Moneyline: New York Yankees -190 (62.5%) / Kansas City Royals +154 (37.5%)

  • Over/Under: 8.5

Kansas City Royals: Michael Wacha (2-0, ERA: 0.43, K: 17, WHIP: 0.71)
New York Yankees: Cam Schlittler (2-1, ERA: 2.49, K: 30, WHIP: 0.74)

Weather: 71°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 47,309 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

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Where to watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies: Live stream, TV channel, odds for Friday, April 17

The Los Angeles Dodgers (14-4) face the Colorado Rockies (7-12) in the opener of a four-game series. The Dodgers are coming off a three-game sweep of the New York Mets while the Rockies just ended a six-game losing streak with a win over the Houston Astros. Starting pitchers are Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers and Tomoyuki Sugano for the Rockies.

  • Los Angeles Dodgers: 14-4 (No. 1 in NL West)

  • Colorado Rockies: 7-12 (No. 4 in NL West)

  • Spread: Colorado Rockies +2.5

  • Moneyline: Colorado Rockies +260 (26.6%) / Los Angeles Dodgers -325 (73.4%)

  • Over/Under: 9.5

Los Angeles Dodgers: Tyler Glasnow (1-0, ERA: 4.00, K: 22, WHIP: 0.94)
Colorado Rockies: Tomoyuki Sugano (1-0, ERA: 2.16, K: 12, WHIP: 0.78)

Weather: 30°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 50,144 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

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Where to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns NBA play-in tournament: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, April 17

The Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns meet in an elimination play-in game with a trip to the playoffs on the line. The winner will get the Western Conference’s No. 8 playoff seed and a first-round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The loser’s season ends.

  • Golden State Warriors: Beat Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 in play-in tournament.

  • Phoenix Suns: Lost to Portland Trail Blazers 114-110 in play-in tournament.

  • Spread: Phoenix Suns -3.5

  • Moneyline: Phoenix Suns -160 (59.1%) / Golden State Warriors +135 (40.9%)

  • Over/Under: 219.5

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Where to watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic NBA play-in tournament: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, April 17

The Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic in the NBA’s play-in tournament. The winner gets the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 playoff seed and a first-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The loser’s season ends. The Hornets beat the Miami Heat in a thrilling OT game while the Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers to set up Friday’s game.

  • Charlotte Hornets: Beat Miami Heat 127-126 in OT in play-in tournament.

  • Orlando Magic: Lost to Philadelphia 76ers 109-97 in play-in tournament.

  • Spread: Orlando Magic +3.5

  • Moneyline: Orlando Magic +140 (39.8%) / Charlotte Hornets -170 (60.2%)

  • Over/Under: 218.5

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Where to watch Toronto Blue Jays vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Live stream, TV channel, odds for Thursday, April 16

The Toronto Blue Jays (7-10) and Milwaukee Brewers (9-8) meet in the decisive third game of their series. The teams split the first two games with the Brewers winning 9-7 on Tuesday and the Blue Jays winning 2-1 on Wednesday.

  • Date: Thursday, April 16

  • Time: 1:40 p.m. ET / 10:40 a.m. PT

  • Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI

  • TV Channels: Brewers.TV, Sportsnet

  • Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

  • Toronto Blue Jays: 7-10 (No. 4 in AL East)

  • Milwaukee Brewers: 9-8 (No. 4 in NL Central)

  • Spread: Milwaukee Brewers -1.5

  • Moneyline: Milwaukee Brewers -125 (53.2%) / Toronto Blue Jays +105 (46.8%)

  • Over/Under: 8.5

Toronto Blue Jays: Patrick Corbin (0-0, ERA: 9.00, K: 3, WHIP: 1.75)
Milwaukee Brewers: Brandon Sproat (0-1, ERA: 10.45, K: 10, WHIP: 2.32)

Weather: 55°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 41,700 | Roof: Retractable | Surface: Grass

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Where to watch San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds: Live stream, TV channel, odds for Thursday, April 16

The Cincinnati Reds (11-7) will try to complete a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants (6-12). The Giants have lost four overall, including the first two games of their series with the Reds. Starting pitchers are Landen Roupp for San Francisco and Chase Burns for Cincinnati.

  • Date: Thursday, April 16

  • Time: 12:40 p.m. ET / 9:40 a.m. PT

  • Where: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH

  • TV Channels: Reds.TV, NBCS BA

  • Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

  • San Francisco Giants: 6-12 (No. 5 in NL West)

  • Cincinnati Reds: 11-7 (No. 1 in NL Central)

  • Spread: Cincinnati Reds -1.5

  • Moneyline: Cincinnati Reds -125 (53.2%) / San Francisco Giants +105 (46.8%)

  • Over/Under: 8.5

San Francisco Giants: Landen Roupp (2-1, ERA: 3.24, K: 18, WHIP: 1.14)
Cincinnati Reds: Chase Burns (1-1, ERA: 3.31, K: 18, WHIP: 1.29)

Weather: 74°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 43,891 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass