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Rockies at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends and stats for April 24 – Game 2

Its Thursday, April 24 and the Rockies (4-18) are in Kansas City for a doubleheader against the Royals (10-14). This is a preview of Game 2.

Chase Dollander is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Michael Lorenzen for Kansas City.

These teams last met on Tuesday, and the Royals took that game 4-3 in 11 innings.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Royals

  • Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Time: 2:10PM EST
  • Site: Kauffman Stadium
  • City: Kansas City, MO
  • Network/Streaming: COLR, FDSNKC

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Odds for the Rockies at the Royals

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Moneyline: Rockies (+164), Royals (-198)
  • Spread:  Royals -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Royals

  • Pitching matchup for April 24, 2025: Chase Dollander vs. Michael Lorenzen
    • Rockies: Chase Dollander (1-2, 7.36 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/19 vs. Washington - 4IP, 6ER, 9H, 2BB, 5Ks
    • Royals: Michael Lorenzen (1-3, 4.57 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/17 at Detroit - 4.2IP, 4ER, 7H, 3BB, 3Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rockies at Royals

  • Game Totals in Royals' games this season are 8-15-1 to the OVER
  • The Rockies are 9-13 on the Run Line this season
  • Bobby Witt, Jr. is hitting .360 during his 14-game hitting streak (18-50)

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

Expert picks & predictions for today’s Game 2 between the Rockies and the Royals

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's Game 2 between the Rockies and the Royals:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Kansas City Royals on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Kansas City Royals at -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.5.

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Parsons states Kuminga should hope he's not on Warriors next season

Parsons states Kuminga should hope he's not on Warriors next season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Under desperate circumstances, Jonathan Kuminga finally cracked Steve Kerr’s rotation in Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs between the Warriors and Houston Rockets on Wednesday night at Toyota Center.

But former NBA forward Chandler Parsons doesn’t believe it should have taken so long — or so much adversity — for Kuminga to get some playing time.

“The other 29 teams know Jonathan Kuminga is a player,” Parsons said on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” on Thursday morning. “He’s 22 years old, averaging 15 points in the NBA in a season. He obviously needs to work on his 3-point shooting, but he does so much stuff good that there’s got to be a way to find minutes — even with Jimmy Butler on the floor, in my opinion. I don’t know how you go from playing all year long to up and down, it feels like there’s something else there.

“I don’t care, we’re talking about matchups or fit or style. You can find minutes for Kuminga if you’re finding minutes for [Gui] Santos and these other guys that play. So that doesn’t make sense to me.”

With Butler’s early exit after a hard fall in the second quarter and Brandin Podziemski battling an illness, Kerr turned to Kuminga, who was a DNP-CD (Did Not Play, Coach’s Decision) in Golden State’s previous three games.

In 26 minutes off the bench, Kuminga finished with 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting from the field and 2 of 5 from 3-point range, with three rebounds, two assists and one block in a 109-94 loss. Santos, who has been big for the Warriors in limited minutes, finished with a minus-8 plus/minus, which was the worst among Warriors reserves.

After the game, Kuminga told reporters he is focused on staying positive despite all the chatter about his minutes.

“I hope he doesn’t get too mentally beaten down and allow it to affect his game because he’s got a huge payday coming this summer, regardless,” Parsons said. “I think he probably hopes he’s not in Golden State next year after the way his up-and-down career has gone there.

He has a great opportunity to showcase himself more to these other teams that are going to bid on him being a restricted free agent this summer.”

Kuminga and the Warriors attempted to work out an extension entering the 2024-25 season, but both sides weren’t able to reach an agreement before last October’s deadline. In 47 regular-season contests (10 starts) this season, the 22-year-old averaged 15.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting, with 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.3 minutes.

As Parsons noted, Kuminga will be a restricted free agent this summer, meaning Golden State will have the opportunity to match any offer the forward receives in free agency.

Teams are expected to show interest in the former No. 7 overall draft pick, with the Brooklyn Nets reportedly already trending as a potential sign-and-trade destination.

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Mazzulla shares update on Tatum's ‘severe' bone bruise ahead of Game 3

Mazzulla shares update on Tatum's ‘severe' bone bruise ahead of Game 3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Boston Celtics successfully navigated Jayson Tatum’s first-ever missed playoff game Wednesday night, fending off the Orlando Magic in a 109-100 win that gives them a 2-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series.

But will we see Tatum back on the court Friday when the series shifts to Orlando for Game 3?

Head coach Joe Mazzulla joined 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Zolak & Bertrand on Thursday to share the latest on Tatum’s right wrist injury, which he sustained in Game 1 on Sunday.

“Yeah, there will definitely be a chance,” Mazzulla said when asked about the possibility of Tatum playing in Game 3. “Again, he’s dealing with a severe bone bruise. He’s day-to-day, and he’s progressively gotten a little bit better each day.”

Mazzulla played coy Wednesday night when asked about Tatum, saying he had “no idea” when he found out the Celtics star wouldn’t play in Game 2. He was a bit more forthcoming Thursday, however, revealing that Tatum made every effort to play before being ruled out shortly before tip-off.

“He went through all the protocols and did everything he could possibly do up until the last moment to try and play, and just wasn’t able to do it,” Mazzulla said. “But he’ll go back at it again today, and he’s in that day-to-day process right now.

“At the end of the day, I know he’ll do whatever it takes to put himself in a position to play and put our team in position to win. It’s just kind of who he is, and we’re just trusting that.”

The good news for the Celtics is that Tatum doesn’t appear to have structural damage in his wrist, and that his bone bruise is more of a pain management and flexibility issue. Whether the four days between Sunday’s Game 1 and Friday’s Game 3 are enough recovery time for Tatum remains to be seen, but Mazzulla said the All-Star forward is attacking his rehab.

“He’s doing whatever he can, every minute of the 24 hours, to put him(self) in position to try and be out there on the court,” Mazzulla said. “I trust his process. I trust his mindset, trust the people around him that helped put him in position, and that’s all we can do.”

And as for that viral moment in Game 1 when Mazzulla yelled at Tatum to “Get up!” while Tatum writhed on the floor in pain following his injury? Mazzulla explained that’s just an example of the dynamic between the head coach and his star player.

“I think it’s just love — the love of the relationship that we have, the understanding of the moment, understanding of our environment,” Mazzulla said. “Just grateful for the relationship that we have, the relationship we have with our players knowing that we can push each other.

“He pushes me, I try to push him, and we try to do that for each other.”

Tip-off for Game 3 is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, with NBC Sports Boston’s coverage beginning at 6 p.m. ET with Celtics Pregame Live.

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Brewers at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 24

Its Thursday, April 24 and the Brewers (13-12) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (16-9).

Tobias Myers is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Landen Roupp for San Francisco.

The Giants have taken two of the first three games of this series. Last night, Logan Webb threw 6.1 shutout innings to earn his third win of the season as San Francisco doubled up the Brewers 4-2.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Brewers at Giants

  • Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Time: 3:45PM EST
  • Site: Oracle Park
  • City: San Francisco, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNWI, NBCSBA

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Odds for the Brewers at the Giants

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Moneyline: Brewers (+119), Giants (-140)
  • Spread:  Giants -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Brewers at Giants

  • Pitching matchup for April 24, 2025: Tobias Myers vs. Landen Roupp
    • Brewers: Tobias Myers
      This is Myers' first appearance of the season
    • Giants: Landen Roupp (2-1, 4.09 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/19 at Angels - 7IP, 2ER, 5H, 1BB, 9Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Brewers at Giants

  • The Brewers have won their last 3 games following a loss
  • The Under is 8-4-1 in Brewers' games against National League teams this season
  • Brice Turang picked up 3 hits last night and now has 7 hits in his last 9 ABs
  • Jackson Chourio is 6-33 (.182) over his last 8 games

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Expert picks & predictions for today’s game between the Brewers and the Giants

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's game between the Brewers and the Giants:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Milwaukee Brewers at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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White Sox at Twins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 24

Its Thursday, April 24 and the White Sox (5-19) are in Minneapolis looking to avoid being swept by the Twins (9-15).

Shane Smith is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Chris Paddack for Minnesota.

The day after making a game-saving diving catch, Byron Buxton went yard and drove in two runs to help the Twins double up the White Sox, 6-3.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch White Sox at Twins

  • Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Time: 1:10PM EST
  • Site: Target Field
  • City: Minneapolis, MN
  • Network/Streaming: CHSN, MNNT, MLBN

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Odds for the White Sox at the Twins

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Moneyline: White Sox (+188), Twins (-228)
  • Spread:  Twins -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Twins

  • Pitching matchup for April 24, 2025: Shane Smith vs. Chris Paddack
    • White Sox: Shane Smith (0-1, 2.82 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/19 at Boston - 4.2IP, 3ER, 4H, 1BB, 3Ks
    • Twins: Chris Paddack (0-2, 7.27 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/18 at Atlanta - 5IP, 1ER, 3H, 1BB, 6Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of White Sox at Twins

  • The Twins have won their last 4 home games, while the White Sox have lost 3 straight on the road
  • The Under is 7-4-1 in Twins' games against AL Central teams this season
  • The White Sox have failed to cover the Run Line in 7 straight games at Minnesota

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Expert picks & predictions for today’s game between the White Sox and the Twins

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's game between the White Sox and the Twins:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Minnesota Twins on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago White Sox at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Mariners at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 24

Its Thursday, April 24 and the Mariners (13-11) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (14-12).

Bryan Woo is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Garrett Crochet for Boston.

This is the series finale. The teams have split the first two games. Seattle won last night 8-5. J.P. Crawford drove in four runs to pace the attack.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Mariners at Red Sox

  • Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Time: 1:35PM EST
  • Site: Fenway Park
  • City: Boston, MA
  • Network/Streaming: ROOTNW, NESN, MLBN

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Odds for the Mariners at the Red Sox

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Moneyline: Mariners (+139), Red Sox (-166)
  • Spread:  Red Sox -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at Red Sox

  • Pitching matchup for April 24, 2025: Bryan Woo vs. Garrett Crochet
    • Mariners: Bryan Woo (2-1, 3.12 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/18 at Toronto - 7IP, 3ER, 7H, 2BB, 4Ks
    • Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (2-1, 1.13 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/19 vs. White Sox - 6IP, 0ER, 4H, 2BB, 7Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mariners at Red Sox

  • The Mariners have won 4 of their last 5 series on the road
  • 17 of the Mariners' last 19 road games in Boston have gone over the Total
  • Cal Raleigh is tied atop baseball with 9 HRs
  • Rafael Devers is without a hit in his last 4 games (0-11)

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's game between the Mariners and the Red Sox:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Seattle Mariners at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Pirates at Angels prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 24

It's Thursday, April 24 and the Pirates (10-15) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (11-12). Carmen Mlodzinski is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Tyler Anderson for Los Angeles.

Oneil Cruz hit a 363-foot moonshot of a homerun last night in the Pirates' 3-0 win over the Angels, and now the Buccos go for the 3-0 series sweep over the Halos. The Pirates have outscored the Angels, 12-3 in two games so far.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Pirates at Angels

  • Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Time: 9:29 PM EST
  • Site: Angel Stadium
  • City: Anaheim, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSW, SportsNet Pittsburgh

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Odds for the Pirates at the Angels

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Moneyline: Pirates (+124), Angels (-147)
  • Spread:  Angels -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for the Pirates at Angels

  • Pitching matchup for April 24, 2025: Carmen Mlodzinski vs. Tyler Anderson
    • Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski, (1-3, 7.41 ERA)
      Last outing: Innings Pitched, Earned Runs Allowed, Hits Allowed, Walks, and Strikeouts
    • Angels: Tyler Anderson, (2-0, 2.08 ERA)
      Last outing: Innings Pitched, Earned Runs Allowed, Hits Allowed, Walks, and Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Pirates and the Angels

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Mike Trout to go Over 0.5 bases:

"In this series, Mike Trout has yet to get a hit and he's now hitless in three straight and five of the past six. This could be a mini-slump, but Thursday night's game is a good chance to snap that. While he's never faced Carmen Mlodzinski, he is a RHP who's been hit a lot. In four starts, Mlodzinski allowed 26 hits over 17.0 innings, 14 earned runs, and 8 walks to 14 strikeouts. All eight of Trout's homers have come off RHP this season and 12 of his 14 hits, so I don't hate Trout to go yard for +360 or better but think he gets at least one hit or one base tonight."

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday’s game between the Pirates and the Angels:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Pirates at Angels

  • The Pirates have won their last 3 games against teams with losing records
  • With Tyler Anderson starting the Under has cashed in the Angels' last 3 home games
  • With Tyler Anderson as the starter, the Angels have covered 4 straight games

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Rockies at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 24

Its Thursday, April 24 and the Rockies (4-18) are in Kansas City for a doubleheader against the Royals (10-14).

Chase Dollander is slated to take the mound for Colorado in GaME 1 against Cole Ragans for Kansas City.

Last night's game was rained out. As a result, these teams will look to play two games today. The Royals have won their last two games and seven of their last ten. The Rockies are 1-9 in their last ten.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Royals

  • Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Time: 2:10PM EST
  • Site: Kauffman Stadium
  • City: Kansas City, MO
  • Network/Streaming: COLR, FDSNKC

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Odds for the Rockies at the Royals

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Moneyline: Rockies (+217), Royals (-270
  • Spread:  Royals -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Royals

  • Pitching matchup for April 24, 2025: Chase Dollander vs. Cole Ragans
    • Rockies: Chase Dollander (1-2, 7.36 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/19 vs. Washington - 4IP, 6ER, 9H, 2BB, 5Ks
    • Royals: Cole Ragans (1-1, 3.58 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/18 at Detroit - 4IP, 5ER, 6H, 3BB, 8Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rockies at Royals

  • The Royals have won 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with losing records
  • The Royals' last 6 home games have stayed under the Total
  • The Royals have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight home games
  • KC is 8-15 on the Run Line this season

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Expert picks & predictions for today’s game between the Rockies and the Royals

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's game between the Rockies and the Royals:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Kansas City Royals on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Providence Bruins' Michael DiPietro Wins Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award

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Providence Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro has been awarded the Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award, it was announced Wednesday. 

The award, voted on by coaches, players and media representing all 32 cities across the AHL, is given annually to the AHL's most outstanding goaltender. 

Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the third round of the 2017 NHL Draft, DiPietro is in third season with the Bruins, having posted a record of 26-8-7 to go along with a 2.05 GAA and a .927 SP in 40 appearances this year. Those numbers placed him second in the AHL in wins and save percentage while putting him third in goals against average. 

Across 145 career AHL regular season games with the Bruins, Utica Comets and the Abbotsford Canucks, DiPietro has posted a statline of 84-42-15, a 2.54 GAA and a .914 SP. He has also made three career NHL appearances, going 0-2-0 along with a 5.28 GAA and a .771 SP. 

Prior to making the jump to the pro game, DiPietro spent parts of four seasons in the OHL with the Windsor Spitfires and the Ottawa 67's.

With DiPietro being given this award, it only further solidifies him as the best goalie in the AHL. His play throughout the season was a major factor for Providence's success and he has the chance to be a difference maker for them as they get set for their Calder Cup playoff journey. 

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Orioles at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for March 24

It's Monday, March 24 and the Orioles (9-14) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (11-13). Cade Povich is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Jake Irvin for Washington.

Washington has won the first two games of the series, 7-3 and 4-3, as they look toward a sweep of Baltimore. The Orioles looked like they were going to win yesterday tying the game up in the top of the 8th, 3-3, but Luis Garcia Jr. recorded a sac fly RBI in the bottom of the 8th for the Nats to earn the victory.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Orioles at Nationals

  • Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
  • Time: 1:05PM EST
  • Site: Nationals Park
  • City: Washington, DC
  • Network/Streaming: MLB Network

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Odds for the Orioles at the Nationals

The latest odds as of Monday:

  • Moneyline: Orioles (-108), Nationals (-112)
  • Spread:  Orioles -1.5 (+150)
  • Total: O/U 8.5 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Nationals

  • Pitching matchup for March 24, 2025: Cade Povich vs. Jake Irvin
    • Orioles: Cade Povich, (0-2, 6.38 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.1 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Nationals: Jake Irvin, (2-0, 3.68 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.1 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 9 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Orioles and the Nationals

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Orioles to avoid the sweep:

"Baltimore lost 4-3 yesterday after a 7-0 drumming on Tuesday, so this is the last chance for the O's to avoid getting swept by the Nationals. Washington as a team surrendered 23 runs and went 0-3 in Jake Irvin's first three starts, but wins over the Rockies and Pirates have inflated his value. I like the Orioles ML and a dabble on the -1.5 at +150 odds."

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Orioles at Nationals

  • Baltimore is on a season-long three-game losing streak.
  • Baltimore is 1-6 in the final game of a series this season.
  • Washington has won four of the past five games.
  • Washington is 9-5 at home this season.
  • Baltimore is 4-8 on the road this season.

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday’s game between the Orioles and the Nationals:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Baltimore Orioles at -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.5.

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Canadiens In Big Trouble After Second Loss In Washington

Apr 23, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) attempts to make a save against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

After losing game one of their first-round series 3-2 in overtime, the Montreal Canadiens needed a win on Wednesday night against the Washington Capitals. Despite calls for Arber Xhekaj to be inserted into the lineup, bench boss Martin St-Louis decided to stick with his six defensemen. However, he moved Ivan Demidov away from Patrik Laine and Alex Newhook by swapping him with Joel Armia.

The second line got a defensively responsible player while Demidov got to play with Jake Evans, who’s more of a two-way center than Newhook.

Anderson stepped up

Without Xhekaj in the lineup, Josh Anderson has been one of the Canadiens’ best hitters in the tail end of the season, and that trend continued in the playoffs. In game one, he landed four, and early in game two, he had an opportunity to rock Capitals’ hitman Tom Wilson, and he didn’t miss it.

It earned him a two-minute boarding call and a cross-checking one when Tom Wilson skated up to him to complain, but it was entirely worth it. Washington got a two-minute power play on the play as Wilson was also assessed two minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct, but the penalty kill stood tall.

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Anderson's hit put Wilson on notice that the Canadiens were not about to back down and that they, too, could play heavy. Minutes later, Wilson passed on an opportunity to flatten Lane Hutson against the boards.

Have To Be Ready For The Pushback

Early in the second frame, the Canadiens took a 1-0 lead thanks to the tenacity of the Anderson-Christian Dvorak-Brendan Gallagher line. It was the Habs’ first lead of the series, and they weren’t ready for what came next.

The Capitals attacked with a vengeance and pretty much had the Canadiens in the ropes. As a result, within three and a half minutes, the hosts were ahead 2-1, and any trace of momentum the Habs had vanished. Spencer Carbery’s men were relentless for the rest of the frame. Both teams had twice as many shots in the middle frame, which meant eight for the Canadiens and 18 for the Capitals.

Samuel Montembeault did very well weathering the storm, but he could only help at one end of the ice.

Finding The High Gear Earlier

For a second game in a row, the Canadiens found their high gear in the third period and proved to be a handful for Logan Thompson. Montreal had 12 shots on net through 40 minutes, yet they found the net 14 times in the final frame.

Thompson multiplied the big saves and received some help from his post, but what good goaltender doesn’t? The question is, if the Washington goaltender had been solicited that much in the first two frames, would he have been that efficient in the third? Chances are, he would have been running on empty.

For a second time in as many matches, Brendan Gallagher was hit by a cross-check in the face that went uncalled, just like the one on Cole Caufield later in the game. The Canadiens’ sniper fell to the ice, Nick Suzuki raised his arms in protest, but both referees kept their arms down. While it’s nothing new for fewer calls to be made in the playoffs, it usually takes a couple of rounds for that infraction to go unpunished.

Laine didn’t see a second of action in the third frame; he rode the pine for the full 20 minutes. It has to be said that he struggled through the first 40 minutes. Even though he was often in space on the power play, he elected not to shoot quite a few times, waiting for the picture-perfect pass that never came. It was even worst at even strength, he made hazardous passes and he just couldn't get in the game. Asked about it, the coach said: 

These are decisions you make as a coach. I shortened our bench a lot. Honestly, went with the nine, 10 players I felt could help us
- St-Louis on shortening his bench

As for Armia, he saw a single shift in the same frame. With St-Louis deciding to put Newhook and Evans together with Demidov, he became collateral damage, just like Heineman, who only stepped on the ice twice in the last 20 minutes.

Down 2-0 in the series, the Canadiens do not have much wiggle room left, and changes will have to be made before game three, which will take place on Friday night at the Bell Centre.

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Sixers to play 2 preseason games vs. Knicks in Abu Dhabi

Sixers to play 2 preseason games vs. Knicks in Abu Dhabi  originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The 2025-26 Sixers’ preseason will feature an overseas journey.

The NBA announced Tuesday that the Sixers will play two preseason games against the Knicks in Abu Dhabi.

The games are set for Oct. 2 and Oct. 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The remainder of the Sixers’ preseason schedule should be released well down the line.

“Bringing the Philadelphia 76ers to Abu Dhabi is an incredible opportunity to connect with new fans in a dynamic and growing region,” Sixers managing partner Josh Harris said in a press release. “As an organization, we’re committed to creating unforgettable experiences for our fans throughout the world. 

“We’re proud to be part of the NBA’s efforts to grow the game internationally and look forward to representing the city of Philadelphia while engaging with the vibrant community in the UAE.”

The trip will be the Sixers’ first international action since they played two 2018 preseason games in China.

The Sixers lost all four games of their 2024-25 regular-season series vs. the Knicks.

New York split the first two games of its first-round playoff series with the Pistons. The Sixers are in the early stages of the offseason after a 24-58 campaign that president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called the toughest of his career.

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Sixers to play 2 preseason games vs. Knicks in Abu Dhabi

Sixers to play 2 preseason games vs. Knicks in Abu Dhabi  originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The 2025-26 Sixers’ preseason will feature an overseas journey.

The NBA announced Thursday that the Sixers will play two preseason games against the Knicks in Abu Dhabi.

The games are set for Oct. 2 and Oct. 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The remainder of the Sixers’ preseason schedule should be released well down the line.

“Bringing the Philadelphia 76ers to Abu Dhabi is an incredible opportunity to connect with new fans in a dynamic and growing region,” Sixers managing partner Josh Harris said in a press release. “As an organization, we’re committed to creating unforgettable experiences for our fans throughout the world. 

“We’re proud to be part of the NBA’s efforts to grow the game internationally and look forward to representing the city of Philadelphia while engaging with the vibrant community in the UAE.”

The trip will be the Sixers’ first international action since they played two 2018 preseason games in China.

The Sixers lost all four games of their 2024-25 regular-season series vs. the Knicks.

New York split the first two games of its first-round playoff series with the Pistons. The Sixers are in the early stages of the offseason after a 24-58 campaign that president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called the toughest of his career.