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'Hard to envisage me not being back at Rangers' – Davis

Steven Davis playing for Rangers
Steven Davis had two spells as a player with Rangers [Getty Images]

Former Rangers midfielder Steven Davis says it is "hard to envisage himself not being back at the club in some capacity in the future" amid speculation linking him with a backroom role with the Scottish Premiership giants.

The 140-times capped Northern Ireland international has been mooted as part of a potential coaching ticket should former title-winning manager Steven Gerrard return for a second spell in charge of the club.

Gerrard has been one of a number of possible contenders linked with the vacancy at Rangers in recent weeks, although it is reported that Davide Ancelotti has held talks with the Ibrox club, with further discussions planned over the next few days.

Davis had two spells at the club as player, making a total of 239 appearances.

The 40-year-old was put in temporary control of first-team affairs following the departure of former manager Michael Beale in October 2023.

He was caretaker boss for two games, a Europa League defeat by Aris Limassol and a league win over St Mirren, before Philippe Clement was appointed to the position on a permanent basis.

"At this moment in time it's only rumours. I haven't heard anything else," said Davis of speculation linking him with a coaching role under a new Rangers boss.

"Obviously the club are going through the process in terms of who they are going to appoint as manager.

"If the opportunity comes up it's obviously a club that's obviously very close to my heart, so let's see what happens in the next few weeks."

Davis, currently part of Michael O'Neill's backroom team with Northern Ireland, would welcome a return to the club he holds in great affection at some stage.

"For me it's hard to envisage me not being back at the club in some capacity in the future whatever that may be, but you just don't know in football," he added in an interview with BBC Sport NI.

"You can't sort of plan that, you just have to wait for the opportunities and then once you have a decision to make then you make the decision.

"Ultimately I want Rangers to be successful, they had another difficult season, but hopefully they can get back to winning trophies next season."

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Shohei Ohtani’s 20th homer of season places him in elite Dodgers company

CLEVELAND — Mishits by most players end up being outs.

For Shohei Ohtani, they can result in home runs.

The Japanese star became the third player in Dodgers history to reach 20 homers in the team’s first 55 games with a two-run towering drive during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians.

The Japanese star joined Gil Hodges (21 in 1951) and Cody Bellinger (20 in 2019) as Dodgers with at least 20 homers in the first 55 games. It is the 64th time a player in the majors did it in the same span, the first since the New York Mets’ Pete Alonso in 2023.

“It’s really cool. A little bit jealousy probably. You know, he basically mishits a fly ball today and it still goes out,” said Max Muncy, who added a three-run homer in the Dodgers’ 9-5 victory. “It’s just one of those things where he does that stuff that no normal human beings can do. It’s really fun to watch and see it.”

Ohtani — a three-time MVP who leads the major leagues in homers — drove a cutter from Tanner Bibee into the left-field stands for a 4-0 lead. It was the fourth time this season Ohtani has gone deep to the opposite side.

“It wasn’t flushed, but it was spun the right way. It was just one of those balls that when he hit it, it just kept going like a helium ball,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “It is true that he has a lot more margin for error than everyone else on the planet. Maybe him and (New York Yankees slugger Aaron) Judge.”

Bibee struck out Ohtani in the first inning and issued an intentional walk in the second. The right-hander thought he got out of the fourth inning when he saw Ohtani hit it, only to see it keep carrying.

“I think a lot of people thought it was a popup. I mean, I did too. It was definitely crazy seeing that go up,” Bibee said.

It was the second time this season and 10th since Ohtani came to the majors from Japan for the 2018 season he has homered in three straight games. That also includes a stretch of eight in the last 13 games.

The fastest Ohtani had gone deep 20 times in a season prior was 70 games into the Angels’ season in 2021.

It is the third time the four-time All-Star has had at least 12 homers in a month since joining the Dodgers. He did it in June and August last season.

The most homers Ohtani has hit in a month was 15 with the Los Angeles Angels in June 2023.

Of Ohtani’s 245 big league homers, 37 have gone to left field.

“He’s just been much more disciplined in the strike zone,” Roberts said. “He’s swinging at his strikes and he’s taking balls that are not in the hitting zone. And I think that if you look at that stretch, he’s walking a lot more too. When he’s willing to take the walk and be ready to hit the balls in his hitting zone, that’s where you see kind of the slug and when he gets on a tear.”

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Del Toro breaks from Bardet and Carapaz to win stage 17 and extend Giro d’Italia lead

  • ‘Today I realised that I will never give up’

  • Perfectly timed sprint follows two difficult climbs

Isaac del Toro of UAE Team Emirates-XRG maintained his excellent form at the Giro d’Italia to win stage 17 with a perfectly timed sprint on Wednesday, the Mexican’s first stage victory helping him to extend his lead in the overall standings.

The 155km route from San Michele all’Adige to Bormio was less punishing than Tuesday’s stage 16, but featured two difficult climbs at Passo del Tonale and Passo del Mortirolo, with 3,800 metres of elevation.

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Phillies vs. Braves postponed, series set to finish with split doubleheader

Phillies vs. Braves postponed, series set to finish with split doubleheader originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Phillies plan to conclude their series vs. the Braves with a split doubleheader.

The team announced that Wednesday night’s scheduled game against Atlanta at Citizens Bank Park has been postponed because of inclement weather. The Phillies are now set to play at 1:05 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. 

Tickets for Wednesday’s game will be valid for the Thursday afternoon game. 

Ranger Suarez threw six shutout innings and the Phils took a 2-0 win in the series opener, improving to a National League-best 35-19. 

Cristopher Sanchez (4-1, 3.17 ERA) is slated to face AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2, 3.67 ERA) in Game 1 of the doubleheader. Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.42 ERA) will match up with Chris Sale (2-3, 3.36 ERA) in Game 2. 

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Phillies vs. Braves postponed, series set to finish with split doubleheader

Phillies vs. Braves postponed, series set to finish with split doubleheader originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Phillies plan to conclude their series vs. the Braves with a split doubleheader.

The team announced that Wednesday night’s scheduled game against Atlanta at Citizens Bank Park has been postponed because of inclement weather. The Phillies are now set to play at 1:05 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. 

Tickets for Wednesday’s game will be valid for the Thursday afternoon game. 

Ranger Suarez threw six shutout innings and the Phils took a 2-0 win in the series opener, improving to a National League-best 35-19. 

Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.42 ERA) is slated to face AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2, 3.67 ERA) in Game 1 of the doubleheader. Cristopher Sanchez (4-1, 3.17 ERA) will match up with Chris Sale (2-3, 3.36 ERA) in Game 2. 

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NHL Nugget: How The Chicago Blackhawks Name Came To Be, Ft. Jeff Garlin

Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Wild Wednesday Rewind goes back to 1926, when Chicago's NHL team came to be.

With the help of a special guest, actor, comedian and Chicago's own Jeff Garlin, let's look at how the Chicago Blackhawks name came to be, including how the team was called the Black Hawks until the 1986-87 season.

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Here's when Kristian Campbell will make first career start at 1B

Here's when Kristian Campbell will make first career start at 1B originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Boston Red Sox are ready to get creative with their infield defense in the wake of first baseman Triston Casas’ season-ending injury.

Kristian Campbell is set to make his first career start at first base this weekend when the Red Sox visit the Atlanta Braves, manager Alex Cora confirmed Wednesday. The rookie second baseman has spent the last two weeks learning to play the position.

Romy Gonzalez, Abraham Toro, and Nick Sogard have split time at first base since Casas’ injury. Gonzalez was placed on the injured list with a quad contusion less than a week after Casas went down, leaving Boston even more short-handed.

Campbell has showcased his versatility by playing the outfield in addition to second base, but the 22-year-old has never played first in his professional career. Nonetheless, after watching Campbell work out at first over the last two weeks, Cora believes he’s ready to try it out in a game.

“He’s (improved),” Cora said of Campbell before Wednesday’s series finale in Milwaukee. “We talked a few days ago and he said, ‘I feel confident.’ I went out there twice and the way he moves, he’s going to make the routine plays. We’re going to see mistakes — where you have to go on the relays and stuff like that.”

“But we’ll probably have someone in the dugout being on top of him the whole game and (Campbell) pays attention to him. Having someone (guiding) him the whole game, from the dugout. ‘Make sure you’re doing this,’ and that. We’ll walk him through it.”

For now, moving Campbell to first base is more of an experiment than a long-term solution. Cora noted that Campbell will be used at first “little by little” until he is more comfortable with the position.

It’s a challenging time for Campbell, who has struggled mightily at the plate while learning to play first base. After a red-hot start to his MLB career, he has cooled off considerably with a .120 batting average and .325 OPS so far in May.

It’s unclear which game Campbell will play first base in Atlanta. The three-game series begins Friday night, with Games 2 and 3 scheduled for Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Sam Bennett's Stock Rises

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett is completing a four-year, $17.7-million contract.

Eligible for UFA status on July 1, the 28-year-old couldn't have picked a better time for a career season.

Bennett is coming off a career-best 51-point regular season. The versatile, agitating two-way center is also burnishing his reputation as a clutch post-season performer. He's tied with Mikko Rantanen for the lead among playoff goal-scorers with nine, putting himself among the favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy. 

Panthers management reportedly reopened contract extension talks with Bennett in March. He could be receptive to staying put, but could seek to double his current $4.425 million average annual value on his next contract. That could make him too expensive for the Panthers to retain.

Sam Bennett (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

Bennett would be the best center available if he tests the UFA market, where several clubs will bid for his services. 

The Toronto Maple Leafs might be among his suitors. Michael Traikos recently observed that the Leafs will have over $22 million in cap space if they don't re-sign pending UFA forwards Mitch Marner and John Tavares. He recommends they use that cap space to pursue Bennett if he goes to market on July 1, a sentiment shared by Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun. 

Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic believes Bennett would be the best UFA option for the St. Louis Blues to address their need for a second-line center.  However, the cap-strapped Blues might have to free up some salary, perhaps by placing defenseman Torey Krug on LTIR if his playing days are over.

Rutherford's colleague Kevin Kurz suggested Bennett would make a good free-agent target for the rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers. Bolstering their depth at center is a priority this summer, which could lead them to free agency if suitable options aren't available in the trade market. With $26.7 million in projected cap room for 2025-26, they can afford Bennett if he's available on July 1.

Bennett could also be on the Montreal Canadiens' radar. Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazetterecently included the Panthers' star among several UFA options to address the Canadiens' need for a second-line center. 

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Alexei Popyrin reaches French Open third round in fresh milestone

  • Australian beats Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 7-5 6-3 6-4

  • Ajla Tomljanovic goes down to No 4 seed Jasmine Paolini

Alexei Popyrin has broken more fresh ground in his soaring career as he brightened up a gloomy day in Paris by reaching the third round of the French Open for the first time.

But while the 25th seed was battling his way past Chilean Alejandro Tabilo, 7-5 6-3 6-4 on a drizzle-splattered outside court, Ajla Tomljanovic’s big date under the roof of Court Phillippe Chatrier turned into a bit of a damp squib as she succumbed 6-3 6-3 to 2024 finalist Jasmine Paolini.

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Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5 Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for May 29

On Thursday, May 29, the Indiana Pacers (50-32) and New York Knicks (51-31) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Game 4 was a thriller with the Pacers winning, 130-121, behind a 32-point, 15-assists, and 12-rebound triple-double via Tyrese Haliburton and 30 points from Pascal Siakam. Jalen Brunson scored 31 points for the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns, plus OG Anunoby combined for 46 points on 15-of-31 from the field.

The Pacers are currently 20-20 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Knicks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home.

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 Pacers vs. Knicks live

  • Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • Time: 8:00PM EST
  • Site: Madison Square Garden
  • City: New York, NY
  • Network/Streaming: TNT / truTV / Max

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Game odds for Pacers vs. Knicks

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Pacers (+165), Knicks (-199)
  • Spread:  Knicks -5
  • Over/Under: 222.5 points

That gives the Pacers an implied team point total of 109.06, and the Knicks 113.66.

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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday’s Pacers vs. Knicks game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Jalen Brunson to go for 30-plus points:

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Jalen Brunson is 3-1 to the Over 29.5 and 30.5 points prop in this series and in a win-or-go-home, I think there is another opportunity for an Over here.

At home, Brunson scored 43 and 36 points in this series before falling to 23 and 31 in Games 3 and 4 at Indiana. New York will only go as Brunson goes and 25-plus field goal attempts seems likely once again, so give me his Over 29.5 points (-115) out to 30.5."

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections 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 today’s Pacers & Knicks game:

  • 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 Indiana Pacers at +5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 222.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pacers vs. Knicks on Thursday

  • The Pacers have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Eastern Conference Atlantic Division teams
  • The Over is 34-30 in the Pacers' matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season
  • The Pacers have covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 road trips to teams with winning records
  • The Pacers have won 10 of their last 12 games on the road

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 NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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A London club winning Super League? That’s the vision for the new Broncos

London Broncos are penniless and on their way to the third tier but the man who ran Leeds Rhinos has a rescue plan

By No Helmets Required

When the most successful rugby league administrator in the country takes over one of its biggest underachievers and promptly gets the backing of major players in the Australian sports market, it’s worth listening to his plans. Last week Gary Hetherington, who spent 29 years as chief executive of Leeds Rhinos, invited politicians, coaches, fans and players to the Australian High Commission to hear what he has in store for London Broncos. And he wants them all on board.

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Ex-Red Wing Tomas Tatar Signs in Switzerland

Nov 2, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings left wing Tomas Tatar (21) skates with the puck in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: (Marc DesRosiers, Imagn Images)

Former Detroit Red Wing Tomas Tatar has inked a two-year contract with EV Zug of the Swiss National League, seemingly signaling the end of a 14-year NHL career for the Czech scoring forward.

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Tatar spent the first seven years of his NHL career with the Red Wings, accruing 115 goals and 107 assists for 222 points in 407 games.  He was ultimately traded to the Vegas Golden Knights at the 2018 Trade Deadline for a first, second, and third round draft pick (that first would become Joe Veleno). 

After Vegas, Tatar made stops in Montreal, Colorado, Seattle, and enjoyed two tenures in New Jersey, including what seems to have been his final NHL season—seven goals, 10 assists in 74 games this year for the Devils.

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From a Red Wings perspective, Tatar was part of a generation of players that (through no fault of its own) couldn't manage to live up to the lofty standard Detroit had set  for itself, amidst a steady exodus of Hall of Fame–caliber talent. 

After 14 seasons, Tatar played 927 games, scoring 227 goals and providing 269 assists for 496 points.  That he's just shy of a few milestones (1,000 games played and 500 points) suggests perhaps Tatar might harbor fantasies of a return to fight across those lines or perhaps Tatar is satisfied with the work he's done and keen to continue his career in Europe.

Do you have a favorite memory of Tatar in Detroit?  If so, let us know in the comments.

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White Sox at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 28

It's Wednesday, May 28 and the White Sox (17-38) are in Queens to take on the Mets (34-21). Shane Smith is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Griffin Canning for New York.

The Mets are 5-1 in the last six games, while the White Sox are 0-3 over the past three contests. New York is 8-2 in Canning's starts as the Mets' eight-game winning streak with him on the mound was snapped in his previous start versus the Dodgers. The White Sox are 1-9 in Smith's 10 starts.

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 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 Mets

  • Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  • Time: 1:10PM EST
  • Site: Citi Field
  • City: Queens, NY
  • Network/Streaming: CHSN, SNY

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Odds for the White Sox at the Mets

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: White Sox (+205), Mets (-253)
  • Spread:  Mets -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Mets

  • Pitching matchup for May 28, 2025: Shane Smith vs. Griffin Canning
    • White Sox: Shane Smith, (1-3, 2.36 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Mets: Griffin Canning, (5-1, 2.88 ERA)
      Last outing: 2.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hit Allowed, 4 Walks, and 1 Strikeout

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the White Sox and the Mets

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

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 Wednesday’s game between the White Sox and the Mets:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Mets 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 recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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

  • The Mets have won 4 games straight at home, while the White Sox have lost on 12 of their last 15 road trips
  • The Under is 33-19-3 in Mets' games this season
  • The White Sox have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.48 units

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Reds at Royals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 28

It's Wednesday, May 28 and the Reds (28-28) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (29-27). Hunter Greene is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Noah Cameron for Kansas City.

The Reds are going for the series sweep over the Royals after taking the second matchup, 7-2. Elly De La Cruz had a historic night with two homers, both surpassing 435-feet and exit velocity of 111.1 mph and 112.5 mph, per Statcast, becoming the first Reds player to hit 110-plus mph homers in the same game.

Cincinnati has won three of the past four games, while Kansas City lost four of the previous five. The Royals are 1-2 when Cameron takes the mound compared to the Reds who are 5-4 in Greene's starts.

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 Reds at Royals

  • Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  • Time: 7:40PM EST
  • Site: Kauffman Stadium
  • City: Kansas City, MO
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNOH, FDSNKC

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Odds for the Reds at the Royals

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Reds (-120), Royals (+100)
  • Spread:  Reds -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Royals

  • Pitching matchup for May 28, 2025: Hunter Greene vs. Noah Cameron
    • Reds: Hunter Greene, (4-2, 2.54 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Royals: Noah Cameron, (1-1, 0.93 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.2 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Run Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 8 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Reds and the Royals

Rotoworld Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the underdog:

"As always, if a team is looking to avoid a 3-0 or 4-0 series sweep and are +100 or better in that final game, I will take a swing. I lean the Royals in this spot."

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

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 Wednesday’s game between the Reds and the Royals:

  • 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 Kansas City Royals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC.

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

  • At home this season the Royals have won 5 of 9 games following a defeat
  • The Over is 8-2 in the Reds' and the Royals' last 5 games combined
  • The Reds have covered the Run Line in 3 straight games at the Royals

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!

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