The Wolverines lost their No. 3 back to the protal last week and wasted no time replacing him, landing CJ Hester and John Volker.
Simone Biles’ coach says gymnast suffered from ‘twisties’ before 2016 Olympics
- Condition disrupted American’s performance in 2021
- Former coach reveals new details in book
Simone Biles suffered from the “twisties” in the run-up to the 2016 Olympics, five years before the condition severely disrupted her performance at the Tokyo Games.
Aimee Boorman, Biles’s longtime coach, outlines the story in her new book, The Balance: My Years Coaching Simone Biles. The twisties cause gymnasts to lose their orientation while in the air, a dangerous situation in a sport where falls can cause serious injury. The condition, along with mental health concerns, caused Biles to withdraw from all but one final at the Tokyo Olympics, where her only medal was a bronze on the beam.
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Fresh blood is a good thing.
For NHL contenders, it’s even better.
The Colorado Avalanche have added many new faces this season. Mackenzie Blackwood, Scott Wedgewood, Brock Nelson, Ryan Lindgren, Charlie Coyle, and Jack Drury are all new to the Avalanche organization.
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On Sunday, April 20th, the Avalanche signed KHL forward Zakhar Bardakov. The two parties agreed to a one-year entry-level contract that goes into effect next season
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The 24-year-old forward was originally a New Jersey Devils draft pick in the 2021 draft. Bardakov was traded to the Avalanche along with a 2024 7th-round draft pick for Kurtis MacDermid.
Bardakov is coming off a solid year in the KHL. He just finished his third season in Russia’s top league, collecting 35 points in 53 games. He averaged 16:10 per game while firing 122 shots on goal, playing for SKA St. Petersburg.
He saw his responsibilities increase during the playoffs. Bardakov’s ice time rose over four minutes to 21:51 per game. He recorded two points in six playoff games.
Considering that Bardakov was a 7th-round draft pick (203rd overall), if he plays any NHL games, that would be a slam dunk for the organization.
Bardakov’s contract officially expires on May 31st of this year. That, combined with him signing his ELC, suggests he’s ready to cross the pond for next season. The young forward could push for an NHL position; however, an AHL assignment is more likely.
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Dodgers believe Shohei Ohtani will get a boost from 'dad strength' as a new father
As a father of two, Dave Roberts is a true believer.
“Dad strength,” he declared Sunday morning, “is real.”
Which, naturally, made the Dodgers manager all the more excited about the return of the team’s newest dad: Shohei Ohtani.
“Now that he is a father,” Roberts joked, “we might see some 120[-mph] exit velos off the bat.”
Indeed, when Ohtani rejoined the Dodgers on Easter morning, after being away for two games for the birth of his first child this weekend, he was met with a wave of congratulations — and also a hint of expectation.
Read more:Bullpen saves Dodgers after Tyler Glasnow exits with leg cramps in win over Rangers
Sure, the so-called theory of dad strength — gains in physical strength and stamina that some new dads seemingly experience upon entering fatherhood — might be more of a playful urban legend than scientifically proven fact.
But when it came to Ohtani, the intrigue was palpable.
“I’m sure if there is someone that is gonna have it,” teammate Mookie Betts said, “it’s Shohei.”
Whatever fatherly forces Ohtani acquired this weekend — when he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, welcomed a baby girl — weren’t immediately on display in his first game back in the lineup.
In the Dodgers’ 1-0 win on Sunday, Ohtani walked just once and went hitless in three other at-bats. His top exit velocity was only 82 mph. Roberts said after the game that the reigning MVP looked a little unsettled at the plate.
“[He was] overly aggressive,” Roberts said after Ohtani hit two groundouts and a strikeout. “Having two days off, I think today he just came a little anxious.”
Still, it did little to dampen belief in the dad strength phenomenon — one that, well before Ohtani entered the ranks of parenting, has become particularly popular within professional baseball.
Read more:Roki Sasaki shows progress in six innings, but Dodgers fall to Rangers on walk-off
In recent years, several MLB stars have had memorable dad strength surges; perhaps none more notable than when Angels slugger Mike Trout hit six home runs in his first eight games after becoming a father in 2020.
MLB’s website even tracks what it terms as “dad strength home runs,” listing the 26 players since 2011 who have gone deep in their first game back from paternity leave. Phillies star Bryce Harper, remarkably, has done it twice.
Around the Dodgers’ clubhouse Sunday morning, several players recounted their own dad strength experiences.
Third baseman Max Muncy noted how, after the birth of his daughter, Sophie, in July 2021, he went on to receive MVP votes at the end of what became a career-best season — even if, he added with a laugh, there were plenty of “dad ache” moments that also came along with it.
“Just when your arms start hurting holding the baby, and your back starts hurting,” he said. “I had more of those moments than I had dad strength moments.”
Tommy Edman joked that his own recent power surge, which has seen the once light-hitting utilityman rack up 13 home runs in his last 60 games going back to last season, has come in the wake of son Eli’s arrival two offseasons ago.
“Ever since he’s been born,” Edman said, “my home run rate has gone up.”
Plenty of others detailed changes they noticed away from the field upon becoming fathers.
Evan Phillips said he feels his dad strength whenever he’s carrying groceries or other baby-related products for his 2-year-old son, Beau.
“When the baby stuff at home happens, you just gotta make it happen,” he said.
Read more:Shohei Ohtani's wife gives birth to a girl, the couple's first child
While Phillips was on a rehab assignment with triple-A Oklahoma City last week, he highlighted another benefit not shared by younger prospects in the organization.
“We had an 11 a.m. game … and everyone is walking in all dragging,” Phillips chuckled. “And I’m like, ‘Guys, I woke up at the same time I always do.’”
Veteran pitcher and father of four, Clayton Kershaw, explained a similar dynamic.
“I think you just have more energy,” he said. “You just have to. Like now, I don’t ever feel the need to really sit down. I just am ready to go, all the time.”
“When you don’t have kids, you feel like, ‘Oh gosh, I just need to relax,’ or like, ‘I just need a day,’” Kershaw added. “Now, you don’t have that. But you don’t need it, either.”
Roberts, too, recalled dad strength moments from his playing days, crediting it for a few of the 23 career home runs he hit over 10 years in the majors.
“There's something to the dad strength,” he reiterated. “But [I was] nothing close to Shohei."
Ohtani, of course, isn’t exactly lacking for physical capabilities on the field. Last season, he became the first player in MLB history to have a 50-homer, 50-steal campaign. This year, he already has six long balls, five stolen bases and, according to MLB’s Statcast data system, one of the five hardest swings in the majors.
Read more:Anticipating birth of first child, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani goes on paternity leave
However, Roberts noted, it’s the renewed perspective fatherhood provides that usually drives the biggest transformation of players.
“Some of the attributes you get from being a dad do translate to the baseball field,” he said. “Not sweating the small stuff. Understanding what’s most important. I have seen our players evolve in how they look at life and baseball.”
And to that end, how Ohtani navigated his first weekend of fatherhood had already made an impression on the manager.
“For him to just make sure the baby was healthy and to get back here, and to be a part of this, certainly shows his ability to balance life and work,” Roberts said. “It’s good to have him back. And most importantly, I'm happy him and Mamiko have a healthy baby girl."
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Presumptive No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg makes it official, declares for 2025 NBA Draft
As the No. 1 pick on everybody’s draft board, this has long been expected, and on Monday morning he made it official:
Cooper Flagg is entering the 2025 NBA Draft. He made it official in an Instagram post.
League next. Duke forever.
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) April 21, 2025
Thank you @Cooper_Flagg‼️ pic.twitter.com/PLapqqvZnj
Flagg entered the college season as the top prospect on most draft boards and only solidified that standing with a season where he averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. He won the Naismith National Player of the Year award and the Wooden Award, plus was voted the National Player of the Year by the Associated Press, National Association of Basketball Coaches and U.S. Basketball Writers Association. He became the first freshman in NCAA history to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, leading Duke to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.
Heading into the season, NBA scouts questioned how good he would be at creating his own shot — he has answered that emphatically.
COOPER FLAGG JUST WENT COAST-TO-COAST AND POSTERIZED THE DEFENDER
— ESPN (@espn) January 8, 2025
ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS pic.twitter.com/Z5jcZ756ew
Flagg admitted he thought about returning to Duke during the season, even telling The Athletic," S***, I want to come back next year." However, for a future No. 1 pick, the injury risk and the money left on the table — it could cost him as much as $75 million over the course of his NBA career — made choosing the NBA draft the only option.
There are a lot of teams heading into next month's NBA Draft Lottery now hoping for the ping pong balls to bounce their way so they can land a franchise cornerstone player in Flagg.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick
Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick. The program announced Flagg's move in a social media post Monday following a lone college season that saw the 18-year-old become only the fourth freshman named as The Associated Press national player of the year while leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four. Flagg had reclassified to get to Duke a year early, and his decision was expected all year, even as he generally declined to spell out plans about his professional future as the season pushed into March or mentioned how much fun he had playing in college.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Blackhawks To Target Mitch Marner? Sharks To Shop First-Overall Pick?
This was a difficult season for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks. They improved marginally over their 2023-24 campaign amid concerns of growing frustration from franchise star Connor Bedard.
Bedard denied rumors that he was unhappy playing for Chicago, acknowledging the club was in the process of growth and learning. Nevertheless, there's no question he needs some help, especially offensively. The Blackhawks rose from a league-worst 2.17 last season to 2.73, but they still finished 26th overall in that category.
The Blackhawks have plenty of salary cap space if management wants to add scoring punch. PuckPedia indicates they have a projected cap space of $30.9 million with 20 active roster players under contract next season.
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers of The Athletic believe the Blackhawks could be first in line if Mitch Marner goes to free agency on July 1. They acknowledged the 27-year-old two-way right winger prefers staying in Toronto but wondered if the Maple Leafs can make the money work.
Marner reached the 100-point plateau for the first time this season. He'd become the best player potentially available in this summer's UFA market.
Lazerus and Powers believe the Blackhawks' favorable cap situation gives them more money to throw toward Marner than any other club. They speculated it could cost between $12 million and $14 million annually, but felt it would be worth it.
That's assuming Marner would join a rebuilding club instead of a playoff contender.
Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Shows Up In Game 1 – The 4 Nations Experience Played A PartDespite the fact the Toronto Maple Leafs came into the playoffs as the Atlantic Division champions, there were questions (ohh the questions) about how their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators would kick off.
Turning to the San Jose Sharks, their last-place finish in the overall standings gives them the best odds of winning the upcoming NHL draft lottery for the second straight year. They selected promising center Macklin Celebrini in last year's draft, who's gone on to become a favorite to win the Calder Trophy.
Sheng Peng of NBC Sports Bay Area reported Sharks GM Mike Grier could be open to trading that pick if the lottery balls bounce their way again this year. He said he wouldn't say no if he received a really good offer of young, established players.
Grier believes defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the OHL's Erie Otters is the prospect currently considered the consensus first-overall pick. After him, this year's draft is mostly forward-heavy.
It's possible Grier trades that pick for the right price. So could any other GM who wins the draft lottery. However, it's unlikely to happen.
The last time the first-overall pick was traded was in the 2003 NHL draft, when the Florida Panthers sent it to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Mikael Samuelsson, the third-overall pick and a second-rounder. The Penguins used that pick to select future Hall of Famer Marc-Andre Fleury.
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2025 NFL Draft: What happened to the Tetairoa McMillan hype?
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As we inch closer to the NFL Draft, the discussion around the top wide receiver prospects is more intense than ever. One name that's generated plenty of conversation is Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan (or "T-Mac" as he's often called). In the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast, host Matt Harmon and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler dove deep into McMillan’s draft stock, bringing much-needed clarity to where he stands among the 2025 WR class.
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Brugler, renowned for his exhaustive draft guide "The Beast," isn’t shy about his admiration for McMillan’s game. He describes T-Mac as "a borderline top 10 pick in this draft," emphasizing McMillan’s rare combination of size, catch radius and hands: "I love the catch radius, love how he attacks the football. You rarely — show me the film where the ball is getting into his body. He doesn’t let that happen."
Brugler’s praise isn’t hollow — he ranks McMillan as a first-round talent, albeit not quite in the elite Marvin Harrison Jr./Brian Thomas Jr. tier from last year. McMillan’s ability to play true X receiver, a premium position in most NFL offenses, cements his value.
Harmon points out just how well McMillan would fit a team like the Saints, who are desperate for an outside receiver with size to complement Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. Harmon’s experience charting receivers for Reception Perception also lines up favorably, comparing McMillan’s style and impact to NFL players like Courtland Sutton: "I think he kind of belongs to the same family of receivers that Drake London does, but he’s not quite Drake London. ... These big guys that separate better than you think and they can do a lot of damage on these in-breaking routes."
When a receiver has versatility, hands, size and can unlock different looks for an offense, it's hard to keep him out of the top-10 conversation.
Why is there suddenly doubt about McMillan's top-10 status?
Despite the consensus love, McMillan isn’t without detractors or question marks. Both Brugler and Harmon touch on why some evaluators — and potentially some NFL teams — see McMillan sliding a bit from the “lock top-10” label he wore early in the process.
McMillan’s 4.53 forty at his pro day surprised nobody who watched him in college, but it did accentuate that he wins with nuance, not raw speed. Brugler notes, "He’s not a burner. We know that. ... He is a little bit raw as a route runner ... he’s probably more finesse than truly aggressive. ... There’s just a big jump between the Big 12 and what he’ll face in the NFL."
Both analysts agree McMillan might be best as an elite No. 2, which (somewhat unfairly) suppresses his top-10 ceiling. Harmon said: "He’s probably best if he’s your really, really good number two ... those guys can kind of share that "Who’s the 1A and who’s the 1B title" and provide a really dynamic duo."
It’s also worth mentioning the 2025 class doesn’t have the same top-heavy WR talent as last year’s legendary group. Brugler specifically says if McMillan were in last year’s class, he’d be ranked behind Brian Thomas Jr., but in this year’s group, that’s a borderline top-10, top-12 valuation.
Verdict: Yes, T-Mac is still top-10 — with a realistic ceiling
After digesting Harmon and Brugler’s in-depth conversation, here’s where things stand:
McMillan is still in that top-10 wide receiver prospect conversation in this class — not as a no-doubt blue-chipper, but as a highly valuable, NFL-ready talent with clear “starter-plus” potential.
His best fit likely comes as a team’s X receiver — or a high-volume 1B — on a squad that can maximize his catch radius, physicality and polish versus focusing on deep speed.
The split in the scouting community is less about a lack of talent and more about expectations: McMillan isn’t Marvin Harrison Jr., but he’s rock solid and projects as a possible instant starter.
Don’t be surprised if teams like the Saints or Cowboys fall in love with his fit and take him in the 9-12 range comfortably. Either way, he’ll be among the first handful of receivers off the board, and rightfully so.
Tetairoa McMillan absolutely remains a top-10 prospect in the 2025 class, with the only major knock being whether he’s a true WR1 or a perfect 1B for a creative NFL offense.
Check out the full Yahoo Fantasy Forecast episode with Matt Harmon and Dane Brugler for all the nuanced breakdowns — it’s a must-listen for draft fans and fantasy managers alike.
Eddie House: Tatum is the ‘most disrespected superstar' in the NBA
Eddie House: Tatum is the ‘most disrespected superstar' in the NBA originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Jayson Tatum will have to wait at least another year for his first NBA MVP award.
The league announced the three finalists for the award on Sunday: Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Tatum will likely finish fourth in MVP voting for the second time in three years.
Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic have been co-favorites to win the award throughout the 2024-25 season. Choosing Antetokounmpo over Tatum is where NBC Sports Boston’s Celtics analysts Chris Forsberg and Eddie House take issue.
“I thought by the end of the season, the people that vote for these awards would recognize that if we sit here and keep saying, ‘We’re gonna vote for SGA (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) because (of) the team’s success,’ so we’re not rewarding Tatum for the success of the Celtics? So I thought they’d recognize that and put him ahead of Giannis,” Forsberg said on Sunday’s Celtics Postgame Live.
“Giannis had a great season. I get the numbers are probably pretty glitzy and he had to carry a heavier load without Damian Lillard out there. And yet, you can’t tell me that Jayson Tatum doesn’t more positively impact winning this season for a 60-win team. I think it’s just ridiculous that he’s not in the top three. If he needs any motivation, he finds it at every turn because people just don’t give him the respect he deserves.”
House, befuddled by the continued dismissal of Tatum’s impact, believes the six-time All-Star will use his latest MVP finalist snub as fuel for another deep postseason run.
“Most disrespected superstar in the league,” he said of Tatum. “Most disrespected All-NBA First-Team player in the league. Was it three straight years he’s been All-NBA? He’s disrespected.
“And that’s OK, because sometimes that’s fuel for the fire and for the greater good of what the Boston Celtics are doing. I think it’s turning him into a monster, and eventually, he’s gonna get that MVP. So thank you, everybody.”
Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists over 72 regular-season games. The 27-year-old tallied 17 points and 14 rebounds in Sunday’s Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic.
C’s fans were given a scare in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game when Tatum went down with a wrist injury. However, it appears it won’t keep him out for Game 2, as X-rays came back clean.
Game 2 at TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Coverage begins on NBC Sports Boston with Celtics Pregame Live at 6 p.m.
Wild Fall 4-2 In Game One Against Golden Knights
The last three playoff series for the Minnesota Wild that started with two road games, resulted in the Wild winning game one.
Minnesota opened the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on the road again, this time in Vegas to face the Golden Knights. The Wild opened the 2021 playoffs in Vegas and won 1-0 in overtime on a Joel Eriksson Ek goal.
This game was a little different.
Thomas Hertl opened the scoring in the first period after he outworked Brock Faber in the slot and fired a shot over Filip Gustavsson's right shoulder, short side,
Matt Boldy was able to answer back not long after and tie the game up at 1-1. Vegas got the next two goals to make it 3-1 before Boldy scored to make it a one-goal game.
Vegas was able to score with the empty net, on the power play, with 0.1 seconds left. They walked away with a 4-2 win.
In the second period, Eriksson Ek was called for a high-stick. This sent Vegas on the power play. Five seconds later, Pavel Dorofeyev, who was making his NHL Playoffs debut, scored to give Vegas a 2-1 lead.
Dorofeyev unloads a bomb 5 seconds in to the powerplay! 💣 pic.twitter.com/p3gNClyV48
— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) April 21, 2025
It came after Hertl beat Freddy Gaudreau on the face-off. Gaudreau then went to go to the point but was interfered with by Hertl. This left Marcus Foligno and Jake Middleton out of position trying to make up for Gaudreau on the ice after Hertl took him out.
Vegas controlled the puck on the point, with no attacker because he was on the ice, and found Dorofeyev wide open at the top of the circle for the one-timer.
Wild head coach John Hynes was asked if he thought that was interference on Gaudreau.
"Yes," Hynes said bluntly.
In the first period, Ryan Hartman was skating through the Wild's defensive zone, without the puck-I might add, he was blindsided by Ivan Barbashev. No penalty call. Hartman skated to the bench very slowly and didn't take his next shift for a little bit.
Wild bench wanted a penalty but never got one.
Later in that period, Eriksson Ek was interfered with in the offensive zone after he got picked by one of the Vegas players.
A pick is when an opposing player just happens to skate right in front of the other team and causes that player not to make a play.
Harmless play to say the least, but it is an interference penalty if we are looking at the rule book.
Later in the third, Hartman is battling along the boards with Vegas defenseman Nicolas Hague. The puck is to the right of Hartman. Hague then turns around and sticks the shaft of his stick into Hartman's face and follows through with a body slam.
WWE Wrestlemania was on Saturday and Sunday night in Vegas. Maybe Hague was inspired and wanted to try a move of his own.
No penalty call by referee Furman South, who could not have been closer to the play.
This was not called a penalty pic.twitter.com/tTjvdwfqsu
— World Hockey Report (@worldhockeyrpt) April 21, 2025
The Wild showed up to play. They were more physical and had their chances. According to MoneyPuck, the Wild had 2.43 expected goals to Vegas's 2.67. They had their chances, but weren't able to put it together.
Credit to Adin Hill, he played a great game in net for the Golden Knights.
Vegas led the league in the fewest penalty minutes during the regular season. Whether that be a testament to their discipline or penalties that just weren't called, the Wild need to put that behind them for game two on Tuesday or they are in danger of being down 2-0 coming back home were they went 22-17-2 in the regular season.
2025 NFL Draft Big Board: Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter, Ashton Jeanty on top in Connor Rogers’ final rankings
Connor Rogers puts the finishing touches on his final 2025 NFL Draft Big Board, ranking the top 320 prospects.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Odds, predictions, recent stats, betting trends, and Best bets for April 21
It’s Monday, April 21, and tonight is Game 2 of the Western Conference series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets from Ball Arena in Denver.
Denver took Game 1, 112-110, in overtime. Nikola Jokic went for 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 12 assists and Russell Westbrook poured in 15 off the bench to lead the home team. James Harden had 32 points and 11 assists for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard chipped in a somewhat quiet 22 for LA.
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.
Game details & how to watch Clippers vs. Nuggets live today
- Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM EST
- Site: Ball Arena
- City: Denver, CO
- Network/Streaming: TNT, truTV, MAX
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Game odds for Clippers vs. Nuggets
The latest odds as of Monday:
- Odds: Clippers (-117), Nuggets (-102)
- Spread: Clippers -1
- Over/Under: 218 points
That gives the Clippers an implied team point total of 109.27, and the Nuggets 108.75.
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Expert picks & predictions for Monday’s Clippers vs. Nuggets game
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Clippers vs. Nuggets on Monday
- The Nuggets have won 9 of their last 11 home games against the Clippers
- The Under is 29-24 in the Clippers' matchups against Western Conference teams this season
- The Nuggets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog
- Ivica Zubac's coming out party continues as the center scored 21 points and pulled down 13 rebounds in Game 1 for LA
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Brewers at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 21
Its Monday, April 21 and the Brewers (12-10) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (14-8).
Quinn Priester is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Robbie Ray for San Francisco.
Milwaukee took two of three this weekend against the Athletics. The Brew Crew won 14-1 yesterday collecting 16 hits. Rhys Hoskins had three hits and four RBIs to pace the attack, and Logan Henderson gave up one run in six innings.
The Giants have lost three of their last four including two of three over the weekend to the Angels. San Francisco fell 5-4 yesterday allowing four runs in the bottom of the ninth.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Brewers at Giants
- Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
- Time: 9:45PM EST
- Site: Oracle Park
- City: San Francisco, CA
- Network/Streaming: FDSNWI, NBCSBA, MLBN
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Odds for the Brewers at the Giants
The latest odds as of Monday:
- Moneyline: Brewers (+122), Giants (-144)
- Spread: Giants -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Brewers at Giants
- Pitching matchup for April 21, 2025: Quinn Priester vs. Robbie Ray
- Brewers: Quinn Priester (1-0, 0.90 ERA)
Last outing: 4/15 vs. Detroit - 5IP, 0ER, 1H, 3BBs, 4Ks - Giants: Robbie Ray (3-0, 4.19 ERA)
Last outing: 4/16 at Philadelphia - 4IP, 4ER, 6H, 5BB, 8Ks
- Brewers: Quinn Priester (1-0, 0.90 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Brewers at Giants
- The Brewers are 10-12 on the Run Line this season
- William Contreras has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games (15-45)
- The Over is 7-3 in Giants' games against National League teams this season
- The Giants have failed to cover the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 games
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Brewers and the Giants
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday'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 8.0.
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Most teams in the battle for Champions League qualification are staggering to the line, battered, exhausted, done in by a season that feels like it finished in February but somehow still has a month to run. But as they falter, Aston Villa have seemingly found another gear.
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