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Rays at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30

Its Friday, May 30 and the Rays (29-27) are in Houston to take on the Astros (30-26).

Ryan Pepiot is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Framber Valdez for Houston.

The series opened last night with the Rays ripping the Astros 13-3. Junior Caminero went 3-6 including a home run and a double and drove in a season-high six runs to lead the assault against seven Houston hurlers.

Lets dive into tonight's 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.

Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long.

Game details & how to watch Rays at Astros

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: Minute Maid Park
  • City: Houston, TX
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNSUN, SCHN

Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out.

Odds for the Rays at the Astros

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rays (+139), Astros (-165)
  • Spread:  Astros -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rays at Astros

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Ryan Pepiot vs. Framber Valdez
    • Rays: Ryan Pepiot (3-5, 3.55 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/25 vs. Toronto - 7IP, 0ER, 3H, 1BB, 5Ks
    • Astros: Framber Valdez (4-4, 3.39 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 vs. Seattle - 6IP, 1ER, 4H, 4BB, 5Ks

Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type!

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rays at Astros

  • The Astros have won their last 4 games with Framber Valdez as the starting pitcher
  • The Astros' last 3 home games with Framber Valdez as their starting pitcher have gone under the Total
  • The Rays have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 3.33 units
  • Rookie Cam Smith is riding a 7-game hitting streak (11-27)
  • Jose Altuve has hits in 6 of his last 7 games (13-28)

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 tonight’s game between the Rays and the Astros

Rotoworld Best Bet

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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 Friday's game between the Rays and the Astros:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Houston Astros -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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NBA star Zion Williamson accused of rape in lawsuit

NBA star Zion Williamson accused of rape in lawsuit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

A lawsuit was filed against NBA star Zion Williamson on Friday, accusing the New Orleans Pelicans player of raping and physically abusing a woman who claims they dated from 2018 to 2023.

The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by a woman who will proceed anonymously with the suit as Jane Doe. She accused Williamson, 24, of raping her in his Beverly Hills home in September 2020, and again at an unspecified location in Beverly Hills a month later.

In a statement, Williamson’s attorney, Michael A. Balascio, described the woman’s lawsuit as an “extortion attempt.”

“We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and we unequivocally deny them,” he said. “The allegations contained in the complaint are categorically false and reckless.”

The NBA and the Pelicans did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

In the first incident, the lawsuit alleges, Williamson raped the woman when she tried going to sleep. It states that when she attempted to go to sleep, Williamson called her “stuck up” and “a b****” and told her she could not go to sleep until she had sex with him.

When she refused, Williamson allegedly “pinned Plaintiff down on the bed with her hands behind her back and raped her,” the lawsuit states.

In the second incident, the lawsuit states, Williamson allegedly raped the woman when she told him that she wanted to go to San Diego to visit a friend. It alleges that Williamson then “picked her up, threw her down to the ground, and pinned her shoulders down,” before assaulting her.

The lawsuit alleges that Williamson took the woman’s phone shortly after both encounters for an unspecified period so that she could not report the assaults.

It alleges that the incidents were not isolated, and that Williamson “continued to abuse, rape, assault, and batter” the woman in multiple states, including California, Louisiana and Texas, until the relationship ended in 2023.

The lawsuit also alleges that Williamson threatened to pay his security to shoot her “in the head while the security guard was present and carrying a loaded firearm multiple times in Louisiana between 2020 and 2023.” Williamson also threatened to have the woman’s parents killed, the lawsuit states.

Williamson currently plays the power forward position for the Pelicans. He was the first overall NBA draft pick in 2019 after playing for the Duke Blue Devils in college.

NBC News’ Austin Mullen contributed.

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SEE IT: NYC back pages react to Knicks forcing Game 6 in Eastern Conference Finals

Behind a stifling defense and huge performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks defeated the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, forcing Game 6 on Saturday night in Indiana.

Here's how the NYC back pages reacted...

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Bristol feel playoff pressure as Premiership finale promises tries

Free-scoring Bears face Harlequins knowing a slip-up could open the door for local rivals Gloucester

There will be tries. That is hardly a revolutionary prediction in a sport that has long since rained down on us the 21st century’s manna of entertainment at all costs, but even by those standards this weekend’s last round of the Premiership promises bounty.

The science of prediction is at best hit and miss, but one blind alley all too many “experts” get lost down is consideration of tactics, gameplans and the like, when all that really matters is a team’s motivation. Purity of desire is a special ingredient in a side’s prospects for any individual match. This weekend we have five matches, and they all might be summarised as a team with something to play for versus a team with nothing.

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Rockies at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends and stats for May 30

Its Friday, May 30 and the Rockies (9-47) are in Queens to take on the Mets (34-22).

Kyle Freeland is slated to take the mound for Colorado against David Peterson for New York.

These clubs were each off yesterday. The Rockies come to the Big Apple having lost five in a row. Their most recent loss was 2-1 to the Cubs on Wednesday. Recently acquired Orlando Arcia collected a couple hits in the loss. The Mets have won four of their last five but did get waxed Wednesday by the White Sox, 9-4. Juan Soto went without a hit for the fourth straight game in the loss.

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 Mets

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Citi Field
  • City: Queens, NY
  • Network/Streaming: COLR, SNY

Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out.

Odds for the Rockies at the Mets

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rockies (+286), Mets (-362)
  • Spread:  Mets -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Mets

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Kyle Freeland vs. David Peterson
    • Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-7, 5.86 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 vs. Yankees - 4.2IP, 4ER, 9H, 3BB, 3Ks
    • Mets: David Peterson (3-2, 2.79 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 vs. Dodgers - 7.2IP, 2ER, 5H, 2BB, 7Ks

Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type!

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

  • The Mets are showing a 124% return on investment at home on the Money Line
  • Each of the last 3 games between the Mets and the Rockies have stayed under the Total
  • The Rockies have covered in 4 of their last 5 on the road, profiting 4.30 units
  • Juan Soto is 2-27 (.074) over his last 7 games
  • Brett Baty is 9-25 (.360) over his last 7 games

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 tonight’s game between the Rockies and the Mets

Rotoworld Best Bet

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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 Friday's game between the Rockies and the Mets:

  • 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 New York Mets at -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 8.0.

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White Sox at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30

Its Friday, May 30 and the White Sox (18-38) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (19-36).

Sean Burke is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Zach Eflin for Baltimore.

Chicago arrives in Charm City having lost two of three to the Mets at Citi Field. Their win was Wednesday, 9-4. Andrew Benintendi went 3-5 and drove in four runs in the win for the ChiSox.

Baltimore enters the series having lost two of their last three as well. They lost in their last outing, 6-4, despite three hits from Jackson Holliday.

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 Orioles

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:05PM EST
  • Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  • City: Baltimore, MD
  • Network/Streaming: CHSN, MASN

Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out.

Odds for the White Sox at the Orioles

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: White Sox (+187), Orioles (-227)
  • Spread:  Orioles -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Orioles

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Sean Burke vs. Zach Eflin
    • White Sox: Sean Burke (3-5, 4.33 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/23 vs. Texas - 6IP, 1ER, 3H, 3BB, 6Ks
    • Orioles: Zach Eflin (3-2, 5.40 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 at Boston - 5IP, 4ER, 5H, 2BB, 1K

Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type!

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

  • The Orioles have won 4 of their last 5 series at Camden Yards against the White Sox
  • The Orioles' last 5 home games against the White Sox have gone over the Total
  • The White Sox have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.52 units
  • Miguel Vargas has hit safely in 5 straight games (8-22)
  • Jackson Holliday has hit safely in 3 straight (6-14) and 13 of his last 14 games (21-62)

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 tonight’s game between the White Sox and the Orioles

Rotoworld Best Bet

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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 Friday's game between the White Sox and the Orioles:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Baltimore Orioles 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 9.0.

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

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Panthers Minority Owner Will Not Attend Stanley Cup Final

Doug Cifu, a minority owner of the NHL’s Florida Panthers whose name is engraved on the Stanley Cup, remains in the league’s penalty box.

Cifu was suspended by the NHL over his social media activity after Game 4 of the Panthers’ second-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on May 11. When asked via email by Sportico Thursday if he’ll be able to attend the Stanley Cup Finals games against the Edmonton Oilers, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly wrote, “He is not currently permitted to attend games as a function of his suspension. So I guess the answer is no.”

Cifu responded to a Leafs fan on the social media platform X who, noticing Israeli flags in the owner’s bio, wrote that Israel was “using starvation as a weapon to win a war” in Gaza. In a subsequent back-and-forth, Cifu used explicit language and called the fan a “51st state anti semite loser”—the last part of the message an apparent reference to President Donald Trump suggesting Canada join the U.S.

The NHL suspended Cifu indefinitely from having any involvement with the club or the league. In addition to his minority share, Cifu serves as the Panthers’ vice chairman and is its alternate governor for league matters.

“Two days ago, I posted regrettable and inflammatory comments on social media,” Cifu told Florida Hockey Now in a statement after his suspension was first announced. “My behavior does not reflect the standards of the Florida Panthers organization and the Viola family. I sincerely apologize to all those affected by my comments. I am committed to working with the NHL to amend my actions.”

The Panthers did not respond to a request for comment for this story.

Cifu is the CEO of Virtu Financial, a high-frequency trading company that he co-founded with Vincent Viola in 2008. He purchased a minority share in the Panthers when Viola bought the franchise in 2013.

The Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year where they’ll face the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch of last year’s final. With the Oilers having home-ice advantage, Games 3, 4 and 6 (if necessary) would be played in Sunrise, Fl.

The Stanley Cup Final begins on June 4 in Edmonton.

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Mets vs. Rockies: How to watch on SNY on May 30, 2025

The Mets open a three-game series with the Rockieson Friday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...

Mets Notes

  • Brett Batyis slashing .281/.328/.561 with five homers in 19 games since being called up from Triple-A Syracuse
  • Edwin Diazhas allowed just one earned run since his appearance on April 11 -- a span of 16.2 innings over 16 games
  • David Peterson was phenomenal during his last start, holding the Dodgers to two runs on five hits while walking two and striking out seven over 7.2 innings
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What channel is SNY?

Check your TV or streaming provider's website or channel finder to find your local listings.

How can I stream the game?

The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.

In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone. 

How can I watch the game on my computer via MLB? 

To get started on your computer, click here and then follow these steps: 

  • Log in using your provider credentials. If you are unsure of your provider credentials, please contact your provider. 
  • Link your provider credentials with a new or existing MLB.com account. 
  • Log in using your MLB.com credentials to watch Mets games on SNY. 

How can I watch the game on the MLB App? 

MLB App access is included for FREE with SNY. To access SNY on your favorite supported Apple or Android mobile device, please follow the steps below.  

  • Open “MLB” and tap on “Subscriber Login” for Apple Devices or “Sign in with MLB.com” for Android Devices. 
  • Type in your MLB.com credentials and tap “Log In.”  
  • To access live or on-demand content, tap on the "Watch" tab from the bottom navigation bar. Select the "Games" sub-tab to see a listing of available games. You can scroll to previous dates using the left and right arrows. Tap on a game to select from the game feeds available.  

For more information on how to stream Mets games on SNY, please click here. 

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Brewers at Phillies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30

Its Friday, May 30 and the Brewers (29-28) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (36-20).

DL Hall is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Taijuan Walker for Philadelphia.

The Phillies sit atop the National League East by two games following a split of yesterday's doubleheader against the Braves. Nick Castellanos went 4-4 in the opener to propel the Phils to a 5-4 win. Chris Sale slowed down the Philadelphia attack in the nightcap as the Braves rolled to a 9-3 win to finish the series.

The Brewers arrive in the City of Brotherly Love having won four in a row overall following a three-game sweep of the Red Sox in Milwaukee. Sal Frelick went 4-5 in the series finale, a 6-5 win Wednesday in ten innings.

Lets dive into tonight's 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.

Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long.

Game details & how to watch Brewers at Phillies

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Citizens Bank Park
  • City: Philadelphia, PA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNWI, NBCSP, MLBN

Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out.

Odds for the Brewers at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Brewers (+123), Phillies (-146)
  • Spread:  Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Brewers at Phillies

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: DL Hall vs. Taijuan Walker
    • Brewers: DL Hall (1-0, 3.86 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/26 vs. Boston - 2.1IP, 1ER, 2H, 2BB, 1K
    • Phillies: Taijuan Walker (2-3, 2.98 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/21 at Colorado - 5IP, 3ER, 6H, 2BB, 2Ks

Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type!

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

  • The Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against National League teams
  • This season Taijuan Walker has an ERA of 2.99
  • The Brewers have failed to cover the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games with a rest advantage over their opponents
  • Alec Bohm is riding a 10-game hitting streak (14-43)
  • Trea Turner is 4-19 (.211) over his last 5 games

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 tonight’s game between the Brewers and the Phillies

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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 Friday's game between the Brewers and the Phillies:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Philadelphia Phillies on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Philadelphia Phillies -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Will Celtics find a good player with No. 28 pick? What recent history says

Will Celtics find a good player with No. 28 pick? What recent history says originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Boston Celtics had the third-best record in the NBA this season, which gave them the No. 28 overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on June 24.

The odds of the C’s finding a star player at No. 28 are obviously low. But that doesn’t mean quality players don’t exist in this range. Every year there are usually a couple rotation players to be found in the bottom third of the first round and top third of the second round.

For example, the Celtics got center Robert Williams III at No. 27 in 2019 and guard Payton Pritchard at No. 26 in 2020.

The Celtics have picked at No. 28 once this century. It was in 2015 when they selected R.J. Hunter, who had a very good NCAA Tournament run with Georgia State. Hunter appeared in just 45 career NBA games and hasn’t played since 2019.

What can fans expect with the No. 28 pick? How many of these players contribute a decent amount of minutes and/or produce at a decent level offensively?

Here’s a look at every player taken in this spot since 2000. After this list, we’ll analyze how many of them turned out to be “hits”.

  • 2024: Ryan Dunn, Nuggets (traded to Suns)
  • 2023: Brice Sensabaugh, Jazz
  • 2022: Patrick Baldwin Jr., Warriors
  • 2021: Jaden Springer, 76ers
  • 2020: Jaden McDaniels, Lakers (traded to Timberwolves)
  • 2019: Jordan Poole, Warriors
  • 2018: Jacob Evans, Warriors
  • 2017: Tony Bradley, Lakers (traded to Jazz)
  • 2016: Skal Labissière, Suns
  • 2015: R.J. Hunter, Celtics
  • 2014: C.J. Wilcox, Clippers
  • 2013: Livio Jean-Charles, Spurs
  • 2012: Perry Jones, Thunder
  • 2011: Norris Cole, Bulls (traded to Heat)
  • 2010: Greivis Vásquez, Grizzlies
  • 2009: Wayne Ellington, Timberwolves
  • 2008: Donte Greene, Grizzlies (traded to Kings)
  • 2007: Tiago Splitter, Spurs
  • 2006: Maurice Ager, Mavericks
  • 2005: Ian Mahinmi, Spurs
  • 2004: Beno Udrih, Spurs
  • 2003: Leandro Barbosa, Spurs (traded to Suns)
  • 2002: Dan Dickau, Kings (traded to Hawks)
  • 2001: Tony Parker, Spurs
  • 2000: Erick Barkley, Trail Blazers

Tony Parker is easily the best player on this list. He put together a Hall of Fame career with six All-Star appearances, four All-NBA selections and four championships. He was a key piece in the Spurs dynasty.

Jordan Poole played an important role for the 2022 Golden State Warriors team that won the NBA Finals. Jaden McDaniels has become one of the league’s top wing defenders for the Timberwolves, who have reached the Western Conference Finals in back-to-back seasons.

Overall, eight of the last 25 players taken No. 28 overall have averaged 20-plus minutes per game in their careers. Anyone who plays that many minutes per game is a real part of the rotation, and ultimately, that’s what teams are looking for with a pick this late in Round 1. Eleven of the last 25 players selected at No. 28 averaged at least seven points per game in their careers.

Five players selected at No. 28 since 2000 have scored nine or more points per game in their career.

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If the Celtics found a player similar to Poole, Parker, Barbosa or McDaniels with the No. 28 pick, that would equal a successful draft for them. They don’t need a star player with this pick, but they need someone who can defend, play multiple positions and provide some offense off the bench.

The Celtics have an expensive roster as a team in the second apron. They are limited in how they can add players to the roster. Therefore, the best and most cost-effective way to bring in talent is through the draft, which makes the 2025 draft so important for team president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and his front office staff.

Boston also owns the second pick of the second round (No. 32 overall) in the 2025 NBA Draft, which begins June 25.

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Yankees at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30

Its a World Series rematch starting tonight at Chavez Ravine. The New York Yankees (35-20) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (34-22).

Max Fried is slated to take the mound for New York against Tony Gonsolin for Los Angeles.

The Yankees will be looking for some measure of revenge following their loss to the Dodgers in last season's Fall Classic. New York takes the field playing arguably their best baseball of the season having won nine of their last ten to take a commanding 6.5 game lead in the American League East. The Dodgers have been less dominant of late having split their last ten games. They still, however, lead the National League West by two games.

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

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Game details & how to watch Yankees at Dodgers

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 10:10PM EST
  • Site: Dodger Stadium
  • City: Los Angeles, CA
  • Network/Streaming: Apple TV+

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Odds for the Yankees at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Yankees (-130), Dodgers (+110)
  • Spread:  Yankees -1.5 (+124)
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Dodgers

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Max Fried vs. Tony Gonsolin
    • Yankees: Max Fried (7-0, 1.29 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 at Colorado - 7.1IP, 1ER, 6H, 1BB, 7Ks
    • Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (2-1, 4.68 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 at Mets - 5IP, 4ER, 7H, 3BB, 4Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Yankees at Dodgers

  • The Yankees have won 4 of their last 5 games against NL West teams
  • With Tony Gonsolin as starting pitcher 7 of the Dodgers' last 9 home games have gone over the Total
  • Max Fried has struck out 34 opposing batters in 32.1 innings pitched in May
  • Aaron Judge saw his 5-game hitting streak (7-18) snapped in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Angels
  • Anthony Volpe has hit in 5 straight games (7-20) to push his average for the season to .246

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Yankees and the Dodgers

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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 Friday's game between the Yankees and the Dodgers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Yankees on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Dodgers 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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Ex-Red Wing Jake Walman Perfect Fit With New Team

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When the shoe fits – wear it.

Jake Walman has been a perfect fit with his new team. The former Detroit Red Wings defender has found a groove with the Edmonton Oilers ever since he was traded there just before the deadline.

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And now, he’s heading towards his first Stanley Cup Final appearance.

Walman’s puck-moving skills, physicality, and dedication to putting everything on the line to win have made him a match made in hockey heaven for the Oilers.

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Puck Moving Skills Have Boosted Offense

Walman is excellent at breakout passes. This has served the Oilers well because he can dish the puck to the likes of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and others. Oilers fans caught a glimpse of this in his first game with the Oilers, where he made two incredible stretch passes.

One connected with Zach Hyman, who then scored. The other lead to a great scoring opportunity. This trend has continued during the playoffs.

Brought Physical Game To The Playoffs

Walman has been throwing hits and clearing the net after whistles like his life depended on it. In 16 games, he’s recorded 24 hits.

However, it’s his ability to clear the net that’s been very evident. Walman has not been afraid to muck it up after whistles, ensuring that no opposing player is taking liberties with his new teammates.

Laying It On The Line To Win

The Oilers are different this year, and Walman has joined that group, eager to win himself.

So eager, that he is putting his body on the line every single night. Walman has blocked 43 shots during the playoffs. He’s ranked first on the Oilers in this stat and second in the NHL, behind the Dallas Stars defender Esa Lindell (44 blocks).

Effective breakout passes, clearing the net on the defensive side of the puck, and sacrificing his body have made Walman the ideal addition for the Oilers during this playoff run.

With the Stanley Cup Final beginning on Wednesday, June 4th, look for more of the same from Walman in the days and weeks to come.

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Cardinals at Rangers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30

On Friday, May 30, the Cardinals (32-24) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (27-30).

Matthew Liberatore is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Jack Leiter for Texas.

With a 2-0 loss on Wednesday against the Blue Jays, the Rangers have now lost three straight series (Yankees, White Sox, Blue Jays). Tyler Mahle was phenomenal for the Blue Jays. He didn't give up a run in 6.0 innings and struck out five batters. It was the second time in a week that the Rangers were shut out.

The Cardinals wrapped up a series win over the Orioles with back-to-back wins. Masyn Winn went 4-5 including a pair of doubles to pace the attack in Wednesday's 6-4 win in Baltimore.

Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Cardinals at Rangers

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Globe Life Field
  • City: Arlington, TX
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, CW33

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Odds for the Cardinals at the Rangers

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Cardinals (-130), Rangers (+110)
  • Spread: Cardinals -1.5
  • Total: 9 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Rangers

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Matthew Liberatore vs. Jack Leiter
    • Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (3-3, 2.73 ERA)
      Last outing (Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/24): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Rangers: Jack Leiter (3-2, 4.17 ERA)
      Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 5/24): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cardinals at Rangers

  • The Rangers have lost 8 of their last 10 games
  • The Under has cashed in the Rangers' last 3 games
  • The Cardinals have won 6 of their last 10 games

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Cardinals and the Rangers:

  • 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 St. Louis Cardinals -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.

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‘He’s got aura’: England sensation Jacob Bethell on Virat Kohli and Test ambitions

The team’s latest big hitter opens up after his incendiary innings against the West Indies this week

Fresh off a plane from India and straight into a player-of-the-match performance for England on his home ground, Jacob Bethell’s world is a pretty hectic one these days. But the only complaint about a jetsetting lifestyle that has him rubbing shoulders with Virat Kohli and tipped for superstardom is the hotel beds.

“A lot of them are way too soft,” says Bethell after the first one-day international against West Indies, his incendiary 82 having helped Harry Brook to a winning start as England captain. “I’ve got a bad back and I’m only 21, so we need to sort that out. I might have to walk around with some memory foam. But no, I’m enjoying it.”

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San Jose Sharks Sign Shakir Mukhamadullin To One-Year Extension

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The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a one-year, $1 million contract extension, it was announced Thursday. 

Mukhamadullin, who joined the Sharks in the deal that saw Timo Meier head to the New Jersey Devils, split this season between the NHL and AHL. In 21 games with the San Jose Barracuda, Mukhamadullin collected nine assists while scoring two goals and adding seven assists for nine points in 30 games with the Sharks. 

Drafted by the Devils in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft, Mukhamadullin has played in 33 career NHL games, putting up two goals and eight assists for 10 points. Prior to making his way to North America full time, Mukhamadullin spent parts of four seasons in the KHL with Salavat Yulaev Ufa. 

With Mukhamadullin signing an extension, he has clearly played himself into the Sharks future plans. An effective defender who uses his long reach to shut down scoring chances as well as contribute offensively, Mukhamdullin will be an important piece for San Jose as they look to continue building on the road back to contention.