South African superstar Kagiso Rabada’s heart sunk when he first learned of the blunder that could cost South Africa the World Test Championship.
Rangers at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11
It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Rangers (32-35) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (35-31). Jack Leiter is slated to take the mound for Texas against David Festa for Minnesota.
The Ranger hung 16 on the Twins yesterday in game one of the series. Evan Carter went 3-5 with a walk, had four runs, and three RBI with a home run.
Corey Seager also filled the stat sheet. He went 2-3 with two walks and two runs.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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 Rangers at Twins
- Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Time: 7:40PM EST
- Site: Target Field
- City: Minneapolis, MN
- Network/Streaming: Twins.TV, Rangers Sports Network
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 Rangers at the Twins
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Rangers (+111), Twins (-132)
- Spread: Twins -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Rangers at Twins
- Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Jack Leiter vs. David Festa
- Rangers: Jack Leiter, (4-2, 3.48 ERA)
Last outing (Tampa Bay Rays, 6/5): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts - Twins: David Festa, (0-1, 5.40 ERA)
Last outing (Athletics, 6/5): 3.2 Innings Pitched, 8 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
- Rangers: Jack Leiter, (4-2, 3.48 ERA)
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 Rangers at Twins
- The Twins have gone 1-4 in their last 5 games
- The Under is 45-21-1 in Rangers' games this season
- The Rangers have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.35 units
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 Rangers and the Twins
Rotoworld Best Bet
Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
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 Rangers and the Twins:
- 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 Texas Rangers at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC
Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
- Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Blue Jays at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11
It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Blue Jays (37-30) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (36-31). Eric Lauer is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Matthew Liberatore for St. Louis.
Bo Bitchette was nearly unstoppable yesterday in game two of the series. He went 3-5 with three runs. Andres Gimenez added in four RBI and he also went yard once.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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 Blue Jays at Cardinals
- Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Time: 2:15PM EST
- Site: Busch Stadium
- City: St. Louis, MO
- Network/Streaming: FDSMW
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 Blue Jays at the Cardinals
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Blue Jays (+126), Cardinals (-148)
- Spread: Cardinals -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Cardinals
- Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Eric Lauer vs. Matthew Liberatore
- Blue Jays: Eric Lauer, (2-1, 2.08 ERA)
Last outing (Minnesota Twins, 6/6): 2.1 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts - Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore, (3-5, 3.82 ERA)
Last outing (Kansas City Royals, 6/5): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
- Blue Jays: Eric Lauer, (2-1, 2.08 ERA)
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 Blue Jays at Cardinals
- The Blue Jays have won 4 of their last 5 road trips to teams with winning records
- The Cardinals' last 3 home games have gone over the Total
- The Blue Jays have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.02 units
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 Blue Jays and the Cardinals
Rotoworld Best Bet
Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
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 Blue Jays and the Cardinals:
- 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 Toronto Blue Jays at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC
Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
- Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Top 750 WTA players to receive protected ranking for fertility procedures
Players can get special ranking for three tournaments
Sloane Stephens: ‘It will empower this generation’
Tennis players who choose to take time off in order to undergo fertility protection procedures, such as egg or embryo freezing, will be permitted to receive a protected ranking according to new rules announced by the Women’s Tennis Association.
Players ranked inside the top 750 on the WTA who undergo fertility procedures will be eligible to receive a Special Entry Ranking (SER) allowing them to enter up to three tournaments. The SER will be calculated using their average ranking during a 12-week period before and during their absence and can be used up to WTA 500 events.
Continue reading...Athletics at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11
It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Athletics (26-43) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (32-34). JP Sears is slated to take the mound for the Athletics against Kyle Hendricks for Los Angeles.
Today, the Athletics look to avoid the sweep after losing in a pitching duel last night.
Yesterday, the pitchers were the stars of the show. Mitch Spence went 5.0 innings with just three hits and didn't give up a run.
Jose Soriano was even more dominant. He had 12 strikeouts in 7.0 innings and gave up just one run on two hits.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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 Athletics at Angels
- Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Time: 4:07PM EST
- Site: Angel Stadium
- City: Anaheim, CA
- Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network, NBCSCA
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 Athletics at the Angels
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Athletics (+109), Angels (-129)
- Spread: Angels -1.5
- Total: 10.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Athletics at Angels
- Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: JP Sears vs. Kyle Hendricks
- Athletics: JP Sears, (5-5, 5.21 ERA)
Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/6): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts - Angels: Kyle Hendricks, (3-6, 5.40 ERA)
Last outing (Seattle Mariners, 6/6): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
- Athletics: JP Sears, (5-5, 5.21 ERA)
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 Athletics at Angels
- The Angels have won 4 of their last 5 games at home
- The Over is 38-27-4 in Athletics' games this season
- The Angels have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.65 units
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 Athletics and the Angels
Rotoworld Best Bet
Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
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 Athletics and the Angels:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Angels on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Athletics at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 10.0.
Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC
Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
- Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Cummins’ blunt ‘message’ to ‘frustrating’ Marnus; shock hero’s rise saves Aussies — Talking Pts
The World Test Championship decider between Australia and South Africa is shaping as a compelling affair after a bowler-dominated opening day at Lord’s, with the final in the balance after the Aussies launched a final session counter-attack.
Dodgers at Padres Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11
It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Dodgers (40-28) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (38-28). Ben Casparius is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Randy Vásquez for San Diego.
The Padres leveled the series last night with an 11-1 win. Dyland Cease was dominant on the mound yesterday. He pitched 7.0 shutout innings with 11 strikeouts on just three hits.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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 Dodgers at Padres
- Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Time: 4:10PM EST
- Site: Petco Park
- City: San Diego, CA
- Network/Streaming: Padres Television Network, SportsNet LA
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 Dodgers at the Padres
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Dodgers (-143), Padres (+120)
- Spread: Dodgers -1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Padres
- Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Ben Casparius vs. Randy Vásquez
- Dodgers: Ben Casparius, (4-1, 2.93 ERA)
Last outing (St. Louis Cardinals, 6/7): 1.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 0 Strikeouts - Padres: Randy Vásquez, (3-4, 3.70 ERA)
Last outing (Milwaukee Brewers, 6/6): 4.2 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
- Dodgers: Ben Casparius, (4-1, 2.93 ERA)
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 Dodgers at Padres
- On the road the Dodgers have won 9 of the last 14 games they have played following a defeat
- 5 of the Dodgers' last 6 road trips to the Padres have gone over the Total
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the Run Line in 9 of their last 10 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 Dodgers and the Padres
Rotoworld Best Bet
Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
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 Dodgers and the Padres:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Diego Padres at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending 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
Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
- Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Florida Fade: Why Bettors Should Rethink Backing McDavid on the Road in Cup Final
Connor McDavid’s struggles on the road in Florida are frustrating fans and costing bettors big.
The Edmonton Oilers captain garners a lot of the attention from opposing defences yet most of the time, McDavid finds a way to get the puck in the back of the net. This has pushed sportsbooks to list the Newmarket native's betting props at absurd heights with McDavid being listed at over/under 1.5 points before every game.
Across five road playoff games in Florida between this season's finals and last, he has managed two goals and three assists but what’s more revealing is that at even strength, he’s contributed three of the five total points. McDavid has been held off the scoresheet entirely in three of those five contests, marking an unexpectedly quiet stripe for a player of his caliber.
More NHL: Ducks Nearing Big Splash, Landing Rangers' Chris Krieder in Potential Trade for Top Prospect
This postseason, McDavid continues to dial up the production on the whole. He leads the NHL playoffs with 31 points, built from six goals and 25 assists in 19 games. In the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, he was sensational with three assists, including one that was a highlight reel play, where he deked past Florida's Aaron Ekblad and Aleksander Barkov before dishing the puck to a wide open Leon Draisaitl.
The stark contrast between McDavid’s overall dominance and his Florida road performances is palpable and carries real weight for betting angles. His road output in Sunrise underperforms in terms of what his betting odds are: just five points in five games, and invisible in three of them.
If you’re weighing bets like Anytime Goalscorer or point props for McDavid in Florida, the numbers suggest that those wagers are far from lock-ins. He has multiple points in five of his ten career playoff games against Florida, meaning even at home his odds to land his listed over 1.5 points we can't bank on. When making a parlay for Game 4 on Thursday, I would consider looking to a different player.
More NHL: 2026 Stanley Cup Odds: Oilers, Panthers Lead Early Contenders But One Unexpected Favourite Emerges
Mariners at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11
It's Wednesday, June 11, and the Mariners (33-33) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (33-34). Bryan Woo is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona.
The Diamondback won big yesterday to the tune of 10-3. Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. both had big nights. Carroll went 2-5, with two runs and two RBI. Gurriel Jr. went 2-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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 Mariners at Diamondbacks
- Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Time: 3:40PM EST
- Site: Chase Field
- City: Phoenix, AZ
- Network/Streaming: Dbacks.TV, ROOTNW
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 Mariners at the Diamondbacks
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Mariners (-114), Diamondbacks (-105)
- Spread: Mariners -1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at Diamondbacks
- Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Bryan Woo vs. Eduardo Rodriguez
- Mariners: Bryan Woo, (5-3, 3.07 ERA)
Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/5): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts - Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez, (1-3, 6.71 ERA)
Last outing (Cincinnati Reds, 6/6): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
- Mariners: Bryan Woo, (5-3, 3.07 ERA)
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 Mariners at Diamondbacks
- The Diamondbacks have won 3 games straight at home, while the Mariners have lost on 7 of their last 9 road trips
- 6 of the Diamondbacks' last 7 home games have gone over the Total
- The Mariners have failed to cover the Run Line in 3 straight matchups against the Diamondbacks
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 Mariners and the Diamondbacks
Rotoworld Best Bet
Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
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 Mariners and the Diamondbacks:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Arizona Diamondbacks at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play 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
Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
- Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
2025 NHL Draft: Full list of Bruins picks in all seven rounds
2025 NHL Draft: Full list of Bruins picks in all seven rounds originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Boston Bruins are loaded with valuable picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, giving them a great opportunity to bolster one of the league’s worst prospect pools with some high-end talent.
After finishing with the fifth-worst record in the league this past season, the Bruins landed the No. 7 overall pick in the draft lottery. It’s the first top-10 pick for the Bruins since 2011 when they selected No. 9 overall (Dougie Hamilton) to complete the Phil Kessel trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Bruins traded their 2025 second-round pick two years ago when they acquired Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. But after making a bunch of moves at the 2025 trade deadline, Boston acquired two second-rounders for this draft. The B’s also own one pick in each of the remaining five rounds for a total of eight selections overall.
It remains to be seen whether the Bruins will keep all of these 2025 picks or trade any of them.
The last time the Bruins made a first-round pick in back-to-back years was 2016 and 2017. The last time they picked in the first and second rounds of the same draft was 2017. Boston has not made multiple second-round picks in the same draft since 2015.
It’ll be fascinating to see how Bruins general manager Don Sweeney manages his team’s draft capital.
“It’s always going to be what’s best for the organization. We’re in a unique position this year drafting in the top 10,” Sweeney said at a press conference Tuesday when asked about his team’s draft picks. “We haven’t been there for a significant amount of time. We’re excited about that. We have two second-round picks. Two first-round picks the following year. We’ve been an aggressive organization. Whether you want to point out fault in regards to trying to win and accomplish the ultimate goal, that’s what we’re here for.
“We will use the draft capital and try to improve our hockey club this year and moving forward in every capacity possible. It might be making the selection, but it won’t mean that we aren’t having conversations that say, ‘How do we improve our hockey club today and moving forward?’”
Here’s a list of all the Bruins’ picks in the 2025 draft (updated as of June 11, via Tankathon).
- First round: No. 7 overall
- Second round: No. 51 (via Blues)
- Second round: No. 61 (via Hurricanes)
- Third round: No. 69
- Fourth round: No. 100 (via Flyers)
- Fifth round: No. 133
- Sixth round: No. 165
- Seventh round: No. 197
Mock Drafts List Two Top Prospects on Red Wings' Radar Ahead of NHL Draft
Early mock drafts present two exciting talents that the Red Wings are expected to select with their first-round pick.
The 2025 NHL Draft is fast approaching, set to begin in just over two weeks at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The first round will take place on June 27, with rounds two through seven scheduled for the following day, June 28.
Holding the 13th overall selection, the Detroit Red Wings are once again in position to add a key piece to their rebuild. Speculation around their potential pick is already heating up, with draft analysts offering early projections. NHL.com’s deputy managing editor Adam Kimelman and senior draft writer Mike G. Morreale have each made their predictions, listing off two highly sought-after prospects as likely targets for Detroit. Both players are considered top-tier talent and would bring significant upside to a Red Wings team still building toward long-term contention.
More Red Wings: Could the Red Wings Sign Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner? New Betting Odds Spark Major Buzz
Victor Eklund - Djurgårdens IF
Eklund, 18, is a Swedish winger, who is coming off a great season for Djurgårdens IF in HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden’s second-tier professional hockey league. He managed 19 goals and 12 assists for 31 points over 42 regular-season games in one of the most competitive leagues in all of Europe. He added to his success with another seven points in 16 playoff games.
In early prospect rankings, he is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft class with some experts like The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari, who has Eklund listed as the fourth-best player available.
His development has been closely followed due to his consistent performance at Sweden's national teams, including runs where he proved he can be a difference maker like when he recorded four goals and two assists in seven games, helping Sweden earn a bronze medal at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championship. He followed up the performance with a strong showing the following year with a pair of goals and four assists across 7 games.
Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features.
NHL Central Scouting ranks him first among European skaters, and The Hockey Writers and TSN analyst Bob McKenzie have both placed him in the top 10 overall, between sixth and ninth picks. Hockey runs in Eklund’s blood as his father, Christian Eklund, played professionally for Djurgårdens IF, and his older brother William Eklund is a highly regarded prospect who was drafted in the seventh overall back in 2021 by the San Jose Sharks.
Carter Bear - Everett Silvertips
Bear, 18, showed a lot of promise with the Silvertips this past season, recording 40 goals and 42 assists for an astonishing 82 points in just 56 games. The Winnipeg native's season was derailed however, as he suffered a brutal Achilles injury in early March that ended his season. Insiders have noted Bear is ahead of schedule in his recovery and expects to be fully healthy for NHL training camps.
In early prospect rankings, he is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft class with some experts like The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari, who have Bear listed as the seventh-best player available.
Bear hasn't yet had the chance to represent his country on the international stage like Eklund, but he's found success everywhere he's played, racking up 139 points in 123 games with Everett over the past two seasons.
The young forward has been elevated to an 'A' rating by NHL Central Scouting, alluding to the fact that Bear should be a first-round round. Analysts like Steven Ellis have highlighted Bear as the biggest riser in recent rankings, noting his high compete level and well-rounded game.
Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
How Nick Pivetta, other ex-Red Sox have fared so far in 2025
How Nick Pivetta, other ex-Red Sox have fared so far in 2025 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
With the Boston Red Sox struggling just to get back to .500, it’s a good time to check in on their exs. Are there any recent breakups they should regret?
Given the Red Sox rotation’s struggles this season, they probably wish they still had someone like Nick Pivetta, Nathan Eovaldi, or Michael Wacha. All three veteran pitchers have been outstanding with their new teams and would likely be the No. 2 starter on Boston’s current staff.
Who else has made a positive impact on their new club? Here’s a roundup of ex-Red Sox and their performances so far in 2025:
Nick Pivetta, San Diego Padres, RHP
For the most part, Pivetta has thrived with his new club out west. The 32-year-old has a 3.48 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 79 strikeouts and 21 walks over 13 starts (72.1 innings) with the Padres.
Pivetta entered June with a sub-3.00 ERA but has struggled in his last two starts, allowing nine runs in 10 innings of work against the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers. Still, the struggling Red Sox rotation certainly could use Pivetta’s production right about now.
Nathan Eovaldi, Texas Rangers, RHP
Eovaldi remains “the one that got away” for the Red Sox. The 2018 World Series champion has been among the best pitchers in the league so far this season with Texas, amassing a 1.56 ERA and MLB-best 0.81 WHIP with 73 strikeouts and 10 walks through 12 outings (69.1 IP).
Unfortunately for the Rangers, Eovaldi was placed on the injured list with posterior elbow inflammation after leaving his May 27 start with tricep tightness. The 35-year-old is scheduled to throw a bullpen this weekend, but his return timetable is uncertain.
Michael Wacha, Kansas City Royals, RHP
Wacha has been Mr. Consistency since 2022, his lone season in Boston. The 33-year-old veteran shined with the Padres in 2023 and has been rock-solid with the Royals the last two years.
Through 13 starts this season, Wacha has posted a 3.01 ERA and 1.165 WHIP with 55 strikeouts and 19 walks in 74.2 innings. Another arm the 2025 Red Sox wouldn’t mind having in its inconsistent rotation.
Quinn Priester, Milwaukee Brewers, RHP
The Red Sox sent their 2024 trade deadline addition to the Brewers in exchange for minor league outfielder Yophery Rodriguez in April. A former top prospect, Priester appears to have unlocked something in Milwaukee.
Priester has a 3.65 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 43 strikeouts and 26 walks in 12 appearances (61.2 innings) this season. The command has been inconsistent, but the 24-year-old’s last four starts have been impressive. He has allowed only five runs through 23 innings in that span.
Chris Martin, Texas Rangers, RHP
Martin was lights-out for most of his tenure in Boston, and he hasn’t missed a beat in Texas. The 39-year-old has a 1.74 ERA and 0.87 WHIP through 23 appearances out of the Rangers’ bullpen.
Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Angels, RHP
Jansen took care of business in his two appearances against Boston earlier this month, but it has been a somewhat rocky season for the likely Hall of Famer. In 25 appearances with the Angels, the 37-year-old has compiled a 4.37 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. He seems to have found his groove so far in June, however, with only one earned run over six appearances.
Tyler O’Neill, Baltimore Orioles, OF
O’Neill put up big power numbers for the Red Sox last season, but it’s been a struggle for him in Baltimore. The 29-year-old is hitting .188 with only two homers and a .605 OPS through 24 games with the O’s. He hasn’t played since May 15 due to a shoulder issue.
Cam Booser, Chicago White Sox, LHP
Booser’s call-up was one of the highlights of an otherwise bleak 2024 Red Sox season. He was traded to Chicago in the offseason for minor-league right-hander Yhoiker Fajardo.
Through 27 appearances out of the White Sox bullpen, Booser has amassed a 4.76 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. He has allowed only one earned run since May 20.
Brad Keller, Chicago Cubs, RHP
Keller’s stint in Boston was forgettable. He posted a 5.84 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 11 appearances, contributing to a 2024 Red Sox bullpen that was among the team’s most glaring weaknesses all season.
With the Cubs, Keller has been a revelation. The 29-year-old has a 1.99 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and eight walks over 29 appearances (31.2 innings). He hasn’t allowed an earned run since April 22.
Lucas Sims, Philadelphia Phillies, RHP
The Red Sox’ 2024 trade deadline acquisition posted a 13.86 ERA in 18 appearances with the Washington Nationals before being released on May 9. He signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies later in the month.
Luis Garcia, Los Angeles Dodgers, RHP
Another letdown 2024 Red Sox trade deadline addition, Garcia has a 4.50 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over 26 appearances out of the Dodgers ‘pen.
Enmanuel Valdez, Pittsburgh Pirates, INF
Primarily a second baseman in Boston, Valdez has spent most of his time at first base this year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old is hitting .209 with two homers and a .657 OPS in 31 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 RFAs
The 2024-25 NHL season is quickly coming to a close.
July 1, officially the first day of a new season, is fast approaching and that means that contracts will be ending too.
There's two different kinds of statuses for players at the conclusion of a contract: unrestricted free agents (UFAs) and restricted free agents (RFAs).
UFAs are free to negotiate with any team once that July 1 date rolls in, but RFAs are restricted to the team that holds their rights. There's a little more nuance to it all, but that's pretty much the jist of it.
The Carolina Hurricanes don't have any main roster RFAs this season, but there are a handful of prospects who are finishing out their ELCs or extensions.
Here are a list of those players under team control who will either be in need of new deals or will be let go:
Ryan Suzuki
24, C
12g, 59pts, 69gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 1 year, $775,000 (Arbitration Eligible - QO $814,000)
The 2019 first-round pick finally got to make his NHL debut this season, appearing in two games for the Canes.
Suzuki was an AHL All-Star as well this season for the Chicago Wolves and managed another very successful season not marred by injuries.
Carolina Hurricanes Rookie Nearly Missed Out On NHL DebutRyan Suzuki made it to Lenovo Center with barely any time to spare Thursday night.
Skyler Brind'Amour
25, C
16g, 24pts, 68gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 1 year, $775,000 (Arbitration Eligible)
The son of Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, Skyler signed a one-year, two-way deal with Carolina last season after mutually terminating a deal with the Florida Panthers/Charlotte Checkers. He was drafted in 2017 by the Edmonton Oilers.
Brind'Amour made his NHL debut at the end of the regular season and even scored his first career goal.
Skyler Brind'Amour Scores First NHL Goal With Dad, Rod, Behind The BenchIt was another loss for the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night, as they fell 7-5 to the Ottawa Senators in their regular season finale, but yet again, the special moments from the game outshined the outcome.
Noel Gunler
23, RW
13g, 26pts, 58gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 3 years, $863,000 AAV
The 2020 second-round pick returned to the AHL this season now that Carolina finally had some stability on that front.
The Swedish winger improved on his numbers from previous seasons.
Ty Smith
25, LHD
5g, 28pts, 36gp (AHL) / 1g, 2pts, 8gp (NHL)
Last Contract: 1 year, $775,000 (Arbitration Eligible)
After being acquired by the Hurricanes as part of the Jake Guentzel deal, Smith signed a one-year extension with Carolina and was a solid depth piece for the team.
He was good at the AHL level and filled in for a few games at the NHL level when needed.
Hurricanes Trying Out New Blueliner On Top Power PlayTy Smith made his Hurricanes debut on Sunday and will be running the top power play in Shayne Gostisbehere's absence.
Domenick Fensore
23, LHD
9g, 32pts, 67gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 2 years, $925,000 (Arbitration Eligible)
The 2019 third-round defenseman had a good sophomore season in the American League, putting up career numbers, all while being a key piece for the Wolves in all situations.
Fensore earned an NHL callup at the end of the regular season and looked comfortable in the minutes he was awarded.
Pair Of Carolina Hurricanes Rookies Make NHL DebutsThe Carolina Hurricanes had a memorable night Wednesday even despite a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens as the team had a pair of rookies making their NHL debuts.
Ronan Seeley
22, LHD
3g, 10pts, 69gp (AHL)
Last Contract: 3 years, $810,000
The 2020 seventh-round pick took a bit of a step back offensively this season, but continues to be a strong defensive piece at the American League level.
Anttoni Honka
24, RHD
8g, 21pts, 42gp (NL - Swiss League)
Last Contract: 3 years, $836,667 (Arbitration Eligible)
The offensive defenseman has not played in the American Hockey League for two seasons now, having been loaned out to Europe in each of the past two years.
He was drafted in the third-round of the 2019 draft.
Yaniv Perets
25, G
0.921 Sv%, 27gp (ECHL) / 0.846 Sv%, 4gp (AHL) / 0.857 Sv%, 1gp (NHL)
Last Contract: 2 years, $805,000 (Arbitration Eligible)
Perets signed with the Hurricanes following his NCAA title-winning season in 2023.
He's struggled to keep up at the AHL level, but found success in the ECHL this season.
Recent Stories
• Jaccob Slavin Finishes Top-10 In Norris Voting For League's Top Defenseman
• Trio Of Hurricanes Receive Votes For Selke Award as NHL's Top Defensive Forward
• Hurricanes Rookies' Strong Seasons Validated In Calder Trophy Voting
• Rod Brind'Amour Receives Zero Votes For Coach of the Year
Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
Penguins Have Big Competition To Land Top Trade Target
The Pittsburgh Penguins need to improve the left side of their defense this off-season. Because of this, they have been connected to Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague. However, the Penguins are reportedly not the only team in the mix for the big blueliner.
According to The Fourth Period, the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and Detroit Red Wings are also among the teams with interest in Hague.
With Hague being a 6-foot-6, 25-year-old defenseman, it is understandable that multiple teams would love to bring him in from Vegas. NHL clubs will forever value big, stay-at-home defenseman, so it is easy to see why he is a very hot commodity on the trade market right now.
When looking at the Penguins' roster, it is no secret that they could use a defenseman like Hague on their left side. He would provide them with a steady shutdown defenseman for their top four, which is undoubtedly a major need. In addition, he would be a clear choice for their penalty kill as well.
It will be interesting to see if the Penguins end up winning the Hague sweepstakes this off-season, but there is no question that they have some competition to do so.
Recent Penguins News
Penguins Should Make Serious Push For Big Rangers ForwardThe Pittsburgh Penguins should be looking to improve their forward group this off-season. When looking at their roster, it is apparent that they have clear holes in their lineup that they must address if they hope to put together a better season in 2025-26.
Ex- Penguins Forward Had Big Year With New Team
With Robertson's Name Out There, Could Penguins Swing Blockbuster Trade?
Penguins Select Exciting Defenseman In NHL Mock Draft
Should The Penguins Trade Up For Higher Draft Pick?
Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!
Photo Credit: © Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
Watch Jonathan Kuminga put in work ahead of restricted NBA free agency
Watch Jonathan Kuminga put in work ahead of restricted NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The NBA offseason is underway for most players, but that doesn’t mean they’re taking days off.
Warriors forward — and pending restricted free agent — Jonathan Kuminga is staying in the lab, as evidenced by a video posted to X.
Kuminga followed his breakout 2023-24 NBA season with another solid campaign in 2024-25 as he averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.3 minutes per game.
The season wasn’t always so smooth, however, as Kuminga dealt with an ankle injury that kept him out of games from early January until the middle of March; he played just 47 games during the regular season.
Kuminga also had to deal with a separate battle: falling out of coach Steve Kerr’s rotation.
The Congolese athlete played in just three games in the Warriors’ seven-game first-round NBA playoff series against the Houston Rockets — two games were by coach’s decision while the other two were due to illness.
In the second round, however, Kuminga sprang into action after injuries to Warriors stars Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry.
A banged-up Butler played the entire series, while Curry missed all but one game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. Kuminga made the most out of the playing time as he went from 16 minutes per game in the first round to 27 minutes in the second.
The 22-year-old averaged 24.3 points per game in the final four games of that series, proving he still can produce when given the opportunity.
With NBA free agency around the corner — June 30 is the date where teams can begin negotiating with all players — Kuminga’s future with the Warriors is uncertain, but he’s in the gym and that’s a good sign for whatever team he ends up playing for.