Diamondbacks at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for May 20

It's Tuesday, May 20, and the Diamondbacks (26-22) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (29-19). Ryne Nelson is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles.

Arizona took Game 1 of the series, 9-5 yesterday, to extend Los Angeles' losing streak to a season-long four games. Arizona built up a 7-0 lead through three innings and never looked back despite three combined homers from Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. The Dodgers have been outscored 32-20 during this 0-4 stretch.

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

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Game details & how to watch Diamondbacks at Dodgers

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 10:10 PM EST
Site: Dodger Stadium
City: Los Angeles, CA
Network/Streaming: ARID, SNLA, MLBN

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Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Diamondbacks (+185), Dodgers (-224)
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Dodgers

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Ryne Nelson vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson, (1-1, 5.13 ERA)
  Last outing: 3.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
- Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, (5-3, 2.12 ERA)
  Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Dodgers to break its losing streak:

"The best piece of advice I can offer is once the Dodgers snap its season-long four-game losing streak, they'll likely go on a short winning streak as most teams do. I could only lean the Dodgers ML and -1.5 today and tomorrow before an off day and trip to the East Coast for two series against the Mets and Guardians."

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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 Tuesday’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers:

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 Arizona Diamondbacks at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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

The Dodgers have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against divisional opponents
The Diamondbacks' last 4 road games at the Dodgers have gone over the Total
The Dodgers have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight home games
The four-game losing streak for the Dodgers is a season-high stretch

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Mets at Red Sox: How to watch on SNY on May 20, 2025

The Mets continue a three-game series with the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. on SNY.

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

Mets Notes

Jeff McNeilhas been tremendous since returning from the IL, with an .852 OPS in 20 games
Edwin Diazhas allowed just one earned run since his appearance on April 11 -- a span of 12.1 innings over 12 appearances
Clay Holmes has a 3.14 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 48.2 innings over nine starts this season

METS	RED SOX
Francisco Lindor, SS	Jaren Duran, LF
Juan Soto, RF	Rafael Devers, DH
Pete Alonso, 1B	Alex Bregman, 3B
Brandon Nimmo, LF	Wilyer Abreu, RF
Mark Vientos, DH	Kristian Campbell, CF
Jeff McNeil, 2B	Nick Sogard, 1B
Francisco Alvarez, C	Trevor Story, SS
Brett Baty, 3B	David Hamilton, 2B
Tyrone Taylor, CF	Carlos Narváez, C

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:

Link your provider credentials with a new or existing MLB.com account.

Select the SNY Mets game you wish to view from the Multimedia Center.

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.

Download the free MLB App.

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.

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May 20, 2025

Padres at Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 20

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Padres (27-18) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (22-24).

Dylan Cease is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Chris Bassitt for Toronto.

These teams were both off yesterday. The Padres arrive in Toronto having lost three straight. This past weekend they scored single runs in each of their three games to Seattle. Toronto lost two of three to the Tigers. Each of the three games was decided by a single run.

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 Padres at Blue Jays

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 7:07PM EST
Site: Rogers Centre
City: Toronto, ON
Network/Streaming: SDPA, SN1

Odds for the Padres at the Blue Jays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Padres (-120), Blue Jays (+101)
Spread: Padres -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Blue Jays

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Dylan Cease vs. Chris Bassitt
- Padres: Dylan Cease (1-2, 4.60 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/13 vs. Angels - 6.2IP, 2ER, 5H, 1BB, 10Ks
- Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (3-2, 3.16 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 vs. Tampa Bay - 5.2IP, 1ER, 7H, 2BB, 6Ks

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Padres at Blue Jays

The Padres have won 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with losing records
The Blue Jays' last 5 home games with Chris Bassitt as the starter have gone under the Total
The Blue Jays have covered in 3 straight games with Chris Bassitt as the starter
Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games (12-45)
Vlad Guerrero Jr. has hit safely in all but 2 of his 16 games in May (19-58)

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Padres and the Blue Jays

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

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Padres and the Blue Jays:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Toronto Blue Jays 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.

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May 20, 2025

On This Day In Penguins Playoff History: May 20

The Pittsburgh Penguins just wrapped up their 57th season, missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season. Despite their recent lack of success, the franchise has appeared in the playoffs 37 times and won five championships.

Our newest series will reflect on how the Penguins performed on specific days leading up to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.

Today, May 20, Pittsburgh has compiled a 3-1 record in three games on this date.

1995 - Game 1 Win vs. New Jersey Devils (3-2)
1996 - Game 2 Win vs. Florida Panthers (3-2)
2016 - Game 4 Loss vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (4-3)
2021 - Game 3 Win vs. New York Islanders (5-4)

Notable Penguins Performances On This Day

May 20, 1995 - The Penguins open up their series with the Devils by winning 3-2 thanks to three assists from Hall of Famer Larry Murphy. This was his fourth and final three-point playoff game of his legendary career.

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May 20, 1996 - Pittsburgh evened their Eastern Conference Final series with the Panthers thanks to a 3-2 victory. Mario Lemieux had a goal and an assist, while Petr Nedved collected two assists. This would be the final time Nedved would score two points in a playoff game, achieving the feat for the 10th and final time.

May 20, 2021 - Kris Letang helps the Penguins take a 2-1 series lead with three points (goal, two assists) in a 5-4 Game 3 victory over the Islanders. Meanwhile, Jeff Carter (two goals) and Evgeni Malkin (two assists) had productive nights as eight players found their names on the scoresheet. As of 2025, this was Letang's fifth and final time recording three points in a playoff game. Moreover, it was Carter's last multi-point playoff game before retiring in 2024.

May 20, 2025

Former Canadiens GM and Alumni Finalists For GM Role With Islanders

Marc Bergevin and Mathieu Darche were two candidates reported to have interviewed for the New York Islanders' GM position earlier this month. Yesterday, Pierre LeBrun reported that Bergevin had a second interview, while Frank Seravalli added it was a two-horse race between the Montreal Canadiens’ former GM and alumnus Darche.

Bergevin spent over nine years at the helm of the Canadiens and had good and bad moments. In 2021, he led the team to its first Stanley Cup final since 1993 but was fired the following season when the team crumbled. Shea Weber and Carey Price’s health and inability to play resulted in the team’s collapse.

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During his time with the Canadiens, Bergevin’s most notable winning moves included trading for Jeff Petry, sending two veterans well past their prime to the Chicago Blackhawks for Philip Danault, trading P.K. Subban for Weber, sending disgruntled captain Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights for Nick Suzuki, acquiring Eric Staal from the Buffalo Sabres and signing free agents Tyler Toffoli and Corey Perry.

Jul 21, 2020; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin watches during a NHL workout at Bell Sports Complex. Photo Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Bergevin also signed some generous contract extensions that didn’t age well, such as Brendan Gallagher’s six-year pact with a $6.5 M cap hit and Josh Anderson’s seven-year deal with a $5.5 M cap hit. While Gallagher’s body of work deserved a sizeable raise, it was written in the sky that he couldn’t keep the same level of performance for much longer, given his style of play. As for Anderson, he was signed purely on potential, but he never lived up to the GM’s lofty expectations.

The GM also lost two centers on the free agent market when Danault signed with the Los Angeles Kings as a free agent, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi signed an offer sheet that wasn’t worth matching.

His drafting record was far from perfect, but he did make some great selections in later years, and players he drafted like Kaiden Guhle and Cole Caufield are now key cogs in the Canadiens’ core.

For most of Bergevin’s reign, though, he focused on building a big, punishing defense around Carey Price while the league increasingly moved to a more skillful and talented approach. If he gets the job, it will be interesting to see if he has evolved or will still prioritize that kind of player. It would also be interesting to see how he would handle the Noah Dobson case. Since being fired by the Canadiens, he has worked as a special advisor to the Kings’ GM.

As for Darche, he played 250 NHL games over a nine-year NHL career. The left winger picked up 72 points in that span and played the last three seasons of his career with the Canadiens. He has been working for the Tampa Bay Lightning since 2019, starting as the director of hockey operations, a function he still holds along with his assistant GM role. We’ll closely monitor the Islanders’ ongoing GM search and report any progress.

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May 20, 2025

Orioles at Brewers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 20

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Orioles (15-31) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (23-25).

Keegan Akin is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Logan Henderson for Milwaukee.

Last night the Brewers survived a Baltimore comeback to win 5-4. Cedric Mullins blasted a three-run home run in the seventh to tie the game at four for the O's, but Milwaukee responded with a run in the eighth to retake the lead. William Contreras drove in the winning run with one of his four hits on the night.

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

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Game details & how to watch Orioles at Brewers

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 7:40PM EST
Site: American Family Field
City: Milwaukee, WI
Network/Streaming: MASN2, FDSNWI

Odds for the Orioles at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Orioles (+106), Brewers (-124)
Spread: Brewers -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Brewers

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Keegan Akin vs. Logan Henderson
- Orioles: Keegan Akin (0-0, 3.27 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/18 vs. Washington - 1.2IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB, 2Ks
- Brewers: Logan Henderson (2-0, 2.46 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 at Cleveland - 5IP, 2ER, 4H, 1BB, 7Ks

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

The Brewers have won 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with losing records
Each of the last 4 games between the Orioles and the Brewers have gone over the Total
Gunnar Henderson is 2-20 (.100) over his last 5 games
Jackson Holliday is riding a 6-game hitting streak (10-28)

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

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

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

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Brewers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Baltimore Orioles at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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May 20, 2025

County cricket talking points: Notts stay top but Surrey are on the prowl

Nottinghamshire remain top of Division One after defeat at Durham but, cue the Jaws music, the champions are coming

By the 99.94 Cricket Blog

At the end of day one, Haseeb Hameed had carried his bat for 206, his team had posted more than 400 and Nottinghamshire’s position at the top of Division One was secure. At the end of day four, all of that was still true but quite a lot had happened in-between.

May 20, 2025

Rangers at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 20

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Rangers (25-23) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (27-19).

Patrick Corbin is slated to take the mound for Texas against Will Warren for New York.

These clubs were off yesterday. The Rangers enter the three-game series having lost two of three over the weekend to the Astros while the Yankees were taking two of three against the Mets.

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

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Game details & how to watch Rangers at Yankees

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 7:05PM EST
Site: Yankee Stadium
City: Bronx, NY
Network/Streaming: RSN, YES

Odds for the Rangers at the Yankees

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Rangers (+155), Yankees (-186)
Spread: Yankees -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rangers at Yankees

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Patrick Corbin vs. Will Warren
- Rangers: Patrick Corbin (3-2, 3.35 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 vs. Colorado - 6IP, 3ER, 4H, 1BB, 9Ks
- Yankees: Will Warren (2-2, 4.61 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 at Seattle - 5IP, 2ER, 4H, 1BB, 9Ks

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

The Yankees have won 4 of their last 5 games against teams in the AL West
Each of the last 5 games between the Yankees and the Rangers have gone over the Total
The Rangers have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games against the Yankees
Paul Goldschmidt is 4-17 (.235) over his last 5 games
Cody Bellinger has hit in 13 straight games 20-53 (.377) with 4 HRs and 12 RBIs

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

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

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 New York Yankees -1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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May 20, 2025

Three Lineup Spots the Anaheim Ducks Could Upgrade this Offseason

Apr 9, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks celebrate after a goal by center Trevor Zegras (11) during the third period against the Calgary Flames as Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Anaheim Ducks head into the 2025 offseason with a new face behind the bench in the form of recently hired Joel Quenneville, and a new mandate from ownership and the front office to make the playoffs as soon as possible.

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They are coming off a year that saw them take a 21-point leap in the NHL standings, but numbers suggest their goaltending carried them, as they remained at or near the bottom of most statistical categories.

At 5v5 in 2024-25, the Ducks allowed the most shot attempts against (4445), shots on goal against (2063), and expected goals against in the entire NHL (195.91). Offensively, they ranked 23rd in shot attempts (3773), shots on goal (1772), and expected goals (161).

Special teams were just as pitiful, as they iced the league’s worst power play (11.8%) and fourth-worst penalty kill (70.7%).

When asked where the team needed to improve this summer at his post-season press conference, Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek stated his focus would be on goal scoring.

“I think when you look at the roster on a whole, I think that I would (say) we need to score more goals,” Verbeek said. “Ultimately, we didn’t score enough goals, and certainly that became a contributing factor.

“What was interesting (was that) when we scored three or more goals, we virtually won all the games. We were almost undefeated when scoring three or more goals. That is going to be a goal that we’re looking to hit by being more offensive.”

Apr 7, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe (2) moves the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

While the offensive numbers weren’t spectacular, and improved offense begets improved defense as the more time a team spends attacking, the less they’re defending in their zone, the inverse is also true. Improved defense leads to improved offense as the quicker possession shifts, the quicker and more precise pucks exit the defensive zone.

To boil it down, the Ducks need to improve in every facet outside of the crease, and they'll enter the offseason with a projected $38.6 million in cap space to do so.

The Ducks currently have 16 players under contract on their roster for the 2025-26 season, with high-profile restricted free agents (RFAs) Mason McTavish and Lukas Dostal in need of new deals, as well as NHL regulars Isac Lundestrom, Brett Leason, and Drew Helleson. Bubble players who spent time in the NHL last season, like Nikita Nesterenko, Sam Colangelo, and Tim Washe, are also RFAs heading into the summer.

If no subtractions are made from the depth chart, the Ducks only have one top-nine forward spot to fill, and the addition of an impact defenseman would cause another logjam on the blueline that could potentially deter the development of one or several young players, as was the case for the majority of 2024-25.

With those factors in mind, Verbeek and the front office are faced with the question of what areas and positions the depth chart needs most and how to improve those aspects, whether it’s via trade or free agency.

Top of the Lineup Producer

The Ducks have a talented forward group consisting of impactful young players like Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, Mason McTavish, and Trevor Zegras, with Troy Terry bridging the gap between them and a group of veteran complementary players like Ryan Strome, Frank Vatrano, and Alex Killorn.

The potential to become one of the most potent offensive teams exists within this group, but the addition of a bona fide and proven offensive talent would alleviate some of that pressure from the young core and slot every player within the depth chart more efficiently.

Mitch Marner is the ultimate prize in this regard for the Ducks and any team looking to drastically improve their makeup for the foreseeable future. He’s the only true franchise-changing player potentially available on the market this summer in the NHL.

Odds would suggest Marner won’t be coming to Anaheim this summer, but it would benefit the Ducks to have an impact offensive producer at the top of their shopping list.

Two-way Center

The Ducks have five forwards on their roster with NHL experience who have played consistently at center for extended durations in their careers: Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, Ryan Strome, Isac Lundestrom, and Trevor Zegras.

It’s become increasingly more apparent that Trevor Zegras isn’t seen as a center by the organization. Quenneville’s presence could alter that, as he’s known to consistently tinker with lines, but smart money would be on Zegras remaining on the wing in Anaheim.

Working under the assumption that Zegras is destined for the wing, that leaves the top nine center group as Carlsson, McTavish, and Strome. None of those three players are proven enough defensively to assume traditional, shutdown capabilities should they be tasked with matching up against an elite opposing top line. Lundestrom is a terrific defensive center, but his lack of offensive upside renders him most suited for a role on a fourth line.

While it can be noted that the best defense is a good offense, there will be times when the Connor McDavids and Nathan MacKinnons of the world will need to be relatively neutralized.

If the Ducks are to push for the playoffs, they’ll need a center who can go toe-to-toe with the NHL’s elite offensive players. They could benefit from adding their William Karlsson, Anthony Cirelli, or Anton Lundell-esque player who can absorb heavy defensive minutes and kill penalties while providing offense and dictating possession.

Dallas Stars forward Mikael Granlund is the free agent market’s most suitable fit. The potential drawback, however, of adding both a top-of-the-lineup producer and a middle-six two-way center is that, barring a subtraction, it would place a top-nine forward onto the fourth line and lower in the lineup than they’d have been playing in recent years.

Mobile Defensive Defenseman

On paper, the Ducks have a full blueline. They have six NHL regular defensemen remaining from 2024-25: Jackson LaCombe, Radko Gudas, Olen Zellweger, Jacob Trouba, Pavel Mintyukov, and Drew Helleson. Helleson is an RFA and the only member of that group in need of a new contract.

Tristan Luneau had an impressive rookie season in the AHL, leading all rookie defensemen in scoring with 52 points (9-43=52) in 59 games. Luneau (six games) and Ian Moore (three games) each saw NHL time with the Ducks last season and could fill a role as a sixth or seventh defenseman in 2025-26.

Like the forward core, the blueline is brimming with potential and complementary veterans. However, if the Ducks intend to make the jump from an 80-point non-playoff team to a 95-point wild-card team, they’ll need an impactful upgrade on the back end.

Gudas and Trouba represent a foregone archetype of what a defensive defenseman is. They could still be impact players in the proper circumstances, such as a potential defensive zone coverage scheme shift.

Still, the blueline could use the addition of a more modern variation of the position: a fluid and mobile defender who can mirror attackers, eliminate time and space, and apply pressure to puck carriers over the entire 200-foot ice surface. They need their version of a Mattias Ekholm, Gustav Forsling, or Jaccob Slavin.

Unlike with the potential forward needs, the free agent market doesn’t hold an ideal fit for the Ducks. The most high-profile defenseman on the market is Florida Panthers blueliner Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad has familiarity with Quenneville from their time together in Florida, but he’s seen his fair share of injuries in the past five years of his career, perhaps rendering his four-way mobility more limited than it once was.

If the Ducks intend to add to their blueline this offseason, the trade market could prove the way forward.

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May 20, 2025

Phillies at Rockies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 20

It's Tuesday, May 20 and the Phillies (29-18) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (8-39). Jesús Luzardo is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Antonio Senzatela for Colorado.

The Phillies took Game 1 of the series versus the Rockies after Colorado blew a 3-1 and 3-2 lead in the top of the 7th and 8th innings before Philadelphia scored some insurance homers in the ninth and shut the Rockies out the remaining three frames.

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Game details & how to watch Phillies at Rockies

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 8:40 PM EST
Site: Coors Field
City: Denver, CO
Network/Streaming: NBCSP, COLR

Odds for the Phillies at the Rockies

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Phillies (-276), Rockies (+224)
Spread: Phillies -1.5
Total: 10.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Phillies at Rockies

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Jesús Luzardo vs. Antonio Senzatela
- Phillies: Jesús Luzardo, (4-0, 2.00 ERA)
  Last outing: 7.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Run Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
- Rockies: Antonio Senzatela, (1-7, 6.39 ERA)
  Last outing: 4.2 Innings Pitched, 6 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Phillies and the Rockies

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) thinks there is value in backing Kyle Schwarber (+250) and Bryce Harper (+390) to hit homers during this series:

“Kyle Schwarber smacked one yesterday in the top of the ninth inning to cash the +250 and I'd sprinkle him again, as well as Bryce Harper (+390). Harper has gone without a homer in eight straight games and has two in the entire month. Antonio Senzatela and Carson Palmquist are pitching today and tomorrow, which are excellent matchups for Harper. Since 2019, Harper has played at least one series in Colorado and hit a homer in four out of five series.”

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

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Phillies and the Rockies:

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 Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 10.0.

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

The Phillies are on a streak of 3 straight road wins
The Under is 19-12 in the Rockies' matchups against National League teams this season
The Phillies have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.62 units

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May 20, 2025

Mets at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 20

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Mets (29-19) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (24-25).

Clay Holmes is slated to take the mound for New York against Walker Buehler for Boston.

The Sox took Game 1 of the series winning last night, 3-1. Boston scored three runs in the first two innings off Mets' ace Kodai Senga and it proved to be enough to pull the Red Sox within one game of .500. Jarren Duran paced the attack with a couple of hits and an RBI.

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

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Game details & how to watch Mets at Red Sox

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 6:45PM EST
Site: Fenway Park
City: Boston, MA
Network/Streaming: SNY, NESN, TBS

Odds for the Mets at the Red Sox

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Mets (-125), Red Sox (+105)
Spread: Mets -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Red Sox

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Clay Holmes vs. Walker Buehler
- Mets: Clay Holmes (5-2, 3.14 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 vs. Pittsburgh - 6IP, 4ER, 7H, 1BB, 4Ks
- Red Sox: Walker Buehler (4-1, 4.28 ERA)
  Last outing: 4/26 at Cleveland - 6IP, 3ER, 7H, 1BB, 3Ks

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

The Mets have won 13 of 18 games following a defeat
The Under is 4-1 in the Mets' last 5 games
The Mets have failed to cover the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 games at Fenway
This is Walker Buehler's first start in the month of May
Pete Alonso is 4-22 (.182) over his last 6 games

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

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

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

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Mets on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play against the spread.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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May 20, 2025

Cubs at Marlins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 20

Its Tuesday, May 20 and the Cubs (28-20) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (19-27).

Jameson Taillon is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Ryan Weathers for Miami.

Jesus Sanchez homered to lead off the bottom of the first for the Marlins and tripled to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth yesterday in the Marlins' 8-7 win. Miguel Amaya drove in five runs for the Cubs, but it was not enough for Chicago.

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

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Game details & how to watch Cubs at Marlins

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 6:40PM EST
Site: loanDepot Park
City: Miami, FL
Network/Streaming: MARQ, FDSNFL

Odds for the Cubs at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

Moneyline: Cubs (-154), Marlins (+129)
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Marlins

Pitching matchup for May 20, 2025: Jameson Taillon vs. Ryan Weathers
- Cubs: Jameson Taillon (2-3, 4.53 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 vs. Miami - 6IP, 3ER, 4H, 0BB, 7Ks
- Marlins: Ryan Weathers (1-0, 1.80 ERA)
  Last outing: 5/14 at Cubs - 5IP, 1ER, 2H, 1BB, 5Ks

Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cubs at Marlins

The Cubs have won 7 of their last 10 games against teams with losing records
The Over is 27-16-5 in Marlins' games this season
The Marlins have covered the Run Line in 3 straight games against the Cubs
Kyle Tucker is 1-10 in his last 3 games
Pete Crow-Armstrong's 5-game hitting streak was snapped last night.
Xavier Edwards extended his hitting streak to 8 games with a single last night

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Cubs and the Marlins

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

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Cubs and the Marlins:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Cubs on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago Cubs 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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May 20, 2025

For better or worse, Bruins are trusting Sweeney to get franchise back on track

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The Boston Bruins have a pivotal offseason coming up as they try to fix their roster and get back in the playoff mix after a horrendous 2024-25 campaign that saw the franchise miss the postseason for the first time since 2015-16.

And they are entrusting general manager Don Sweeney to lead them back to prominence.

The Bruins announced Tuesday a two-year extension for Sweeney. His current contract was set to expire after next season, so this extension keeps him under contract through 2027-28.

Sweeney took over as Bruins GM in 2015, and his tenure has been controversial to say the least. The team has been quite competitive during this run, including eight playoff appearances, reaching Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final and having the most successful regular season in league history in 2022-23.

But his tenure also has been filled with plenty of disappointment. Despite having some very good teams, the Bruins have advanced past the second round only once since he became general manager. This run also includes a couple first-round exits and last season’s disaster. He also has fired three different head coaches, including two — Bruce Cassidy and Jim Montgomery — who have had success after leaving Boston. The B’s next coach will be the fourth of Sweeney’s tenure (the third he has hired).

Boston’s drafting and development has been mostly lackluster under Sweeney’s leadership, too. The Bruins haven’t drafted an impact player since taking Jeremy Swayman in the fourth round in 2017. The last forward they drafted who scored 20 goals in a season was Jake DeBrusk (first round, 2015), and he’s no longer on the team. There was very little accountability from Sweeney and team president Cam Neely when asked about their drafting and developing during the end-of-season press conference in April.

So, why is Sweeney getting rewarded with a contract extension?

You have to think that ownership believes Sweeney is the right person to get the franchise back on track. This Neely quote from the Sweeney extension press release hints at that.

“Don has navigated a disappointing period for our club with conviction, purpose, and a clear vision toward the future of the Boston Bruins,” Neely said. “He made difficult decisions around the trade deadline with the confidence they will pay dividends as we craft a path back to contention. He is continuing to follow that track with a robust and thorough search for our club’s next head coach, while also preparing for the upcoming NHL Draft and free agent signing period.

“I am confident in the plan he has followed these past few months – and excited for what’s to come for our team. The expectations in Boston have always been clear. It’s about winning championships.”

Sweeney did a great job at the trade deadline in March. He dealt away several veteran players, including captain Brad Marchand, and accumulated lots of valuable draft picks and some good prospects as a result of those moves. The Brandon Carlo trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Charlie Coyle trade with the Colorado Avalanche were particularly good.

When the Marchand trade completes Tuesday, the Bruins will have five first-round picks and four second-round selections over the next three drafts.

If the Bruins want to retool their roster and become a threat to win the Eastern Conference as early as next season, the trade market is probably their best route to achieve that objective. The free agent market is not very robust this summer — only a couple true difference-makers could be available.

And now that the Bruins have lots of draft picks and more prospects, they have the ammo to make deals to upgrade their roster — especially in the top-six forward group — should any impact players be available in the coming months.

Trades are the area Sweeney excels at the most. His trade record is very strong. So if the Bruins think the trade market is how they will largely fix the roster, Sweeney would be the guy for the job.

But his struggles in free agency and the draft should concern Bruins fans.

Sweeney has made a couple nice low-cost free agent signings in recent years, with Morgan Geekie being the best and latest example. But his larger free agent acquisitions — Matt Beleskey, David Backes, Elias Lindholm, etc. — have not been very good. The Backes and Beleskey deals were a disaster.

For better or worse, the Bruins are relying on Sweeney to get the franchise back to contender status. He has shown the ability to construct strong teams throughout his tenure, but his current challenge — one he largely created due to bad roster moves — is by far his toughest yet.

He has to make moves to be competitive in the short term while simultaneously setting up the franchise for future success, including a crucial 2025 draft in which the B’s own the No. 7 pick (their highest first-rounder since 2011).

May 20, 2025

Mets to talk to $765m Soto about hustling out of box after second incident in two days

Juan Soto has had a mixed start to his Mets career. Photograph: Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos/Getty Images

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says he will talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter’s box after the slugger watched his would-be home run bounce off the Green Monster for a single on Monday night against the Boston Red Sox.

Leading off the sixth inning on a chilly night at Fenway Park with a 15 mph wind blowing in from left field, Soto hit a 102 mph line drive to left and stood watching as it sailed toward the Green Monster. The ball hit about two-thirds of the way up the 37ft wall, and Soto was only able to manage a single.

“He thought he had it,” Mendoza told reporters after his team’s 3-1 loss. “But with the wind and all that, and in this ballpark – anywhere, but in particular in this one, with that wall right there – you’ve got to get out of the box. So, yeah, we’ll discuss that.”

Soto stole second on the first pitch to the next batter, but the star ended up stranded on third. He denied lollygagging on the basepaths.

“I think I’ve been hustling pretty hard,” he said. “If you see it today, you can tell.”

Soto also attracted the ire of sections of the Mets fanbase over a similar play during their 8-2 loss to their cross-city rivals, the Yankees, on Sunday. In that game, Soto hit a ground ball up the middle and was slow out of the box before he was easily thrown out at first base by DJ LeMahieu in what may have been a close play if the slugger had moved at full speed.

It’s not uncommon for balls hit off the Green Monster to result in singles: In the first inning, Pete Alonso was thrown out trying for second base on a ball off the left-field wall. But Soto had also failed to run hard out of the box on a groundout Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.

“We’ll talk to him about it,” Mendoza said.

Soto has got off to a mixed start since signing an MLB record contract 15-year, $765m contract with the Mets. He is slashing .246/.376/.439, below his career average of .283/.419/.528. However, his OPS of .815 is still second-best among qualified Mets and 47th overall in MLB. The Mets (29-19) are also tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second-best record in the majors.

May 20, 2025

Leicester face possible points deduction after Premier League brings charges

Accusations relate to 2023-24 season in the EFL
Leicester alleged to have breached financial rules

Leicester City face a potential points deduction in the Championship next season after the Premier League charged the club with breaching profitability and sustainability rules.

That is one of three alleged breaches relating to the 2023-24 season, when Leicester won promotion to the top flight, which have been referred to an independent commission.