Boston had a bit of a two-way logjam after an Aug. 5 trade that sent Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz and brought back two-way guard RJ Luis Jr. Teams can carry up to three two-way players on their roster, and the Celtics had all three slots filled with Luis, 2025 second-round pick Max Shulga and Miles Norris, which left no room for Williams at the time.
The C’s waived Norris on Sunday, however, which freed up a two-way spot for the team to add Williams.
While Norris had an intriguing skill set as a rangy sharpshooter, Boston’s decision to keep Williams isn’t surprising. The Celtics invested the 46th overall pick in Williams, and the 6-foot-11 big man showcased impressive court vision during NBA Summer League.
Boston also lacks depth in the frontcourt — Neemias Queta, Chris Boucher and Luka Garza project as the team’s top three big men — so if Williams can give the Celtics meaningful minutes at some point this season, that would be a very positive development.
After Williams’ reported signing, the Celtics have all of their two-way slots and 14 of their 15 roster spots filled. The open roster spot gives president of basketball operations Brad Stevens the flexibility to make additional moves before the season begins, with recently-acquired guard Anfernee Simons a potential trade chip as the C’s look to shed more salary.
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It's Friday, Ask The Maven Time. Today's question is from Jim Resnick of Flatbush: (Take it away, Jim.)
WHICH DIVISION IS THE STRONGEST IN THE NHL?
The Maven Replies: It has to be the Atlantic; no questions asked. Start with the fact that it's home to the two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Not that long ago, the Atlantic's Tampa Bay Lightning won two straight Stanleys. While the Maple Leafs never win the prize – and may never - Toronto, the NHL's richest team, always delivers a formidable entry. Likewise, the youth-filled Senators and Canadiens threaten to become serious Cup challengers next season and for many seasons thereafter.
It's a tie for the runner-up. The Central Division and Pacific have a lot to boast about. Edmonton's McDavid-Draisaitl combo went to the Final twice in two years. And Vegas won a Cup not very long ago. On the other hand the Central's Stars, Avalanche and Jets have been strong in their own right.
This should not be taken as a slight to the Metropolitan Division. Take the surprising Alex Ovechkin-paced Washington Capitals as Exhibit A for strength in the Met. Nor were the Hurricanes a slouch either; they never are; and the Devils are an up and coming team. But, when the Islanders and Rangers both miss the postseason, it's cause for reflection – and the reason why the Met comes in close-to-the-third fourth!
Bottom Line: As long as Florida keeps winning Cups, the Atlantic stays on top!
Superstar Warriors guard Steph Curry teased a major event to come during his Curry Brand tour in China when talking to reporters Thursday at his Curry Camp in Menlo Park.
In addition to taking his Curry Camp to China for the first time, the four-time NBA champion said fans will be able to participate in an interactive convention dedicated to Curry’s basketball career.
“We’re taking Curry Camp to China; we’re doing something called ‘CurryCon,’ which is kind of wild to think about — an interactive experience based on my journey,” Curry said. “I’m excited about it.”
Curry added he’ll be promoting his new Under Armor shoes at the convention, and that his brother and fellow NBA sharpshooter, Seth Curry, will be abroad with him.
Under Armor shared more details about the convention in its initial press release from July.
“This dynamic 3-day fest in Chongqing, open to all fans across Asia, will serve as a hub for innovation and fan engagement, fostering a vibrant community around the brand,” Under Armor wrote.
“Attendees will have the chance to explore interactive exhibits, discover the latest product innovations, engage in sports sessions with athletes, and delve deep into the brand’s rich history, core values, and forward-thinking vision for the future of sport.”
China holds a special place in Curry’s heart. He has been touring the nation and promoting Curry Brand there since 2014 and has established a connection with his massive Chinese fanbase over his 17-year Warriors career.
“We’ve been going (to China) since 2014 as well,” Curry said. “The reaction, the reception, the fan (and) the energy (are) special. So, I’m looking forward to it.”
No one should be surprised if “CurryCon” is a major hit and turns into an annual exhibition.
Steph Curry’s offseason program has undergone many changes.
On the eve of his 17th season in the NBA, the Warriors superstar explained how his summer regimen has shifted over the years.
“It has evolved drastically [over the past decade] from when I started this camp to now in terms of building out the schedule of on-and-off-court stuff and how to pace yourself through an offseason,” Curry told reporters Thursday after the first day of his annual Curry Camp. “I don’t spend as much time on the court as I did back in the day, but it’s much more intentional and much more purposeful. I’m nerding out on heart rate stuff, foot contacts, checking all of the boxes of movement and skill that’s relevant to my game.
“So, it’s a lot more informed. The work feels harder, which is fun because you kind of have to meet that level and know that as you get older, you’re still trying to play at a high level.”
The 37-year-old’s attention to detail is required at his age to sustain his prolific shooting ability, which relies on precise footwork and rapid-fire movements to get the ball out of his hands and into the hoop.
Even though conventional wisdom says that NBA players slow down in their late 30s, Curry has beaten back Father Time again and again. While he sustained a strained hamstring during the playoffs last season, the two-time NBA MVP still is playing at an elite level after 16 years in the league.
With a new-look Golden State squad that will be more integrated with Jimmy Butler, the Warriors are looking to defy the prognosticators and make another deep playoff run.
Curry has spent his entire career with the Warriors, where he developed into the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen. With another offseason of diligent preparation and painstaking attention to detail, look for Curry to rain down three-pointers from midcourt.
It’s been a busy offseason for general manager Kent Hughes. The Montreal Canadiens GM stole the show at the NHL draft when he acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders, before sending Cayden Primeau to the Carolina Hurricanes and Logan Mailloux to the St. Louis Blues for some much-needed help up front.
He also signed all of his RFAs and got some help on the free agency market in Samuel Blais, Joe Veleno, and Kaapo Kahkonen. When he put pen to paper with defenseman Jayden Struble, he signed the last contract he had to sign this offseason, but there’s one contract Canadiens’ fans would like to see sorted out in advance: Lane Hutson’s.
Earlier this week, RG.org’s Marco D’Amico wrote that the negotiations are already ongoing between the two sides and that the relations are very cordial. He has that right now; the sticking point is to agree on the correct term and the right price tag, which makes sense. D’Amico also adds that the best comparables for Hutson shouldn’t be new teammate Dobson and his $9.5M cap hit, but young stud defensemen who signed the second deal of their career coming out of their ELC, like Ottawa Senators’ Jake Sanderson or Minnesota Wild's Brock Faber.
While that makes perfect sense from a business standpoint for Hughes and the Canadiens, one fact remains. Those young players signed their deal before the astronomical rise in the salary cap came into play and before the new CBA came into effect with its new limitation on contract terms.
If Hughes and the Canadiens want to be able to sign Hutson to an eight-year deal, which they can do until the new CBA comes into force on September 16, 2026, they will have to compensate Hutson handsomely. While the young blueliner has very little leverage right now, given the fact that he won’t be eligible for an offer sheet next season, he does have the possibility to delay his signing until the Habs can only ink him to a seven-year deal.
Considering the way the salary cap is rising and how significant a role Hutson has shown he can play for Montreal, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him get a deal that’s very close to Dobson’s. The young blueliner has superstar potential, and it’s never been as obvious that Hughes wants him to be part of his team’s scoring. Keeping him for an extra year is well worth an extra million a year.
When Hughes spoke to the media about Dobson’s contract, he made a point of saying the defenseman was in a different situation than Caufield and Slafkovsky when they signed theirs, since the rearguard wasn’t just coming out of his ELC. Still, Hutson’s body of work speaks for itself; he has set himself in a category of his own.
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Mets Notes
Francisco Lindoris heating up, slashing .545/.643/.909 over his last three games
Juan Soto has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games
Since returning from a stint in the minors, Francisco Alvarez has hit .280/.390/.580 with three home runs and four doubles in 59 plate appearances over 18 games
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Following a rough stretch from Frankie Montas, the Mets shifted him to the bullpen and are turning to McLean, who will make his major league debut on Saturday.
The 24-year-old right-hander, who features an elite sweeper and mid-90s fastball that will touch 97 mph, was tremendous this season for Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse.
In 113.2 innings, McLean had a 2.45 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 127 strikeouts -- a rate of 10.1 K's per nine.
He tossed 109.2 innings last season, meaning he should have plenty left in the tank down the stretch if the Mets give him a long look in the rotation -- which manager Carlos Mendozahinted is likely.
Holmes had a short outing his last time out, making it through just 3.2 innings while allowing five runs.
It was Holmes' second start out of three where he tossed only 3.2 frames, with his other most recent start being a 5.0 inning performance where he was sharp -- Holmes gave up two runs on three hits while walking one and striking out six in that one.
Holmes has thrown 126.0 innings this season as he pitches far beyond his previous high for innings during what is his first season transitioning from reliever to starter.
Still, when asked before Thursday's game whether the Mets were paying closer attention to Holmes' workload, Mendoza said no, adding that the expectation is that he's going to remain in the rotation.
Jun 25, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) is greeted by first baseman Pete Alonso (20) after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz - Imagn Images
Alonso has three homers and seven RBI over the last week, Soto has four homers in his last 12 games (and has hit safely in 11 of those contests), Nimmo had a pair of hits on Tuesday and reached base twice on Wednesday, and Lindor broke a long hitless streak on Wednesday as he reached base four times (two hits, two walks). He then went 3-for-4 with a homer, two singles, a stolen base, and two RBI on Thursday.
New York is getting more contributions from the catcher spot (Francisco Alvarez has been hot since returning from Triple-A) than they were earlier this season, taking a bit of pressure off the top four guys.
But the Mets still need their big boppers to step up if they hope to get where they want to go.
The Mariners have been red hot
The M's are 10-3 over their last 13 games, though they were knocked down a peg the last two days as they lost to the Orioles twice.
Still, Seattle is right there with the Astros for first place in the AL West, and have one of the most well-rounded teams in baseball.
Their offense added Eugenio Suarez at the deadline, and also features home run monster Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez, Randy Arozarena, and Josh Naylor.
The Mariners' bullpen is led by closer Andres Munoz, who has a 1.34 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 60 strikeouts in 47.0 innings this season.
As far as the rotation...
Seattle's starting rotation is outrageously good
The Mariners have one of the best starting staffs in baseball, and the Mets will get three of their four best this weekend.
Luis Castillo, who starts the series-opener, has a 3.19 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 120 strikeouts in 138.1 innings.
Bryan Woo, getting the ball on Saturday, flirted with a no-hitter against the Yankees back on July 10. Overall this season, he has a 3.08 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 145 strikeouts in 146 innings.
Starting the final game of the series will be George Kirby, who has some of the best command in the sport. Kirby has a 3.71 ERA and 1.07 WHIP, walking just 20 batters in 85.0 innings. His career walk rate is 1.3 per nine.
Predictions
Who will the MVP of the series be?
Francisco Lindor
Lindor looks to have righted the ship.
Which Mets pitcher will have the best start?
Sean Manaea
Manaea will rebound after a start to forget his last time out.
Which Mariners player will be a thorn in the Mets' side?
Eugenio Suarez
Suarez has just one homer since the M's traded for him. He's been too quiet.
Last off-season, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year, $2.5 million contract in free agency. In the end, it is fair to say that the Penguins got good value in this move, as Grzelcyk fit in nicely with the Metropolitan Division club.
In 82 games with the Penguins this past season, Grzelcyk scored a goal and hit new career highs with 39 assists and 40 points. With numbers like these, the Charlestown, Massachusetts native certainly gave the Penguins solid offense from the point. He was also noticeably impactful on the power play, as he finished the year with a career-high 15 power-play points.
However, even after putting together the best offensive season of his nine-year NHL career in 2024-25, Grzelcyk remains an unrestricted free agent (UFA) this off-season. Given the season he had with the Penguins in 2024-25, should Pittsburgh consider reuniting with him?
If the Penguins signed Grzelcyk, he would have the potential to upgrade their left side, while also giving them another clear option for their power play. The Penguins also have over $13 million of cap space, so they could afford to bring back Grzelcyk easily.
Yet, at the same time, the Penguins also already have plenty of left-shot defensemen signed for next season. They signed blueliners like Parker Wotherspoon and Alexander Alexeyev in free agency this year and have other left-shot defensemen like Owen Pickering, Ryan Graves, and Ryan Shea to work with. This is where fitting in Grzelcyk could be a challenge, especially when noting that they also have four NHL-caliber right-shot defensemen signed, too.
Nevertheless, it is going to be interesting to see where Grzelcyk ends up landing this off-season. Given the campaign he had, he should be able to at least land a professional tryout (PTO) from an NHL club.
The Warriors are the only team in the NBA who haven’t made an offseason move leading up to the 82-game slate in 2025-26. But Golden State superstar guard Steph Curry isn’t worried.
At his Curry Camp on Thursday, the 11-time NBA All-Star detailed to reporters where his confidence in the Warriors comes from, particularly before training camp starts in late September.
“It’s different, for sure,” Curry prefaced about Golden State’s move-less offseason. “But … my confidence is built on the identity that we were able to create over the last third of the regular season last year (and) the playoff journey. We have a really good team, and we do know we need some pieces to help get us to the next level.
“I think the veteran presence that we have — with me, Jimmy [Butler], Draymond [Green] – like, we understand how to prepare through that uncertainty and be able to hit the ground running in training camp, knowing we should have some movement by then.”
Curry, a four-time NBA champion and 17-year veteran with his Warriors, isn’t writing off the campaign before it even starts. And unlike those fairly critical of Golden State’s current makeup, Curry is choosing to remember just how good the Warriors were after acquiring Butler right before the 2025 NBA trade deadline — they had a 23-7 regular-season record with Butler on the floor.
Curry also lightly mentioned the Warriors’ promising playoff run, which was cut short after he suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain that kept him out of the devastating second-round series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Whether it’s the acquisition of veteran center Al Horford, the trading of up-and-coming forward Jonathan Kuminga or something else up Golden State’s sleeve, Curry isn’t losing any sleep over the Warriors’ current roster.
“But, you control what you can control,” Curry said. And no matter how many new experiences you have or whatever the difference is from this offseason to the previous ones, you don’t let it affect your own personal preparation for the season and then the conversations that we’re having on what we need to do to get ready.”
Its Friday, August 15 and the Marlins (58-63) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (66-56).
Sandy Alcantara is slated to take the mound for Miami against Lucas Giolito for Boston.
The Sox return home after losing two of three in Houston despite outscoring the Astros 21-12 over the three games. The Marlins lost two of three in Cleveland earlier this week including 9-4 Thursday evening. Edward Cabrera was rocked by the Guardians allowing five runs in just 5.1 innings.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7:10PM EST
Site: Fenway Park
City: Boston, MA
Network/Streaming: FDSNFL, NESN
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Moneyline: Marlins (+140), Red Sox (-168)
Spread: Red Sox -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Marlins at Red Sox
Pitching matchup for August 15, 2025: Sandy Alcantara vs. Lucas Giolito
Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (6-11, 6.55 ERA) Last outing: August 9 at Atlanta - 9.00 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (8-2, 3.77 ERA) Last outing: August 9 at San Diego - 7.71 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 6 Walks, and 1 Strikeouts
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The Marlins have won 3 straight games at the Red Sox
The Red Sox's last 3 games against the Marlins have gone over the Total
The Red Sox are up 3.33 units on the Run Line in their last 5 at home
Trevor Story was 3-13 against Houston
Wilyer Abreu was 4-11 against Houston
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Its Friday, August 15 and the Orioles (55-66) are in Houston to take on the Astros (68-53).
Brandon Young is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Framber Valdez for Houston.
Houston had Thursday off following a series win in Space City over the Boston Red Sox. Hunter Brown was special on Wednesday throwing 6.2 innings of one-run ball to earn his tenth win of the season. Yainer Diaz smacked a two-run homer to pace the offense.
The Orioles arrive in Houston following back-to-back wins over the Seattle Mariners. Tomoyuki Sugano won his tenth game of the season Wednesday as the O's took the rubber game of the series, 5-3. Gunnar Henderson extended his hitting streak to six games with one hit in four trips to the plate.
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Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 8:10PM EST
Site: Minute Maid Park
City: Houston, TX
Network/Streaming: MASN2, SCHN
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Moneyline: Orioles (+196), Astros (-239)
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Astros
Pitching matchup for August 15, 2025: Brandon Young vs. Framber Valdez
Orioles: Brandon Young (0-6, 6.70 ERA) Last outing: August 9 vs. Athletics - 18.00 ERA, 6 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
Astros: Framber Valdez (11-5, 2.97 ERA) Last outing: August 9 at Yankees - 6.35 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 1 Strikeouts
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The Astros are 15-8 (.652) this season when Framber Valdez takes the mound
The Under is 9-2 (82%) in the Astros' home games this season with Framber Valdez starting
The Astros are up 3.24 units on the Run Line in their last 5 at home
Framber Valdez has struggled in his last 2 starts allowing 9 earned runs in 11.2 innings
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Its Friday, August 15 and the Yankees (64-57) are in St. Louis to begin a series against the Cardinals (61-61).
Luis Gil is slated to take the mound for New York against Andre Pallante for St. Louis.
New York took two of three from the Twins in the Bronx earlier this week. The series win keeps them in possession of a Wild Card spot but 0.5 games over Cleveland and within 6.5 games of Toronto in the American League East.
After taking two of three from the Cubs last weekend, the Cards spit the bit this week losing two of three at Busch Stadium to the Rockies. Sitting at .500 for the season, St. Louis sits 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot in the National League.
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Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 8:15PM EST
Site: Busch Stadium
City: St. Louis, MO
Network/Streaming: YES, FDSNMW
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Odds for the Yankees at the Cardinals
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Moneyline: Yankees (-132), Cardinals (+111)
Spread: Yankees -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Cardinals
Pitching matchup for August 15, 2025: Luis Gil vs. Andre Pallante
Yankees: Luis Gil (0-1, 7.27 ERA) Last outing: August 9 vs. Houston - 3.38 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
Cardinals: Andre Pallante (6-9, 4.95 ERA) Last outing: August 9 vs. Cubs - 32.40 ERA, 6 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 0 Strikeouts
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The Yankees have won 28 of 55 games following a defeat
In 2 starts since being activated off the disabled list, Luis Gil has struck out 10 hitters in just 8.2 innings
Giancarlo Stanton has hit in 5 straight games (9-17) with 2 HRs and 6 RBIs
It has been 3 games since the Cardinals last covered the Run Line
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Its Friday, August 15 and the Brewers (76-44) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (64-58).
Winners of twelve in a row, the Brewers have not yet announced their starting pitcher for tonight's game. Nick Martinez gets the ball for Cincinnati.
There is no hotter team in baseball than the Brew Crew. Milwaukee is an incredible 45-16 since June 1. Let me do the math for you. That means they are winning 73.8% of the time they step between the lines. The Reds are a distant third in the National League's Central Division sitting 13 games behind the Brewers. They are, however, within 0.5 games in the race for the final Wild Card in the National League.
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Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 6:40PM EST
Site: Great American Ball Park
City: Cincinnati, OH
Network/Streaming: Apple TV+
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Odds for the Brewers at the Reds
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Brewers (-145), Reds (+119)
Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+116)
Total: 9 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Brewers at Reds
Pitching matchup for August 15, 2025: TBD vs. Nick Martinez
Brewers: TBD
Reds: Nick Martinez (10-9, 4.49 ERA) Last outing: August 9 at Pittsburgh - 1.29 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Brewers at Reds
The Brewers have won their last 3 games against divisional opponents
The Over is 4-1 in the Brewers' last 5 games against NL Central teams
The Brewers have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 4.28 units
Christian Yelich was 7-12 (.583) against the Pirates earlier this week
William Contreras has hit in 5-straight games (10-18)
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Brewers and the Reds
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Brewers and the Reds:
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Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.
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Its Friday, August 15 and the Pirates (51-71) are in Chicago to open a three-game series against the Cubs (68-52).
The Bucs have yet to announce their starter for tonight's game. Colin Rea takes the ball for Chicago.
The Pirates had Thursday off to lick their wounds following a three-game beatdown at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. Pirates' pitching allowed 33 runs while the offense scratched out just six runs in the series.
The Cubs concluded their series with Toronto north of the border yesterday with a 2-1 loss. Matthew Boyd went seven innings and allowed but two hits and two runs but it was not enough as Max Scherzer was just that much better. Chicago now sits eight games back of Milwaukee in the National League Central Division but remains 4.5 games up in the race for a Wild Card spot.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Pirates at Cubs
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 2:20PM EST
Site: Wrigley Field
City: Chicago, IL
Network/Streaming: SNP, MARQ, MLBN
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Odds for the Pirates at the Cubs
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Pirates (+162), Cubs (-196)
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Pirates at Cubs
Pitching matchup for August 15, 2025: TBD vs. Colin Rea
Pirates: TBD
Cubs: Colin Rea (9-5, 4.09 ERA) Last outing: August 9 at St. Louis - 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Pirates at Cubs
The Cubs have a winning record (9-6) in home games against divisional opponents this season
Each of the Cubs' last 4 home games against the Pirates have stayed under the Total
The Cubs have failed to cover in their last 4 games against the Pirates
Kyle Tucker was 0-11 in the series against Toronto
Nico Hoerner was 4-12 against Toronto
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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 Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have several exciting young players in their system as they continue their rebuild. They will certainly be hoping that their promising youngsters can continue to develop in the right direction during the 2025-26 season.
We recently discussed how Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight was named the team's top breakout candidate for the 2025-26 campaign by The Hockey News' main site. However, Chris Meaney of NHL.com has now argued that another exciting young player is Chicago's top fantasy hockey breakout candidate for the 2025-26 season - forward Frank Nazar.
Given the season Nazar just had, it is understandable that Meaney views him as the Blackhawks' top breakout candidate. The 2022 first-round demonstrated that he is already capable of producing solid offense at the NHL level, as he recorded 12 goals, 14 assists, and 26 points in 53 games during the 2024-25 season. These are good numbers, and it would not be surprising in the slightest if his offense goes up in 2025-26, now that he has more NHL experience.
Meaney also noted that Nazar has the potential to be the Blackhawks' second-line center this upcoming season. Playing in a big role like that could certainly benefit the Detroit, Michigan native, as it would give the opportunity to have plenty of playing time.
With Nazar getting better as this past season went on, it is certainly possible that he could build off that in 2025-26. It is going to be very intriguing to see if he can put together a big breakout season for Chicago from here.
Blackhawks New Forward Is Interesting AdditionThe Chicago Blackhawks have made a few additions this off-season in what has been a pretty quiet summer for them. One of their moves was bringing back old friend Sam Lafferty, as they acquired him from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick back in July. This marked the third time that the Blackhawks have traded for Lafferty.
