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Mariners at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6, and the Mariners (32-29) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (28-33). Bryce Miller is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Kyle Hendricks for Los Angeles.

In the first meetings between these two, the Mariners mini-swept the Angels. In game one, they won 5-3 and then 9-3 in the second game.

The Mariners are 1.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West, while the Angels are 5.5 games. The Angels need to get something going. They have won just three of their last 10 games.

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.

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Game details & how to watch Mariners at Angels

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 9:38PM EST
  • Site: Angel Stadium
  • City: Anaheim, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network West, ROOTNW

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Odds for the Mariners at the Angels

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Mariners (-148), Angels (+124)
  • Spread:  Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at Angels

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Bryce Miller vs. Kyle Hendricks
    • Mariners: Bryce Miller, (2-4, 5.36 ERA)
      Last outing (Minnesota Twins, 5/31): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Angels: Kyle Hendricks, (2-6, 5.34 ERA)
      Last outing (Cleveland Indians, 5/31): 5.2 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mariners at Angels

  • The Angels have lost 4 of their last 5 games against teams with winning records
  • 7 of the Angels' last 9 home games stayed under the Total
  • The Angels have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 home matchups against the Mariners

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Mariners and the Angels

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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 Friday's game between the Mariners and the Angels:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Seattle Mariners on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Angels at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Padres at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6 and the Padres (35-26) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (34-29). Randy Vásquez is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Chad Patrick for Milwaukee.

San Diego had its three-game winning streak snapped with two consecutive losses by two combined runs to lose the series against San Francisco, while the Brewers boast a 9-1 record over the last 10 games.

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 first pitch, 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 Brewers

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: American Family Field
  • City: Milwaukee, WI
  • Network/Streaming: SDPA, FDSNWI

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Odds for the Padres at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Padres (+124), Brewers (-147)
  • Spread:  Brewers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Brewers

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Randy Vásquez vs. Chad Patrick
    • Padres: Randy Vásquez, (3-4, 3.99 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.1 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Brewers: Chad Patrick, (3-4, 2.97 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Padres 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 Friday’s game between the Padres 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 San Diego Padres 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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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Padres at Brewers

  • The Brewers have won 6 of their last 7 games at home
  • With a rest advantage over their opponents the Under has cashed in the Brewers' last 3 games
  • The Padres have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.22 units
  • San Diego is 5-1 on the ML in the past six starts for Randy Vasquez

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Astros at Guardians prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6 and the Astros (34-28) are in Cleveland to take on the Guardians (33-28). Colton Gordon is slated to take the mound for Houston against Logan Allen for Cleveland.

Houston is coming off a winning series against Pittsburgh and won three of the past four and eight of the last 11. Cleveland stole one win against New York but lost the series after going 3-3 against the Angels and Dodgers.

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 first pitch, 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 Astros at Guardians

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Progressive Field
  • City: Cleveland, OH
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSP, SNP

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Odds for the Astros at the Guardians

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Astros (+100), Guardians (-119)
  • Spread:  Guardians 1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Astros at Guardians

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Colton Gordon vs. Logan Allen
    • Astros: Colton Gordon, (0-1, 5.95 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Guardians: Logan Allen, (3-3, 4.22 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Astros and the Guardians:

  • 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 Houston Astros 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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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Astros at Guardians

  • The Astros have won 3 straight games against the Guardians
  • The Guardians' last 3 games at home versus the Astros have stayed under the Total
  • The Guardians have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.95 units
  • Houston is 3-1 on the ML in Colton Gordon's last four starts

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NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest Panthers And Canadiens Off-Season Speculation

The Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup final rematch with the Edmonton Oilers is underway, but that hasn't stopped some pundits from pondering what the off-season might hold for the NHL’s defending champions. 

Before the final began, Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sunreported that the word out of Florida was that pending UFA center (and potential Conn Smythe Trophy candidate) Sam Bennett wanted to remain with the Panthers. He indicated the feeling was mutual if they could find a way to make the dollars work. 

Bennett, who turns 29 on June 20, is completing a four-year contract with a team-friendly average annual value of $4.425 million. His evolution in recent years into a chippy-but-versatile two-way forward who elevates his game in the post-season will make him among the top targets in this summer's NHL UFA market. 

It could cost the Panthers between $7 million and $8 million annually to keep Bennett in the fold. That will take a significant bite out of their projected $19 million of cap space for next season, which could hamper efforts to re-sign or replace their other UFAs.

Aaron Ekblad is among that group. The longtime Panthers defenseman is coming off an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $7.5 million. On Tuesday, he told reporters he hoped to remain a Panther. 

According to Simmons, the Panthers don't have much interest in re-signing Ekblad. However, he also claimed last June they intended to trade the veteran blueliner and use the savings to re-sign Brandon Montour, who subsequently bolted for the Seattle Kraken as a UFA last July. 

Ekblad could get his wish if he's willing to accept a pay cut on a shorter contract. Otherwise, his tenure with the Panthers could end on July 1. 

Aaron Ekblad (James Guillory-Imagn Images)

The Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, hold two first-round picks (16th and 17th overall) in the upcoming 2025 NHL draft. GM Kent Hughes could use them to add to his already deep prospect pool, but The Athletic's Chris Johnston recently reported Hughes is open to using one of those picks as trade bait to address a more immediate need. 

Johnston also suggested that Logan Mailloux could be available. He indicated that the 22-year-old prospect defenseman isn't a player the Canadiens have to move, but thinks the youngster could be had for the right price. 

TVA Sports noted Johnston's speculation about Montreal's potential trade bait, claiming they had an opportunity to ship Mailloux to the Anaheim Ducks in a deal for Trevor Zegras last year. However, that fell through when the Canadiens selected winger Ivan Demidov fifth overall in last year's draft. 

The Hockey News’ Karine Hains observed recent conjecture swirling about Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi and Dallas Stars left winger Jason Robertson. She wondered if Mailloux could be used in a package offer for Rossi, or if those first-rounders might pique the Stars' interest if they'd prefer futures in return for Robertson.

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Iowa Wild Head Coach Brett McLean Joins Vancouver Canucks As Assistant Coach

The Vancouver Canucks announced they have hired Iowa Wild head coach Brett McLean as an assistant coach.

McLean has been head coach of Iowa for the past two seasons, totalling a record of 54-74-10-6, missing the Calder Cup Playoffs both seasons.

The 46-year-old retired from professional hockey after the 2016-17 season and joined the Iowa Wild as an assistant the next season. He served in that role for three seasons before earning a promotion to the Minnesota Wild where he was also an assistant.

The Comox, B.C., native will reportedly run the power play on Adam Foote's revamped coaching staff. 

In his playing career McLean was a ninth round selection of the Dallas Stars in 1997. He recorded 56 goals and 162 points in 385 NHL games split between the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, and Florida Panthers. He notched 21 points in 36 career AHL games with the Rockford IceHogs. 

The Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks team site also covered this hire here.

Photo Credit: © Alyssa Hertel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Old-tech Bashir is trying something wild and brave amid the battle for Bethell | Barney Ronay

Jacob Bethell’s pure talent puts him in high demand, but Shoaib Bashir is the real freelancer in cricket’s deeply confusing world

Bruised skies, sun through clouds, dualism, life in death. Welcome to the bloom of another England Test Match summer, the summer, this time around, of Bethell and Bashir. But of Bethell first because he’s the easy bit.

The battle for Jacob Bethell is of course just beginning. Everyone wants a piece of England’s most thrillingly talented young cricketer. The broadcasters are frothing. The papers want to know whose shirts he wears. Actually the papers don’t really care. Maybe the Daily Telegraph wants to know this at a push. But Bethell is still kind of perfect right now, a future-bomb, all promise and new things, in a sport that is always desperate for these.

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Jets' Playoff Opponent Fires Coach Following Third-Straight Conference Finals Loss

Winnipeg's final opponent of the 2024-25 season has determined it needs to change direction.

On Friday morning, the Dallas Stars announced the firing of head coach Peter DeBoer. The move comes after Dallas dropped the Western Conference Final 4-1 to Edmonton, after beating Winnipeg in six games to eliminate the Jets.

Photo by Jerome Miron/USA Today 

“After careful consideration, we believe that a new voice is needed in our locker room to push us closer to our goal of winning the Stanley Cup,” Stars' GM Jim Nill said in a statement. “We’d like to thank Pete for everything that he has helped our organization achieve over the past three seasons and wish him nothing but the best moving forward.”

Joining the Stars for the 2022-23 season, DeBoer got Dallas to the Western Conference Final each of the past three years at the helm, going 149-68-29 in the process. His Stars earned the Central Division banner last year. 

The other 'Mr. Game Seven' didn't even make it to a sixth game in the Western Conference Final this time around, as DeBoer pulled starter Jake Oettinger after his backstop allowed two goals on the game's opening two shots. 

He then publicly ostracized Oettinger for his performance not only in the game but lifetime against the Oilers in the playoffs. 

"I didn't take that lightly and I didn't blame it all on Jake," the veteran coach said. "But the reality is if you go back to last year's playoffs, he's lost six of seven games to Edmonton, and we gave up two shots on two goals in an elimination game. So, it was partly to spark our team and wake them up. And it was partly knowing that the status quo had not been working. That's a pretty big sample size."

The 26-year-old goaltender went 36-18-4 this season with a respectable 2.59 goals against average and a .909 save percentage. he won four of six games against Winnipeg in the second round. 2024-25 was the first season of his eight-year, $66 million contract extension.

For DeBoer, it was the penultimate season of his contract, to which the season ending with a Conference Final loss was no longer deemed good enough.

For his career, DeBoer is 662-447-152 with Florida, New Jersey, San Jose, Vegas and Dallas. He lost twice in the Stanley Cup Finals, having not made it to the dance since 2016.  

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Player input was a factor in Knicks’ decision to fire Tom Thibodeau

The Knicks shocked the basketball world earlier this week, firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. 

Thibodeau helped turn the organization around -- leading them to the playoffs four times during his five seasons at the helm, including this year when they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals. 

Still, ownership and the front office decided it was time to move in a different direction. 

According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, player input during their end of season meetings with owner James Dolan in attendance was a factor in the ultimate decision to move on from Thibodeau. 

Players were respectful of the veteran coach, who they have a great deal of respect and admiration for, but they also pointed out in those meetings that there were things Thibodeau did that could be improved.

They'll look for those things to change under their next head coach -- who will be the 32nd in franchise history.

Who that will be remains to be seen, but numerous candidates have been mentioned over the past few days.

According to Begley, Houston’s Ime Udoka, Minnesota’s Chris Finch, and Dallas’ Jason Kidd are among the coaches currently under contract who the Knicks have degrees of interest in.

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Diamondbacks at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6

Its Friday, June 6 and the Diamondbacks (31-31) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (30-33). Eduardo Rodriguez is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Nick Lodolo for Cincinnati.

Arizona is on a four-game winning streak that included last night's 11-10 thriller over Atlanta. The Diamondbacks trailed 10-4 entering the top of the ninth inning and they blasted seven runs across the plate to secure the comeback.

For the Reds, their 1-4 record over the last five games is less exciting as is the 5-9 record in the previous 14 to put Cincy below .500.

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 how to catch first pitch, 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 Reds

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Great American Ball Park
  • City: Cincinnati, OH
  • Network/Streaming: Apple TV+

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Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Reds

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Diamondbacks (-106), Reds (-113)
  • Spread:  Reds 1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Reds

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Nick Lodolo
    • Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez, (1-3, 7.05 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Reds: Nick Lodolo, (4-4, 3.10 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Reds:

  • 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 recommending 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 Reds

  • The Diamondbacks are on a 3-game win streak at the Reds
  • The Under is 24-15-2 in the Reds' matchups against National League teams this season
  • The Diamondbacks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 1.92 units
  • The Reds are 1-5 on the ML in Nick Lodolo's last six starts

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Report: New York to ask Dallas for permission to talk to Jason Kidd about becoming head coach

The New York Knicks — searching for a new coach after the firing of Tom Thibodeau, who led them to the Eastern Conference Finals — are expected to ask permission of the Dallas Mavericks to talk to Jason Kidd about coming to Manhattan, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line in his latest Substack missive.

"The New York Knicks are expected to formally request permission to speak to the Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd about their coaching vacancy in coming days, league sources say... A precise hierarchy of potential Knicks targets to replace Thibodeau has yet to emerge, but some in league coaching circles believe that Kidd... is at the top of New York's wish list."

Kidd coached Brunson for a year in Dallas, and the two had a good relationship (Brunson's issues in Dallas were about his next contract and feeling lowballed and disrespected, not the coaching).

Two big questions emerge here. First, would Dallas give permission for New York to talk to Kidd? Mavs ownership/management can say no, which is reportedly what Houston would do if New York called about Ime Udoka (Stein wrote that the Knicks would like Udoka, but knows they would be turned down if they asked). As a standard practice, if the coach is open to it, teams will let their coach have those conversations with another team, but if things get serious and the coach wants to move on then draft compensation has to come back to the coach's current team (and the Knicks are not flush with draft picks to send to Dallas). Kidd signed an extension with Dallas that runs through 2027 and by all accounts is happy there, Stein reports.

Second, would Kidd want the job? ESPN's Tim MacMahon said on the outlet’s “Hoop Collective” podcast that Kidd's "ears would perk up" at the idea, adding that the Knicks need to bring in a "relationship guy" and Kidd fits that bill.

"Listen, one of the names that's been thrown out there is a man who's under contract with another team, but definitely a guy who has relationships not just with Jalen Brunson but with a lot of people in that organization, and that's Jason Kidd. And what I will say about that is I would not dismiss that possibility."

Kidd was hired to be the Mavericks' coach by former owner Mark Cuban. In the wake of the ownership change and the Luka Doncic trade, would he want out? Dallas still has talent on the roster, including Kyrie Irving (out for most or all of next season with a torn ACL), Anthony Davis, and incoming No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, as well as solid players such as P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall, and others.

If the Knicks can't get Kidd or Udoka, where do they turn next? They reportedly want an experienced head coach, which would rule out former assistant Johnnie Bryant (who is now in Cleveland and was a finalist for the Suns job). Michael Malone is out there, but he is seen as similar to Thibodeau in leaning too heavily into his starters and being set in his ways. Former Cavaliers, Lakers and most recently Kings coach Mike Brown is available, he is a defense-first guy, but is he an upgrade over Thibodeau that takes them to the next level?

The Knicks moved on from Thibodeau without a replacement lined up, which could make this search messy.

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Rangers at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6 and the Rangers (29-34) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (29-33). Patrick Corbin is slated to take the mound for Texas against Michael Soroka for Washington.

Washington is coming off a series loss to the Cubs and are 1-3 over the last four games, but 5-3 in the previous eight. For the Rangers, Texas suffered three-straight losses to the Rays for a reverse sweep.

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 first pitch, 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 Rangers at Nationals

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Nationals Park
  • City: Washington, DC
  • Network/Streaming: RSN, MASN

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Odds for the Rangers at the Nationals

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rangers (-128), Nationals (+109)
  • Spread:  Rangers -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rangers at Nationals

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Patrick Corbin vs. Michael Soroka
    • Rangers: Patrick Corbin, (3-4, 3.71 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Nationals: Michael Soroka, (2-3, 5.81 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 3 Strikeouts

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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

  • The Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against National League teams
  • The Under is 42-20-1 in Rangers' games this season
  • The Nationals are 4-6 on the ML when Patrick Corbin pitches

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Phillies at Pirates prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6 and the Phillies (37-25) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (23-40). Joe Ross is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Bailey Falter for Pittsburgh.

The Pirates are 1-3 over their last four games and coming off a series loss to the Astros. However, Pittsburgh has won four of the last five with Falter pitching. The Phillies are 1-6 in the past seven games and lost the past two series ahead of the Keystone State rivalry.

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 first pitch, 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 Phillies at Pirates

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: PNC Park
  • City: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSP, SNP

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Odds for the Phillies at the Pirates

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Phillies (-143), Pirates (+121)
  • Spread:  Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Phillies at Pirates

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Joe Ross vs. Bailey Falter
    • Phillies: Joe Ross, (2-1, 4.35 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 1 Strikeout
    • Pirates: Bailey Falter, (4-3, 3.14 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.1 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 1 Strikeout

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

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

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

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

  • 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 Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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

  • The Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 away games against teams with losing records
  • The Under is 68-52-5 for the Pirates' and the Phillies' games combined this season
  • The Pirates have failed to cover in their last 4 games against the Phillies
  • Oneil Cruz leads the MLB in stolen bases with 22

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Roldan wins Tour of Britain stage two in Saltburn as Faulkner takes overall lead

  • Kristen Faulkner takes green jersey from Kim Le Court

  • Cat Ferguson fourth in GC as Canadian rider wins stage

Mara Roldan pulled off a successful late breakaway on the steep approach to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, winning the second stage of the Tour of Britain Women by 12 seconds.

The 21-year-old, who hails from Canada’s Yukon territory, made a push for victory with 14km to go and held on to win ahead of Riejanne Markus (Lidl-Trek). British teenager Cat Ferguson (Movistar) finished fifth for the second stage in a row, just behind third-placed Ally Wollaston (FDJ-Suez) and Roldan’s Picnic-Post NL teammate, Megan Jastrab.

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