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August 14, 2025

2025 Big Ten Football Betting: Contenders, team overviews, players to watch, path to the playoff, win totals

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August 14, 2025

Diamondbacks at Rockies Prediction: Odds, expert pick, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 14

It's Thursday, August 14 and the Diamondbacks (59-62) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (32-88). Eduardo Rodriguez is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Bradley Blalock for Colorado.

Arizona is 7-2 versus Colorado this season and swept the Rockies just a few days ago (Aug 8-10). The Rockies are coming off two wins agains the Cardinals to win the series and also break an eight-game losing streak.

The DBacks have won their past two and are 5-1 in the last 6 games and 8-3 in the past 11 contests with three series won in the previous four.

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 Diamondbacks at Rockies

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 8:40PM EST
Site: Coors Field
City: Denver, CO
Network/Streaming: ARID, COLR, FS1

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Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Rockies

The latest odds as of Thursday:

Moneyline: Diamondbacks (-176), Rockies (+147)
Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5
Total: 12.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Rockies

Pitching matchup for August 14, 2025: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Bradley Blalock
- Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez, (4-7, 5.68 ERA)
  Last outing: 8.44 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
- Rockies: Bradley Blalock, (1-3, 7.89 ERA)
  Last outing: 9.64 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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

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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 Thursday’s game between the Diamondbacks and the Rockies:

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 Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 12.0.

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

Arizona is 7-2 versus Colorado this season
Arizona swept Colorado in the previous meeting
Colorado is 2-0 in the last 2 games
Colorado is 2-8 in the last 10 games
The Diamondbacks have won 4 of their last 5 on the road, while the Rockies have lost 4 straight home games
The Rockies' last 6 home games have gone over the Total
The Diamondbacks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.53 units

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August 14, 2025

Tigers at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 14

It's Thursday, August 14 and the Tigers (70-52) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (57-63). Tarik Skubal is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Bailey Ober for Minnesota.

Detroit is coming off a 1-0 win versus the Chicago White Sox that gave them two out of three in the series. On the other hand, Minnesota beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday, but lost the series. The Tigers are 3-1 in Skubal's last four starts, while the Twins have lost nine-straight starts by Ober.

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Game details & how to watch Tigers at Twins

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 7:40PM EST
Site: Target Field
City: Minneapolis, MN
Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, MNNT

Odds for the Tigers at the Twins

The latest odds as of Thursday:

Moneyline: Tigers (-205), Twins (+170)
Spread: Tigers -1.5
Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Twins

Pitching matchup for August 14, 2025: Tarik Skubal vs. Bailey Ober
- Tigers: Tarik Skubal, (11-3, 2.35 ERA)
  Last outing: 7.71 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
- Twins: Bailey Ober, (4-7, 5.16 ERA)
  Last outing: 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Tigers and the Twins

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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 Thursday’s game between the Tigers and the Twins:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Tigers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Minnesota Twins at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Tigers at Twins

Minnesota is 6-6 in August
Minnesota is 5-3 in the last 8 games
Minnesota is 0-9 in the last 9 starts by Ober
Detroit is 4-2 in the last 6 games
Detroit is 3-1 in Skubal's last 4 starts
The Tigers have won 4 of 5 games at divisional opponents
The Over is 4-1 in the Tigers' last 5 divisional matchups
The Tigers have failed to cover the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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August 14, 2025

Braves at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 14

It's Thursday, August 14 and the Braves (52-68) are in Queens to take on the Mets (64-56). Bryce Elder is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Kodai Senga for New York.

The rubber match between the Braves and Mets are set after Atlanta took the second game of the series 11-6. There have 35 runs scored in the two game series so far, so will there be fireworks today?

New York enters 2-12 over the last 14 games and 1-8 in the past nine compared to Atlanta who's 4-1 in the last five outings.

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Game details & how to watch Braves at Mets

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 7:10PM EST
Site: Citi Field
City: Queens, NY
Network/Streaming: FDSNSO, SNY

Odds for the Braves at the Mets

The latest odds as of Thursday:

Moneyline: Braves (+159), Mets (-192)
Spread: Mets -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Mets

Pitching matchup for August 14, 2025: Bryce Elder vs. Kodai Senga
- Braves: Bryce Elder, (4-9, 6.12 ERA)
  Last outing: 7.50 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
- Mets: Kodai Senga, (7-4, 2.30 ERA)
  Last outing: 2.08 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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

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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 Thursday’s game between the Braves and the Mets:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Mets on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Braves at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

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

Atlanta is 4-1 in the last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-5 in the last 10 games
New York is 1-8 over the last 9 contests
New York is 2-12 over the last 14 contests
Betting the Mets on the Money Line is up 2.46 units when Kodai Senga starts
The Mets pitcher Kodai Senga has an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.13 when starting on the mound this season
With Kodai Senga starting the Mets have covered the Run Line in 8 of their last 9 games

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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August 14, 2025

Premier League 2025-26 preview No 18: Tottenham Hotspur

Frank deserves a chance to prove himself but the new manager will need a strong start after last season’s calamitous league campaign

Guardian writers’ predicted position: 6th (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)

Last season’s position: 17th

August 14, 2025

Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis visits youth hockey rink while sharing Stanley Cup with Latvian hometown

Earlier this week, the Stanley Cup was brought to one of the most hockey-crazed nations around: Latvia.

Florida Panthers defenseman and Latvian native Uvis Balinskis brought the Cup to his homeland on Monday.

One of his visits was to the Tukums Ice Hall, where Balinskis grew up playing junior hockey in the Tukums program.

“I spent a couple years here playing hockey and they took really good care of me,” Balinskis said from the ice at the Tukums Ice Hall. “I made a lot of friends here and I’m still really close to them. It’s nice I can bring the Cup here now, it’s a special place for me.”

It was one of the two stops Balinskis made at local youth hockey rinks with the Stanley Cup, also stopping by the Marupes Ice Hall as well.

Balinskis said he finished his special day with a party for his closest family and friends.

You can check out some video footage of Balinskis’ special day with the Cup below:

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Photo caption: Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis shares the Stanley Cup with youth hockey players at Tukums Ice Hall, where he once played youth hockey. (Florida Panthers)

August 14, 2025

Canadiens: Savard Is A Big Hutson Fan

Former Montreal Canadiens player and GM Serge Savard spoke to the media earlier this week as he held his annual golf tournament at Le Mirage in Terrebonne. Teeing off were members of the 1976 Canadian men’s hockey team, 40 years after winning the first Canada Cup. Legends such as Scotty Bowman and Bobby Orr were on the greens, alongside several Canadiens alums, including Larry Robinson, Bob Gainey, Guy Lapointe, and Steven Shutt, to name a few.

Savard has always been one to speak his mind, whether what he had to say was positive or negative, but Calder Trophy-winning blueliner Lane Hutson will be pleased to hear that “The Senator” is a fan. The former number 18 gave him very high praise when he said Hutson is probably the most talented player the Canadiens have had since Guy Lafleur.

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He even added that not many people can do what the youngster can do, and while you tend to be worried when you see a 6-foot-4 blueliner rushing down the ice to nail him, the youngster is so agile that he always finds a way to evade. Even though he’s got a small frame, he doesn’t let that get in the way of playing his game to the best of his abilities. It's hard to argue with those comments. When the Canadiens were in the playoffs and the games were very intense, it was the young rearguard who led them in points with five in as many games.

Savard, who played the position and was a member of the Canadiens’ legendary Big Three, knows how to spot a talented player. The former GM was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986 and was also named one of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players in 2017. As for his former teammate, Larry Robinson, he likened the reaction to Hutson’s arrival in the league to the one people had when Wayne Gretzky joined the NHL. Many said he was too small and would get hurt, but he managed to become the highest-scoring player in history.

Nobody’s saying Hutson will outscore Gretzky, but what’s obvious, however, is that he knows how to use his skill set to his advantage, eluding contact and reading the play on the move. He might only have played 84 games, but it was enough to impress true legends of the game.

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August 14, 2025

One area that Giants have struggled in that surprises GM Zack Minasian the most

One area that Giants have struggled in that surprises GM Zack Minasian the most originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Giants’ recent struggles are no mystery, but what has general manager Zack Minasian most perplexed?

Minasian joined KNBR 680’s the “Murph & Markus Show” on Thursday morning and was asked what surprises him the most about the team’s current skid.

“I don’t know if I would point to one particular area that has been disappointing other than our overall record,” Minasian explained. “For whatever reason, we just haven’t seemed to hit with runners in scoring position like we had hoped.”

Early in the year, the Giants’ offense wasn’t a problem, but the last few months have turned into a downward spiral.

“It’s always tough to isolate that situation and say, ‘Well, this is why,’ ” Minasian added. “I think we’re 30th by a decent margin vs. the 29 teams, probably since mid-May … mid-June.”

San Francisco acquired three-time MLB All-Star Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox on June 15th. Since then, the Giants have batted .214 with runners in scoring position, the worst mark in the league.

“That part, in particular, has been really difficult to put your finger on as far as why it’s not happening at that specific moment,” Minasian concluded.

Hopes of a NL Wild Card spot are nearly out of reach as the Giants were swept by the Padres earlier this week. San Francisco went 3-13 (.231) with runners in scoring position in the series.

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August 14, 2025

Phillies at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 14

It's Thursday, August 14 and the Phillies (69-51) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (48-72). Jesús Luzardo is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Brad Lord for Washington.

The Phillies enter off two consecutive losses to the Reds where they were outscored 14-1. Philly will travel to DC and take on the the Nationals who got back in the winning column with an 8-7 victory over the Royals courtesy of a top of the ninth RBI single.

Washington is 4-10 over the last 14 games, but a 3-2 record in the last five. Philadelphia hasn't had a three-game losing streak since June 24-26 and followed up the last two two-game losing streaks with 13 and three-run victories.

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Game details & how to watch Phillies at Nationals

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 6:45PM EST
Site: Nationals Park
City: Washington, DC
Network/Streaming: NBCSP, MASN

Odds for the Phillies at the Nationals

The latest odds as of Thursday:

Moneyline: Phillies (-211), Nationals (+174)
Spread: Phillies -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Phillies at Nationals

Pitching matchup for August 14, 2025: Jesús Luzardo vs. Brad Lord
- Phillies: Jesús Luzardo, (11-5, 4.20 ERA)
  Last outing: 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
- Nationals: Brad Lord, (3-6, 3.28 ERA)
  Last outing: 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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

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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 Thursday’s game between the Phillies and the Nationals:

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 Washington Nationals at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

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

Washington is 3-2 in the last 5 games
Washington is 4-10 in the past 14 games
Philadelphia is 0-2 in the last 2 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 in the past 6 games
The Phillies have won 7 of their last 10 games
The Under is 4-1 in the Phillies' last 5 matchups against National League teams
The Phillies have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.50 units

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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August 14, 2025

Wayne Rooney hits back at Tom Brady: ‘I don’t think he really understood football’

NFL legend queried Rooney’s work ethic at Birmingham
Comments were ‘very unfair’, former striker says

Wayne Rooney has bitten back at Tom Brady over comments aired in a recent documentary depicting their short spell working together at Birmingham.

Brady, the legendary NFL quarterback and winner of seven Super Bowls, is heard during Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues, to question Rooney, when he was manager. “I’m a little worried about our head coach’s work ethic,” Brady tells his business manager Ben Rawitz. “I mean, I don’t have great instincts on that.”

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