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Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl Returns In Regular Practice Jersey

Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl returned to practice today in a regular practice jersey.

The 31-year-old suffered an upper-body injury on Mar. 23 against the Tampa Bay Lightning after Emil Lilleberg pushed Hertl into the boards, causing HC Bruce Cassidy to call the play "senseless."

On Apr. 2 Hertl returned to practice in a non-contact jersey, slowly attempting to work back to full contact.

"I’m sure he wants to be around his teammates," Cassidy said following the practice on Apr. 2. "He’s been putting the work in. We weren’t sure how it was going to come along, but good to see him back out there."

Now eight days later, Hertl is a full participant and took line rushes in his usual spot as the second-line center, alongside Pavel Dorofeyev and Brandon Saad.

The Praha, CZE native has been enjoying a wonderful first full season with the Golden Knights, scoring 31 goals and 59 points in 70 games. His return will help the Golden Knights' power play and ease the recent loss of Jack Eichel, who was absent from the team's practice after being announced day-to-day with an upper-body injury. 

The Golden Knights are back in action tonight against the Seattle Kraken but Hertl's status for the fixture remains unknown.

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Kraken Wrap Up Final Road Trip With Thursday Night Showdown in Vegas

Las Vegas, N.V - The Seattle Kraken conclude their final road trip of the season Thursday night with a visit to Las Vegas for their third and final matchup against the Golden Knights. The season series is currently tied, with each team earning a win on home ice—Vegas won 6-2 on Dec. 21, while Seattle earned a 4-3 overtime victory on Nov. 8.

Seattle will look to bounce back after a tough 7-1 loss Tuesday night to the Utah Hockey Club. A win in Vegas would help restore momentum before the team returns home for the final homestand of the season. 

Dec 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Brett Howden (21) takes a face off against Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (9) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Injury Report: Goaltender Philipp Grubauer will miss a second consecutive game due to an undisclosed illness.

Milestone Watch: Defenseman Adam Larsson is one goal away from matching his career high of eight goals this season, a mark he’s reached twice with Seattle.

Key Matchups vs. Vegas

  • Jaden Schwartz leads active Kraken skaters with 17 points (8G, 9A) in 24 career games against the Golden Knights.
  • Andre Burakovsky ranks second in goals (5) and shares third in points (8) in a team-high 25 games vs. Vegas.
  • Brandon Montour has eight assists in 17 career games against the Knights, the second-most on the Kraken.
  • Vince Dunn ranks second in points (9) and third in assists (7) in 24 matchups with Vegas.

In the Net Against Vegas: Joey Daccord is expected to start in net. He holds a 2-1-0 record with a 2.33 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage, and one shutout in three career games vs. Vegas. He made history on Jan. 1 by becoming the first goaltender to record a shutout in a Winter Classic, backstopping Seattle to a 3-0 win at T-Mobile Park.

Victor Ostman who made his debut on Tuesday night in the third period in Utah is expected to be dressed and ready to backup Daccord. 

Kraken Recall Forward And Goaltender From AHL On Emergency BasisKraken Recall Forward And Goaltender From AHL On Emergency BasisThe Seattle Kraken have recalled forward Ryan Winterton and goaltender Victor Ostman from the Coachella Valley Firebirds on an emergency basis. 

Players to Watch:

  • Chandler Stephenson, formerly with the Golden Knights from 2019–24, has 51 points this season and is tied for the Kraken lead in assists (38). He’s tallied two assists in two career games against Vegas.
  • Jared McCann leads Seattle in scoring with 59 points.
  • For Vegas, Jack Eichel is having a career-best season, leading the team with 93 points and 66 assists. He’s also dominated the Kraken historically, recording five assists in just two games.

Autism Awareness Night

April is Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month, and the Golden Knights will use the game to promote “Autism Awareness Knight,” featuring special guests from Best Buddies and the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center. Player-signed, light blue Autism Awareness Knight jerseys with a gold infinity symbol—representing inclusion, diversity, and infinite possibilities inspired by the Golden Knights’ secondary mark will be auctioned. Sensory kits will be available at T-Mobile Arena.

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Kraken Sign 2024 Second-Round Pick To Entry-Level ContractKraken Sign 2024 Second-Round Pick To Entry-Level ContractThe Seattle Kraken have signed forward Nathan Villeneuve to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will see the 18-year-old earn $975,000 annually, starting in the 2025-26 season.  Golden Knights Clinch Home-Ice Advantage In First Round Of PlayoffsGolden Knights Clinch Home-Ice Advantage In First Round Of PlayoffsAfter picking up a point in a shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche, the Vegas Golden Knights have clinched home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

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Steve Kerr, Warriors share hopeful Gary Payton II, Quinten Post injury update

Steve Kerr, Warriors share hopeful Gary Payton II, Quinten Post injury update originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Warriors could have two vital role players back in the lineup Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Gary Payton II (right knee inflammation) and Quinten Post (illness), who missed the last two games, have been upgraded to questionable for the game at Moda Center.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr shared a positive outlook on Payton and Post’s availability while talking Thursday to Mark T. Willard and Dan Dibley on 95.7 The Game.

“We’re hopeful,” Kerr told Willard and Dibley. “They’re both on the trip and we’re hopeful that they will play. I thought Gary’s absence was really big last night. We had a hard time staying in front of [guard Stephon] Castle, you know, when they went small and took [center Bismack] Biyombo out, it was basically 5-out. They had shooting everywhere and we really struggled staying in front of Castle, and that really caused a lot of the breakdowns that led to a lot of the threes.

“That’s one of the reasons Gary is so crucial to us, his on-ball defense. You put him on the best ball handler, the point guard, and then at the other end, he’s one of our best finishers as a roll man, as a dive man. He’s a point guard on defense and a power forward on offense, as you guys know. We missed him last night.

“We missed Quinten’s space, shooting with that second group that we start, or I shouldn’t say second group, but top of the 2nd [quarter], top of the 4th [quarter] lineup that we’ve gotten very comfortable with. So, we miss those guys, but it’s all part of it. Everybody has injuries and we needed to respond a little bit better and we just we didn’t do it, but now we’ve got to respond again.”

The Warriors blew out the floundering Phoenix Suns without Payton and Post on Tuesday night, but struggled in a devastating loss to the feisty San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

The loss dropped the Warriors to the Western Conference’s No. 7 seed. If Golden State wants to avoid the play-in tournament, they’ll need Payton and Post available for the final two regular-season games against the Blazers on Friday and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

The Blazers will be short-handed for the game against the Warriors. Center Deandre Ayton, forward Jerami Grant, guard Scoot Henderson, guard Bryce McGowens, guard Anfernee Simons and center Robert Williams III are out, while forward Deni Avdija is doubtful and forward Shaedon Sharpe is questionable.

But if the Spurs game taught the Warriors anything, they can’t overlook an opponent, no matter how many players that team is missing.

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NHL 25 Available For Free On EA Play

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EA SPORTS NHL 25 is currently available to play for free with EA Play.

EA Play is $7.99 CAD per month or $54.99 per year and allows exclusive rewards and access a library of games. 

With NHL 25 in the latter half of it's cycle the entire game is playable for EA Play members. 

More information on EA Play can be seen here. 

Check out HUT Corner Stones Event Week 2, April Fools' content release and Team of the Season Week 1. 

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Penguins Recall Three Forwards, Rule Five Forwards Out For Remainder Of Season

Nov 19, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Vasily Ponomarev (11) skates with the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

With just three games remaining on the Pittsburgh Penguins' regular season schedule, it appears the injury situation on the NHL roster is beginning to deplete the AHL team.

Forwards Vasily Ponomarev, Emil Bemstrom, and Valtteri Puustinen were recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) - Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate - on an emergency basis after head coach Mike Sullivan announced that forwards Noel Acciari, Blake Lizotte, Rutger McGroarty, Matt Nieto, and Tommy Novak will miss the remainder of the regular season.

Emergency recalls do not count toward the post-deadline limit of four AHL call-ups, so each recalled forward is eligible to play without issue.

All three recalled forwards have seen some semblance of NHL ice this season, and they have been major players in WBS's quest for a Calder Cup. Ponomarev has 15 goals and 40 points in 54 AHL games, and Puustinen has 16 goals and 35 points in 47 games. 

Bemstrom leads WBS in points-per-game (1.02) with 21 goals and 46 points in 45 games, and he was named an AHL All-Star this season.

Acciari, 33, had five goals and 12 points - as well as a team-leading 100 blocked shots and 180 hits - in 79 games this season. Lizotte, 27, had two separate injured reserve stints earlier this season and registered 11 goals - tying a career high - and 20 points. Both players are under contract for one more season with the Penguins.

Mar 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari (55) reacts after scoring a goal with left wing Joona Koppanen (15) and center Blake Lizotte (46) against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

Novak was traded from the Nashville Predators to the Penguins prior to deadline day in a package that sent forward Michael Bunting the other way. The 27-year-old center had played in just two games for the Penguins before going down with an injury that has kept him out since Mar. 9, and he has two years remaining on a contract worth $3.5 million annually.

Nieto had been waived by the Penguins on Feb. 24 and has recorded just one goal and three points in 32 games. He is set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer.

Penguins Lose Top Prospect McGroarty In 5-0 Win Over BlackhawksPenguins Lose Top Prospect McGroarty In 5-0 Win Over BlackhawksAfter an uninspiring loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to exact revenge on home ice Tuesday night.

Meanwhile, the 21-year-old McGroarty was impressing in his latest stint at the NHL level, putting up a goal and three points in five games and displaying some natural chemistry on the top line with Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust. McGroarty was expected to join WBS for their Calder Cup playoff run after the conclusion of the NHL regular season.

If WBS makes a deeper run, there is a chance McGroarty could make a return sometime later in the playoffs.

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Dwight Howard to play in BIG3 this summer

Dwight Howard is headed to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

But first, he is going to play in the Big3 this summer.

"On behalf of the entire league, I want to be the first one to welcome Dwight Howard to the BIG3," league co-founder Ice Cube said in a statement. "His legacy speaks for itself, and he still has fun playing the game. We all know that Dwight Howard can do more on the basketball court than he was able to show in the NBA. So, it's going to be nice to see him open up his game and show his all-around skills on the court in the BIG3.

"He's a perfect fit for the league, not just because of his athleticism and size but also due to our shared desire to grow the game of basketball around the world. We are honored that he has chosen to bring his game and star power to the BIG3. I look forward to seeing him challenge our 3-on-3 stars this summer and see if he can win himself another Championship."

Howard had an impressive Hall of Fame career in 18 NBA seasons. He was a three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, an eight-time All-NBA, and he led the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals, then won a ring in the bubble with the Lakers.

Howard will play for the Los Angeles Riot as the BIG3 moves to a city-based format for the first time (it had been more of a barnstorming tour style in previous years). Howard joins coach Nick Young and co-captains Jordan Crawford and Elijah Stewart on the team.

This year the BIG3 will debut eight all-new teams representing home markets in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, the DMV metropolitan area (Washington D.C.), Houston, Los Angeles and Miami.

It will be good just to see Howard back on the court and hooping again.

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Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Emil Bemstrom, Vasily Ponomarev, And Valtteri Puustinen From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

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The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have recalled forwards Emil Bemstrom, Valtteri Puustinen, and Vasily Ponomarev from their AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Bemstrom has 46 points in 45 games in the AHL and one point in 13 games in the NHL this season.

The 25-year-old was acquired by the Penguins in March 2024 in exchange for Alex Nylander. He has been a stellar AHL player in his career but has not been able to replicate offense at the same rate at the NHL level.

Puustinen has 35 points in 47 AHL games two points in 10 NHL games this season. 

A seventh round selection of the Penguins in 2019, Puustinen has amassed 65 goals and 149 points in 216 career AHL games. He captured a silver with Team Finland at the 2021 World Championship.

Ponomarev has 40 points in 54 AHL games and zero points in four NHL games this season. 

The 23-year-old was acquired in the trade that sent Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He won the 2022 Calder Cup with the Chicago Wolves. 

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton currently sit fourth place in the AHL's Atlantic Division. 

Penguins forwards Tommy Novak, Blake Lizotte, Noel Acciari, Rutger McGroarty, and Matt Nieto are all out for the remaidner of the season, allowing Puustinen, Ponomarev, and Bemstrom the opportunity for more NHL experience. 

Check out The Hockey News' Pittsburgh Penguins team site for more roster updates. 

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Pelicans vs. Bucks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 10

It’s Thursday, April 10, and the New Orleans Pelicans (21-58) and Milwaukee Bucks (45-34) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

The Pelicans are currently 7-33 on the road with a point differential of -9, while the Bucks have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home.

Milwaukee won the only meeting of the season between these two, 111-107 on April 6, just two games ago. Recently, New Orleans has lost four straight games and five of the past six, while Milwaukee is on a five-game winning streak.

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 Pelicans vs. Bucks live today

  • Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • Time: 8:00PM EST
  • Site: Fiserv Forum
  • City: Milwaukee, WI
  • Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Pelicans vs. Bucks

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Pelicans (+839), Bucks (-1449)
  • Spread:  Bucks -15.5
  • Over/Under: 221 points

That gives the Pelicans an implied team point total of 109.67, and the Bucks 117.75.

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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday’s Pelicans vs. Bucks game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans Giannis to go Under 28.5 Points:

"While Giannis is listed as questionable, if he does go, he likely won't play significant minutes in this game. The Bucks are -15.5 point favorites with him, so I would take the gamble and settle for a push or your money back if he doesn't play."

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projections 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 today’s Pelicans & Bucks game:

  • 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 Milwaukee Bucks at -15.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 221.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pelicans vs. Bucks on Thursday

  • The Pelicans have lost 7 of their last 10 games
  • The Bucks are 22-18 ATS at home this season

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Alec Bohm moved down to 7th in Phillies' lineup — is it temporary?

Alec Bohm moved down to 7th in Phillies' lineup — is it temporary? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

ATLANTA — The Phillies moved struggling Alec Bohm down three spots in the lineup for Thursday’s series finale at Truist Park.

Bohm bats seventh against Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach.

  1. Kyle Schwarber, DH (L)
  2. Trea Turner, SS
  3. Bryce Harper, 1B (L)
  4. Nick Castellanos, RF
  5. Max Kepler, LF (L)
  6. J.T. Realmuto, C
  7. Alec Bohm, 3B
  8. Bryson Stott, 2B (L)
  9. Brandon Marsh, CF (L)

Is the change temporary?

“We’ll see,” manager Rob Thomson said. “I’m just trying to take a little heat off of Bohmer and Casty’s swinging the bat good. That’s really what it comes down to.”

“(He’s) probably disappointed. He likes hitting where he’s hitting. But I think he also realizes that he’s not swinging the bat the way he normally does.”

Bohm went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts in Wednesday’s 4-3 win and is 4-for-35 (.114) without a walk or extra-base hit in his last eight games.

He hit a two-run double in extra innings in the Phillies’ Opening Day win in D.C. but has gone 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position since.

Part of it has been bad luck. Wednesday was his worst night of the season but Bohm actually has a career-high rate of hard-hit balls and barrels so far. He’s lined out or flied out to deep center and right-center nine times — that’s one-fifth of his plate appearances. If even three of those balls fell in, he’d be hitting 66 points higher.

“I think a lot of hitters get into that at times where they’re hitting the ball hard and not getting any results and then they start tweaking things because they think they’re not doing something right,” Thomson said. “I’m not saying that’s what he’s doing but that’s what happens. You have to look at it realistically and know that things are good, it’s just bad luck right now.

“Just reminding him that he was an All-Star last year with 97 RBIs and a high batting average. It’s not like you want to move guys around but sometimes there’s a need for it and sometimes it helps the guy to just kind of relax and put himself on auto-pilot and just go play.”

It helps that Castellanos has been hitting. He’s looked comfortable at the plate since Opening Day, batting .308/.372/.538 with three doubles, two home runs, seven RBI and four walks.

The Phillies will hope to play fast on Thursday night. Heavy rain is expected anywhere from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Atlanta and is expected to remain consistent through the night once it begins.

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How to watch 2025 Nike Hoop Summit: Schedule, tv/stream info, players to watch, notable alumni

This weekend, the Nike Hoops Summit descends on Portland, bringing the top high school talent from around the globe to one court.

Here is everything you need to know about the event and how to watch the NBC Sports broadcast.

What is the Nike Hoops Summit?

The Nike Hoop Summit is an annual, highly prestigious week-long event featuring the top men's and women's high school players — specifically seniors — from around the globe facing off in a USA vs. World format (it's the USA Junior National Team vs. a crop of top international talent). The Hoops Summit takes place in Portland, Oregon, and is put on by Nike, USA Basketball and Primetime Sports.

The list of alums from this event is a who's who in basketball, including both leading MVP candidates this year, Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. There have been 16 former No. 1 picks (and 94 top-10 picks), plus legends such as Kevin Durant and Dirk Nowitzki. On the women's side, the alumni list includes current stars such as JuJu Watkins of USC and 2025 SEC Player of the Year Madison Booker of Texas.

How do I watch the Nike Hoops Summit 2025?

The Nike Hoops Summit games take place Saturday, April 12, and will be broadcast on the USA Network as well as streamed on Peacock.

The broadcast begins at 7 p.m. Eastern, with the women's game tipping off at 7:30 p.m. and the men's game at 10 p.m. from the Moda Center in Portland (home to the NBA's Trail Blazers).

What are the rosters for the Nike Hoops Summit 2025?

Some of the biggest names attending the 2025 Nike Hoops Summit are:

• AJ Dybantsa, the forward out of Utah who is considered the No. 1 recruit in this class and who has committed to BYU for next season.

• Cameron Boozer, the son of two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, is projected by many to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and has committed to Duke (as has his brother, Cayden, a top-25 recruit who also will play at the Hoops Summit).

• Chris Cenac Jr., the top-ranked center in this class, who has committed to Houston for next season.

• Kiyan Anthony, the son of Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, the top-rated player coming out of New York this year, and he committed to Syracuse (like his father).

On the women's side:

• Aaliyah Chavez, the No. 1 recruit in the nation and the 2025 Naismith Girls High School Player of the Year, who is committed to Oklahoma.

• Sienna Betts, the No. 2 recruit in the nation and the sister of UCLA All-American Lauren, and the two will play together next season in Westwood.

• Jasmine "Jazzy" Davidson, the top-ranked forward in the nation and a Naismith High School All-America First Team member (along with Chavez and Betts), who will attend USC next year.

• Agot Makeer, the top-rated combo guard in this class, who comes out of Canada but is headed to South Carolina next season.

Notable Nike Hoops Summit alumni

Each of the last 20 NBA champions has had alumni of the Nike Hoops Summit on it. For the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics that list includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday and Payton Pritchard (Tatum and Pritchard were teammates on the 2016 USA squad).

There have been 15 No. 1 NBA picks — including last year's selection Zaccharie Risacher — and 94 top-10 picks, plus six NBA MVPs.

Among the list of great players to come through the Nike Hoops Summit are Derrick Rose, Kyrie Irving, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Davis, Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Durant, and Kevin Garnett.

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Hawks vs. Nets Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 10

It’s Thursday, April 10, and the Atlanta Hawks (37-42) and Brooklyn Nets (26-53) are all set to square off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The Hawks are currently 17-22 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Nets have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Brooklyn and Atlanta have split the season series.

Atlanta is 1-4 over the last five games and 2-7 in the past nine. Brooklyn is 3-8 in the previous 11 contests but 2-3 in the past five games.

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 Hawks vs. Nets live today

  • Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • Time: 7:30PM EST
  • Site: Barclays Center
  • City: Brooklyn, NY
  • Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Hawks vs. Nets

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Hawks (-980), Nets (+637)
  • Spread:  Hawks -14
  • Over/Under: 227 points

That gives the Hawks an implied team point total of 119.85, and the Nets 112.55.

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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday’s Hawks vs. Nets game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Over between the Hawks and Nets:

"The Nets are playing mostly backups at this point and defense has looked optional, especially against New Orleans last time out. The Hawks likely won't play a majority of their starters for full minutes, but this is a good game for the backups to gain confidence on the Atlanta side. I'd lean the Over, but ultimately pass on this game."

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections 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 today’s Hawks & Nets game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Atlanta Hawks on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Brooklyn Nets at +14.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 227.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Hawks vs. Nets on Thursday

  • The Hawks have lost 23 of their 40 road games this season
  • The Over is 23-17 in the Hawks' road games this season
  • The Nets have covered the Spread in their last 4 home matchups with the Hawks
  • Betting the Hawks on the Money Line in all games this season would have shown a 108% return on investment

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Former NBA players states Mobley, not Draymond, deserves DPOY

Former NBA players states Mobley, not Draymond, deserves DPOY originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Former NBA player Chandler Parsons believes that Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley should win the 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year over Draymond Green.

Parsons gave his thoughts in response to Mobley’s claim on a recent podcast that he should win the award given to the NBA’s best defensive player.

“I agree [on Mobley winning DPOY],” Parsons said to host Michelle Beadle and former NBA player Lou Williams on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” on Thursday. “I think Draymond Green is fantastic. I think he’s versatile. He provides so much for that defense, and I think they’re the seventh-ranked defense. I think Cleveland is the eighth-best defense.

“But you look at the whole landscape of what Evan Mobley does, how he alters shots, how he rebounds the basketball. The jump that he’s made [this season]. There’s also an argument for all of these guards who have had great years. Like [Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lugentz] Dort, like [Atlanta Hawks guard] Dyson Daniels, and they don’t get the attention that they should.”

While Green is the engine powering the Warriors’ resurgent defense this season, Mobley has been otherworldly for the Cavaliers. With a stunning blend of size and athleticism, the 23-year-old has become one of the league’s elite defenders.

Green is no slouch, but he has struggled with consistency throughout the season, particularly when he’s forced to guard larger players around the rim.

With Cleveland on cruise control, having locked up the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, the final two games of the regular season could go a long way towards Green boosting his stock. The Warriors are in win-now mode, needing victories in their final pair of games to avoid dropping into the NBA Play-in Tournament.

So, you can expect that Green will have an extra chip on his shoulder heading into the final weekend of the regular season.

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Former Ottawa Senators Assistant General Manager Ray Shero Passes Away At Age 62

Ray Shero, a longtime NHL executive and former Ottawa Senators assistant GM, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 62.

June 22, 2012: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero announces the Penguins first-round draft choice at the 2012 NHL Draft. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

His passing comes during an already tough week for the hockey community, which is also mourning the death of Greg Millen — the former NHL goaltender and longtime broadcaster. Millen served as the Senators’ TV colour analyst during Shero’s time in Ottawa.

Shero most recently worked as a senior advisor to GM Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild, part of a great career in NHL management that began in Ottawa in 1993. After parting company with the Sens to take the same role in Nashville in 1998, he eventually got his first GM job with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2006 and won a Stanley Cup in 2009 with a young Sidney Crosby leading the charge.

“Ray Shero was a big part of my early days in Pittsburgh,” Crosby said in a statement posted on Penguins' social media. “He gave me a lot of opportunity as a young captain and supported me throughout his time. He did so much for our organization and my memories with him are special. I am grateful for our time spent here and that we were able to share a Stanley Cup Championship together.”

Dan Bylsma, now in Seattle, was Shero’s head coach on that 2009 Penguins’ Cup winner, and the news hit him especially hard.

“Not many people knew how ill he was,” Bylsma told The Athletic. “Only a couple of family members and a couple of friends. That was it. From what I hear, that’s what Ray wanted. He had this huge circle because everyone loved Ray. But only a handful of people knew. I am absolutely devastated.”

That 2009 Cup win allowed Shero to hoist the Cup like his father, Fred, did 34 years earlier as head coach of the Penguins’ state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers. 

Here’s part of Commissioner Gary Bettman’s statement on NHL.com:

“Ray Shero’s smile and personality lit up every room he walked into and brightened the day of everyone he met,” Bettman said. “Widely respected throughout hockey for his team-building acumen and eye for talent, he was even more beloved for how he treated everyone fortunate enough to have known him.

“Whenever we ran into each other at a rink when he was scouting, it was clear he loved what he was doing, and I always marveled at his infectious enthusiasm. The entire National Hockey League family mourns his passing and sends our deepest condolences to the Shero family and Ray’s many friends throughout the hockey world.”

Shero spent 13 seasons as an NHL GM, first with the Penguins from 2006–14 before his five seasons with the Devils. But before that, he was part of the Senators' very young front office during the team’s early years, working as assistant GM under Randy Sexton.

Sexton and Shero were teammates at St. Lawrence University, the alma mater of several Sens executives in those days. After school, Shero became an agent for several years before his old teammate reached out to him to help run the Sens’ front office.

The Senators posted this statement on social media:

“It’s with a heavy heart that we learn about the passing of Ray Shero, a member of the Ottawa Senators front office hockey operations from 1993–1998 and a key contributor across many NHL organizations over the course of his career.”

Ray Shero poses for a photo with Ottawa's first overall pick, Chris Phillips, at the 1996 NHL Draft (Senators on X)

Shero would, most assuredly, have been pleased to see the team that gave him his start getting back on the right track this season. The Hockey News sends condolences to his family and friends.

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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 10

It’s Thursday, April 10, and the Cleveland Cavaliers (63-16) and Indiana Pacers (48-31) are all set to square off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Cavaliers are currently 29-10 on the road with a point differential of 10, while the Pacers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. These two split the season series this year and have one more meeting after this on Sunday.

The Pacers have won five straight games and six of the past seven, while the Cavaliers are 4-1 in the past five contests and 7-2 over the previous nine.

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 Cavaliers vs. Pacers live today

  • Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • Time: 7:00PM EST
  • Site: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • City: Indianapolis, IN
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Game odds for Cavaliers vs. Pacers

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Cavaliers (+318), Pacers (-408)
  • Spread:  Pacers -9
  • Over/Under: 229 points

That gives the Cavaliers an implied team point total of 113.42, and the Pacers 118.11.

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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday’s Cavaliers vs. Pacers game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Pacers to cover:

"Cleveland is sitting four of their starters with the No. 1 seed locked up for the Eastern Conference, so this is a Pacers or pass spot for me. The first-half spread might not be a bad look before Indiana sits a starter or two in the second half."

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Cavaliers & Pacers game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Indiana Pacers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Indiana Pacers at -9.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 229.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Cavaliers vs. Pacers on Thursday

  • The Cavaliers have won 4 of their last 5 at Eastern Conference teams
  • The Over is 12-8 in the Cavaliers' and the Pacers' last 10 games combined
  • The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog
  • The Pacers have won 16 of their last 20 games at home

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Knicks vs. Pistons Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 10

It’s Thursday, April 10, and the New York Knicks (50-29) and Detroit Pistons (43-36) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

The Knicks are currently 23-16 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Pistons have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. Detroit is 2-1 in the season series versus New York and won the past two meetings.

The Knicks are 7-3 in their last 10 games and coming off a two-point OT loss to the Celtics. Jalen Brunson returned to the lineup for the Knicks in the past two games and New York went 1-1. Cade Cunningham returns to the Pistons lineup tonight and in good timing. The Pistons are 1-4 over the last five games.

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 Knicks vs. Pistons live today

  • Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • Time: 7:00PM EST
  • Site: Little Caesars Arena
  • City: Detroit, MI
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Game odds for Knicks vs. Pistons

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Odds: Knicks (+169), Pistons (-205)
  • Spread:  Pistons -5
  • Over/Under: 224 points

That gives the Knicks an implied team point total of 111.07, and the Pistons 113.68.

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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday’s Knicks vs. Pistons game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Knicks to cover:

"While I am a supporter of the Pistons and JB Bickerstaff for Coach of the Year, I don't love this spot for the Pistons even with Cade Cunningham back. Jalen Brunson has looked good in two games back, while Detroit has gotten comfortable over the last few weeks without their leading scorer and passer. It may take a little to shake off the rust for Detroit's offense, so I lean toward the Knicks with the points, which opened at +5 down to +3.5 and the Team Total Under 116.5 on the Pistons."

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Knicks & Pistons game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Pistons on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Knicks at +5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 224.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Knicks vs. Pistons on Thursday

  • The Knicks have won 8 straight games at the Pistons
  • Each of the last 4 matchups between the Knicks and the Pistons have gone over the Total
  • The Pistons have covered in 27 of their 49 matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season
  • The Knicks have won 8 straight games at the Pistons

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