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Former Golden Knights Head Coach Fired By Stars; Ended Eerily Similar To His Time With Vegas

Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer speaks to the media after the game against the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Stars have fired their head coach, Pete DeBoer, after three seasons, and his time with the Stars was very similar to his time with the Vegas Golden Knights. 

In his final game as the head coach of the Stars, DeBoer elected to pull his star goaltender, Jake Oettinger, in a must-win game. The move did not pay off, and the Stars lost to the Edmonton Oilers in five games. 

"Today was a tough day," Stars general manager Jim Nill said. "I spoke with Pete this morning at 9 o’clock. Great conversation, he was very professional and he understands. We have a good relationship and that’s probably what makes this the hardest."

"I have the utmost respect for him as a person and as a coach. In the end, it’s my responsibility to make a decision that’s the right decision for the organization moving forward.”

DeBoer has been a head coach in the NHL since the 2008-09 season with the Florida Panthers. He moved to the New Jersey Devils afterwards, bringing them to the Stanley Cup finals once. His time with the San Jose Sharks saw him continuously fall short of their goal, making it to the finals just once. 

After he was fired by the Sharks, he signed with the Golden Knights where his struggles to get his teams over the hump continued. His first two seasons witnessed him lose in the Conference finals, and his third and final season saw him miss the playoffs. 

He was relieved of his head coaching duties after missing the playoffs and was signed by the Stars. He made the conference finals three times with the Stars, losing each time. 

With the Golden Knights, DeBoer had a falling out with Marc-Andre Fleury. He turned his back on Fleury in favor of Robin Lehner, which upset both Fleury and his agent. Similarly to the situation with the Stars, the move to pull Oettinger put the nail in the coffin as DeBoer lost the Stars dressing room.

The players were clearly upset with the decision, and his press conferences following the conclusion of the playoffs made it seem like he knew what his fate was. 

Now 58 years old, DeBoer could very well still find a job in the NHL. The Stars are the only team with a coaching vacancy, which might indicate that DeBoer will have to wait until next offseason to get another coaching gig. 

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Will Pete DeBoer Ever Find Work Behind An NHL Bench Again?

As soon as the words came out of Pete DeBoer's mouth after Game 5 of the Western Conference final, speculation about his job security began to run rampant.

And for good reason. A little more than a week after DeBoer pulled goalie Jake Oettinger, then didn't exactly endorse his play in the Dallas Stars' loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Stars fired DeBoer, with GM Jim Nill saying in a statement that, "a new voice is needed in our locker room to push us closer to our goal of winning the Stanley Cup."

That voice presumably will be a little softer and sound a little less edgy. Firing coaches because they're hard on the poor dears is not exactly a new thing. The NHL is a players' league and when they're not happy with the man behind the bench, for whatever reason, that guy is almost always replaced, whether he's led the team to three straight appearances in a conference final or not.

Pete DeBoer (Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

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Former Canadiens Player Enters Colorado History Book

When Kent Hughes took over as the Montreal Canadiens' GM and the Habs brass decided to press the rebuild button, one of the Habs’ most coveted assets was Artturi Lehkonen. It took some time, but eventually, a deal was struck with Colorado Avalanche General Manager Joe Sakic to send the Finnish winger to Denver.

For his services, Hughes obtained right-shot defenseman Justin Barron and a 2024 second-round pick, which he then used to move up in the first round of the same draft in a deal with the Los Angeles Kings, which resulted in Montreal drafting Michael Hage.

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Barron didn’t pan out in Montreal and was dealt to the Nashville Predators earlier this season in return for Alex Carrier, who became a significant member of the defense corps. It’s too early to tell how Hage will turn out, but so far, the Avalanche has been the winner in that deal.

Although Lehkonen struggled with injuries this season, he still became the fourth player to lead the team in both plus/minus and game-winning goals since the franchise moved to Colorado. The left winger finished the season with a plus-36 rating and five game-winning goals to his name.

The three players who have managed the feat since the Quebec Nordiques became the Avs were Nathan MacKinnon in 2023-24 (plus-35 and nine game-winning tallies), Gabriel Landeskog in 2011-12 (plus-20 and five game-winning goals), and 2000-01 Joe Sakic (plus-45 and 12 game-winning goals). That’s some elite company right there.

Since being traded to Colorado, Lehkonen has put up 139 points in 194 games for 0.72 points per game. In six seasons with the Canadiens, he had put up 149 points in 396 games, averaging 0.38 points per game. Almost twice as much with the Avalanche. Of course, he has had incredible linemates; he finished the last season skating alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas on the Avs’ first line.

Was Lehkonen flying under the radar in Montreal, or is this production mainly due to the company he’s been keeping near the Rockies? Whatever it is, the Avs certainly do not have buyer’s remorse four years down the line.

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Report: Flyers Sign Young KHL Forward

The Philadelphia Flyers have secured the services of 24-year-old Russian forward Maxim Shabanov, according to reports. 

A Rising Star in the KHL

Shabanov has been a standout performer in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk.Standing at 5'8" and weighing 157 pounds, he may not have the imposing size of some forwards, but his skill set more than compensates for it. 

In the 2024-25 season, Shabanov recorded 67 points (23 goals, 44 assists) in 65 regular-season games, followed by an impressive 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 21 playoff games . His performance earned him a spot in the KHL All-Star Game in both 2023 and 2025.

What Shabanov Brings to Philadelphia

Shabanov's game is characterized by exceptional puckhandling, agility, and speed. His ability to navigate tight spaces and create scoring opportunities makes him a valuable asset. Despite his smaller stature, he has consistently produced offensively, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

His versatility allows him to play both right wing and center, providing the Flyers with flexibility in their lineup.Shabanov's left-handed shot and offensive instincts could complement the team's existing talent, potentially enhancing their powerplay and overall scoring depth.

Integration into the Flyers' System

Transitioning from the KHL to the NHL presents challenges, including adapting to a different style of play and increased physicality. However, Shabanov's experience and success in a competitive league like the KHL suggest he possesses the skill and determination to make this leap.

An interesting development is that Matvei Michkov, a fellow Russian and Flyers prospect, has followed Shabanov on Instagram. Given Michkov's selective social media presence, this could indicate a budding connection that might ease Shabanov's integration into the team and city.

Looking Ahead

The addition of Maxim Shabanov signifies the Flyers' commitment to enhancing their offensive lineup with skilled and dynamic players. While the transition to the NHL will require adjustment, Shabanov's track record in the KHL and his particular skill set offer promising potential. His presence could invigorate the Flyers' offense and contribute to the team's pursuit of success in the upcoming seasons.

As the Flyers continue to build and refine their roster, Shabanov's arrival adds an exciting dimension to their offensive strategy. Fans and analysts alike will be keen to see how his talents translate to the NHL stage.

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‘We have been here before.’ Thunder players try to look ahead in aftermath of painful Game 1 loss

OKLAHOMA CITY — "It sucks, but we have been here before."

Jalen Williams' summation of Oklahoma City's gut-punch Game 1 loss — where the Thunder led until Tyrese Haliburton's shot with 0.3 on the clock — summed up the postgame mood of the Thunder.

Disappointed? Absolutely. However, the Thunder dropped Game 1 at home to Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets in the second round and came back to win that series in seven games. After Haliburton's shot, OKC players drew on that experience and how they had turned things around.

"We played good enough to win that game, controlled it for the most part. Was up double-digits most of that game, as well," Alex Caruso said of the Game 1 loss to Denver. "Then they made some big shots. We made a couple mistakes down the stretch to give them free throws. There's some similar stuff from that. I think moving forward, the mentality of this team is good."

The Thunder's postgame vibes flowed from their leaders.

"The biggest experience we've had is understanding that every game's a new game," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. "The most important game of the series is always the next one, regardless of the outcome… Would've liked to get the game, but need to be a better game in Game 2."

"The series isn't first to one, it's first to four," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "We have four more games to get, they have three. That's just where we are. We got to understand that and we got to get to four before they get to three, if we want to win the NBA championship. It's that simple. It's not rocket science. We lost Game 1. We have to be better."

The other postgame theme from the Thunder's perspective was that they lost the game more than the Pacers took it from them.

"It sounds weird — it wasn't like they won the game, but I feel like we lost the game," Isaiah Hartenstein said, speaking for a lot of Thunder players. "There was a lot of things where it was closeouts, executing and slowing down the pace a little too much at the end."

"We lost the game. I thought we played good enough to win. We just didn't finish the game," Caruso said. "Credit to them, that's how they've played for the whole post-season. They kind of strayed true to themselves, their brand of basketball. They threw in a couple big shots down the stretch."

The team's mantra seemed to be "it's just one game."

"It counts the same as when we lost by 40 in Minnesota in the last series. Counts the same as when we lost by two or three at Denver Game 3 that series. It's all worth one," Caruso said.

Game 2 is Sunday in Oklahoma City. Drop that one and the postgame mood from the Thunder may be very different.

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Blue Jays at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6, and the Blue Jays (33-29) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (34-28). Paxton Schultz is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Bailey Ober for Minnesota.

The Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams in the MLB. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are now 5.5 games back of the New York Yankees.

Despite Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 0-5 poor outing, the Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 last night.

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 Blue Jays at Twins

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: Target Field
  • City: Minneapolis, MN
  • Network/Streaming: Twins.TV, Sportsnet ONE

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Odds for the Blue Jays at the Twins

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Blue Jays (+120), Twins (-141)
  • Spread:  Twins -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Twins

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Paxton Schultz vs. Bailey Ober
    • Blue Jays: Paxton Schultz, (0-0, 1.84 ERA)
      Last outing (Philadelphia Phillies, 6/3): 1.1 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Twins: Bailey Ober, (4-1, 3.48 ERA)
      Last outing (Seattle Mariners, 5/31): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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

  • The Blue Jays have won 8 of their last 10 games
  • 7 of the Blue Jays' last 8 matchups against American League teams have gone under the Total
  • The Twins have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.09 units

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

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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 Blue Jays and the Twins:

  • 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 Toronto Blue Jays at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

It's Friday, June 6, and the Dodgers (38-25) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (34-28). Justin Wrobleski is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Sonny Gray for St. Louis.

Last night, the Dodgers' three runs in the bottom of the eighth were enough to beat the New York Mets 6-5.

The Dodgers have a 2.0 game lead in the tough NL West. With the San Diego Padres heavy on their heels, the Dodgers have won six 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 Dodgers at Cardinals

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 8:15PM EST
  • Site: Busch Stadium
  • City: St. Louis, MO
  • Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Networks Midwest, Matrix Midwest, KMOV-4, SportsNet LA

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Cardinals

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Dodgers (-110), Cardinals (-108)
  • Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Cardinals

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Justin Wrobleski vs. Sonny Gray
    • Dodgers: Justin Wrobleski, (1-1, 8.00 ERA)
      Last outing (Athletics, 5/15): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Cardinals: Sonny Gray, (6-1, 3.65 ERA)
      Last outing (Texas Rangers, 5/31): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts

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

  • The Cardinals have won 15 of their last 18 matchups against National League teams
  • The Over is 7-3 in the Dodgers' and the Cardinals' last 5 games combined
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight games at the Cardinals

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Dodgers and the Cardinals:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the St. Louis Cardinals on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the St. Louis Cardinals 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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How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Game 2: TV/stream info, date, time

The 2025 NBA Finals continue this Sunday, June 8, at 8:00 PM ET as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder go head-to-head with Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 at Paycom Center.

RELATED:Another dramatic come-from-behind win. How do the Pacers keep doing this?

Comeback victories have been the Pacers' calling card this postseason, and Game 1 of this Thunder vs Pacers series was no different.

Indiana was down by 15 in the fourth quarter on Thursday night but rallied to take the win. Tyrese Haliburton hit another clutch shot with just 0.3 seconds remaining, giving the Pacers the 111-110 dub. It was Indiana's only lead of the game.

The All-star guard has now made five game-tying or go-ahead shots in the final 30 seconds of the playoffs.

“When it gets to 15, you can panic, or you can talk about, ‘How do we get it to 10? How do we get it to five from there?" Haliburton said after the game. "So, you know, I think all [playoffs], that’s what we preached as a group, is when we get down big, let’s just find a way to incrementally get it down."

Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 38 points on Thursday night. While the outcome was not what was expected, the 2025 league MVP remains unfazed.

"As much as we can, we just got to treat it like every other game, every other situation we've been in," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "Yes, we haven't been in this situation, but that doesn't mean our character has to change, or what we did last time.

"It's still basketball, the game of basketball we grew up playing. The rules don't change because we're in the Finals.

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Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview: 2025 NBA Finals prediction, schedule, who to watch
The Thunder come in as heavy favorites, but we also have some best bets to consider this series.

How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Game 2:

  • Date: Sunday, June 8
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
  • TV Channel: ABC

When is Game 2 of the NBA Finals?

Sunday, June 8 at 8:00 PM ET.

What channel is the Thunder vs Pacers game on?

The Thunder vs Pacers series will take place on ABC.

Thunder vs Pacers Series Scores and Schedule:

*All times listed are ET  (* = if necessary)

  • Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
  • Game 2: Pacers at Thunder - Sun. June 8, 8 PM on ABC
  • Game 3: Thunder at Pacers - Wed. June 11, 8:30 PM on ABC
  • Game 4: Thunder at Pacers - Fri. June 13, 8:30 PM on ABC
  • Game 5: Pacers at Thunder - Mon. June 16, 8:30 PM on ABC *
  • Game 6: Thunder at Pacers - Thu. June 19, 8:30 PM on ABC*
  • Game 7: Pacers at Thunder - Sun, June 22, 8 PM on ABC*

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Path to the NBA Finals:

The Thunder are seeking their first NBA title since relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008. The last time the franchise reached the Finals was in 2012, dropping their series against LeBron James' Miami Heat in 5. Here is how they advanced to the NBA Finals:

Oklahoma City swept the No. 8 Memphis Grizzlies in the First Round, eliminated the No. 4 Denver Nuggets in 7 in the Conference Semifinals, and defeated the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves in 5 in the Western Conference Finals.

RELATED:Times, they are a changin’ - Thunder vs. Pacers Finals highlights generational change sweeping NBA

Indiana Pacers’ Path to the NBA Finals:

The Indiana Pacers are seeking their first NBA title. The team's last Finals appearance was in 2000, when they lost to the Lakers in 6. Here is the team's path to the Finals:

Indiana eliminated the No. 5 Milwaukee Bucks and the No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers in 5 games, before knocking out the No. 6 New York Knicks in 6 to advance to the Finals.

RELATED:Caitlin Clark, Tyrese Maxey, the basketball and sports worlds react to Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner

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Was Pacers’ Game 1 victory over Thunder a fluke?

Take Siakam to record over 6.5 rebounds in Game 2:

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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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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 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.

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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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