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Tigers at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

Its Wednesday, June 11 and the Tigers (44-24) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (26-39).

Casey Mize is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Zach Eflin for Baltimore.

Spencer Torkelson smacked his 16th home run of the season, and the Tigers took the first game of this series, 5-3, last night. Five Detroit hurlers combined to limit the O's to six hits and three runs on the evening.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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 Tigers at Orioles

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 6:35PM EST
  • Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  • City: Baltimore, MD
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, MASN2

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Odds for the Tigers at the Orioles

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Tigers (-109), Orioles (-110)
  • Spread:  Orioles 1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Orioles

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Casey Mize vs. Zach Eflin
    • Tigers: Casey Mize (6-1, 2.91 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 at White Sox - 4.2IP, 2ER, 6H, 4BB, 3Ks
    • Orioles: Zach Eflin (5-2, 4.47 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 at Seattle - 6IP, 3ER, 8H, 0BB, 7Ks

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

  • The Tigers have won 14 of their last 20 road games
  • The Tigers' last 5 against the Orioles have stayed under the Total
  • The Orioles have failed to cover the Run Line in 6 of their last 8 against the Tigers
  • Riley Greene is 12-33 (.364) over his 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!

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

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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 Wednesday's game between the Tigers and the Orioles:

  • 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 Detroit Tigers 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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Knicks' request to speak to coach Jason Kidd reportedly rejected by Mavericks

New York's search for a coach to replace Tom Thibodeau continues without a clear frontrunner.

The Knicks and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd had some level of flirtation, but when New York reached out on Wednesday and asked Dallas for permission to speak with Kidd, they were rejected, according to multiple reports (Shams Charania of ESPN was first).

New York also reached out to Houston about speaking with coach Ime Udoka and Minnesota about coach Chris Finch, but was rejected by both teams, Charania reports.

That sets the Knicks back to square one. They fired Thibodeau — the coach who took the team to its first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years — without a replacement lined up or even a clear plan of succession. While New York can argue that Thibodeau took this team as far as he could, that only holds up if the next coach is an upgrade.

The field for that next coach has narrowed. Kidd is out, as are the current head coaches of other teams. Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright took himself out of the running (as did UConn coach Dan Hurley, although there was no interest from the Knicks in his case anyway). The Knicks are seeking someone with NBA head coaching experience, which eliminates former Thibs assistant and current Cavaliers assistant coach Johnnie Bryant from consideration.

Taylor Jenkins, the coach fired by the Memphis Grizzlies late in the season, is a name some sources have told NBC Sports to keep an eye on. Another name being floated is James Borrego, who did a good job improving a limited roster in Charlotte when he coached there, but not enough to keep his job. Michael Malone, the fired Denver coach, is the biggest name and he has won a ring, but he is very Thibodeau in style — his clashes with also-fired GM Calvin Booth were over Malone not playing and trusting his bench, wearing his starters down, and not developing young players enough (although he could point to Christian Braun).

While New York does not want to be rushed into a decision, it would be good to have a coach in place to add input before the NBA draft and especially before NBA Summer League in a month.

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Yankees at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

Its Wednesday, June 11 and the Yankees (40-25) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (34-33).

Clarke Schmidt is slated to take the mound for New York against Kris Bubic for Kansas City.

Aaron Judge paced the Yankees' attack last night. His 24th home run was one of his two hits that pushed his batting average back to .396 as New York rolled to a 10-2 win. Jasson Dominguez added three hits for the Yanks.

Lets dive into tonight's 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 Yankees at Royals

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 7:40PM EST
  • Site: Kauffman Stadium
  • City: Kansas City, MO
  • Network/Streaming: Amazon PV, FDSNKC, MLBN

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Odds for the Yankees at the Royals

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Yankees (-121), Royals (+101)
  • Spread:  Yankees -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Royals

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Clarke Schmidt vs. Kris Bubic
    • Yankees: Clarke Schmidt (2-3, 4.04 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/4 vs. Cleveland - 5.2IP, 3ER, 7H, 1BB, 8Ks
    • Royals: Kris Bubic (5-3, 1.43 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/1 vs. Detroit - 7IP, 1ER, 4H, 2BB, 9Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Yankees at Royals

  • The Yankees are on a 3-game win streak at Kansas City
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Yankees' last 5 games against American League teams
  • Paul Goldschmidt is 4-32 (.125) in June
  • Anthony Volpe is 8-25 (.320) in June

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!

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Yankees and the Royals

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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 Wednesday's game between the Yankees and the Royals:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Yankees on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Kansas City Royals 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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5 Mets prospects who are having breakout seasons, including speed demon A.J. Ewing

Whether you read my top 30 prospect list or other prospect content that I cover here, or you listen to The Mets Pod -- where we go down on the farm every single week -- you’ve heard all about Jett Williams, Nolan McLean, Ryan Clifford and Jonah Tong, among other top prospects in the organization.

While having high-end prospects is certainly important, the true sign of a strong player development infrastructure is the depth of a farm system. Big leaguers are found at every single level of the draft, undrafted free agency, or international free agency.

The Mets system today may not have a prospect who is going to be ranked in the top 10-15 in the entire sport according to public rankings, but they feel as good about their overall system as they have in years.

There’s been plenty of positive development stories this year, but here are five prospects having a breakout 2025 season...

Outfielder A.J. Ewing

Ewing was drafted in the fourth round in 2023 out of high school in Ohio with the compensatory pick that the Mets received when Jacob deGrom signed with Texas. At one time he was ranked in my top 30 prospects, and he ended up landing just outside the list entering the 2025 season.

Let’s call that one a miss by me.

Ewing is having a massive season in 51 games split between Low-A St. Lucie (18 games) and High-A Brooklyn (33 games). He is slashing .347/.437/.495 (.932 OPS) with nine doubles, seven triples, two home runs and 32 RBI. Ewing also has a whopping 41 stolen bases while only having been thrown out four times.

The 20-year-old Ewing is a plus athlete who was drafted as a second baseman but has transitioned into primarily an outfielder, showing the ability to play all three spots. He has strong bat-to-ball skills and possesses an advanced plan at the plate. On the season, he is sporting a well-above-average walk rate (13.4 percent) and strikeout rate (16.5 percent). He does a very good job of not expanding the zone and putting in-zone balls in play.

There are questions about how much power Ewing will have as he moves up to the upper minors and beyond, but he shows a propensity to line the ball into the gaps, where his speed can be a significant factor. He is likely to be the biggest riser in the Mets system in the next top 30 update.

LHP Zach Thornton

One of the best overall performers in the Mets system this year has been Thornton, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft out of Grand Canyon University. In 11 starts between High-A Brooklyn and Double-A Binghamton, Thornton is pitching to a 1.53 ERA. In 58.2 innings he has allowed only 34 hits (5.2 hits per nine) and a minuscule seven walks while striking out 65. Among all minor league pitchers with at least 50 innings pitched, Thornton ranks second in walk percentage (3.3), first in WHIP (0.70), and seventh in ERA.

Thornton is not going to blow anyone away with the biggest stuff, but he is a pitchability left-hander who can control his entire arsenal. He throws both a four- and two-seam fastball that will be in the 91-94 mph range. He also throws a gyro slider, curve ball and changeup. At 23 years old, it's fair to wonder how long it will be before he's promoted to Triple-A if he continues to perform this way. He has the look and feel of a future back of the rotation type of starter, which would be a huge player development win.

RHP Dylan Ross

The Mets selected Ross in the 13th round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of the University of Georgia. Ross had undergone Tommy John surgery in college and then had a UCL revision in 2023. He did not make his professional debut until September of 2024, and he also appeared in the Arizona Fall League.

Now healthy, Ross is pitching to a 2.70 ERA in 20 innings between High-A and Double-A. He has allowed 15 hits, eight walks, and struck out 38. Among all minor league pitchers with at least 20 innings pitched, Ross is fifth with a 44.7 percent strikeout rate.

A pure reliever, the 24-year-old Ross comes equipped with three power pitches, headlined by a big four-seam fastball that will sit in the upper 90s and touch 101. His best secondary offering is his splitter in the low 90s that can have Double-A hitters waving. He also throws a hard upper-80s slider.

The biggest development with him at the Double-A level is his command. Control issues stemmed back to college with Ross, but thus far in eight games with Binghamton, he has walked zero batters. This is a product of him getting further away from injury and getting back into the rhythm of pitching.

It’s been some time since the Mets have developed a homegrown, true power reliever with late-game potential. Ross has a chance to break that trend.

RHP Jack Wenninger

Wenninger was the Mets' sixth-round pick in the 2023 MLB draft out of Illinois. My preseason No. 27 prospect in the system has made 11 starts this year at Double-A and has posted a 3.14 ERA. In 57.1 innings, he’s allowed 44 hits, 13 walks and struck out 69. Among all minor league pitchers with at least 50 innings pitched, he is 16th with a 30.2 percent strikeout rate.

Wenninger is a physical 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, and he attacks the zone with a five-pitch mix, headlined by a four-seam fastball that will touch 95 mph. His splitter is a swing-and-miss offering and he mixes in a curve ball. This past offseason, he added a two-seam fastball to help against right-handed hitters and ditched the sweeper in favor of a hard gyro slider.

He projects as more of a tweener swingman/back-end starter. But this is another example of the Mets taking a college pitcher in the mid-rounds and developing them into a legitimate prospect.

RHP Wellington Aracena

The Mets signed Aracena as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2022. Prior to 2025, he struggled mightily with command -- in 2024, he walked 42 batters in 40.2 innings, and that simply won’t play.

This year, the 20-year-old has taken a step forward. His command isn't perfect yet, but he has trimmed his walk percentage by four percent while increasing his strikeout percentage by four percent. In 10 appearances (three starts), Aracena has a 3.86 ERA over 32.2 innings, while allowing 26 hits and 21 walks while striking out 45. He has been utilized in a bulk inning role, whether that is starting the game or working relief for multiple innings.

While there is refinement still ahead for Aracena, he comes with some natural big-time power stuff. His primary offering is a cutter that will sit in the low 90s and touch 94. His four-seam fastball could use some work shape-wise, but you cannot teach averaging 97 and touching 99-100. He also shows a natural ability to spin a ball with an upper-80s slider and curve ball. And he will occasionally mix in a hard changeup.

Aracena is still a work in progress, but he has made significant strides in 2025 that has Mets people buzzing. He is another young, power arm who has unteachable traits to keep a close eye on.

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Nationals at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 11

Its Wednesday, June 11 and the Nationals (30-36) are in Queens to take on the Mets (43-24).

Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against David Peterson for New York.

Jeff McNeil drove in the winning run in the bottom of the tenth inning last night to secure a 5-4 win for New York. Juan Soto homered and drove in a pair of runs as his bat continues to heat up for the Mets.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on 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 Nationals at Mets

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Citi Field
  • City: Queens, NY
  • Network/Streaming: MASN, SNY

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Odds for the Nationals at the Mets

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Nationals (+205), Mets (-254)
  • Spread:  Mets -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Mets

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Jake Irvin vs. David Peterson
    • Nationals: Jake Irvin (5-2, 4.02 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 vs. Cubs - 5IP, 3ER, 8H, 2BB, 3Ks
    • Mets: David Peterson (4-2, 2.80 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 at Dodgers - 7IP, 3ER, 7H, 2BB, 6Ks

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

  • The Mets have won 16 of their last 19 home games against NL East opponents
  • The Nationals' last 3 games at Citi Field have gone over the Total
  • The Mets have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 1.16 units
  • Juan Soto is now 8-15 (.533) over his last 4 games
  • Brett Baty is 4-30 (.133) in June

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!

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Nationals 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 Wednesday's game between the Nationals 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 New York Mets at -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Braves at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Braves (28-38) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (36-32). Spencer Schwellenbach is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Chad Patrick for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee even the series score at one apiece yesterday, winning 4-1, after losing the series opener 7-1. Atlanta is now 1-8 over the last nine games and scored four or more runs in three of the nine efforts. Milwaukee is 3-4 over the last seven games to follow up a eight-game winning streak.

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 Braves at Brewers

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 2:10PM EST
  • Site: American Family Field
  • City: Milwaukee, WI
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNSO, FDSNWI

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Odds for the Braves at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Braves (-138), Brewers (+116)
  • Spread:  Braves -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Brewers

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Spencer Schwellenbach vs. Chad Patrick
    • Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach, (4-4, 3.24 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Brewers: Chad Patrick, (3-5, 2.84 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type!

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Braves 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 Wednesday’s game between the Braves and the Brewers:

  • 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 Brewers at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

  • The Brewers are 6-8 when Chad Patrick pitches this season
  • The Braves are 7-6 Spencer Schwellenbach pitches this season
  • The Braves have lost eight of their last 10 games
  • Nine of the Brewers' last 10 matchups with the Braves have gone over the Total
  • The Brewers have failed to cover the Run Line in 16 of their last 20 home matchups against the Braves

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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Philadelphia Flyers Lose Goalie To Overseas Club

The Philadelphia Flyers have lost one of their depth goalies, as Eetu Makiniemi has signed a one-year contract with TPS of the Finnish Liiga. 

Makiniemi, 26, signed a one-year contract with the Flyers for the 2024-25 season back in September. This was after he attended the Flyers' training camp on a professional tryout. 

Unfortunately, Makiniemi's season ended in November after he suffered a sports hernia that required surgery. In five games with the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, he posted a 3-0-1 record, a .899 save percentage, and a 3.03 goals-against average. 

Makiniemi was eligible to hit the market as a Group 6 UFA this summer, but will instead be taking his talents overseas after landing this new deal. 

The Carolina Hurricanes selected Makiniemi with the 104th overall pick of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, but he never played a game for the club. In his two career NHL games with the San Jose Sharks during the 2022-23 season, he recorded a 1-0-1 record, a .906 save percentage, and a 2.13 goals-against average. 

Photo Credit: © Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

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Reds at Guardians Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Reds (35-33) are in Cleveland to take on the Guardians (34-32). Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Logan Allen for Cleveland.

The Reds are winners of five straight and six of the past seven, including yesterday's 1-0 win over the Guardians. Cincinnati has the chance to go for the sweep today and their second straight.

Cleveland lost five of the past six games and are in jeopardy of dropping to .500 with two more losses.

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 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 Reds at Guardians

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 1:10PM EST
  • Site: Progressive Field
  • City: Cleveland, OH
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNOH, CLEG

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Odds for the Reds at the Guardians

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Reds (-105), Guardians (-115)
  • Spread:  Guardians -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Guardians

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Nick Lodolo vs. Logan Allen
    • Reds: Nick Lodolo, (4-4, 3.21 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Guardians: Logan Allen, (3-4, 4.42 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Reds and the Guardians

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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 Wednesday’s game between the Reds and the Guardians:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Cleveland Guardians on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds 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 Reds at Guardians

  • The Reds are 6-7 when Nick Lodolo pitches this season
  • The Guardians are 6-6 when Logan Allen pitches this season
  • The Guardians have won 18 of their 33 home games this season
  • The Under is 7-3 in the Guardians' last 10 games
  • The Guardians have failed to cover the Run Line in 5 straight matchups against the Reds

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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Ex-Penguins Forward Had Impressive Year With New Team

During this past off-season, former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jason Zucker signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres. This was after the 33-year-old winger had a down year in 2023-24, posting 14 goals, 32 points, and a minus-9 rating in 69 games split between the Arizona Coyotes and Nashville Predators.

The move to Buffalo benefited Zucker immensely, as he put together one of the best seasons of his 14-year career this campaign. In 73 games with the Sabres on the season, he scored 21 goals and recorded a career-high 32 points. His 53 points in 2024-25 are also now the second-most he has posted in a single season. 

Zucker has fit in wonderfully with the Sabres, and it is why the former Penguins forward earned a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension with the Atlantic Division club before the trade deadline. Now, he will continue to be a key offensive contributor and leader for the Sabres as they look to finally take that next step.

Zucker spent four seasons with the Penguins from 2019-20 to 2022-23, where he posted 50 goals and 95 points in 172 games. His best season with the Penguins was in 2022-23, as he posted 27 goals, 48 points, and a career-high 197 hits. His time with the club ended when he signed with the Coyotes during the 2023 NHL off-season. 

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Warriors won't find next Nikola Jokić at No. 41, but there's value to be found

Warriors won't find next Nikola Jokić at No. 41, but there's value to be found originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Some might call it luck, others might call it fate. Basketball’s greatest love story happened nearly 11 years ago in the most unexpected way. 

The beauty of a cheesy quesadilla met the warmth of a beefy burrito, to of course, create Taco Bell’s perfect quesarito marriage, as aired on ESPN’s coverage of the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft. 

And in that moment, without even knowing it, Denver Nuggets fans quietly were introduced to Nikola Jokić. Not through highlight packages and analysts breaking down how he’ll forever change the franchise. But at the bottom of the scroll, listed as a power from Serbia who was taken with the No. 41 overall pick. 

The Warriors have a history of their own with the pick, and now own it themselves again in this year’s draft, which begins with the first round on June 25. They’d need Chris Paul to play Cliff Paul in a new State Farm commercial, Taco Bell to get a new way to “Live Más” and a Toyota commercial highlighted by an inflatable giant pink Pegasus to follow for everything to align right and pull off the miracle of finding the next Jokić at 41. 

It isn’t happening. The Warriors have their own future Hall of Fame second-round pick in Draymond Green. Jokic is the ultimate outlier.

There have been two players to go from being a second-round pick to winning MVP. Willis Reed did it first in 1970, and Jokic won the award three times. He already has six top-five finishes in his first 10 years in the league.

When Reed was a second-round pick in 1964, there were a total of nine teams. Reed was the 10th overall pick.

As the scroll showed during his draft announcement, Jokic averaged 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds over 25 games in 2013-14 while playing in the Adriatic League. His scouting report was full of negatives centered on his body and lack of athleticism. Jokic was a draft-and-stash prospect who again spent the 2014-15 season in Serbia, where his stats increased to 16.5 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game as a 32.6-percent 3-point shooter. 

Mike Dunleavy only has selected college players since becoming the Warriors’ general manager ahead of the 2023 draft. He did make an interesting addition when the Warriors signed Taran Armstrong out of Australia’s NBL to a two-way contract in late February. Armstrong showed promise and is part of the Warriors’ summer league plans. The Warriors could look internationally in the draft, including grabbing more talent from Australia.

Alex Toohey has played two professional seasons in the NBL, would bring size on the wing the Warriors desire at 6-foot-8 and is 21 years old. If the Warriors really want to get big like the fan base always begs for, they could entertain the idea of 7-foot-3 center Rocco Zikarsky of the Brisbane Bullets. China’s Hansen Yang, 7-foot-2, might be intriguing too. 

Yang turns 20 on the day of the second round, and Zikarsky will be 19 in July. 

But even if (when) the Warriors don’t draft the next Jokić this year, there’s still talent and value if they keep their pick where it’s at. 

The second-best player taken with the 41st pick by win shares is Cuttino Mobley, a certified bucket in the league for a decade before his career ended to a heart condition. As real bucket-getters do, Mobley still is getting it done in the Big3. Mobley made All-Rookie Second Team as a second-round pick, finished second in Sixth Man of the Year his second season and averaged 16 points per game in an 11-year career. 

Those are numbers and accolades the Warriors sure would take from their draft pick this year. There are more recent examples that also can excite them. 

Are players like Willie Green (2003), Jodie Meeks (2009), Pat Connaughton (2015), Jarred Vanderbilt (2018) and Tre Jones (2020) perfect? Of course not. But they all have carved out productive careers. If the Warriors come out of the draft with a Green, Meeks, Connaughton, Vanderbilt or Jones at No. 41, their scouting department and front office should be applauded. 

Dunleavy, in the last two drafts, brought in second-round picks that were both taken much later than No. 41, and outperformed expectations. The quesarito has been discontinued, sadly, meaning there will never be another draft story quite like Jokić’s. Another Dunleavy success story, though, shouldn’t be out of the question.

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Warriors won't find next Nikola Jokić at No. 41, but there's value to be found

Warriors won't find next Nikola Jokić at No. 41, but there's value to be found originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Some might call it luck, others might call it fate. Basketball’s greatest love story happened nearly 11 years ago in the most unexpected way. 

The beauty of a cheesy quesadilla met the warmth of a beefy burrito, to of course, create Taco Bell’s perfect quesarito marriage, as aired on ESPN’s coverage of the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft. 

And in that moment, without even knowing it, Denver Nuggets fans quietly were introduced to Nikola Jokić. Not through highlight packages and analysts breaking down how he’ll forever change the franchise. But at the bottom of the scroll, listed as a power from Serbia who was taken with the No. 41 overall pick. 

The Warriors have a history of their own with the pick, and now own it themselves again in this year’s draft, which begins with the first round on June 25. They’d need Chris Paul to play Cliff Paul in a new State Farm commercial, Taco Bell to get a new way to “Live Más” and a Toyota commercial highlighted by an inflatable giant pink Pegasus to follow for everything to align right and pull off the miracle of finding the next Jokić at 41. 

It isn’t happening. The Warriors have their own future Hall of Fame second-round pick in Draymond Green. Jokic is the ultimate outlier.

There have been two players to go from being a second-round pick to winning MVP. Willis Reed did it first in 1970, and Jokic won the award three times. He already has six top-five finishes in his first 10 years in the league.

When Reed was a second-round pick in 1964, there were a total of nine teams. Reed was the 10th overall pick.

As the scroll showed during his draft announcement, Jokic averaged 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds over 25 games in 2013-14 while playing in the Adriatic League. His scouting report was full of negatives centered on his body and lack of athleticism. Jokic was a draft-and-stash prospect who again spent the 2014-15 season in Serbia, where his stats increased to 16.5 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game as a 32.6-percent 3-point shooter. 

Mike Dunleavy only has selected college players since becoming the Warriors’ general manager ahead of the 2023 draft. He did make an interesting addition when the Warriors signed Taran Armstrong out of Australia’s NBL to a two-way contract in late February. Armstrong showed promise and is part of the Warriors’ summer league plans. The Warriors could look internationally in the draft, including grabbing more talent from Australia.

Alex Toohey has played two professional seasons in the NBL, would bring size on the wing the Warriors desire at 6-foot-8 and is 21 years old. If the Warriors really want to get big like the fan base always begs for, they could entertain the idea of 7-foot-3 center Rocco Zikarsky of the Brisbane Bullets. China’s Hansen Yang, 7-foot-2, might be intriguing too. 

Yang turns 20 on the day of the second round, and Zikarsky will be 19 in July. 

But even if (when) the Warriors don’t draft the next Jokić this year, there’s still talent and value if they keep their pick where it’s at. 

The second-best player taken with the 41st pick by win shares is Cuttino Mobley, a certified bucket in the league for a decade before his career ended to a heart condition. As real bucket-getters do, Mobley still is getting it done in the Big3. Mobley made All-Rookie Second Team as a second-round pick, finished second in Sixth Man of the Year his second season and averaged 16 points per game in an 11-year career. 

Those are numbers and accolades the Warriors sure would take from their draft pick this year. There are more recent examples that also can excite them. 

Are players like Willie Green (2003), Jodie Meeks (2009), Pat Connaughton (2015), Jarred Vanderbilt (2018) and Tre Jones (2020) perfect? Of course not. But they all have carved out productive careers. If the Warriors come out of the draft with a Green, Meeks, Connaughton, Vanderbilt or Jones at No. 41, their scouting department and front office should be applauded. 

Dunleavy, in the last two drafts, brought in second-round picks that were both taken much later than No. 41, and outperformed expectations. The quesarito has been discontinued, sadly, meaning there will never be another draft story quite like Jokić’s. Another Dunleavy success story, though, shouldn’t be out of the question.

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Three potential value selections for Warriors at pick No. 41

Three potential value selections for Warriors at pick No. 41 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Some might call it luck, others might call it fate. Basketball’s greatest love story happened nearly 11 years ago in the most unexpected way. 

The beauty of a cheesy quesadilla met the warmth of a beefy burrito to, of course, create Taco Bell’s perfect quesarito marriage, as aired on ESPN’s coverage of the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft. 

And in that moment, without even knowing it, Denver Nuggets fans were quietly introduced to Nikola Jokić. Not through highlight packages and analysts breaking down how he’ll forever change the franchise. But at the bottom of the scroll, listed as a power from Serbia who was taken with the No. 41 overall pick. 

The Warriors have a history of their own with the pick, and now own it themselves again in this year’s draft, which begins with the first round on June 25. They’d need Chris Paul to play Cliff Paul in a new State Farm commercial, Taco Bell to get a new way to “Live Más” and a Toyota commercial highlighted by an inflatable giant pink Pegasus to follow for everything to align right and pull off the miracle of finding the next Jokić at 41. 

It isn’t happening. The Warriors have their own future Hall of Fame second-round pick in Draymond Green. Jokic is the ultimate outlier.

There have been two players to go from being a second-round pick to winning MVP. Willis Reed did it first in 1970, and Jokic won the award three times. He already has six top-five finishes in his first 10 years in the league.

When Reed was a second-round pick in 1964, there were a total of nine teams. Reed was the 10th overall pick.

As the scroll showed during his draft announcement, Jokic averaged 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds over 25 games in 2013-14 while playing in the Adriatic League. His scouting report was full of negatives centered on his body and lack of athleticism. Jokic was a draft-and-stash prospect who again spent the 2014-15 season in Serbia, where his stats increased to 16.5 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game as a 32.6-percent 3-point shooter. 

Mike Dunleavy only has selected college players since becoming the Warriors’ general manager ahead of the 2023 draft. He did make an interesting addition when the Warriors signed Taran Armstrong out of Australia’s NBL to a two-way contract in late February. Armstrong showed promise and is part of the Warriors’ summer league plans. The Warriors could look internationally in the draft, including grabbing more talent from Australia.

Alex Toohey has played two professional seasons in the NBL, would bring size on the wing the Warriors desire at 6-foot-8 and is 21 years old. If the Warriors really want to get big like the outside always begs for, they could entertain the idea of 7-foot-3 center Rocco Zikarsky of the Brisbane Bullets. China’s Hansen Yang, 7-foot-2, might be intriguing too. 

Yang turns 20 the day of the second round, and Zikarsky will be 19 in July. 

But even if (when) the Warriors don’t draft the next Jokić this year, there’s still talent and value if they keep their pick where it’s at. 

The second-best player taken with the 41st pick by win shares is Cuttino Mobley, a certified bucket in the league for a decade before his career ended to a heart condition. As real bucket-getters do, Mobley still is getting it done in the Big3. Mobley made All-Rookie Second Team as a second-round pick, finished second in Sixth Man of the Year his second season and averaged 16 points per game in an 11-year career. 

Those are numbers and accolades the Warriors sure would take from their draft pick this year. There are more recent examples that also can excite them. 

Are players like Willie Green (2003), Jodie Meeks (2009), Pat Connaughton (2015), Jarred Vanderbilt (2018) and Tre Jones (2020) perfect? Of course not. But they all have carved out productive careers. If the Warriors come out of the draft with a Green, Meeks, Connaughton, Vanderbilt or Jones at No. 41, their scouting department and front office should be applauded. 

Dunleavy in the last two drafts brought in second-round picks that were both taken much later than No. 41, and outperformed expectations. The quesarito has been discontinued, sadly meaning there will never be another draft story quite like Jokić’s. Another Dunleavy success story, though, shouldn’t be out of the question.

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Cubs at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Cubs (41-26) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (38-29). Ben Brown is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Jesús Luzardo for Philadelphia.

Chicago evened the series up 1-1 yesterday with an 8-4 victory to send Philadelphia back into the loss column. The Phillies have lost 10 of the last 12 games, 6 of the past 7 and three straight when Luzardo pitches. The Cubs are 2-3 in the previous five 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 Cubs at Phillies

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 1:05PM EST
  • Site: Citizens Bank Park
  • City: Philadelphia, PA
  • Network/Streaming: MARQ, NBCSP, MLBN

Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out.

Odds for the Cubs at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Cubs (+105), Phillies (-125)
  • Spread:  Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Phillies

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Ben Brown vs. Jesús Luzardo
    • Cubs: Ben Brown, (3-4, 5.37 ERA)
      Last outing: 7.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 7 Strikeouts
    • Phillies: Jesús Luzardo, (5-2, 4.46 ERA)
      Last outing: 2.1 Innings Pitched, 8 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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

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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 Wednesday’s game between the Cubs and the Phillies:

  • 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 Chicago Cubs at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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

  • The Phillies have lost 3 straight when Jesus Luzardo pitches (8-5 overall)
  • The Cubs are 7-6 when Ben Brown pitches
  • The Phillies have lost 4 of their last 5 games
  • The Under is 30-25 in the Phillies' matchups against National League teams this season
  • The Phillies have failed to cover the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 games

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