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Grizzlies fire head coach Taylor Jenkins with 9 games left in regular season

Grizzlies fire head coach Taylor Jenkins with 9 games left in regular season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Memphis Grizzlies announced they have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins.

Jenkins, 40, became Grizzlies head coach in 2019 after spending five seasons as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks and one season as an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks.

He went 250-214 in the regular season with Memphis, making him the winningest head coach in franchise history, and guided the team to three playoff berths. He also finished second in NBA Coach of the Year voting in 2021-22.

Memphis is poised to make the playoffs once again in 2024-25. The team sits at 44-29, putting them in a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings despite the team battling injuries across the roster. The team has lost four of its last five games and is 8-11 since the All-Star break.

With just nine games remaining in the regular season, the Grizzlies will now look to different leadership.

“I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons,” Grizzlies president and GM of basketball operations Zach Kleiman said in a statement. “This was a difficult decision given the consistent and tangible development of our players and overall success under Taylor’s leadership. I wish Taylor the very best going forward.”

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Red Sox at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for March 28

Its Friday, March 28 and the Boston Red Sox (1-0) are in Arlington to take on the Texas Rangers (0-1) in Game 2 of this season-opening series.

Tanner Houck is slated to take the mound for Boston against Jack Leiter for Texas

Boston rolled to victory in Game 1, 5-2. Wilyer Abreu smashed a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to put the Red Sox in the win column for the first time in 2025.

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 Red Sox at Rangers

  • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Globe Life Field
  • City: Arlington, TX
  • Network/Streaming: NESN, Victory+

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Odds for the Red Sox at the Rangers

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Red Sox (-124), Rangers (+104)
  • Spread:  Red Sox -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

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Probable starting pitchers for Red Sox at Rangers

  • Friday’s pitching matchup March 28, 2025: Tanner Houck vs. Jack Leiter
    • Red Sox: Tanner Houck
      2024 - 30GP, 178.2 IP, 9-10, 3.12 ERA, 154 Ks
    • Rangers: Jack Leiter
      2024 - 9GP, 35.2 IP, 0-3, 8.83 ERA, 31 Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Red Sox at Rangers

  • AL East teams have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against AL West teams
  • Each of the Red Sox's last 5 games at the Rangers have gone over the Total
  • Rafael Devers struck out three times yesterday
  • Josh Jung went 2-4 for the Rangers yesterday

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Red Sox and the Rangers

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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 Red Sox and the Rangers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Boston Red Sox on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Red Sox -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Mets at Astros: How to watch on March 28, 2025

The Mets (0-1) continue their season-opening series against the Astros (1-0) on Friday at 8:10 p.m. on Apple TV+.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...

Mets Notes

  • Tylor Megill takes the mound after posting a 4.24 ERA and 18 strikeouts in four spring starts
  • Megill has struggled to the tune of a 5.54 ERA in his career on the road
  • Both Juan Soto and Pete Alonso reached base three times in New York's Opening Day loss
  • Soto has a 1.000 OPS in five career at-bats against Astros starter Hunter Brown
  • Brown is coming off a breakout campaign, but he struggled this spring, pitching to a 5.25 ERA
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    Jose Altuve, LF

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    Isaac Paredes, 3B

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    Yordan Alvarez, DH

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    Christian Walker, 1B

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    Yanier Diaz, C

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    Jeremy Peña, SS

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    Cam Smith, RF

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    Brendan Rodgers, 2B

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    Jake Myers, CF

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    Orioles at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, and betting trends for March 28

    Its Friday, March 28 and the Orioles (1-0) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (0-2) in Game 2 of their season-opening series.

    Charlie Morton is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Kevin Gausman for Toronto

    Baltimore won the opener yesterday, 12-2. Tyler O'Neill smacked a home run on Opening Day for the sixth consecutive season and Adley Rutschman went deep twice to lead the onslaught for the O's.

    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 Orioles at Blue Jays

    • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
    • Time: 7:07PM EST
    • Site: Rogers Centre
    • City: Toronto, Ontario
    • Network/Streaming: SportsNet Now, MASN

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    Odds for the Orioles at the Blue Jays

    The latest odds as of Friday:

    • Moneyline: Orioles (+110), Blue Jays (-129)
    • Spread:  Blue Jays -1.5
    • Total: 8.0 runs

    Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Blue Jays

    • Pitching matchup for March 28, 2025: Charlie Morton vs. Kevin Gausman
      • Orioles: Charlie Morton
        2024 - 30GP, 165.1 IP, 8-10, 4.19 ERA, 167 Ks
      • Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman
        2024 - 31GP, 181 IP, 14-11, 3.83 ERA, 162 Ks

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

    • Dating back to last season, the Orioles have won 3 straight on the road, while the Blue Jays have lost 3 home games in a row
    • The Under has cashed in the Blue Jays' last 5 games with Kevin Gausman as the starting pitcher
    • With Kevin Gausman starting, however, the Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 AL East 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 Orioles and the Blue Jays

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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 Orioles and the Blue Jays:

    • 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 Baltimore Orioles 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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    Why Warriors' 2022 title was ‘sweetest' moment of Draymond's career

    Why Warriors' 2022 title was ‘sweetest' moment of Draymond's career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

    Warriors star Draymond Green has experienced the highest of highs during his 13-year NBA career, but one moment stands apart from the rest.

    Golden State shocked the NBA world when it defeated the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals, and Green recently explained on “Dubs Talk” why it was the most rewarding moment from his time in the league.

    “I think the sweetest moment for me was winning the championship in 2022,” Green told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole and Kerith Burke. “And the reason that was the sweetest moment for me was [that] I caught so much flak when [Kevin Durant] left. ‘You ran KD off, you’re an idiot.’ Like, it’s crazy that I caught flak for KD coming [to the Warriors]. ‘You cried to KD to get him to come here. You cried in the car. Go cry again.’ And then I caught flak for him leaving.

    “And so with that, it was so deeply embedded in me that I wanted to prove that I can win again, because y’all are telling me I ruined this franchise because KD decided that he wanted to do something else with his life, that he wanted to live in a different city. He wanted a different challenge … and I catch flak for that, that [I] ruined the franchise. And so in saying that, I’m a competitor, so how do I shut all of those people up? You go win another championship. And so I think that was one of the biggest moments. Also, everybody saying, ‘Oh man, they’re done. They can’t do it again. It’s over.’

    “To do that again, I’d say that’s one of the biggest moments.”

    The Warriors built a dynasty thanks in part to Durant, winning two of their three NBA championships from 2015 to 2018 with Slim Reaper in the Bay. While many criticized Golden State for building a “super team” by signing Durant after their 2016 Finals loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Green also shouldered plenty of blame for Durant’s eventual departure in the summer of 2019 after a series of disagreements, culminating with a heated in-game exchange on Nov. 12, 2018.

    There was plenty of disappointment — and losses — in the years after Durant, with NBA pundits and fans alike wondering if the Warriors ever would win again without him.

    But in 2022 came another Larry O’Brien Trophy, and Steph Curry’s now-famous retort: “What they gonna say now?”

    And for Green, that was the sweetest feeling.

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    ICYMI in Mets Land: All the buzz from a frustrating Opening Day loss in Houston

    Here's what happened in Mets Land on Thursday, in case you missed it...

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    Clippers vs. Nets Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 28

    It’s Friday, March 28, and the Los Angeles Clippers (41-31) and Brooklyn Nets (23-50) are all set to square off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

    The Clippers are currently 16-20 on the road with a point differential of 3, while the Nets have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Los Angeles won the only meeting of the season, 126-67 on January 15. The Nets were held to 30.1% from the field and 17.9% from three in that loss to the Clippers.

    Brooklyn has lost five straight games and eight of the previous nine contests. Los Angeles is 6-1 in the past seven games with the lone loss coming by two points to the Thunder.

    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 Clippers vs. Nets live today

    • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
    • Time: 7:30PM EST
    • Site: Barclays Center
    • City: Brooklyn, NY
    • Network/Streaming:

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    Game odds for Clippers vs. Nets

    The latest odds as of Friday:

    • Odds: Clippers (-699), Nets (+498)
    • Spread:  Clippers -12.5
    • Over/Under: 215 points

    That gives the Clippers an implied team point total of 112.97, and the Nets 106.45.

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    Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Clippers vs. Nets game

    NBC Sports Bet Best Bet

    Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Under between L.A. and Brooklyn:

    "Backing the Clippers by double-digits is a tough ask most nights and the Nets are a tough team to bet on because they are capable of staying within the number. Over the last two games though, Brooklyn has scored 101 and 86 points, so they are trending in the wrong direction and Los Angeles prefers playing in the halfcourt offense. With five straight losses for the Nets, I'd lean toward the Clippers here, but I like the game Under more. I expect the Nets to score more than 67 points this time, but even 97 could be a stretch."

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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 Clippers & Nets game:

    • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Clippers on the Moneyline.
    • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Brooklyn Nets at +12.
    • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 215.

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    Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Clippers vs. Nets on Friday

    • The Clippers are on a streak of 3 straight road wins
    • The Over is 4-1 in the Clippers' last 5 road games
    • The Clippers have covered in 6 of their 9 matchups against Eastern Conference Atlantic Division teams this season
    • The Clippers have a winning record (18-8) in matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season

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    Alex Ovechkin Jerseys Hitting the Auction Block as Goal Record Nears

    Heritage Auctions will open an auction Monday morning of 11 game-worn sweaters from some of hockey’s greats—including three Alex Ovechkin jerseys for collectors who may be seeking to add some of the star’s memorabilia to their collection ahead of his breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals mark. Ovechkin is just six goals away from surpassing Gretzky’s 894 NHL goals.

    The auction includes the jerseys Ovechkin wore for his 300th NHL goal in 2011 and his 400th NHL goal in 2013, along with a jersey from February, when Ovechkin notched his 19th-straight 25-goal season. Jersey values are estimated at $50,000 each for the 2011 and 2013 sweaters, and $20,000 for the jersey from February. The jerseys up for bid are all game-worn and photo-matched to the associated contests by MeiGray, a firm that authenticates memorabilia, including as the official partner of the Washington Capitals.

    “The jerseys included in this curated 11 lot collection represent the best goal scorers in the history of the game, and we know that the interest will be significant as Alex Ovechkin marches forward in his quest to catch and surpass Wayne Gretzky as the all-time NHL career goal record holder,” Heritage’s director of sports auctions Chris Ivy said in an email.

    The remaining jerseys in the auction come from other greats as well. There’s a Gordie Howe-worn jersey from the 1973-74 Houston Aeros season of the World Hockey Association, estimated at a value of $60,000; two Gretzky jerseys from LA Kings and New York Rangers games estimated at $250,000 and $500,000, respectively; and a Sidney Crosby 2011 Winter Classic sweater estimated at $30,000. Rounding out the offerings are a Mark Messier Rangers jersey ($20,000), Jaromir Jagr New Jersey Devils sweater ($15,000), Connor McDavid Oilers jersey ($35,000) and Auston Matthews St. Pats throwback jersey from 2021 ($8,000). All those jerseys are also photo-matched by MeiGray to a specific game, except Howe’s, which is photo-matched to his first Aeros season.

    Ovechkin’s memorabilia has a good track record of doing well at auction. In 2018, a jersey from a 2006 game in which he scored a legendary goal—while on his back, after being tripped—fetched $33,600. In the past two years, trading cards of the Russian have fetched $15,600, according to Heritage’s website.

    “He seems to remain very popular with collectors,” Ivy said, when asked if Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has had any impact on Ovechkin’s collector’s market. “I’ve never had a collector bring up any geopolitical issues regarding Ovechkin, and I haven’t seen any noticeable impact on his collectibles.”

    Despite the goals record’s impending arrival, Heritage is the only major auction house to plan an Ovechkin-related auction, based on an early March survey of the top five sports auction firms by Sportico. The auction opens the morning of Monday, March 31.

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    Hornets vs. Raptors Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 28

    It’s Friday, March 28, and the Charlotte Hornets (18-54) and Toronto Raptors (26-47) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

    The Hornets are currently 7-28 on the road with a point differential of -8, while the Raptors have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. Charlotte won the only meetings this season 138-133 on October 30. This is the second of three meetings.

    Toronto won the past two games after losing four straight to enter this matchup. Charlotte has lost three straight games and five of the past six.

    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 Hornets vs. Raptors live today

    • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
    • Time: 7:30PM EST
    • Site: Scotiabank Arena
    • City: Toronto, ON
    • Network/Streaming:

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    Game odds for Hornets vs. Raptors

    The latest odds as of Friday:

    • Odds: Hornets (+194), Raptors (-235)
    • Spread:  Raptors -5.5
    • Over/Under: 216 points

    That gives the Hornets an implied team point total of 107.06, and the Raptors 109.93.

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    Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Hornets vs. Raptors game

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    Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Raptors as ML parlay piece:

    "Toronto is back on their feet with a few consecutive wins, while Charlotte is the opposite, but I couldn't lay the points or take the points with either side in this matchup. Charlotte won the only meeting and it came in October. Neither of these teams is in good shape, but Toronto is in better shape, so I would take the Raptors ML in a parlay, but ultimately pass on betting this game."

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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 Hornets & Raptors game:

    • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Toronto Raptors on the Moneyline.
    • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Charlotte Hornets at +5.
    • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 216.

    Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

    Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Hornets vs. Raptors on Friday

    • The Raptors are on a 7-game win streak at home to the Hornets
    • 5 of the Raptors' last 6 games (83%) have stayed under the Total
    • The Raptors are 23-14 ATS at home this season
    • The Raptors have won 15 of their last 18 home games against the Hornets

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    Five Takeaways From The Canadiens Loss To The Flyers

    The Montreal Canadiens lost 6-4 to the Philadelphia Flyers in the post John Tortorella era. The Flyers were going to come out strong to avenge their old coach and the Canadiens weren’t up to the task.

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    1. You can’t leave Matvei Michkov open. His first goal was too easy and that amped up the home crowd and left the Canadiens looking listless early on. I didn’t see that coming. Why would they start an impactful game so poorly? 
    2. Cam York was facing disciplinary backlash for an undetermined item the Flyers wouldn’t elaborate on. He was on the bench with no stick. The Flyers played the entire game with five defenseman because they didn’t have anybody that was healthy enough to fill in. All of their defensive pairings were put in a blender and their defense was cohesive compared to the Canadiens.
    3. The Canadiens missed defensive assignments on the Michkov goal, then the Michkov breakaway was stopped, On Couturier’s first goal, that went off his hand (was taken away from Michkov) he said postgame. It was easy, he was parked in the crease, they both were. When the defense wasn’t letting the team down, Jakub Dobes did. He wasn’t ready for a game of this magnitude.
    4. Patrik Laine made a great defensive play and eventually got a goal. He had a good game. The Alex Newhook goal is the type he could pull off in college but hasn’t replicated enough in the pros. Goaltender interference is bizarre at this point. I can’t tell you what the rule is and neither can most players and Brendan Gallagher.

               “They got in Dobers way. That’s what they’ve been calling. That’s the standard. The league needs to show consistency with it. I don’t know what to make of the decision. Players are frustrated around the league.” 

              I thought Brink touched him while in the blue paint. What do I know the goal counted.

         5.  Accountability is great but fixing it is more important.

             “There’s no excuse,” said Josh Anderson.

    That’s what you expect to hear. He looked miserable and took the bullet. Does that  mean they will do better next game? I’m not sure. I had said in previous articles the Flyers faltered down the stretch last year because of bad goaltending and not enough scoring at the right time. Not garbage time. It feels like the Canadiens are going down that path but the season isn’t over yet.

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    Knicks vs. Bucks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 28

    It’s Friday, March 28, and the New York Knicks (45-27) and Milwaukee Bucks (40-32) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

    The Knicks are currently 21-15 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Bucks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. New York is 2-0 against Milwaukee with wins of 22 and 34 points. This is the final matchup of the year between them.

    New York is coming off a 13-point loss to the Clippers that snapped a two-game winning streak, while Milwaukee is looking to snap its two-game losing 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 Knicks vs. Bucks live today

    • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
    • Time: 8:00PM EST
    • Site: Fiserv Forum
    • City: Milwaukee, WI
    • Network/Streaming:

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    Game odds for Knicks vs. Bucks

    The latest odds as of Friday:

    • Odds: Knicks (-115), Bucks (-104)
    • Spread:  Knicks -1
    • Over/Under: 221 points

    That gives the Knicks an implied team point total of 110.77, and the Bucks 110.25.

    Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more!

    Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Knicks vs. Bucks game

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

    "Without Jalen Brunson, the Knicks are beating bad teams and losing to average or good squads. Not that the Bucks are much different without Damian Lillard, but we've seen Milwaukee beat Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Indiana in the last two weeks, compared to New York edging out Washington, Dallas, and Miami in that same span. It's Bucks or pass for me, especially after being blown out by the Knicks in the two meetings this season."

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

    • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Knicks on the Moneyline.
    • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Knicks at -1.
    • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 221.

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    Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Knicks vs. Bucks on Friday

    • The Knicks have won 4 straight games against the Bucks
    • 4 of the Knicks' last 5 road trips to the Bucks have gone over the Total
    • The Bucks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games
    • The Knicks have won 4 straight games against the Bucks

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    Cavaliers vs. Pistons Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 28

    It’s Friday, March 28, and the Cleveland Cavaliers (59-14) and Detroit Pistons (41-32) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

    The Cavaliers are currently 28-9 on the road with a point differential of 10, while the Pistons have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. Cleveland has won all three meetings versus Detroit this season by 12, 19, and 3 points.

    Cleveland is back on track after winning three consecutive games after dropping four straight. The Cavs are coming off a win versus San Antonio last night, while Detroit last played on Tuesday. The Pistons have won the last two games and four of the past five as they enter the season-finale with the Cavaliers.

    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. Pistons live today

    • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
    • Time: 7:00PM EST
    • Site: Little Caesars Arena
    • City: Detroit, MI
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    Game odds for Cavaliers vs. Pistons

    The latest odds as of Friday:

    • Odds: Cavaliers (-380), Pistons (+303)
    • Spread:  Cavaliers -8.5
    • Over/Under: 231 points

    That gives the Cavaliers an implied team point total of 118.86, and the Pistons 114.45.

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    Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Cavaliers vs. Pistons game

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    Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Pistons to cover and win:

    "Detroit has a major rest advantage in this game having last played on Tuesday, while Cleveland played last night. This will be the third game in four days for the Cavaliers as well, so it's Detroit or pass for me and I'd sprinkle the Pistons' ML since they are 0-3 against the Cavaliers this season. This would be a spot they could win after losing by three points in the previous meeting."

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

    • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Cleveland Cavaliers on the Moneyline.
    • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Detroit Pistons at +8.
    • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 231.

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    Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Cavaliers vs. Pistons on Friday

    • The Cavaliers have won 8 straight on the road at divisional opponents
    • 10 of the Pistons' last 11 matchups with the Cavaliers have stayed under the Total
    • The Cavaliers have covered in 4 of their last 5 matchups against divisional opponents
    • The Cavaliers have won 5 straight divisional matchups

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    Ottawa Senators Hold On To Beat Red Wings 4-3, Improving Playoff Lead To Seven Points

    The Ottawa Senators improved their playoff chances on Thursday night while also knocking another nail in the Detroit Red Wings' coffin. Despite spending much of the first period in the penalty box and then bending hard in the third, the Senators held on to defeat the Red Wings 4-3 at Little Caesars Arena.

    Mar 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Michael Amadio (22) scores against Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) (Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images)

    Just two and a half weeks ago, in a 2-1 victory, Sens goalie Linus Ullmark frustrated the Wings with a season-high 48 saves. He was the biggest reason Detroit was held scoreless in a chaotic first period, as the Red Wings went 0-for-5 on the power play. Ullmark ended the night with 31 saves.

    Despite the Wings controlling most of the early play, Ottawa struck first. Fabian Zetterlund notched his first point as a Senator, setting up a hard-charging Thomas Chabot. Chabot hustled up into the rush and beat goalie Alex Lyon with a wrist shot to make it 1-0.

    Just over seven minutes later, Brady Tkachuk caught up to Lucas Raymond and manhandled him in the neutral zone. While the Detroit fans protested, the puck went the other way, and Tim Stützle beat Lyon with a wrist shot on the short side. At that point, the Senators were being outshot 12-3 but still led 2-0.

    A chippy first period boiled over when Stützle and Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson got into a shoving match, prompting Tkachuk to step in. Edvinsson, at 6-foot-6 but not known for fighting, agreed to drop with Tkachuk. But the scrap was little more than a wrestling match.

    The Red Wings’ luck didn’t improve in the second period. Defenseman Ben Chiarot attempted to dump the puck in off the boards, but it struck Michael Rasmussen and bounced right to Drake Batherson, who set up David Perron for a breakaway goal, stretching Ottawa’s lead to 3-0.

    That marked the end of Lyon’s night, as he was replaced by former Senator Cam Talbot.

    The Sens took that lead into the third and finally took one penalty too many. With Shane Pinto off for a cross-check, Patrick Kane broke through for the Wings on the power play. Former Senator Alex DeBrincat fed him a pass across the crease, and Kane was able to tap it in.

    Michael Amadio seemed to put the game away with a breakaway goal, his sixth goal of the month, making it 4-1 Ottawa. It turned out to be the game-winner and Amadio's sparkling two-way game will be tough to leave on the fourth line much longer.

    With just over eight minutes to play, in a dreadful piece of Ottawa defending, Raymond made it 4-2. He was left all alone in front of Ullmark and had all day to pick his spot.

    Less than four minutes later, former Senator Vladimir Tarasenko beat Ullmark from the slot, cutting Ottawa’s lead to one and setting up a tense finish.

    However, the Senators D fought back a heavy Detroit push for the victory.

    With the win, Ottawa moves seven points above the Eastern Conference playoff cut line. They'll host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night in the first of three games against them in the final three weeks of the regular season.