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Yankees at Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 22

It's Tuesday, July 22 and the Yankees (55-45) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (59-41). Cam Schlittler is slated to take the mound for New York against Max Scherzer for Toronto.

The Blue Jays won the opening game 4-1 behind a four-run fifth inning to extend its home winning streak to 11 games and five consecutive over the Yankees. New York is now 2-4 over the last six games, while Toronto has won four straight out the break.

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 Yankees at Blue Jays

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 7:07PM EST
  • Site: Rogers Centre
  • City: Toronto, ON
  • Network/Streaming: YES, Sportsnet

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Odds for the Yankees at the Blue Jays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Yankees (+108), Blue Jays (-128)
  • Spread:  Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Blue Jays

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Cam Schlittler vs. Max Scherzer
    • Yankees: Cam Schlittler, (1-0, 5.06 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
    • Blue Jays: Max Scherzer, (1-0, 4.70 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 8 Strikeouts

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

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the value on the Yankees to win the AL East:

“This series will be a defining one in the AL East race that has seen the Toronto Blue Jays take ahold of. Toronto is up in the series season and swept New York earlier in the season, so it’s an ideal time for the Yankees to strike back.

The odds are down to plus-money on the Yankees to win the division, which could be back to -150 with a series win over the Blue Jays.”

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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 Tuesday’s game between the Yankees and the Blue Jays:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Toronto Blue Jays on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Yankees at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.

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 Yankees at Blue Jays

  • New York is 1-0 in Schlittler's starts
  • Toronto has won three straight with Scherzer
  • The Blue Jays have won 7 of their last 8 matchups against AL East opponents
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Yankees' last 5 divisional matchups
  • The Blue Jays are up 3.62 units on the Run Line in their last 5 at home

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Firing on All Cylinders: Flames’ Matt Coronato Emerging as a Core Piece

Name a player on the Calgary Flames with a quicker, more deceptive release than Matt Coronato.

Go ahead. I’ll wait.

Sure, Yegor Sharangovich might come to mind. He’s got a laser of a shot when he decides to unleash it. But that’s the thing—he picks his spots. Coronato, on the other hand, doesn’t need an invitation. The kid has a shoot-first mentality that few young players possess, and that trait is quickly becoming his calling card.

Last season, the Greenlawn, New York native peppered opposing goaltenders with a career-high 180 shots on net. That’s not just volume—it’s confidence, instinct, and opportunity all rolled into one. For a 22-year-old still finding his full stride in the NHL, Coronato is already showing signs of becoming a lethal offensive threat for years to come.

The Flames clearly agree.

Back on May 3, 2025, Calgary locked up the talented winger to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension—an average annual value of $6.5 million. It was a decisive move from GM Craig Conroy, ensuring that one of the team’s most promising young players remains a central piece of the puzzle deep into the next decade.

And frankly, the deal could end up looking like a bargain.

Coronato didn’t just earn the extension—he demanded it with his play. In the final season of his three-year entry-level contract, the former 13th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft finished third on the Flames in both goals (24) and points (47). He consistently found ways to contribute, whether on the power play, at even strength, or in key moments late in games. His offensive instincts, combined with a tireless work ethic, make him a player you can build around.

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Here’s how Coronato’s numbers stacked up in 2024-25:

  • Goals: 24 (3rd on team)
  • Assists: 23
  • Points: 47 (T-3rd on team)
  • Shots on Goal: 180
  • Power Play Goals: 5
  • Game-Winning Goals: 4
  • Shooting Percentage: 13.3%
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Off the ice, Coronato is as humble and likeable as they come. He’s the kind of guy teammates rally around—low maintenance, high impact. But make no mistake: it’s not his personality that got him paid. It’s the production. It’s the trajectory. It’s the fact that he’s still getting better.

If the Flames are betting on Coronato to be a core offensive driver as they reshape their roster for the future, it’s a safe bet. He’s got the tools, the temperament, and most importantly, the trigger.

If he keeps shooting the way he has, he might just find his way into the upper echelon of NHL scorers—maybe even before this new deal hits the halfway mark.

One thing’s for sure: no one’s telling Coronato to shoot the puck.

He already knows.

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Should the Avalanche Pursue a Trade for Yegor Chinakhov?

The Colorado Avalanche's 2025 free agency has been relatively quiet. Outside of re-signing some pending unrestricted and restricted free agents, the only actual free agent signing was Brent Burns. The Avalanche still has over $4 million in cap space to use. If the Avalanche want to make a  big splash this summer, then look no further than Columbus Blue Jackets Yegor Chinakhov.

Last week, his agent tweeted that his client would like a fresh start somewhere else. Stating that the 21st pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft has had some misunderstandings with the coach and staff. Even doubling down in an interview, stating how his clients' best intentions are to be moved.

Columbus’ GM, Don Waddell, told Portzline that he wasn’t surprised by the request, and that Chinakhov didn’t take well to being healthy scratched after not playing well following a back injury. Chinakhov has dealt with injuries throughout his short NHL career; however, he exhibits many qualities that could help the Avalanche as an “overager” prospect who has yet to truly break out.

Chinakhov is listed at 6-foot-1, 201 lbs. He had seven goals and 15 points in 30 games this past season, but that came after a 16-goal, 29-point 2023-24 season in just 53 games. At 24 years old, this can help the Avalanche as a player who can contribute now, rather than trading for a 20-year-old prospect who is unhappy with his playing time and needs more time to develop. If there was a team that the Columbus Blue Jackets could feel “comfy” enough to deal with, look no further than the Avalanche and their recent trade that saw Miles Wood and Charlie Coyle be moved.

What Chinakhov Can Bring To The Lineup

Using the 2023-24 season as a baseline dataset, since it provided a larger sample than the previous season, let's examine Chinakhov's strengths he brings to a team. The biggest highlight is Chinakhov is a high-end skater, as his top skating speed ranked in the 94th percentile. This is an already fast team up and down the lineup, and it showed this past season, especially with the addition of Martin Necas.

Last season the Avalanche were in the 99th percentile of 18-20, 20-22, 22+ bursts and Top Speed (Mph).

Per NHL Edge:  Nathan MacKinnon led all forwards with the most 20 mph+ bursts (547) and 22 mph+ bursts (83). Necas finished second in 22 mph+ bursts (47) and fifth in 20 mph+ bursts (370). Cale Makar led all defenseman in 20 mph+ bursts (206) and 22 mph+ bursts (27).

Chinakhov possesses underrated shot , as his top shot speed ranked in the 97th percentile during the 2023-24 season (per NHL Edge). His goal-scoring rates over the past two seasons indicate significant breakout potential. If he can maintain his health, and if paired with the proper playmaker, it could set him up for the best position in his career so far.

Where Would Chinakhov Fit In The Lineup?

This is the biggest question if the Avalanche were to acquire him, and a significant one to say the least if they are considering doing so. The top six is currently the best it has been since the 2021-22 season, so moving someone out of that lineup would be a significant move.

In the event of an injury, he could take on the position for the time being, and, unfortunately, injuries can happen, allowing him to make the most of an unfortunate situation. However, this team currently faces some significant questions that must be addressed soon, especially for the upcoming seasons. Though they could be addressed by considering Chinakhov’s play if they do acquire him.

Martin Necas remains unsigned, a situation that has been a significant talking point throughout the summer. Artturi Lehkonen has two years remaining on his contract and will be 32 years old when it expires. Gabriel Landeskog, despite appearing strong in last season's playoffs, will be returning for his first full season after injury. It's uncertain how this will impact his physical condition, given his age of 32 and the three more seasons remaining on his contract after this upcoming season. Valeri Nichushkin is 30 and has four more years remaining on his contract as well.

If the Avalanche did acquire him, he could be that next key piece in the coming seasons, being the next man up in the top-six as current players slowly fill out a middle/bottom-six role. Getting young, fresh legs up in the top-six to lead the offense while taking pressure off the aging veterans.

What Could The Price Be To Get Chinakhov?

With a cap hit of $2.1 million and being an arbitration-eligible RFA next summer, what might the Blue Jackets ask for Chinakhov? More prospects? Picks? Depth NHLers? Depending on what it is, the Avalanche could penny up the asking price.

The Avalanche don’t have a first, second, or third-round pick this upcoming season, but they do have an extra fourth-round pick, two extra fifth-round picks, and two extra seventh-round picks. They don’t have a 2026 third-round pick, but they do have all of their original picks, plus an additional second-round pick from the Charlie Coyle trade and an extra fifth-round pick from the Mackenzie Blackwood trade.

At the end of the day, if the Avalanche do end up making a deal, it all comes down to what the cost looks like. He might or might not be a success story at the end of the day, just another trade that just didn’t pan out well for the team. Although he could also be a key piece that helps push the team into a better position, maybe not now, but down the road. A key young player who helps take a larger step each season to pivot the team's path as this team's core begins to age and take a step back.

Insider Lists Three Avalanche Players as Top Trade TargetsInsider Lists Three Avalanche Players as Top Trade TargetsWith the Colorado Avalanche only having $1.2 million in cap space left after re-signing Brock Nelson, they will need to make some moves to free up cap space if they want to re-sign their pending unrestricted free agents or sign other players heading into free agency. Is It Farewell for Jonathan Drouin and the Colorado Avalanche?Is It Farewell for Jonathan Drouin and the Colorado Avalanche?With  Brock Nelson re-signing and numerous unrestricted free agents the Colorado Avalanche can re-sign, how high does Jonathan Drouin rank in terms of importance to the Avalanche?
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Former Minnesota Wild Defenseman Traded To The Pittsburgh Penguins

Apr 25, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild in game five of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images.

The Dallas Stars traded defenseman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok. 

Dumba, 30, recorded 79 goals, 157 assists, 236 points, and 816 hits in 598 games across ten seasons in his Wild career after he was the seventh overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft.

Last season with the Stars, Dumba recorded one goal and ten points in 63 games. He will now be on his fourth team in the last two seasons since playing his first ten seasons with the Wild. 

Other Wild News

Wild's Matt Boldy Joins Some Elite Company In NHLWild's Matt Boldy Joins Some Elite Company In NHLThe NHL put together a list of the top ten forwards in the league who are under the age of 25. One Minnesota Wild player made the list at No. 3.  Wild Forward Signs One-Year Contract With Division RivalWild Forward Signs One-Year Contract With Division RivalFormer Minnesota Wild forward Gustav Nyquist signed a contract with the Winnipeg Jets on July 2nd. It was a one-year deal worth $3.25 million. 
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The greatest year in sports history? Why it has to be 1985

Four decades have passed and we’re still reminiscing about Taylor v Davis, Boris Becker, Sandy Lyle … and a lot more

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I’ve been putting this off for years, but the recent Live Aid nostalgia has pushed me over the edge. We’ve all had the debate in the pub about the greatest sporting year – no, just me then? – so I’m here to argue the case for 1985. After 40 years, it is time to tell 1985 that I’m crazy for you.

There are, of course, many factors involved when it comes to picking your favourite sporting year. Allegiance matters. Therefore, Manchester United winning a treble, Europe collapsing in the Ryder Cup and Australia winning two World Cups means I don’t want to party like it’s 1999. Yet pushing all this irrational stuff to one side, there can be no doubting the credentials of 1985.

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Cardinals at Rockies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 22

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Cardinals (52-49) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (24-76) in Game 2 of their series.

Erick Fedde is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Bradley Blalock for Colorado.

The Cards' bats woke up and collected 15 hits in a 6-2 win last night over the Rockies. Willson Contreras and Masyn Winn led the offense with three hits apiece as St. Louis snapped a three-game losing streak.

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 Cardinals at Rockies

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 8:40PM EST
  • Site: Coors Field
  • City: Denver, CO
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, COLR

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Odds for the Cardinals at the Rockies

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Cardinals (-156), Rockies (+130)
  • Spread:  Cardinals -1.5
  • Total: 12.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Rockies

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Erick Fedde vs. Bradley Blalock
    • Cardinals: Erick Fedde (3-9, 4.83 ERA)
      Last outing: July 12 vs. Atlanta - 4.2IP, 3ER, 6H, 1BB, 1K
    • Rockies: Bradley Blalock (0-2, 9.97 ERA)
      Last outing: July 12 at Cincinnati - 5.2IP, 1ER, 6H, 0BB, 1K

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

  • The Cardinals have won 26 of 50 games following a win
  • The Rockies' last 6 games against National League teams have gone under the Total
  • Ryan McMahon is riding a modest 5-game hitting streak (6-18)
  • Nolan Arenado is 3-15 over his last 4 games

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

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

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

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

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ICYMI in Mets Land: Trade deadline buzz; Francisco Alvarez's return

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

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Royals at Cubs prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 22

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Royals (49-52) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (59-41).

Rich Hill is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Matthew Boyd.

Salvador Perez went yard twice last night as the Royals blitzed the Cubs in Game 1 of the series last night, 12-4. The veteran backstop now has four home runs in his last three games. Carson Kelly collected three hits in the loss for Chicago. Said loss has dropped the Cubs out of first place in the National League's Central division.

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 Royals at Cubs

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Wrigley Field
  • City: Chicago, IL
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNKC, MARQ

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Odds for the Royals at the Cubs

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Royals (+211), Cubs (-265)
  • Spread:  Cubs -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Cubs

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Rich Hill vs. Matthew Boyd
    • Royals: Rich Hill (0-0, 0.00)
      Last outing: This is the 45-year-old's 1st start of the season. He was 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA for Triple-A Omaha
    • Cubs: Matthew Boyd (10-3, 2.34 ERA)
      Last outing: July 12 at Yankees - 8IP, 0ER, 4H, 0BB, 6Ks

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

  • After losing the series opener, the Cubs have a 10-3 record in Game 2 this season
  • The Cubs' last 3 games against the Royals have gone over the Total
  • The Cubs have failed to cover the Run Line in 7 of their last 8 home games against the Royals
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong has now hit in 5 straight games (7-17)
  • Bobby Witt Jr. has hit safely in 5 of his last 6 games (5-24)
  • With his 2 HRs last night, Salvador Perez now has 290 in his career

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 Royals and the Cubs

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Royals and the Cubs:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Cubs 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 staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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No. 2 Pick Michael Misa Names Islanders Prospect As His Toughest Matchup

On July 27, the San Jose Sharks selected Saginaw Spirit forward Michael Misa with the second overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft. 

Not going as far as to say the 18-year-old was playing on easy mode in his draft-eligible season, but it sure looked that way, racking up 134 points (62 goals, 72 assists) in 65 games.

Over his three OHL seasons, Misa has just been dominant. Which is why, when he said that New York Islanders prospect Matthew Maggio was the best hockey player he's ever played against, that statement should hold tremendous weight. 

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"He's nasty. He's a really special player," Maggio said about Misa at Islanders development camp. "He has a really good hockey IQ with an unreal skillset. He dictates the game."

Maggio, who played three seasons for the Windsor Spitfires (2019-2023), played against Misa during the 2022-23 campaign. That's the year that Maggio put up video game-like numbers, recording 111 points (54 goals, 57 assists), the season after the Islanders selected him in the fifth round (No. 142) of the 2022 NHL Draft. 

The 22-year-old is about to begin his third full professional season with the hope that Bridgeport Islanders head coach Rocky Thompson can help take his game, and so many other prospects' games, to the next level after a year or so of stagnant growth in what was a not-so-ideal situation for development the last few seasons. 

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Warriors still confident in Alex Toohey, Will Richard after summer league games

Warriors still confident in Alex Toohey, Will Richard after summer league games originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Late July typically marks the real start of the NBA offseason, with an emphasis on off.

The draft has been wrapped up for nearly a month, free agency is saved for small signings and summer league is over. This year hasn’t been a typical summer for the league, though.

Free agency has never been dragged out this long. The new CBA has restricted free agents waiting around like they’re high-priced baseball players looking for Scott Boras to get a deal done before spring training. Jonathan Kuminga’s situation has the Warriors handcuffed, keeping them from literally doing anything up to this point.

For Warriors fans, the draft and summer league gave them plenty to digest. Maybe with a microscope too zoomed in from their annoyance over lack of moves and what’s going on with Kuminga and his camp. People had plenty to say about their first impressions of the Warriors’ two picks, Alex Toohey and Will Richard.

Below are their final stats between the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League.

Toohey (6 games): 21.5 mpg, 6.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1.2 spg, 0.5 bpg, 26.2 FG% (11 of 42), 23.5 3P% (4 of 17), 71.4 FT% (15 of 21)

Richard (6 games): 23.8 mpg, 11.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 42.5 FG% (25 of 59), 20.7 3P% (6 of 29), 92.9 FT% (13 of 14)

Stats and the eye test show Toohey struggled at times shooting the ball, as well as adjusting to NBA length and athleticism after playing the last two seasons professionally in Australia. He also is only 21 years old and the last game he played was Feb. 28 for the Sydney Kings before having to then go through the draft process, sit the first two games of the California Classic and try to learn a new system and essentially a completely new style of play on the fly. 

“First couple games were rough, but he adapted well and started finding his footing,” Warriors summer league coach Lainn Wilson said to NBC Sports Bay Area. “The story’s not written right now. If it were, there’d be plenty of other players that would have been cast off for summer league performances.” 

Why the Warriors were intrigued and impressed by Toohey going into the draft remains the same after six summer league games. Toohey is 6-foot-8 and plays even bigger because of his 6-foot-11 wingspan. He’s very unselfish offensively and is always moving without the ball, versatile defensively and shows his basketball smarts by consistently talking on the defensive end to help his teammates. 

Coaches and teammates alike also loved that he didn’t back down. Stoic by nature, Toohey went right after Kyle Filipowski against a talented Utah Jazz team and took on many challenges that wouldn’t usually be presented to him in an NBA environment. 

“We’re basically banking on his versatility a little bit and then his IQ and work ethic to see can we get a little more with our performance staff that is pretty top-notch,” Wilson said. “Then he works more and understands he’ll need to work out at a different speed and all these other things. 

“But overall, we had a guy who was out there that a lot of guys tried to push around, and he wasn’t backing down from anybody. You’re banking on those kinds of intangibles to be the core of a player and how they can get better.” 

There’s a strong possibility – almost a guarantee – Wilson coaches Toohey and Richard in Santa Cruz for the Warriors’ G League affiliate throughout different parts of the season. Richard, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard taken No. 56 overall and four spots behind Toohey, does look more ready for the NBA game right now. And understandably so. 

He’s a year and a half older than Toohey and was a four-year college player who won the national championship this past season for Florida. His senior season lasted 40 games and went into early April. Richard played 141 college games, including 76 games the last two years, which is 19 more games and 1,060 more minutes played than Toohey over that span in the NBL.

While Toohey played a total of 1,266 minutes in his last two seasons in Australia, Richard played 1,265 in his final year at Florida.

Nobody in the organization has concerns over Richard’s low 3-point percentage from six summer league games. His college track record and free-throw percentage has them confident he’ll be fine from long distance. Richard is an extremely aggressive defender with an eye for steals. Between the way he helped the national champions and his solid showing this summer, Richard might be another late pick that can help the Warriors as a rookie. 

“Yeah, he absolutely has that potential,” Wilson said. 

“Both he and Alex fit in that mold of impacting the game without scoring,” he continued. “He can already shoot it a little bit, which is great. There were a few games where he was coming up with offensive rebounds. He obviously has pretty good length for a defensive player and can be a little bit of a disruptor. Those are going to be more critical pieces for him moving forward.” 

Which is why the Warriors remain high on Toohey and Richard. They believe both are mature players who will understand their role early on and expand their game as they develop. 

There have been young players Steve Kerr has shied away from using in previous seasons. There’s a reason he has placed more trust in someone like Gui Santos over time as a former second-round pick that has gotten better and better, but more importantly, always is going to do the small things in the few minutes he might get. 

Doing the dirty work is only going to open more doors. With Toohey and Richard, the Warriors feel like they added two players who get the process of being a pro. 

“If we’re throwing you in for four or five minutes, it’s like, what are you going to give us? Is it going to be like, ‘Oh, I didn’t get any open threes, so I’m not going to give you guys anything else?’ That’s a tough life to live as a second-round pick that’s starting out,” Wilson said. 

“That’s my message to both those guys. It’s really the other things. If you’re going to get a small stint, you need to make your impact felt elsewhere. If you go in and miss two threes, is that it for you? That’s the work and good thing with those guys.” 

Look past the stats. Warriors people love to use Brandin Podziemski as an example of someone who struggled shooting in summer league but still showed his intangibles and already grew into a starter. There’s no telling yet if Toohey and Richard will be on a similar path. 

What is evident is the Warriors were happy to maneuver themselves in a position to select both players last month, and those same feelings hold strong after summer league.

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Giants at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 22

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Giants (52-49) continue their series in Atlanta against the Braves (44-55).

Landen Roupp is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Davis Daniel for Atlanta.

Rookie Drake Baldwin drove in six runs last night as the Braves took the series opener over the Giants, 9-5. Hayden Birdsong allowed just a single hit in the first but did not register an out walking four and gifting the Giants five runs. Willy Adames went 4-5 including his 15th home run for San Francisco in the loss.

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

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Game details & how to watch Giants at Braves

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 7:15PM EST
  • Site: Truist Park
  • City: Atlanta, GA
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSBA, FDSNSO

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Odds for the Giants at the Braves

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Giants (-114), Braves (-106)
  • Spread:  Giants -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Giants at Braves

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Landen Roupp vs. Davis Daniel
    • Giants: Landen Roupp (6-6, 3.27 ERA)
      Last outing: July 12 vs. Dodgers - 6IP, 1ER, 7H, 1BB, 8Ks
    • Braves: Davis Daniel (0-0, 1.80 ERA)
      Last outing: July 13 at St. Louis - 4IP, 1ER, 2H, 3BB, 5Ks

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

  • The Giants have lost 7 of their last 8 games
  • The Braves' last 4 games against National League teams have gone over the Total
  • The Giants have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight road games
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hits in 6 of his last 8 games (10-28)
  • Rafael Devers' bat may be waking up as he is 5-16 over his last 4 games

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

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Giants and the Braves:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Atlanta Braves on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Braves at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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White Sox at Rays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 22

Its Tuesday, July 22 and the White Sox (36-65) look to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games tonight in Tampa against the Rays (52-49).

Davis Martin is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay.

The Sox jumped on Shane Baz early scoring three in the second inning and three more in the third. Brooks Baldwin went yard in the second to start the fireworks. Six pitchers limited the Rays to five hits on the night as Chicago equaled their season-high with a fourth consecutive win.

Lets dive into Game 2 of the series and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch White Sox at Rays

  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 7:35PM EST
  • Site: George M. Steinbrenner Field
  • City: Tampa, FL
  • Network/Streaming: CHSN, FDSNSUN

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Odds for the White Sox at the Rays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: White Sox (+188), Rays (-228)
  • Spread:  Rays -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Rays

  • Pitching matchup for July 22, 2025: Davis Martin vs. Drew Rasmussen
    • White Sox: Davis Martin (2-7, 3.79 ERA)
      Last outing: June 12 at Houston - 6IP, 4ER, 7H, 2BB, 5Ks
    • Rays: Drew Rasmussen (7-5, 2.86 ERA)
      Last outing: July 11 at Boston - 2IP, 1ER, 3H, 1BB, 1K

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of White Sox at Rays

  • The Rays have won 26 of 49 games following a defeat
  • The Under is 33-27-2 in the White Sox's games against American League teams this season
  • The White Sox have covered in 4 of their last 5 road games and they are profiting 1.63 units in those 5
  • Miguel Vargas has homered in back-to-back games and is now 5-13 over his last 3 games
  • Andrew Benintendi has at least 1 hit in 4 of his last 5 games (8-18) including 1 HR and 3 RBI

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the White Sox and the Rays:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Tampa Bay Rays on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago White Sox 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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Canadiens’ Broadcast Ranked 10th In The League By The Athletic

The Athletic published its ranking of the various NHL broadcasts on Monday, as voted by fans. Team’s fans were asked to rate their favourite team’s broadcast on a scale from one to five and to vote on as many national broadcasts as they wanted. Then, the values were computed, and the rankings were born.

The Boston Bruins come in last at number 32, with the Pittsburgh Penguins coming in at 31, and the Toronto Maple Leafs wrapping up the bottom three. At the other end of the spectrum, the Detroit Red Wings took first place, followed by the Seattle Kraken and the Utah Mammoth. As for the Montreal Canadiens, they came in at number 10.

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As can be expected, the Canadiens are a unique market in this regard, as they offer both French and English broadcasts, which are further split into National and Local games.

In English, TSN provides local coverage, while Sportsnet offers national coverage. In French, TVA Sports receives the national broadcast, while RDS receives the local one. RDS’ duo of Pierre Houde to run the play-by-play and Marc Denis provides the colour commentary.

For years, French-speaking fans have said that the Houde-Denis duo is the best in the business, and they voted accordingly. It seems to be a valid opinion since Houde was honored with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame this past season.

In his first post-induction game, Houde was celebrated in the Jacques Beauchamp media room with presents and speeches from Chantal Machabee, who was one of his colleagues for years, and France Margaret Belander. He was given a number 50 jersey (representing the number of years in the field), autographed by the players, an autographed Guy Lafleur Gin bottle, and scotch glasses.

Members of the media were also all given a special Molson Beer featuring the play-by-play experts. The unanimous praise for their broadcast boosted the Canadiens' ratings here.

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