Running back Cam Skattebo had a big year to lead Arizona State to the College Football Playoff.
Rockies at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 14
Its Monday, April 14 and the Rockies (3-12) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (11-6).
Antonio Senzatela is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Dustin May for Los Angeles.
LA has appeared mortal at times including this past weekend when they lost Saturday and Sunday to the visiting Cubs. The Dodgers were outscored 20-2 in those games. Colorado were not just swept by the Padres in San Diego this weekend...they were shut out in each of the three games. Yesterday, Michael King threw a complete game for his third win of the season allowing just two hits and one walk.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Dodgers
- Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
- Time: 10:10PM EST
- Site: Dodger Stadium
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Network/Streaming: COLR, SNLA
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Odds for the Rockies at the Dodgers
The latest odds as of Monday:
- Moneyline: Rockies (+271), Dodgers (-341)
- Spread: Dodgers -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Dodgers
- Pitching matchup for April 14, 2025: Antonio Senzatela vs. Dustin May
- Rockies: Antonio Senzatela (0-2, 5.14 ERA)
Last outing: 4/9 vs. Milwaukee - 4.1IP, 8ER, 8H, 1BB, 3Ks - Dodgers: Dustin May (0-1, 0.82 ERA)
Last outing: 4/7 at Washington - 6IP, 1ER, 3H, 3BB, 1K
- Rockies: Antonio Senzatela (0-2, 5.14 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rockies at Dodgers
- The Dodgers have won their last 3 games against the Rockies with Dustin May starting
- Shohei Ohtani is 1-12 in his last 3 games
- Michael Conforto is 3-24 in his last 7 games
- Ryan McMahon was hitless (0-11) in the San Diego series
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- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers 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 over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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Tatum joins Larry Bird as only Celtics to accomplish this rare feat
Tatum joins Larry Bird as only Celtics to accomplish this rare feat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum played arguably the best basketball of his career this season, and he made some team history in the process.
Tatum led the C’s in total points (1932), rebounds (623), assists (431) and steals (76). As a result, he joined Larry Bird as the only players to lead the Celtics in all four categories during a single season multiple times.
Tatum also accomplished this feat in the 2020-21 campaign.
Jayson Tatum and Larry Bird are the only Celtics to the lead the team in total points, rebounds, assists and steals in a season multiple times ☘️ pic.twitter.com/Pba65g6hLi
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 14, 2025
Tatum led the C’s with 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and six assists per game this season. He has scored 26-plus points per game in five consecutive seasons. His 250 made 3-pointers were the most of any forward in the league this season. No other forward made more than 200.
The 26-year-old superstar should make first team All-NBA for the fourth straight season. The last Celtics player to do that was Bird, who made All-NBA first team in eight straight seasons from 1979-80 through 1987-88.
Regular season success is great, but Tatum and the Celtics have higher goals.
The 2025 NBA playoffs begin this weekend, where the C’s will try to repeat as champions.
Boston’s first-round opponent will be the winner of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 play-in tournament game between the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks.
3 surprises from Knicks season ahead of the 2025 NBA playoffs
The 2024-25 regular season is a wrap for the Knicks. After a 113-105 win on Sunday afternoon against the Nets, the Knicks finished third in the East with a 51-31 record. The Knicks had a relatively predictable season. Jalen Brunson led the team in scoring for a second consecutive season, Mikal Bridges played all 82 games again and the years-long debate of Tom Thibodeau’s rotations and minutes distributions continued.
There were a few surprises from this year's team that stood out from New York’s regular season that weren’t expected at the season’s start.
Free-throw merchant
OG Anunoby has never been a foul magnet. In the first seven seasons of his career, Anunoby averaged 2.1 free-throw attempts per 36 minutes. That trend continued at the start of this season, but a massive shift has occurred over the final month.
Anunoby has averaged 4.7 free-throw attempts per 36 minutes in the last 18 games. His freebie uptick has been mainly due to driving into the paint with a head of steam. Anunoby’s also attacked mismatches in the post and established a gather step move that draws fouls on a regular basis.
OG with the slam! 💥 pic.twitter.com/YCkSXFfKoy
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) March 20, 2025
The free-throw boost from the Knicks’ demon has led to a boost in scoring (22.7 points) during this late stretch. Anunoby was relatively quiet offensively in New York’s two recent losses to the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. If the Knicks are going to exceed expectations in the postseason, the club will need him to continue being aggressive.
Three-point averse
When the Knicks acquired Karl-Anthony Towns and Bridges this past offseason, the thought was that the Knicks would be able to launch three-pointers on a regular basis. Towns specifically is one of the most efficient three-point shooting big men in NBA history.
However, that wasn’t the case this season. The Knicks don’t take threes often. New York was 26th in three-point attempts per 100 possessions this season.
Despite the limited hoists from beyond the arc, the Knicks finished the season eighth in three-point percentage, converting 36.9 percent of their long distance attempts. One of the reasons for New York’s top-five finish in offensive efficiency was the team’s three-point shooting accuracy. There’s no reason the Knicks can’t get up more threes. The club features eight rotation players that shot over league-average (36 percent) this season.
The team’s shot diet is geared more toward the midrange: 7.8 percent of New York’s points came from the midrange, fifth in the league, per NBA Stats. If the Knicks advance to a second round showdown with the Celtics, outside shooting will be a significant conversation. In Boston’s 4-0 sweep of the Knicks in the regular season, the Celtics attempted 65 more threes.
Bench positives
The Knicks bench is thin. All season, New York’s reserves have been last in the NBA in scoring by a wide margin.
But when the bench is on the floor, New York is winning. Surprisingly, the highest net rating on the team during the regular season belongs to Cameron Payne. During the backup point guard’s minutes, the Knicks have outscored teams by 9.1 points per 100 possessions. In second place is Miles McBride (plus-7.1 points per 100 possessions).
The two reserve guards have played a considerable amount with Towns, which has yielded positive results. In 353 minutes together, the trio has outscored opponents by 12.0 points per 100 possessions according to PBP Stats. There is some noise to those numbers. Payne and McBride have played heavy minutes in the early stages of the second and fourth quarters when other teams have their bench units on the floor too.
But it does show that the Knicks bench isn’t as much of a weakness when looking beyond raw stats like points scored.
‘Very alarming’: Red Bull hold crisis talks as Verstappen stews over Bahrain F1 GP
- Dutchman finished sixth at Sakhir circuit
- Horner says team need to react ‘very quickly’
Senior figures at Red Bull held crisis talks after the Bahrain Grand Prix finished with a deeply dissatisfied Max Verstappen languishing in sixth place. But the team principal, Christian Horner, admitted there will be no quick fix.
Horner conceded the team have problems that need to be addressed as soon as possible, but he said: “This race has exposed some pitfalls that are obviously very clear that we need to get on top of very quickly. Ultimately you can mask it a little through setup and we were able to achieve that last weekend in Suzuka. We understand where the issues are, it’s introducing the solutions that obviously take a little more time.”
Continue reading...Braves at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 14
Its Monday, April 14 and the Braves (4-11) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (9-7).
Grant Holmes is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Easton Lucas for Toronto.
Atlanta lost two of three in Tampa against the Rays this weekend. Tampa smashed the Braves 8-3 yesterday. Toronto split their two-game set with the Orioles winning 7-6 yesterday in ten innings. Myles Straw had the game-winning hit in the tenth for Toronto.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Braves at Blue Jays
- Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
- Time: 7:07PM EST
- Site: Rogers Centre
- City: Toronto, ON
- Network/Streaming: FDSNSO, Sportsnet
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Odds for the Braves at the Blue Jays
The latest odds as of Monday:
- Moneyline: Braves (-109), Blue Jays (-110)
- Spread: Blue Jays 1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Blue Jays
- Pitching matchup for April 14, 2025: Grant Holmes vs. Easton Lucas
- Braves: Grant Holmes (0-1, 4.00 ERA)
Last outing: 4/9 vs. Philadelphia - 4IP, 0ER, 3H, 4BB, 6Ks - Blue Jays: Easton Lucas (2-0, 0.00 ERA)
Last outing: 4/8 at Boston - 5.1IP, 0ER, 3H, 1BB, 8Ks
- Braves: Grant Holmes (0-1, 4.00 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Braves at Blue Jays
- The Jays are 13-3 on the Run Line this season
- The Braves are 6-9-1 on the Run Line this season
- The Under is 17-9-3 for the Blue Jays' and the Braves' games combined this season
- The Blue Jays are up 3.59 units on the Run Line in their last 5 home games
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- 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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While Travis Hunter is the headliner, this year's class is relatively strong at defensive line, running back and tight end.
Mets at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 14
Its Monday, April 14 and the Mets (10-5) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (5-11).
Clay Holmes is slated to take the mound for New York against Joe Ryan for Minnesota.
The Mets took two of three over the weekend from the Athletics winning Sunday, 8-0. Kodai Senga threw seven shutout innings for New York. Minnesota lost two of three to Detroit but did win yesterday 5-1. Byron Buxton cracked his third home run of the season to pace the attack for the Twins
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Mets at Twins
- Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
- Time: 7:40PM EST
- Site: Target Field
- City: Minneapolis, MN
- Network/Streaming: SNY, MNNT
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Odds for the Mets at the Twins
The latest odds as of Monday:
- Moneyline: Mets (-104), Twins (-115)
- Spread: Twins 1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Twins
- Pitching matchup for April 14, 2025: Clay Holmes vs. Joe Ryan
- Mets: Clay Holmes (1-1, 4.30 ERA)
Last outing: 4/8 vs. Miami - 5.1IP, 4ER, 5H, 3BB, 10Ks - Twins: Joe Ryan (1-1, 2.65 ERA)
Last outing: 4/9 at Kansas City - 7IP, 0ER, 2H, 0BB, 4Ks
- Mets: Clay Holmes (1-1, 4.30 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mets at Twins
- The Mets are 4-11 to the OVER this season
- The Under is 7-2-1 in the Twins' last 10 games
- The Twins have lost 6 of their last 8
- The Mets are 8-2 in their last 10 games
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- 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 recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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Canucks Drew O'Connor Set To Make Franchise History Monday Against The San Jose Sharks
Drew O'Connor is set to make franchise history on Monday when the Vancouver Canucks take on the San Jose Sharks. Barring any last-minute lineup changes, the 26-year-old will become the first player in Canucks history to play over 82 games in an 82-game season. O'Connor is on pace to finish 2024-25 with 84 games played and is one of less than ten players who have a chance to play over 82 games this season.
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The reason O'Connor has this opportunity is because of the timing of his trade to Vancouver. When he was dealt from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Canucks, O'Connor had already played 53 games this season. Flash forward to today, and he has suited up for 29 games with Vancouver, which equals out to 82 games, despite the Canucks having only completed 80.
It is important to note that there are players in franchise history that have played either 83 or 84 games in a season. The difference is that the seven previous times it has happened were during 84 games seasons. Yes, the NHL had 84-game seasons at one point, with the 1992-93 and 1993-94 seasons being the only two to eclipse the 82-games played mark.
While playing over 82 games in a season is not uncommon in the NHL, it has never happened in Vancouver. According to the NHL's stat page, no Canucks player has finished the season with over 82 games in an 82-game season. In the end, it is a unique first in Vancouver's history as O'Connor will now become the answer to a Canucks-related trivia question.
Vancouver wraps up their season series with the Sharks on Monday night. The Canucks are 3-0 against their Pacific Division rivals, and will have their eyes on the season sweep. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm PT from Rogers Arena.
Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.
Nationals at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 14
Its a Paul Skenes Monday! Its April 14 and Skenes and the Pirates (5-11) are hosting the Nationals (6-9).
As noted, Paul Skenes is on the bump for the Bucs and Brad Lord is slated to take the mound for Washington.
The Nats lost their second in a row yesterday against the Marlins, 11-4. Matt Mervis paced the onslaught with a three-run tater for Miami. The Pirates were swept by the Reds over the weekend losing Sunday, 4-0. Hunter Greene was exceptional tossing seven shutout innings enroute to his second win of the season.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Nationals at Pirates
- Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
- Time: 6:40PM EST
- Site: PNC Park
- City: Pittsburgh, PA
- Network/Streaming: MASN, SNP
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Odds for the Nationals at the Pirates
The latest odds as of Monday:
- Moneyline: Nationals (+181), Pirates (-219)
- Spread: Pirates -1.5
- Total: 7.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Pirates
- Pitching matchup for April 14, 2025: Brad Lord vs. Paul Skenes
- Nationals: Brad Lord (0-0, 1.80 ERA)
Last outing: 4/8 vs. Dodgers - 3IP, 0ER, 2H, 2BB, 4Ks - Pirates: Paul Skenes (1-1, 3.44 ERA)
Last outing: 4/8 vs. St. Louis - 6IP, 5ER, 6H, 1BB, 7Ks
- Nationals: Brad Lord (0-0, 1.80 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Nationals at Pirates
- The Pirates are 5-11 on the Run Line this season
- 5 of the Pirates' last 7 games against the Nationals have gone OVER the Total
- The Nationals have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 3.01 units
- The Nats have lost 3 of their last 4 games
- The Bucs have lost 4 of their last 5
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- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Pittsburgh Pirates on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.
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In Hainsight: Demidov’s arrival
On Saturday’s Barn Burner podcast, NHL insider Darren Dreger criticized the fact that a livestream was made of Ivan Demidov’s arrival at Toronto Pearson’s airport on Thursday night. If you didn’t see it, there was live footage of Montreal Canadiens’ prospect’s arrival on Canadian soil on BPM Sports and Sick Podcast broadcaster Tony Marinaro’s X account. The post generated nearly 800,000 impressions and was very popular with Habs fans.
Ivan Demidov has arrived in Canada! Took the side route to avoid the commotion.#gohabsgo#thesickpodcastpic.twitter.com/lMlhCy6x3G
— The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro (@thesickpodcasts) April 11, 2025
Granted, filming a 19-year-old’s arrival at the airport is a bit intense, but this fan base is intense. This fan base wants to see everything related to their team, and why shouldn’t it be given to them? Every year, the Canadiens are one of the biggest money-makers for the NHL, and that’s down to one thing: their passionate fanbase.
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The fact that so many people watched the stream is proof that it was a good idea. In the end, media members need to adapt to the times they live in. Last week, there was also talk that the excitement for Demidov was too intense and that it was even higher than when Guy Lafleur and Jean Beliveau joined the team.
Today, fans are more informed; they know what’s coming. Thanks to social media, we had a regular source of highlights from the KHL all season long. Every time Demidov made a great play, everyone saw the footage. Back when Jean Beliveau and Guy Lafleur were coming up the junior ranks, there was no social media, and their games weren’t broadcast on TV.
For the most recent generation of Habs fans that has been starved for offensive stars for years, Demidov looks like one of the missing pieces to bring the once offensively powerful Canadiens franchise back in the fold of the offensive juggernauts. Of course, they loved seeing Carey Price make save after save and keep them in games, but you need to score goals to win hockey games and eventually hoist the Stanley Cup. These young fans didn’t see the 1970s dynasty, which had fantastic goaltending with Ken Dryden, defending with the big three (Serge Savard, Guy Lapointe, and Larry Robinson), and attacking (Guy Lafleur, Yvan Cournoyer, and Steve Shutt to name a few).
Ivan Demidov is going to make an immediate impact in Montreal pic.twitter.com/gaOl8wOI16
— World Hockey Report (@worldhockeyrpt) April 8, 2025
Will it be too much pressure for the youngster? Some argue it will be, but I don’t think so. The way players are drafted these days after interviews designed to assess, among other things, their suitability for the market they would be going to, I’m convinced the Canadiens picked a player with the tools necessary to cope with both the pressure and the scrutiny Demidov will have to deal with.
He didn’t look scared or shocked when he saw the crowd at the airport; he smiled and waved, taking it all in stride. On Monday morning, Montreal woke up to find 93 “Ivan Demidov Is there for the Canadiens” signs on lampposts throughout the city, a fantastic marketing initiative from Warrior that is sure to make the fans even more excited. Let them enjoy it; they waited long enough.
Coup de génie marketing de la part de Warrior Hockey : la compagnie vient de s'associer à Ivan Demidov... et a installé une centaine de pancartes "électorales" pour en faire l'annonce.
— Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) April 14, 2025
En voici 2 aperçues sur l'Île de Montréal 👇 pic.twitter.com/enOddQBNQm
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Luka ends 12-year Steph, LeBron top NBA jersey sales streak
Luka ends 12-year Steph, LeBron top NBA jersey sales streak originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Luka Dončić’s trade from Dallas and arrival in Los Angeles changed the NBA landscape in more ways than one this year — catapulting the Lakers up the Western Conference standings and sending Luka’s No. 77 purple and gold jersey into the history books.
Dončić becomes the first international player to lead the NBA in jersey sales in an season by besting Steph Curry and Lakers teammate LeBron James, who finished No. 2 and No. 3 in sales, respectively.
The Lakers’ star also is the first player other than Curry or James to top the list since the 2012-13 NBA season, when Carmelo Anthony earned the top spot playing as a member of the New York Knicks.
Luka Dončić is the NBA’s new top jersey-seller … and the first player not named Stephen Curry or LeBron James to sell the NBA’s most jerseys in a season since 2012-13 … and the first international player to lead the league.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/3dNEEu2e4Mpic.twitter.com/yiIZBxbiUi
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 14, 2025
The top 5 players in jersey sales are:
- Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
- Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
- Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
The Lakers lead the way in terms of team merchandise sales, also boosted by Luka’s No. 77 jersey selling.
When 2024-25 season sales were tallied in January, the Celtics led at the season’s midpoint.
Like Curry, the Celtics hung on to the No. 2 overall team spot.
The Warriors finished a respectable third, while the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls rounded out the top five in team sales.
Ranieri ends undefeated in Rome derbies thanks to Soulé’s stunner | Nicky Bandini
‘As a fan it’s beautiful to finish undefeated,’ said retiring Roma head coach after 1-1 draw with city rivals Lazio
Perhaps we ought not to believe Claudio Ranieri when he tells us that this the last time. He announced his retirement from club management last May, delivering what seemed like a perfect storybook ending, saving Cagliari from relegation. The club where he made his name three decades earlier, raising them from Serie C to the top-flight. An island, Sardinia, where the locals think him as one of their own.
Yet Ranieri’s first love has always been the city he grew up in and the team he supported, Roma. He had managed them twice before, but when they called for a third time in November he found himself unable to say no. The club was a mess, having already fired Daniele De Rossi and Ivan Juric 12 games into this Serie A season. They had won only three of those.
Continue reading...Mets at Twins: How to watch on SNY on April 14, 2025
The Mets face the Twins in Minnesota at 7:40 p.m. on SNY.
Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...
Mets Notes
- The Mets' team ERA of 2.30 is the lowest in baseball
- Clay Holmes struck out a season-high 10 batters over 5.1 innings during his start against the Marlins last week
- Max Kranick has been close to perfect in 10.0 innings in relief, with a 0.00 ERA and 0.20 WHIP.
- Luis Torrens has been terrific while filling in for Francisco Alvarez, playing strong defense while hitting .333/.375/.567 in 32 plate appearances over 11 games
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Red Sox at Rays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 14
Its Monday, April 14 and the Red Sox (8-9) are in Tampa to begin a series against the Rays (7-8).
Tanner Houck is slated to take the mound for Boston against Shane Baz for Tampa Bay.
The Red Sox salvaged the final game of their series in Chicago with a win over the White Sox, 3-1. Boston lost two of three to Chicago as the offense just could not find a groove scoring a total of six runs.
Tampa ripped Atlanta, 8-3, Sunday. Junior Caminero went 2-4 including his third home run and he drove in three runs to pace the attack for the Rays.
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 Rays
- Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
- Time: 7:05PM EST
- Site: George M. Steinbrenner Field
- City: Tampa, FL
- Network/Streaming: NESN, FDSNSUN
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Odds for the Red Sox at the Rays
The latest odds as of Monday:
- Moneyline: Red Sox (-100), Rays (-119)
- Spread: Rays 1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Red Sox at Rays
- Pitching matchup for April 14, 2025: Tanner Houck vs. Shane Baz
- Red Sox: Tanner Houck (0-1, 4.41 ERA)
Last outing: 4/9 vs. Toronto - 6.2IP, 1ER, 5H, 2BB, 2Ks - Rays: Shane Baz (1-0, 1.39 ERA)
Last outing: 4/8 vs. Angels - 7IP, 2ER, 3H, 4BB, 6Ks
- Red Sox: Tanner Houck (0-1, 4.41 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Red Sox at Rays
- The OVER has cashed just 5 times in 12 games (5-11-1) in Red Sox games this season
- In his last 5 starts, Shane Baz has an ERA of 2.03 for the Rays
- Rafael Devers is hitless (0-10) in his last 3 games
- Alex Bregman is just 4-21 (.190) over his last 6 games
- Tampa is 5-10 on the Run Line this season
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Red Sox and the Rays
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Red Sox and the Rays:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Tampa Bay Rays on the Moneyline.
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