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Sports Corner Daily’s Results and Weekend Recap

Let's recap our picks from over the weekend. On Friday, the Cleveland Guardians secured a decisive 7–0 victory over the Kansas City Royals, cashing our ML selection on the Guardians. Gabriel Arias led the offensive charge with a three-run homer in the fourth inning, while Angel Martínez contributed with a three-hit performance, including a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The Guardians' pitching staff delivered a dominant performance, holding the Royals scoreless and limiting them to just five hits. In some NBA action, the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a commanding 140–109 win over the Houston Rockets, successfully covering the -9.5 spread. Luka Dončić spearheaded the Lakers' offense with 39 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Lakers showcased their depth and shooting prowess, converting 60.9% from the field and making 19 of 37 three-point attempts. Despite resting several key players, the Rockets saw a standout performance from Cam Whitmore, who scored a career-high 34 points.

Moving on to Saturday’s plays, starting in the NHL, the Philadelphia Flyers secured a 4–3 shootout victory over the New York Islanders. Tyson Foerster was instrumental, scoring twice—including a pivotal go-ahead goal in the third period. Although the Islanders managed to tie the game late, Bobby Brink clinched the win for Philadelphia by netting the only goal in the shootout. Goaltender Samuel Ersson contributed significantly with 37 saves, ensuring the Flyers' triumph. In our MLB pick, the Detroit Tigers delivered a commanding 4–0 shutout against the Minnesota Twins, hitting our ML pick. Rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe earned his inaugural major league win by pitching six scoreless innings. Offensively, Spencer Torkelson led the charge with a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly, accounting for three of Detroit's runs. The Tigers' bullpen maintained the shutout, effectively stifling the Twins' offense throughout the game.

​On Sunday, our In the NBA, the Orlando Magic faced the Atlanta Hawks, with both teams resting key starters ahead of their upcoming play-in tournament rematch. The Hawks secured a 117–105 victory, led by Keaton Wallace's triple-double of 15 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds. The combined score of 222 points surpassed our under 219 pick, resulting in a loss for that selection. In the NHL, the New York Islanders edged the New Jersey Devils 1–0, with Bo Horvat scoring the lone goal late in the second period. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin delivered a stellar performance, recording 25 saves for his fourth shutout of the season. The game's total fell short of our over 5.5 goals pick, leading to a loss for that selection as well. 

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Today's LIVE Bets: 

MLB: San Francisco vs. Philadelphia - 1 Unit (-120) - 6:45pm ET

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Philadelphia to win

Analysis:

The Phillies didn’t have a great time during their recent six-game road trip, finishing with a lackluster 2-4 record. However, there was a bit of a silver lining after their big win in St. Louis on Sunday, which helped reset the bullpen. They’ve shown they can be strong at home, boasting a solid 5-1 record this season. Taijuan Walker, who’s often seen as inconsistent, is being offered at a low price for betting, but it’s worth noting that he’s pitched 10.2 scoreless innings this season, so he might just be ready to turn things around. On the flip side, the San Francisco Giants had a tough game on Sunday, using all of their high-leverage relievers to secure a win against the Yankees, which could…[Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...

MLB: Detroit vs. Milwaukee - 1 Unit (+105) - 7:40pm ET

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Detroit -1.5

Analysis:

Let’s give the Tigers a pass for their loss to the Twins on Sunday. Prior to that game, they had been on a roll, winning nine of their previous eleven matches and taking four consecutive series. On Monday, they’ll have Tarik Skubal back on the mound, and he’s coming off his strongest performance of the season, where he threw six shutout innings against the Yankees, allowing the Tigers to secure a 5-0 victory while striking out six batters. This kind of performance has the potential to bolster the Tigers' confidence as they look to maintain their winning momentum. In contrast, the Brewers are returning home after dropping the last two games of their series in Arizona, which could contribute to some frustration within their lineup. They’ll send ex-Tiger Tyler Alexander to the mound, but he's primarily a bullpen pitcher and tends to have shorter outings, typically lasting only…Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...

📢 In Other Sports News

At the 2025 Masters, Rory McIlroy's pursuit of a win proved as agonizing as expected, while prize money totals for all players were revealed. In the NBA, the playoffs are underway with the Denver Nuggets set to face the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round. The NFL world mourns the death of draft prospect and former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, as other rising prospects make headlines ahead of the 2025 draft. In college football, the sport faces major change amid transfer portal chaos and the House settlement, with speculation growing around former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava’s next destination.

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Today in Sports History 4/14

  • 2002 - Tiger Woods became the third player to win back-to-back Masters titles. It was the third Masters title of his career.

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