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Let’s take a look at our selections from last night, starting in the MLB where the Kansas City Royals edged out the Chicago White Sox 4–3 in a tightly contested game that stayed under our 8.5 total runs selection. The White Sox held a 3–1 lead entering the bottom of the eighth inning, but the Royals rallied late. Salvador Pérez's RBI double narrowed the gap, and in the ninth, a series of defensive miscues by the White Sox culminated in Bobby Witt Jr.'s walk-off single. Despite the late-game drama, the combined run total remained at seven making our selection a winner.

In the NBA last night, we learned a valuable lesson - DON”T BET AGAINST PLAYOFF GOLDEN STATE! The Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 99–88 in Game 1 of their playoff series, covering the +7 spread as underdogs. Despite losing Steph Curry to a hamstring strain before halftime, the Warriors capitalized on the Timberwolves' poor shooting performance. Minnesota really struggled offensively, recording a franchise-low 31 points in the first half and finishing the game shooting just 5-of-29 from three-point range. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 23 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Golden State's balanced attack.

Today we have another 2 bets lined up for you. Be sure to check out The Full Details and What the Public Thinks on these bets before jumping in. Let’s win some money!

Today's LIVE Bets: 

NBA: NY Knicks vs. Boston Celtics - 1 Unit (-110) - 7:00pm ET

Over/Under - 👈  Click to get more info on tonights match up

Over 211

Analysis:

Last Monday’s game served as a reminder that overtime can often be "an overs’ best friend," as it significantly boosts total scores. Given the offensive inefficiency Boston exhibited in that game—particularly Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combining for a woeful 5 of 25 beyond the arc—it's reasonable to expect a more effective shooting performance from them tonight. The Celtics missed an astonishing 45 three-pointers, underscoring the improbability of repeating such a poor display, especially since these teams have historically scored heavily in their regular-season matchups, with none of the four games falling below 223 points. This trend suggests that both teams are capable of surpassing the current over/under, particularly in a playoff environment where offenses tend to elevate their…[Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...

NBA: Nuggets vs. OKC Thunder - 1 Unit (-110) - 9:30pm ET

Over/Under - 👈  Click to get more info on tonights match up

Under 229.5

Analysis:

Vegas is moving the hell out of this line. The line for this game has seen a significant increase from the early lookahead total of 221.5 and the final line of 228.5 in Game 1, which initially opened at 225.5. This sharp rise indicates strong public confidence or betting action on the over, likely due to expectations of increased scoring. However, if we consider how well Oklahoma City has performed defensively this season—potentially ranking among the top five all-time elite defensive teams—their game plan could be pivotal. The Thunder have been projected to force numerous turnovers, which they did effectively in recent games, and they managed to limit Denver to just 44% shooting overall, including a stifling 31% from three-point range. Securing defensive rebounds is critical because it effectively ends Denver’s offensive possession, limiting second-chance points and maintaining defensive integrity. If OKC continues to dominate on the…[Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...

📢 In Other Sports News

In the NBA playoffs, the Warriors edged out the Timberwolves in Game 1 despite losing Steph Curry to a hamstring injury, while Tyrese Haliburton hit a clutch game-winner to push the Pacers to a 2-0 lead over the Cavs. Over in the NFL, a fan of Shedeur Sanders filed a $100 million lawsuit claiming racial bias in his draft slide, and Justin Tucker’s future remains uncertain amid an ongoing investigation. On the PGA Tour, Dustin Johnson got a special invite to the PGA Championship, and Scottie Scheffler weighed in on a mysterious player suspension. In college football, Notre Dame and Clemson locked in a 12-year series tied to ACC revenue sharing, and the NCAA dropped its 2025 APR academic rankings for all 136 football programs.

NBA 🏀

• NBA playoffs: Warriors hang on to beat Timberwolves in Game 1 after losing Stephen Curry to hamstring injury

• Pacers vs. Cavaliers score: Tyrese Haliburton hits stunning game-winner, Indiana takes 2-0 series lead

NFL 🏈

• Shedeur Sanders fan files $100M lawsuit against NFL for shocking draft slide, alleging racial discrimination

• Until NFL investigation ends, Justin Tucker could have a difficult time finding a new team

PGA  ⛳️

• Dustin Johnson gets special invitation to PGA Championship

• Scottie Scheffler admits he had no clue why tour winner was suspended, rubs salt in the wound

College Football 🏈

• Notre Dame, Clemson schedule 12-year football series with ACC revenue-sharing model as motivating factor

• NCAA APR Rankings 2025: Academic Progress Rate Scores for All 136 Football Schools

Today in Sports History 5/7

• 2006 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 713th home run which brought him one home run away from tying Babe Ruth on the career list.

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