Preakness Stakes Expert Picks, Odds and News

Despite a historic performance from Nikola Jokic, who scored 56 points, the Denver Nuggets fell to the Washington Wizards 122-113. The Wizards, who had been on a 16-game losing streak before this game, finally broke their slump with this memorable victory.

Ja Morant’s return to top form was key in the Memphis Grizzlies snapping a 10-game losing streak in Boston, defeating the Boston Celtics 127-121 on Saturday night. With a standout performance, Morant scored 32 points, added nine assists, and grabbed nine rebounds, leading his team to this significant win.

When the  Los Angeles Clippers announced at the start of the 2024-25 season that Kawhi Leonard would be "out indefinitely," many expected the team to fall to the bottom of the Western Conference standings. However, instead of that, players like Norman Powell (averaging 23.5 points per game) and James Harden (22.5 points, 8.3 assists) have kept the Clippers afloat, leading the team to a 15-12 record through the first 27 games of the season.

The $300,000 Springboard Mile at Remington Park, scheduled for Friday night, brings together a competitive field of 12 2-year-olds. This one-mile race is a crucial stop on the Kentucky Derby trail, offering 10-5-3-2-1 points to the top five finishers. Known for producing high-profile winners like Señor Buscador, the Springboard Mile sets the stage for a thrilling showcase of young talent.

The Starlet Stakes (G2) at Los Alamitos Race Course on Dec. 7 will be a critical test for some of California’s top 2-year-old fillies.  Featuring a competitive field of seven, this 1 1/16-mile race includes an impressive lineup of graded stakes winners with excellent horse racing odds, maiden-breaking standouts, and the ever-dominant Bob Baffert, who has won the last seven Starlet Stakes, offering interesting offtrack betting opportunities.