Preakness Stakes Expert Picks, Odds and News

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to amaze the basketball world. On Monday night, they secured their 12th consecutive win to start the 2024-25 NBA season by defeating the Chicago Bulls. With this impressive record, the Cavs tie with the 1996-97 Bulls and the 1982-83 Sonics for the sixth-best start in NBA history. And they might still go even further!

This past Sunday, LeBron James recorded the 115th triple-double of his career, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors. At 39 years old, James remains one of the most dominant players in the NBA, defying Father Time and proving why he’s still a top player in the league. However, for bettors, NBA ODDS are constantly shifting, and the big question is: Can the Lakers rely on an aging LeBron without compromising his long-term performance?

No one expected the Golden State Warriors to begin a season like they did. Under Steve Kerr, the team has won seven of its first eight games and ranks in the top three in all major statistical categories. If you're considering betting on them, the NBA ODDS depend on the situation, but their impressive start makes them a team to watch for many bettors.

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2024 offseason with notable budget constraints under the leadership of Buster Posey, the franchise’s new president of baseball operations.  After spending $206 million last season, the Giants are expected to implement austerity measures, reducing their adjusted payroll. This will downgrade their MLB Lines. This change means the Giants’ offseason budget will be limited, possibly allowing only an additional $30-40 million for new contracts after covering current commitments. 

In the latest development of the MLB offseason, the intense competition between New York’s two biggest baseball franchises heats up as both the New York Mets and the New York Yankees pursue superstar free-agent outfielder Juan Soto.