Author: Trevor Land

In Game 1, the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Boston Celtics, 104-93, to take a 1-0 lead in the series. It could be argued that Game 2 is a must-win game for the Celtics, as a 2-0 deficit may be too much against Brooklyn’s loaded big three. The Boston offense was much too inefficient shooting under 37% from the field while Brooklyn was able to shoot just under 42%. While Boston certainly will put up a better performance in Game 2, so will the Nets most likely, as Joe Harris and James Harden only combined for 9-24 shooting and 4-14 from…

Another week, another new number one in the MLB Power Rankings. In a week where sports media was overrun with the NBA playoffs starting and the continuation of the NHL playoffs, there was plenty that went on in the world of baseball that can’t be overlooked. The big boys of the MLB, on paper, are starting to show up and, with every week, we get more and more separation in our rankings. As for this week, however, this is how the entire MLB stacks up as of now. Week 8 MLB Power Rankings 1) San Diego Padres (30-17) (Last Week: 6) This…

Not many people likely thought the NHL Playoffs Game 1 of Wild vs Golden Knights would feature a shootout. At the same time, nobody thought that there would only be one goal between the two teams. Marc-Andre Fleury and Cam Talbot were absolutely incredible, and it’s unfortunate that one of them had to lose. Talbot saved all 42 shots sent his way while Fleury saved 29-of-30. We’ll likely see some more red lights going off in Game 2. Just how much and on which side of the ice still remains to be seen. This NHL betting preview for the Wild…

The NHL Playoffs started off with a bang. The first three games all went into overtime, with the lone game being settled in regulation being between Tampa Bay and Florida. Even without overtime, Lightning vs Panthers Game 1 will be remembered for a long time with neither team willing to back down. So, what can we expect in Game 2? This NHL betting preview for the Lightning vs Panthers NHL Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 2 of this series. Lightning vs Panthers Betting Preview and Prediction | NHL Playoffs NHL Central…

Another week in the books and another batch of MLB Power Rankings. In a complete 180 from previous years, balls aren’t flying out of the yard every other at-bat. The balls are clearly not juiced anymore, but that doesn’t mean fans aren’t seeing runs still cross the plate, as seen across the league in the last few days. The bats are starting to heat up, and so are our power rankings. We’re starting to see some teams separate themselves for better and for worse. Without further ado, here are your updated MLB power rankings for Week 8. Week 8 MLB…

The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning looked like one of the best teams in the NHL, for the first half of the season. While they didn’t exactly limp across the finish line, they did only manage to finish third in the Central Division, with 75 points. The Florida Panthers were quietly one of the most solid teams in the NHL, as they finished second in the division, with 79 points. While, on paper, Tampa looks to be the better team, paper doesn’t determine playoff results. This betting preview for the Lightning vs Panthers NHL Playoffs matchup will provide…

On day two of the NHL playoffs, we have one of the most intriguing matchups of the first round. The Vegas Golden Knights led the entire NHL with 40 wins. However, they took second in their division, thus drawing the Minnesota Wild in the opening round. While that might be reason to believe Vegas will run away with the series, six of their sixteen losses this season have come to the Wild in just 10 games. This betting preview for the Wild vs Golden Knights NHL Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, NHL odds and a prediction for…

After a thrilling opener of the NHL playoffs last night, culminating in a 3-2 overtime victory for the Capitals over the Bruins, NHL fans are hoping to get more of the same thrilling action in day two. The first game on the docket pits the New York Islanders against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Islanders took fourth in the East division with 71 points, while the Penguins won the division with 77 points and beating out the Capitals on the tiebreaker. The Penguins dominated their season series against the Islanders and will hope to do more of the same, as captain…

While the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers have both locked up either a play-in spot or a playoff spot, there is still plenty at stake in game 71 for both teams. The Pacers are currently tied with the Hornets and could potentially jump them into the eighth seed, which would give them two attempts at making the playoffs. For the Lakers, they are currently a half game behind Portland for the final playoff spot and are currently in the play-in tournament. Both have plenty to play for and not much to lose. This Lakers vs Pacers betting preview will…

The San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns have already clinched playoff or play-in berths. However, they couldn’t be on further parts of the spectrum. The Suns are second in the West and are chasing the Jazz for the first seed, although those chances are now slim to none. The Spurs however are locked into the tenth seed, which is the fourth seed in the play-in tournament. Although the Spurs have nothing to play for and the Suns know well and good their chances of the one seed are virtually gone, these types of games usually find a way to produce…