Phil Agius
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Has there ever been a better day to hear the sweet sound of objects being struck by other objects? Specifically, baseballs being hit by bats on the Opening Day of the MLB season and golf balls being blasted around Augusta National on the first day of the Masters? What a combination that is, and there’s NBA and NHL action to keep us entertained today, too. Let’s get straight to making your next bet better!
About Last Night
Nets fight back in Battle of New York
The Brooklyn Nets decided they really didn’t want to damage their playoff seeding by losing at the New York Knicks last night, winning the 2nd half of the game 60-31 after trailing by 17 points at half-time. There was another lopsided game in California, as the Suns scored just 31 points in the 1st half and then 78 in the 2nd half, but still lost 113-109 to the Clippers.
Flames stay hot
The only matchup on Wednesday’s NHL slate to be decided by fewer than 2 goals saw the Capitals beat the Lightning 4-3, while the Pacific Division leaders the Flames moved further ahead of the Oilers and Kings with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks.
Today’s Slate
Baseball is back
Somewhat later than expected, ballparks will be back in action today with a 7-game Opening Day Major League Baseball slate. The Mets play the Nationals on ESPN+ at 7:05 pm ET, with Reds vs Braves on ESPN2 at 8:00 pm ET. Read today’s MLB game previews.
Tiger tees it up in the Masters
The unrivalled sporting scenery of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National is back with us today, with Tiger Woods in the field, as you may have heard, and you can read all our great content at our Masters hub, including expert insight from our new golf analyst Diane Knox Balas and a guide to every player in the field.
Celtics vs Bucks on TNT
It’s 2nd vs 3rd in the Eastern Conference today as the Celtics visit the Bucks (7:30 pm ET, TNT). Today’s 7-game slate closes with the Lakers meeting the Warriors on the same channel at 10:00 pm ET. Read today’s NBA game previews.
10 games in the NHL
There are 10 games to look forward to on the ice tonight, with Penguins vs Rangers and Maple Leafs vs Stars among the more attractive games. Get our picks for today’s NHL matchups.
Best Bet of the Day
Milwaukee Brewers ML vs Chicago Cubs
2:20 pm ET
The Brewers are built on dominant pitching from top to bottom, and 2021 Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes will be toeing the rubber for the Brew Crew in the opening game of the 2022 MLB season. Burnes began last season by striking out 58 batters before recording a walk, an MLB record. Offensively, the Brewers have added veteran Andrew McCutchen and Hunter Renfroe, who combined for 58 home runs last season. Considering Renfroe will likely bat 6th, it shows the depth of their lineup. Kyle Hendricks starts for the Cubs. It’s difficult to know which Hendricks will show up, but siding with Burnes, a dominant bullpen, and a deep Brewers lineup is the smart play. Check out our full preview for Brewers vs Cubs.
Must-watch
Enhance your betting knowledge by watching our daily show Let’s Bet It, available at 10:00 am ET on our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/c/Pickswise.
Lauren Jbara and Jared Smith are your hosts today, and they’ll be joined by Howard Bender, head of content for Fantasy Alarm and host of the Ante Up podcast, to discuss the MLB lines, win totals, and opening-day picks. We’ll also have NHL Ice Picks, today’s best bets for the NBA and the team’s Plays of the Day.
Must-read
Our great Masters golf package also includes the smart plays for today’s 3-balls at Augusta, the best bets for first-round leader and some smart props plays.
As for the new MLB season, you can check out our experts’ best bets for the World Series, plus a division winner mega parlay (+164024 odds) and guides to every team. Today’s NHL mega parlay (+1044 odds) is also ready to read.
There’s plenty more great betting content on our Analysis tab.
Stat of the Day
The Celtics have covered the spread in 8 of their last 9 games against the Bucks, including the last 6.
Boost of the Day
Expectations are high for Shohei Ohtani after his sensational 2021 season for the Angels, and DraftKings Sportsbook has boosted the odds of him recording 5+ strikeouts and hitting a homer in today’s game against the Astros from +600 to +700.
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