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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Tampa Bay Rays VS San Francisco Giants Predictions

April 12, 2024 No Comments

As the MLB 2024 season kicks off, the Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants clash in an epic showdown for Rays VS Giants, happening live at the Tropicana Field. MatchPlug has created this preview to give you the MLB best bets today, picks, odds, and predictions for Rays VS Giants. We are the best place to get Correct Score prediction, updates, news, and analysis for Major League Baseball. Predictions And Betting Preview For Tampa Bay Rays VS San Francisco Giants Venue: Tropicana Field. When: Friday, 12th April, 2024. Time: 23:40. Teams to play: Rays and Giants. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.939. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Tampa Bay Rays 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.939 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.87 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 8.5 The Tampa Bay Rays perform well entering this matchup. They have won two consecutive games. In their last game with the Los Angeles Angles, their pitching only conceded two runs, and they won by two. Tampa Bay averages 4.23 runs, while their defense concedes 5.07 runs per game. The team’s offense is ranked 17th in the league, while the defense is 23rd in rankings. Betting On The San Francisco Giants 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.001 1XBet Over/Under: Under 8.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 8.5 The San Francisco Giants are coming off a defeat to the Washington Nationals. In the last meeting, however, they scored seven runs leading to a win. Nick Ahmed finished with three hits and RBIs. The Giants average 4.08 runs, while their defense gives up 5.23 runs per game. San Francisco’s offense ranks 19th in MLB, while the defense is ranked 25th. Michael Conforto has scored three goals and adds 11 assist. Keaton Winn will start for the Giants, he has a 0-2 record and and ERA of 5.73. MatchPlug Prediction For Tampa Bay Rays VS San Francisco Giants Winn takes the mound for San Francisco and that is bad for them. Tampa averages 4.23 runs per game, and they should find it easy running up the score today. The Giants pitching concede 5.23 runs per game, and this will be a major issue in this fixture. San Francisco’s offense won’t survive here, and the Rays will destroy them. Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline.

76ers fined $100k for violating NBA injury reporting rules

April 7, 2024 No Comments

The NBA announced on Friday that it was fining the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for violating league injury reporting rules. Philadelphia did not correctly disclose the game availability status of Joel Embiid before their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2nd. The 76ers listed Embiid as “Out’’ in the initial injury report, but he subsequently played in the game. The fine covers the team’s existing history of fines for violating injury reporting rules. Related NBA News: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Standings and bracket updates after Friday’s games.

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2024 NBA Playoffs: Standings and bracket updates after Friday’s games

April 7, 2024 No Comments

The race to the 2024 NBA playoffs is heating up. With so much movement in the league standings, this news shows what has changed after every night game. Additionally, it examines what the playoff bracket would look like if the season ended today. 2024 NBA standings: Latest moves (After matches played on April 5) Western Conference Minnesota Timberwolves’ loss to Suns ties Minnesota with Denver Nuggets for the West’s No. 1 seed. Oklahoma City Thunder stay put at No. 3 after losing to the Indiana Pacers, trailing Timberwolves and Nuggets by just 1 game. Los Angeles Clippers remain at No. 4 after a win over Jazz, maintaining a 2-game cushion over No. 5 Dallas Mavericks. Mavericks stay at No. 5 after beating the Golden State Warriors, trailing the No. 4 Clippers by 2 games and leading No. 6 Phoenix Suns by 1 game. The Suns stay at No. 6 after win vs. Timberwolves, owning a 1-game lead over No. 7 the New Orleans Pelicans. Pelicans hold at No. 7 after loss to San Antonio Spurs, only 1-game lead on Sacramento Kings and L.A. Lakers. Kings steal postseason berth (top-10 finish) with Houston loss, retain No. 8 on a tiebreaker after loss to the Boston Celtics. Los Angeles Lakers tie Sacramento with Kings loss, clinch postseason berth (top-10 finish) following Houston Rockets’ loss. Warriors remain No. 10 after loss to Mavericks, leading Rockets by 4 games, but falling 2 back of Sacramento and L.A. Lakers for No. 8/9. The Rockets avoid elimination after losing to the Miami Heat due to the Warriors’ defeat. Eastern Conference The Milwaukee Bucks cling to No. 2 after a third straight loss, only up by 1 game on Cleveland and 2 on Orlando and New York. Orlando Magic remain tied with New York after a loss to Charlotte Hornets and hold No. 4 on the head-to-head tiebreaker. New York Knicks hold at No. 5 despite loss to Chicago, behind Magic on tiebreaker and 1 game back of No. 3 Cleveland. Indiana Pacers remain No. 6 after beating Thunder, trailing Orlando and New York by 1.5 games Miami Heat keep pace at No. 7 after win over Rockets, extend lead over No. 8 Philadelphia 76ers to 1 game Chicago Bulls remain No. 9, beat Knicks expanding lead over Atlanta Hawks to 1 game. 2024 NBA playoffs bracket (After games played on April 5) Western Conference (1) Timberwolves vs. (8) Play-In Winner. (2) Nuggets vs. (7) Play-In Winner. (3) Thunder vs. (6) Suns. (4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks. Eastern Conference (1) Celtics vs. (8) Play-In Winner. (2) Bucks vs. (7) Play-In Winner. (3) Cavaliers vs. (6) Pacers. (4) Magic vs. (5) Knicks. 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament bracket (After games played on April 5) Western Conference (7) Pelicans vs. (8) Kings. (9) Lakers vs. (10) Warriors. Eastern Conference (7) Heat vs. (8) 76ers. (9) Bulls vs. (10) Hawks. Related NBA News: Bronny James, son of LeBron James, declares for 2024 NBA draft.

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Knicks’ Julius Randle to undergo season-ending surgery on right shoulder

April 7, 2024 No Comments

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on Thursday. What happened: The team sidelined him from competitions after he dislocated his shoulder on January 27th in New York’s win over the Heat. He was rehabilitating the shoulder to avoid surgery and return in time for the postseason. However, that timeline did not work out. Randle is expected to be reevaluated after the upcoming surgery in five months. Injury impact: The fifth-seeded Knicks (44-31) keep advancing toward the playoffs despite suffering substantial injury holes in their lineup. In addition to, Randle, midseason pickup OG Anunoby is still absent with an injured right elbow. New York got a boost on March 27 when centre Mitchell Robinson returned to the court after a 50-game absence due to a left ankle injury. Julius, a 2024 All-Star, averaged 24 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5 assists over 46 matches this campaign. Related NBA News: Bronny James, son of LeBron James, declares for 2024 NBA draft.

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Bronny James, son of LeBron James, declares for 2024 NBA draft

April 7, 2024 No Comments

Bronny James declared for the 2024 NBA draft, he announced this via Instagram on Friday. Bronny is the oldest child of NBA all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and recently finished his freshman season for the University of Southern California Trojans. “I’ve had a year with some ups and downs but all added to growth for me as a man, student and athlete,” James said on Instagram. “I’ve made the decision to enter the NBA Draft while maintaining my college eligibility, and will also be entering the NCAA transfer portal. “Thank you to USC for an amazing Freshman year, and as always thankful for my family, friends, doctors, athletic trainers and fans for their support.” James Junior suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California in July last year. In late November 2023, the doctors cleared him to play basketball again and he scored his first points for USC in December. For a while now, there has been some speculations about LeBron and Bronny playing together in the NBA. “My last year will be played with my son,” James told the Athletic in 2022. “Wherever Bronny is at, that’s where I’ll be. I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year. It’s not about the money at that point.” After the Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, LeBron, who is eligible for free agency at the end of the current season, said he does not have much time left in his NBA career.

New York Red Bulls sign Cameron Harper to a new contract

April 7, 2024 1 Comment

The New York Red Bulls have signed midfielder Cameron Harper to a new MLS contract. Harper signed a three-year contract with a club option for 2028. “We are excited to sign Cam to a long-term contract to keep him with the club,” Red Bulls’ head of sport Jochen Schneider said in a statement. “Cam has proven to be a great professional on and off the field and we are excited to have him with us. ” The former US youth international signed by Scottish giants Celtic in 2021, has 4g/4a in 59 appearances for the Red Bulls throughout four seasons. Headed by Lewis Morgan, the Red Bulls have gone 3W-1L-2D on the season (11 points), trailing FC Cincinnati by one point in the Eastern Conference standings entering into the clubs’ Matchday 8 clash on Saturday (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass). Related News: Inter Miami sign forward Leo Afonso.

Inter Miami sign forward Leo Afonso

April 7, 2024 1 Comment

Inter Miami CF have signed forward Leo Afonso through the 2024 MLS season with options spanning 2025-27. Afonso was Miami’s second-round selection (No. 32 overall) in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft after starring at the University of Virginia. The Inter Miami academy product is a Brazilian but does not occupy an international roster slot. “Leo is a promising attacker that we have known for a long time, and he earned his spot on the first team through his performances with Inter Miami CF II, and in his two previous MLS appearances with the team while on short-term agreements,” chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said in a release. “We’re proud of his progress since first joining our academy in 2019, and we’re excited to sign him to the first team as the next step in his journey with the club. We look forward to further fostering his development within our system.” Afonso is the early-season MLS NEXT Pro scoring leader, netting four times with Inter Miami II. That is after his Virginia career, which included 22g/8a in 59 matches. He was a three-time captain for the Cavaliers and First Team All-ACC honoree. “I’m excited to officially sign my first team contract and start an exciting new chapter in my career with this great club,” Afonso said. “I’ve dreamed of this moment since I started in 2019 and got a glimpse of this in our inaugural preseason. “I always knew I wanted to come back and now we’re making that dream a reality. I’m ready to give my all for Inter Miami on and off the field.” Related MLS News: LA Galaxy buy Colombian defender Emiro Garcés.

LA Galaxy buy Colombian defender Emiro Garcés

April 7, 2024 No Comments

The LA Galaxy have signed Colombian defender Emiro Garcés on loan from Liga Dimayor I side Deportivo Pereira. Garcés, who is on an international roster slot, will join through the 2024 MLS season with a purchase option. Since his pro debut with Pereira in 2021, the 22-year-old has one goal in 68 all-competition appearances. Remarkably, he made four appearances in the 2023 Copa Libertadores. “Emiro is a promising talent whom we are excited to have join the LA Galaxy,” general manager Will Kuntz said in a release. “He brings great experience for his age having been a part of Pereira’s first-ever Colombian league title-winning team, as well as starting matches in the 2023 Copa Libertadores competition. We look forward to having Emiro’s experience and competitiveness bolster our defensive unit. “ Garcés joins a center-back corps that features veterans Maya Yoshida and Martin Cáceres, including homegrown standout Jalen Neal. Both Cáceres and Neal are recovering from injuries, leaving Eriq Zavaleta to partner with Yoshida lately.

Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 6

April 7, 2024 No Comments

Below are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 6: The Nashville Predators will clinch a playoff berth: If they win the New York Islander in any fashion (7:30 p.m. ET; MSGSN, BSSO) AND both of the following happen: 1) The Minnesota Wild lose to the Winnipeg Jets in any manner (4 p.m. ET; BSWIX, BSN, TSN3). 2) The St. Louis Blues lose to the San Jose Sharks in regulation (6 p.m. ET; BSMWX, NBCSCA). Related News: Edvinsson gaining experience on the job by helping Red Wings during playoffs push.

Edvinsson gaining experience on the job by helping Red Wings during playoffs push

April 7, 2024 No Comments

When the Detroit Red Wings won the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on the road Monday, it was Edvinsson’s 18th NHL game. It was his first against Victor Hedman. At times, Edvinsson was awestruck by Hedman, a childhood idol and model defenseman from his native Sweden. “I kind of had to,” Edvinsson said, smiling. “When we were out there, it was game on. But when I sat on the bench, sometimes I saw how he played the puck. Yeah, it was fun to see. … “To see him so close and to see him work on the blue line, the power play, everything, of course, it helps you in the future. That was big.” This is a big stretch for Edvinsson. The Red Wings chose the No.6 pick of the 2021 NHL Draft on March 19. They hoped he could help them make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in eight seasons. Detroit is in a tight, multiteam race for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference entering their game against Buffalo Sabres at home Sunday (1 p.m. ET; MAX, TNT, SN1). But whatever happens in the short term, should pay off in the long term for Edvinsson. “I feel like I’ve been growing every game,” Edvinsson said. “To go up here this time of the year, of course, it’s pressure. Every point matters. I feel like I’ve been adjusting my game towards that, to the games we’ve been playing, and getting more comfortable the time I’ve been up here.” Edvinsson spent 2021-22 with Frolunda of the Swedish Hockey League. Most of his past two seasons were with Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League. “To see Hedman’s growth of being so raw as a young player, it’s amazing,” said Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde, an assistant under Lightning coach Jon Cooper from 2018-22. “I wasn’t there when he was young, but to hear Steve and Jon Cooper talk, it’s almost uncanny some of the same concerns that are growth that we’re going through with Simon. ” Edvinsson had 27 points (five goals, 22 assists) in 52 matches for Grand Rapids last season. He had two goals in nine games for Detroit at the end of the season after the Red Wings were out of the playoff race. He went back to the Rapids this season. Before his recent call-up, the Swedish man played just two games for the Red Wings; a 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on December 23rd and a 6-3 loss at the Minnesota Wild on December 27th recording assists. But Edvinsson kept playing big minutes in all situations in Grand Rapids and had 29 points (eight goals, 21 assists) in 52 matches. “I feel like it’s better to be more than ready than to be the reverse,” Edvinsson said. “Could I have been up sooner? Maybe. But I feel like that’s the past, and now I think of what I can do to help this team moving forward.” When Detroit called up Edvinsson for the second time, it was partly because defenseman Jake Walman suffered a lower-body injury. But the Red Wings were also in a 1-8-0 slump, and Yzerman said, “We expect him to play, and we expect him to contribute.’’ He remained in the lineup after Walman came back from a six-game absence. He has stopped penalties, played hard and been more physical than in the past. Edvinsson averages 19:01 of ice time over the past eight matches, third among Red Wings defensemen in that span. Detroit has gone 3-3-2. Still, he is a work in progress. He has no points, and the Red Wings have had 43.6 percent of the shot attempts when he has been on the ice at 5-on-5. He has provided teachable moments for associate coach Bob Boughner, who runs the defence. “You can see he’s given great minutes,” Lalonde said. “He’s been a puck transporter. He’s had great defensive stops. The long stick has kept pucks alive. “But even the other day (against Tampa Bay), he was starting to get comfortable and was the first man on the forecheck. He got caught into some grey ice where they’re one play away from making a play. “It’s just part of the growth of a thoroughbred. You want to let them grow a bit, but you should reel them in. The whole game, I’m like, ‘Boogs, reel Simon in.’ And he’s like, ‘I’m on it! I’m on it!’” It’s a process. “That’s all just part of the growth and learning,” Lalonde said. “This is why you want to put these guys in those big situations. Playing last year at this time is a lot different than playing this year, where every play and every puck matters.” Related News: Kucherov builds on lead over MacKinnon, McDavid for Art Ross.

MLB EXPERT PICKS: Tampa Bay Rays VS San Francisco Giants Predictions

76ers fined $100k for violating NBA injury reporting rules

2024 NBA Playoffs: Standings and bracket updates after Friday’s games

Knicks’ Julius Randle to undergo season-ending surgery on right shoulder

Bronny James, son of LeBron James, declares for 2024 NBA draft

New York Red Bulls sign Cameron Harper to a new contract

Inter Miami sign forward Leo Afonso

LA Galaxy buy Colombian defender Emiro Garcés

Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 6

Edvinsson gaining experience on the job by helping Red Wings during playoffs push

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