SportsLine’s model has simulated the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Thursday SportsLine’s model has simulated the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Thursday USATSI A cross-conference battle has the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) and Orlando Magic (22-16) linking up on Thursday night. The Timberwolves are currently on a two-game win streak. On Tuesday, Minnesota defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 104-97. The Magic are also coming off a victory. On Jan. 6, Orlando topped the New York Knicks, 103-94. The Magic have won seven of…
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New York Giants fans have called on owners John Mara and Steve Tisch to sell the team after opting to retain general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, but that’s obviously not going to happen. But might they entertain the idea of selling a minority share? If that were ever to come to pass, retired Giants legend and future Hall of Famer, Eli Manning, would be interested in taking on that role. “It’s definitely something of interest,” Manning told Alex Sherman of CNBC Sports. “There’s probably only one team I’d be interested in pursuing, and it’s the one…
Which signal-callers are most promising as the playoffs begin? Which signal-callers are most promising as the playoffs begin? Quarterbacks aren’t the end-all, be-all when it comes to competing for NFL championships. More often than not, in fact, signal-callers are only as elite as their supporting cast, especially when it comes to playoff football. And yet, an especially poised and dynamic quarterback can also be the difference between a Super Bowl hopeful and a legitimate contender. That is why we’re taking stock of every starter entering the dance this season, sorting the last standing 14 from most promising to most concerning.…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday SportsLine’s model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday USATSI A Big Ten battle will take place on Thursday when the Ohio State Buckeyes host the Oregon Ducks. The Buckeyes are 10-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while the Ducks are 13-2 on the season and 2-2 in Big Ten play. Ohio State is 10-4 against the spread in its last 14 matchups against conference opponents, while Oregon is only 2-5 against…
Brown recalled this week some of the tricks he used to keep his Longhorns on edge Brown recalled this week some of the tricks he used to keep his Longhorns on edge Getty ARLINGTON, Texas — The call came from Bill Parcells. The crusty old coach had seen it a million times. A sterling-minted football program expected to win somehow letting that entitled mentality seep into the locker room. So Parcells, then the Dallas Cowboys head coach, did Mack Brown a favor. He told the Texas coach that’s exactly how the No. 2 Longhorns looked to him in mid-November 2005.…
The busiest time of the year for WWE is ready to kick off with the Royal Rumble just weeks away The busiest time of the year for WWE is ready to kick off with the Royal Rumble just weeks away Getty Images The start of every new year leads to the most exciting time of the year for wrestling fans: The Road to WrestleMania. With the approach of WrestleMania 41, minds are racing with the possibilities of what could come at the biggest event of the year. Of course, there are a few major stops before WrestleMania 41 touches down…
SportsLine’s computer simulation model has locked in a $10 six-leg NFL Wild Card Weekend parlay that pays over $1.7 million SportsLine’s computer simulation model has locked in a $10 six-leg NFL Wild Card Weekend parlay that pays over $1.7 million NFL parlay picks are popular throughout every season, but that will especially be the case with the 2025 NFL playoffs. You can create plenty of Wild Card Weekend NFL parlays, with bets including spread picks, over/under predictions or NFL player props. In regards to NFL props, predicting if, and when a player scores a touchdown is one of the 2025…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its College Football Playoff semifinal picks for No. 6 seed Penn State vs. No. 7 seed Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday SportsLine’s model just revealed its College Football Playoff semifinal picks for No. 6 seed Penn State vs. No. 7 seed Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday USATSI The No. 6 seed Penn State Nittany Lions will try to maintain their impressive start to the College Football Playoff when they face the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday night, with the…
There has been an uptick in fines for on-field acts this season There has been an uptick in fines for on-field acts this season Getty Images The NFL has made its enforcement of sportsmanship rules a point of emphasis this season, and the league reminded the 14 teams in the playoffs about that this week heading into Wild Card Weekend. Perry Fewell, the league’s SVP of officiating administration, sent a memo to head coaches and general managers of teams in the postseason on Wednesday to reiterate “the importance of sportsmanship” in the game in the coming weeks. “At this level…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NCAA Basketball picks for Purdue Boilermakers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Thursday SportsLine’s model just revealed its NCAA Basketball picks for Purdue Boilermakers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Thursday USATSI We’ve got another exciting Big Ten matchup on Thursday’s college basketball schedule as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will host the No. 20 Purdue Boilermakers. Rutgers is 8-7 overall and 7-1 at home, while Purdue is 11-4 overall and 1-2 on the road. The Boilermakers have won the last three meetings between the programs and own a 12-5 all-time record versus Rutgers. Purdue is 7-8 against…
The New York Giants’ 2024 draft class is being considered one of their best in recent years. The six-player class consists of a varied group of skilled players who have all been major contributors in their first year with the club. We took the time to look back on and grade the Giants’ rookie class this week. The New York Giants’ 2024 draft class is being considered one of their best in recent years. The six-player class consists of a varied group of skilled players who have all been major contributors in their first year with the club.We took the…
SportsLine AI reveals the top NFL Wild Card Weekend prop picks for sites like PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, and Sleeper Fantasy SportsLine AI reveals the top NFL Wild Card Weekend prop picks for sites like PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, and Sleeper Fantasy USATSI Oddsmakers expect a shootout when Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the 2025 NFL playoffs. The over/under for Sunday’s playoff matchup is 50.5, the highest in the NFL Wild Card Weekend odds. Mayfield has thrown two or more touchdown passes in five consecutive games and is -168 (risk $168 to win…
Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 9 Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 9 Getty Images Thursday is an important date on the offseason calendar. It is the deadline for arbitration-eligible players and their teams to file salary figures for the 2025 season. The player files what he believes he should be paid and the team files what they believe he should be paid. The vast majority of arbitration-eligible players will sign 2025 contracts before the 1 p.m. ET deadline. Only a handful actual file salary figures, and even fewer go to a hearing.…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night USATSI The Cleveland Cavaliers (32-4) will try to avoid a letdown performance when they host the Toronto Raptors (8-29) on Thursday night in an Eastern Conference battle. Cleveland is riding an 11-game winning streak following its 129-122 win over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night in a meeting between the top two teams in the NBA. Toronto has lost three straight games since beating Brooklyn on New…
SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White, who enters the playoffs on a 12-3 roll on NFL prop picks, has revealed his Saturday King of the End Zone picks on DraftKings SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White, who enters the playoffs on a 12-3 roll on NFL prop picks, has revealed his Saturday King of the End Zone picks on DraftKings USATSI The 2025 NFL playoffs have arrived, with a Saturday doubleheader kicking off the 2025 Wild Card Weekend schedule. The Texans are 2.5-point home underdogs against the Chargers in the Wild Card Weekend NFL odds from the SportsLine Consensus, while the Ravens…
Will Brinson’s best bets for Wild Card Weekend Will Brinson’s best bets for Wild Card Weekend Getty Images There might not be a better weekend of the year than Wild Card Weekend. Even with the expanded playoffs and some lesser teams sneaking into the postseason — which results in a few larger spreads and maybe a blowout or two — the slate is still loaded. The quarterbacks playing this weekend are pretty stacked too, with Russell Wilson profiling as maybe the “worst” of the entire round. Two rookies get to make their playoff debuts as well and we have the…
Each playoff team has something that makes them uniquely dangerous Each playoff team has something that makes them uniquely dangerous USATSI In many ways, the start of the NFL playoffs is similar to the first week of the regular season. There’s a feeling of newness in the air, along with the optimism from fan bases that this might be the year when something special takes place. With that in mind, we decided to list one reason why each team in the 2025 postseason can win the Super Bowl. The Kansas Chiefs and Detroit Lions may be the front-runners in their…
SportsLine’s top NFL experts reveal their NFL picks, NFL predictions, NFL betting tips, and NFL best bets for Wild Card Weekend 2025 SportsLine’s top NFL experts reveal their NFL picks, NFL predictions, NFL betting tips, and NFL best bets for Wild Card Weekend 2025 USATSI The 2025 NFL playoffs begin on Saturday with an AFC doubleheader, as the Texans (+2.5) host the Chargers and the Ravens (-9.5) face the Steelers in the 2025 NFL playoff bracket. The 2025 Wild Card Weekend schedule continues with a three-game slate on Sunday, beginning with Bills vs. Broncos (+8.5) and Eagles vs. Packers (+4.5).…
Wrexham’s shocking win over Arsenal doesn’t make the cut, taking place eight years before the turn of the century Wrexham’s shocking win over Arsenal doesn’t make the cut, taking place eight years before the turn of the century Getty Images The FA Cup is known as one of the domestic trophies that has a magical aura about it and that any team can beat anyone regardless of the gulf between them when it comes to this competition. There have been many examples of stunning upsets over the years, famously including Hereford’s Ronnie Radford and Ricky George-inspired heroics against Newcastle United…
SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his NFL score predictions for the six games of NFL Wild Card Weekend 2025 SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his NFL score predictions for the six games of NFL Wild Card Weekend 2025 USATSI The NFL’s Wild Card Weekend kicks off with a pair of Week 1 rematches in the NFC, as the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles will face the No. 7 Green Bay Packers (+4.5, 45.5), while the No. 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the No. 6 Washington Commanders (+3, 50.5). Both home teams are favored in the Wild Card Weekend NFL…