2025 NBA Postseason Scoreboard - Wednesday, May. 14
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NBA PLAYOFFS LINES
| DATE | MATCHUP | SPREAD | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May. 15, 08:40pm EDT |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs | (-5) -105 | (O: 216) -115 |
| Denver Nuggets | (+5) -115 | (U: 216) -105 | |
| Friday, May. 16, 08:05pm EDT |
Boston Celtics vs | (+2.5) -115 | (O: 209.5) -115 |
| New York Knicks | (-2.5) -105 | (U: 209.5) -105 |
A GAME OF SKILL
Placing a sportsbet is a game of skill. The challenge is to gather and analyze as much information as you can about a game, weigh the probabilities of each team winning, and subsequently compare your opinion to the oddsmaker's.
While luck may be a deciding factor in the outcome of any single game, and will inevitably go against the bettor on occasion, it will balance out in the long run.
Being a consistent winner in sports betting is not about luck but whether the bettor is prepared to invest the time and effort to become knowledgeable about the sports he bets on, whether he can weigh all the factors in a cool, objective fashion, and whether he adopts a consistent, disciplined, long-term approach to betting.
The bookmaker is simply a middle-man who operates on a small profit margin and, ideally likes to see half the money wagered on one team and half on the other, assuring a profit.
If too much of the money goes on one team, the bookmaker will move the line or point spread to encourage bets on the other team in an effort to balance his book. The person the bettor is attempting to beat is the oddsmaker, and the oddsmaker's views on each team's chances.
Just by flipping a coin, bettors will be right 50% of the time. At odds of 10/11, only 52.4% of the bettor's bets have to win for him to overcome the bookmaker's profit and break even, so he only needs a very small edge to become a winner.
So bettors must do their homework and bet selectively. 55% winning bets is definitely achievable and 60-65% is a realistic target. At those levels, the sports bettor will have an extremely profitable and enjoyable hobby.
MLB GAME LINES
| DATE | MATCHUP | RUN LINE | MONEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May. 15, 12:20 pm |
Washington Nationals vs | (+1.5) -110 | +180 |
| Atlanta Braves | (-1.5) -110 | -200 | |
| Thursday, May. 15, 12:20 pm |
Washington Nationals vs | (+0.5) 120 | +161 |
| Atlanta Braves | (-0.5) -140 | -185 |
Winner The Preakness 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 06:50 EDT
| PP | HORSE | JOCKEY | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goal Oriented | F Prat | +800 |
| 2 | Journalism | U Rispoli | -115 |
| 3 | American Promise | N Juarez | +1600 |
| 4 | Heart of Honor | S Osborne | +2200 |
| 5 | Pay Billy | R Mena | +6600 |
| 6 | River Thames | I Ortiz | +600 |
| 7 | Sandman | J Velazquez | +650 |
| 8 | Clever Again | J Ortiz | +750 |
| 9 | Gosger | L Saez | +2000 |
NHL PLAYOFFS ODDS
| DATE | MATCHUP | PUCK LINE | MONEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May. 15, 07:05pm EDT |
Carolina Hurricanes vs | (-1.5) 161 | -163 |
| Washington Capitals | (+1.5) -185 | +145 | |
| Thursday, May. 15, 09:35pm EDT |
Dallas Stars vs | (+1.5) -265 | +105 |
| Winnipeg Jets | (-1.5) +219 | -118 |
Odds to Win PGA Championship
Thursday, May. 15, 07:00am EDT
| GOLFER | MONEY |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | +500 |
| Rory McIlroy | +500 |
| Bryson DeChambeau | +800 |
| Jon Rahm | +2200 |
| Xander Schauffele | +2200 |
| Justin Thomas | +2000 |
Odds to Win Nascar All-Star Race
Friday, May. 16, 04:00am EDT
| DRIVER | MONEY |
|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | +475 |
| Ryan Blaney | +600 |
| Denny Hamlin | +600 |
| Christopher Bell | +600 |
| William Byron | +750 |
| Joey Logano | +800 |
| Chase Elliott | +1000 |
SPORTS VIDEOS
2025 NHL West 2nd Round - Game 4 Highlights:
Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars
May 13, 2025
Watch Mikael Granlund get his first career playoff hat trick as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets, 3-1, at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night. Dallas now has a commanding 3-1 lead in their Second Round series. Credits to the video owner.
BOXING MATCHUPS
| DATE | MATCHUP | MONEY |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May. 28, 06:00am EDT |
Masanori Rikiishi vs | +189 |
| Eduardo Nunez | -250 | |
| Wednesday, May. 28, 05:00am EDT |
Yuttapong Tongdee vs | +686 |
| Yoshiki Takei | -1400 | |
| Saturday, May. 31, 11:59pm EDT |
Jose Armando Resendiz vs | +1000 |
| Caleb Plant | -2500 |
LIVE MMA ODDS
| DATE | MATCHUP | MONEY |
|---|---|---|
| Invicta FC 62 Friday, May. 16, 06:30pm EDT |
Olga Rubin vs | -125 |
| Katharina Lehner | -115 | |
| Invicta FC 62 Friday, May. 16, 06:30pm EDT |
Rayla Nascimento vs | -150 |
| DeAnna Bennett | +120 | |
| Invicta FC 62 Friday, May. 16, 06:30pm EDT |
Amanda Torres vs | +150 |
| Milana Dudieva | -200 |
ATP SINGLES MATCHUPS
| DATE | MATCHUP | MONEY |
|---|---|---|
| ATP Rome Thursday, May. 15, 07:05 am |
Paul, Tommy vs | -220 |
| Hurkacz, Hubert | +186 | |
| ATP Rome Thursday, May. 15, 01:00 pm |
Ruud, Casper vs | +280 |
| Sinner, Jannik | -350 | |
| ATP Rome Friday, May. 16, 03:00 am |
Musetti, Lorenzo vs | +241 |
| Alcaraz, Carlos | -292 |
WTA SINGLES MATCHUPS
| DATE | MATCHUP | MONEY |
|---|---|---|
| WTA Rome Thursday, May. 15, 09:00 am |
Stearns, Peyton vs | +189 |
| Paolini, Jasmine | -225 | |
| WTA Rome Thursday, May. 15, 02:30 pm |
Gauff, Cori vs | -215 |
| Zheng, Qinwen | +183 |
SPORTS BET BLOG
2025 NBA West Semis G6 Preview - Oklahoma City vs. Denver:
Can the Nuggets avoid elimination at home?
May 15, 2025 by Marc Jerbs
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets clash in a crucial Game 6 of the 2025 Western Conference Semifinals on May 15 at 8:30 PM EDT, hosted at Ball Arena in Denver. Holding a 3-2 series lead, the Thunder are just one win away from securing a spot in the Conference Finals.
Team Overview and Series Narrative
Oklahoma City, the West's top seed after a stellar 68-14 regular season, enters Game 6 with momentum and a deep, well-rounded roster. Led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - who averaged 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and 5 rebounds - the Thunder have thrived with their defensive pressure and bench depth. Their resilience was on full display in Game 5, where they overcame a late deficit to win 112-105. Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 31 points, while Lu Dort's defensive grit and timely shooting helped seal the victory.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets finished the regular season at 50-32 and have battled through injuries throughout the playoffs. Nikola Jokić remains the engine of Denver's offense, nearly averaging a triple-double this season with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. However, his heavy workload and recent shooting inefficiency have raised questions about fatigue. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are key contributors, though Porter has been hampered by a shoulder injury that's impacted his shooting form. With their backs against the wall, the Nuggets must rally at home to force a decisive Game 7.
Oklahoma City vs. Denver Sports Bet Odds
The Thunder are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:
- The Thunder are favored by 4.5 points, with a money line of -190.
- The Nuggets are the underdogs by 4.5 points, with a money line of +165.
- The Total is set at 216.5 points, with both the Over and Under at -110.
Key Matchups and Strategic Factors
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokić
Gilgeous-Alexander continues to lead with poise, delivering clutch performances like his Game 5 effort. Jokić, though dominant with a 44-point, 15-rebound outing in the same game, has shouldered a massive offensive load, which has visibly worn on both him and Murray.
Supporting Cast Contributions
The Thunder have benefitted from strong performances by rising stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, whose consistent production adds balance behind their lead scorer. In contrast, Denver's supporting cast has struggled to deliver in high-pressure moments, with their bench shooting particularly ineffective in Game 5.
Fatigue and Conditioning
Fatigue looms as a significant factor for Denver. Jokić played the entire second half of Game 5, while Murray logged all 12 minutes of the fourth quarter. The Thunder may hold an endurance edge, especially with fresher legs and a more effective rotation.
Injury Updates
Oklahoma City
The Thunder remain mostly healthy. Nikola Topić is sidelined for the season with an ACL injury, while Jalen Williams continues to play through a wrist issue without noticeable limitations.
Denver
The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes (Achilles) and Hunter Tyson (ankle), both out for the season. Michael Porter Jr. is expected to play despite a nagging left shoulder injury.
Final Outlook
Game 6 promises to be a tense, high-stakes encounter between a confident Thunder squad and a seasoned Nuggets team fighting to keep their championship hopes alive. Oklahoma City will lean on Gilgeous-Alexander's leadership and their bench's versatility, while Denver will need a herculean effort from Jokić and more consistent production from their role players. The outcome could hinge on whether Jokić can overcome fatigue and whether Denver's supporting cast can rise to the moment. Expect an intense, strategic battle with a trip to the Western Conference Finals hanging in the balance.
2025 Comparative Oklahoma City vs. Denver Postseason Stats
| Oklahoma City Thunder |
VS | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 117.3 | Points Per Game | 107.2 |
| 47.1 | Rebounds Per Game | 45.9 |
| 25.3 | Assists Per Game | 22.5 |
| 10.0 | Steals Per Game | 7.7 |
| 10.9 | Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 |
MLS GAME LINES
| DATE | MATCHUP | MONEY | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May. 14, 10:40pm EDT |
Los Angeles FC vs | -109 | (O: 2.5) -104 |
| Seattle Sounders | +325 | (U: 2.5) -116 | |
| Draw | +260 | ||
| Wednesday, May. 14, 10:40pm EDT |
San Jose Earthquakes vs | +143 | (O: 3.5) -108 |
| Inter Miami | +164 | (U: 3.5) -112 | |
| Draw | +308 |
MAY SPORTS CALENDAR
| DATE | TIME* | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 THU | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson - 1st Round | TPC Craig Ranch |
| 6:35 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | |
| 7:00 PM |
2025 NHL Eastern Conference 1st Round Playoffs - Game 6: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators | Canadian Tire Centre | |
| 7:05 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays | George M. Steinbrenner Field | |
| 7:10 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets | Citi Field | |
| 7:30 PM |
2025 NBA Eastern Conference 1st Round Playoffs - Game 6: New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons | Little Caesars Arena | |
| 2025 NHL Western Conference 1st Round Playoffs - Game 6: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild | Xcel Energy Center | ||
| 9:30 PM |
2025 NHL Western Conference 1st Round Playoffs - Game 6: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche | Ball Arena | |
| 10:00 PM |
2025 NBA Wetern Conference 1st Round Playoffs - Game 6: Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers | Intuit Dome | |
| 2025 NHL Western Conference 1st Round Playoffs - Game 6: LA Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers | Rogers Place | ||
| 02 FRI | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson - 2nd Round | TPC Craig Ranch |
| 6:45 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies | Citizens Bank Park | |
| 7:00 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Rogers Centre | |
| 03 SAT | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson - 3rd Round | TPC Craig Ranch |
| 6:57 PM |
2025 Triple Crown: The 151st Kentucky Derby | Churchill Downs | |
| 7:15 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves | Truist Park | |
| 8:10 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Field | |
| 04 SUN | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson - Final Round | TPC Craig Ranch |
| 3:30 PM |
2025 NASCAR Cup Series: Wurth 400 | Texas Motor Speedway | |
| 7:15 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | |
| 2025 MLB Primetime Game: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves | Truist Park | ||
| 06 TUE | 7:05 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium |
| 7:15 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves | Truist Park | |
| 08 THU | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: Truist Championship - 1st Round | The Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course) |
| 2025 PGA Tour: ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic - 1st Round | Dunes Golf and Beach Club | ||
| 09 FRI | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: Truist Championship - 2nd Round | The Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course) |
| 2025 PGA Tour: ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic - 2nd Round | Dunes Golf and Beach Club | ||
| 7:05 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Philadelpia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays | George M. Steinbrenner Field | |
| 9:40 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks | Chase Field | |
| 10 SAT | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: Truist Championship - 3rd Round | The Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course) |
| 2025 PGA Tour: ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic - 3rd Round | Dunes Golf and Beach Club | ||
| 8:10 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: San Francisco Giants vs. Minnesota Twins | Target Field | |
| 10:05 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics | Sutter Health Park | |
| 11 SUN | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: Truist Championship - Final Round | The Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course) |
| 2025 PGA Tour: ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic - Final Round | Dunes Golf and Beach Club | ||
| 3:00 PM |
2025 NASCAR Cup Series: AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway | |
| 7:15 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets | Citi Field | |
| 10:05 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium | |
| 14 WED | 9:40 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners | T-Mobile Park |
| 9:45 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants | Oracle Park | |
| 15 THU | TBA | 2025 Golf Major: PGA Championship - 1st Round | Quail Hollow Club |
| 7:10 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets | Citi Field | |
| 10:10 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Dodger Stadium | |
| 16 FRI | TBA | 2025 Golf Major: PGA Championship - 2nd Round | Quail Hollow Club |
| 17 SAT | TBA | 2025 Golf Major: PGA Championship - 3rd Round | Quail Hollow Club |
| 10:10 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Los Angeles Angeles vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Dodger Stadium | |
| 10:15 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Oakland Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants | Oracle Park | |
| 18 SUN | TBA | 2025 Golf Major: PGA Championship - Final Round | Quail Hollow Club |
| 7:15 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox | Fenway Park | |
| 2025 MLB Primetime Game: Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Field | ||
| 8:00 PM |
2025 NASCAR Cup Series: NASCAR All-Star Race | North Wilkesboro Speedway | |
| 19 MON | 7:00 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: New York Mets vs. New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium |
| 20 TUE | 6:40 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins | LoanDepot Park |
| 21 WED | 6:45 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox | Fenway Park |
| 22 THU | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: Charles Schwab Challenge - 1st Round | Colonial Country Club |
| 6:45 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox | Fenway Park | |
| 7:05 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees | Yankee Stadium | |
| 23 FRI | TBA | 2025 PGA Tour: Charles Schwab Challenge - 2nd Round | Colonial Country Club |
| 6:40 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers | Comerica Park | |
| 6:45 PM |
2025 MLB Primetime Game: Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox | Fenway Park |
*Time shown is Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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