Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, MLB and EPL Previews and Odds - 04/25/2023

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023
The Tuesday sports card features action in the NBA, NHL, MLB, and EPL.

The National Basketball Association playoffs continue with three games in the conference quarterfinals. The Boston Celtics host the Atlanta Hawks on TNT at 7:30 PM ET. The Celtics hold a 3-1 lead in the series after winning Game 4. They are a 13-point favorite, with the total set at 229.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). 

The Denver Nuggets play at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on NBA TV at 9 PM ET. Denver has a 3-1 lead in this series after losing Game 4. They are a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 221.5. 

The Phoenix Suns are at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on TNT at 10 PM ET. The Suns took a 3-1 lead in the series with their victory in Game 4. They are a 12-point favorite with a total of 224. 

The National Hockey League playoffs continue with three games on its slate in the conference quarterfinals. The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders on ESPN at 7:08 PM ET. The Hurricanes took a 3-1 lead in the series with their win in Game 4. They are a -150 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. 

The Dallas Stars play at home against the Minnesota Wild on TBS at 8:08 PM ET. The Stars evened this series at 2-2 with their win in Game 4. They are a -150 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. 

The Edmonton Oilers are at home against Los Angeles against the Kings on ESPN at 9:38 PM ET. The Oilers pulled even in this series at 2-2 with their overtime victory in Game 4. Edmonton is a -230 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. 

The Tuesday card in Major League Baseball has 15 games on its schedule. The Cleveland Guardians host the Colorado Rockies at 6:10 PM ET as a -205 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers travel to Pittsburgh to play the Pirates at 6:35 PM ET as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Baltimore Orioles play at home against the Boston Red Sox at 6:35 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 9. 

Three MLB games throw out the first pitch at 6:40 PM ET. The Texas Rangers visit Cincinnati to play the Reds as a -140 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. The Seattle Mariners play in Philadelphia against the Phillies as a -120 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Tampa Bay Rays are at home against the Houston Astros as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. 

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Chicago White Sox at 7:07 PM ET as a -195 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5. The Washington Nationals play in New York against the Mets at 7:10 PM ET. The Atlanta Braves are at home against the Miami Marlins at 7:20 PM ET as a -240 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. 

Three MLB games begin at 7:40 PM ET. The Chicago Cubs host the San Diego Padres as a -120 money-line favorite. The Minnesota Twins play at home against the New York Yankees as a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Milwaukee Brewers are at home against the Detroit Tigers as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. 

The Los Angeles Angels host the Oakland A’s at 9:38 PM ET as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Arizona Diamondbacks play at home against the Kansas City Royals at 9:40 PM ET as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The St. Louis Cardinals are in San Francisco to play the Giants at 9:45 PM ET. 

Matchweek 33 in the English Premier League begins with three matches. Wolverhampton is at home against Crystal Palace at 2:30 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2. Aston Villa hosts Fulham at 2:45 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Leeds United plays at home against Leicester City on the USA Network at 3 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5.

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