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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and MLB Previews and Odds - 03/31/2025

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Mar 31, 2025

The Monday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and MLB action. The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. Four NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Miami Heat travel to Washington to face the Wizards as an 8.5-point road favorite with the total set at 221 (all odds from DraftKings). The Utah Jazz play in Charlotte against the Hornets as a -1 point road favorite with an over/under of 219.5. The Indiana Pacers host the Sacramento Kings as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 235. The Los Angeles Clippers are in Orlando to play the Magic as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 211.5. The Boston Celtics visit Memphis to challenge the Grizzlies on TNT at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 236. The Oklahoma City Thunder play at home against the Chicago Bulls at 8:10 p.m. ET as a 14.5-point favorite with an over/under of 239. The Dallas Mavericks are home against the Brooklyn Nets at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 10-point favorite with a total of 220.5. The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets on TNT at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 226.The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The New Jersey Devils play at home against the Minnesota Wild as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Philadelphia Flyers are home against the Nashville Predators as a -122 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Colorado Avalanche host the Calgary Flames at 8:37 p.m. ET as a -258 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Dallas Stars play in Seattle against the Kraken at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has the first four games in the debut of the College Basketball Crown postseason tournament on FS1 taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Butler battles Utah at 3:00 p.m. ET as a 1-point favorite with a total of 155.5. Boise State takes on George Washington at 5:30 p.m. ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 141.5. Nebraska challenges Arizona State at 8:30 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 154.5. Georgetown goes against Washington State at 11:00 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 159.5.Major League Baseball has 14 games on its schedule. Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 2:10 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Twins are in Chicago to play the White Sox as a -180 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Milwaukee Brewers play at home against the Kansas City Royals as a -118 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Baltimore Orioles are home against the Boston Red Sox at 2:35 p.m. ET as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5. The Philadelphia Phillies host the Colorado Rockies at 3:05 p.m. ET as a -238 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Two MLB games start at 6:40 p.m. ET. The New York Mets travel to Miami to face the Marlins as a -185 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Texas Rangers play in Cincinnati against the Reds as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. The Tampa Bay Rays play at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:05 p.m. ET. The Toronto Blue Jays are home against the Washington Nationals at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The St. Louis Cardinals host the Los Angeles Angels at 7:45 p.m.  ET as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Houston Astros play at home against the San Francisco Giants at 8:10 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 8. Two more MLB games begin at 9:40 p.m. ET. The Seattle Mariners are home against the Detroit Tigers as a -122 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The San Diego Padres host the Cleveland Guardians as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The Chicago Cubs are in Oakland to face the A’s at 10:05 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers play at home against the Atlanta Braves at 10:10 p.m. ET as a -205 money-line favorite with a total of 8.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and MLB Previews and Odds - 03/30/2025

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Mar 30, 2025

The Sunday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and MLB action. The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Los Angeles Clippers at 3:40 p.m. ET as an 8-point favorite with the total set at 231 (all odds from DraftKings). The New York Knicks play at home against the Portland Trail Blazers at 6:10 p.m. ET as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 221.5. Four NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The New Orleans Pelicans are home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 214.5. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Atlanta Hawks as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 235. The Minnesota Timberwolves play at home against the Detroit Pistons as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 226. The Golden State Warriors travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs as a 12-point road favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The Toronto Raptors play in Philadelphia against the 76ers at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 222.5. The Houston Rockets are in Phoenix to take on the Suns as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 224.The National Hockey League has eight games on its slate. The Florida Panthers are at home against the Montreal Canadiens at 1:07 p.m. ET as a -290 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. Two more NHL games start at 3:07 p.m. ET. The Washington Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres as a -285 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets play at home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -225 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Utah Hockey Club visits Chicago to battle the Blackhawks at 4:07 p.m. ET as a -218 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two NHL games begin at 5:07 p.m. ET. The Carolina Hurricanes are home against the New York Islanders as a -290 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Ottawa Senators play in Pittsburgh against the Penguins as a -142 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs are in Anaheim to go against the Ducks at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings host the San Jose Sharks on ESPN at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -410 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has two games between Division I opponents on CBS in the final two games of the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. Houston battles Tennessee at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, at 2:20 p.m. ET. The Cougars are a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 124.5. Auburn challenges Michigan State at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, at 5:05 p.m. ET. The Tigers are a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 147.5. Major League Baseball has 13 games on its schedule. Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 1:35 p.m. ET. The New York Yankees play at home against the Milwaukee Brewers as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Philadelphia Phillies travel to Washington to play the Nationals as a -162 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Toronto Blue Jays are home against the Baltimore Orioles a 1:37 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 9. Three more MLB games start at 1:40 p.m. ET. The Tampa Bay Rays host the Colorado Rockies as a -198 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The San Francisco Giants play in Cincinnati against the Reds as a -120 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Pittsburgh Pirates are in Miami against the Marlins as a -112 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. Two more MLB games begin at 2:10 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Angels visit Chicago against the White Sox as a -135 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Kansas City Royals play at home against the Cleveland Guardians as a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Minnesota Twins are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals at 2:15 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 8. The Texas Rangers are home against the Boston Red Sox at 2:35 p.m. ET as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Two MLB games start at 4:10 p.m. ET. The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Chicago Cubs as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Seattle Mariners play at home against the Oakland A’s as a -166 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7. Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN at 7:10 features the San Diego Padres at home battling the Atlanta Braves. The Padres are a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 8. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and MLB Previews and Odds - 03/29/2025

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025

The Saturday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and MLB action. The National Basketball Association has seven games on its docket. The Sacramento Kings travel to Orlando to face the Magic at 5:10 p.m. ET as a 1-point road favorite with the total set at 218 (all odds from DraftKings). The Brooklyn Nets play in Washington against the Wizards as a 1-point road favorite with an over/under of 220.5. The Miami Heat are in Philadelphia to face the 76ers as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 218. Four games conclude the NBA card at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Boston Celtics visit the San Antonio Spurs as a 12-point road favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Memphis Grizzlies host the Los Angeles Lakers as a 2-point favorite with a total of 237.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder play at home against the Indiana Pacers as a 10-point favorite with an over/under of 239. The Chicago Bulls are home against the Dallas Mavericks as a 3-point favorite with a total of 237.5. The National Hockey League has 11 games on its slate. The Philadelphia Flyers host the Buffalo Sabres at 1:07 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at home against the New York Islanders at 2:07 p.m. ET as a -230 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Colorado Avalanche are home against the St. Louis Blues at 4:37 p.m. ET as a -205 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Minnesota Wild host the New Jersey Devils at 6:07 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play in Nashville against the Predators at 6:37 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Ottawa Senators play at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -198 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings are home against the Toronto Maple Leafs as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5.The Detroit Red Wings host the Boston Bruins on ABC at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers play at home against the Calgary Flames at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two more games finish the NHL card at 10:37 p.m. ET. The New York Rangers are in San Jose to take on the Sharks as a -198 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Dallas Stars travel to Seattle to face the Kraken as a -170 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has two games between Division I opponents on TBS in the first two games of the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. Florida battles Texas Tech at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, at 6:09 p.m. ET. The Gators are a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 156.5.Duke challenges Alabama at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, at 8:49 p.m. ET. The Blue Devils are a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 174.5. Major League Baseball has 15 games on its schedule. The New York Yankees are home against the Milwaukee Brewers at 1:05 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Los Angeles Angels play in Chicago against the White Sox at 2:10 p.m. ET as a -166 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. The Minnesota Twins are in St. Louis against the Cardinals on FS1 at 2:15 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line road favorite with a total of 7.5. The Toronto Blue Jays host the Baltimore Orioles at 3:07 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Philadelphia Phillies play at Washington against the Nationals at 4:05 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. Four more MLB games throw out the first pitch at 4:10 p.m. ET as a -205 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Tampa Bay Rays play at home against the Colorado Rockies as a -205 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The Kansas City Royals are home against the Cleveland Guardians as a -122 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Cincinnati Reds host the San Francisco Giants as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Pittsburgh Pirates are in Miami to play the Marlins as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Texas Rangers play at home against the Boston Red Sox at 7:05 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 9. Two more MLB games are Fox’s regional coverage at 7:15 p.m. ET. The Houston Astros are home against the New York Mets as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Atlanta Braves visit San Diego to play the Padres as a -135 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Chicago Cubs at 8:40 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Two more games complete the MLB card at 9:10 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Dodgers play at home against the Detroit Tigers as a -205 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The Seattle Mariners are home against the Oakland A’s as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.

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