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The Chicago Cubs (16-10, 1st place in the NL Central) host the Philadelphia Phillies (13-12, 2nd place in the NL East) at Wrigley Field. Chicago has won 4 of 5 against two of the NL West contenders, the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Philadelphia has lost 4 straight including a sweep at the hands of the arch-rival Mets. Colin Rea starts for the Cubs. Taijuan Walker goes for the Phillies.

In Friday's NBA action, the Minnesota Timberwolves look to bounce back against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of this first-round postseason matchup.

The Boston Red Sox (14-13, 2nd in the AL East) visit the Cleveland Guardians (14-10, 2nd in the AL Central). Boston sends struggling Tanner Houck to the mound trying to regain his form. Cleveland responds with Ben Lively. The Guardians have won 5 of 6. The Red Sox just lost 2 of 3 to the Mariners.

In Friday's NBA action, the Milwaukee Bucks hope to avoid an 0-3 deficit when they host the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of this first-round playoff series.

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Liverpool can wrap up the Premier League title this weekend with a point at home to Tottenham. Find our picks here.

In Friday's NBA action, the Minnesota Timberwolves look to bounce back against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of this first-round postseason matchup.

In Friday's NBA action, the Milwaukee Bucks hope to avoid an 0-3 deficit when they host the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of this first-round playoff series.

In Thursday's NBA action, the Memphis Grizzlies seek to avoid an 0-3 deficit when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of this first-round playoff series.

The Chicago Cubs (16-10, 1st place in the NL Central) host the Philadelphia Phillies (13-12, 2nd place in the NL East) at Wrigley Field. Chicago has won 4 of 5 against two of the NL West contenders, the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Philadelphia has lost 4 straight including a sweep at the hands of the arch-rival Mets. Colin Rea starts for the Cubs. Taijuan Walker goes for the Phillies.

The Boston Red Sox (14-13, 2nd in the AL East) visit the Cleveland Guardians (14-10, 2nd in the AL Central). Boston sends struggling Tanner Houck to the mound trying to regain his form. Cleveland responds with Ben Lively. The Guardians have won 5 of 6. The Red Sox just lost 2 of 3 to the Mariners.

The Pittsburgh Pirates complete their 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. LA has been something of a surprise in 2025, hovering around .500. Pittsburgh is predictably terrible. Tyler Anderson starts for LA. He is opposed by Carmen Mlodzinski.

Houston and Florida meet in the title game, facing off for the first time in over 50 years. The Cougars are riding high after a tremendous upset, but face a tough task against SEC champ Florida.

South Carolina and UConn meet once again in the National Championship. The Huskies will look to avenge their defeat in the 2022 NCAA Tournament Finals.

UConn and UCLA meet in an exciting Final Four matchup. The Huskies are the final 2-seed remaining, but enter this game as massive favorites due to their sensational play.

Liverpool can wrap up the Premier League title this weekend with a point at home to Tottenham. Find our picks here.

Nottingham Forest and Man City collide for a place in the FA Cup final at Wembley on April 27, 2025. Find our picks here.

Aston Villa and Crystal Palace collide in the final four of the FA Cup on April 26, 2025. The winners will play either Man City or Forest.