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Two first-place teams meet in San Diego as the Padres host the Cubs. San Diego starts righty Nick Pivetta and Chicago counters with lefty Matthew Boyd. Both pitchers have identical 1.59 ERAs. Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. are leading the way offensively for the Padres. Kyle Tucker is an early-season MVP candidate for the Cubs.

The Houston Astros, trying to climb back to .500, visit the St. Louis Cardinals. Houston sends righty Ronel Blanco to the mound. He will be opposed by St. Louis' veteran lefty Steven Matz, making his first start of the 2025 season.

In Wednesday's NBA action, the Sacramento Kings, who have won three of their last five, host the Dallas Mavericks, who have dropped four of the previous five contests.

In Wednesday's NBA action, the Chicago Bulls host the Miami Heat, with the winner advancing the final around of the play-in tournament. Chicago has won three straight, while Miami has dropped two of its previous three contests.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (9-7, 4th in the NL West) visit the Miami Marlins (8-7, 3rd in the NL East). Arizona has played reasonably well, but is trapped in the roughest division in baseball. Miami is a surprising 9-7 in year 2 of its full rebuild. Merrill Kelly starts for Arizona against Miami's Connor Gillispie.

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Baltimore Orioles to start a 3-game set. The Orioles send struggling veteran Charlie Morton to the mound. He is opposed by Logan Allen. Baltimore is struggling at 6-9. Cleveland has won 5 of 6.

In Wednesday's NBA action, the Sacramento Kings, who have won three of their last five, host the Dallas Mavericks, who have dropped four of the previous five contests.

In Wednesday's NBA action, the Chicago Bulls host the Miami Heat, with the winner advancing the final around of the play-in tournament. Chicago has won three straight, while Miami has dropped two of its previous three contests.

In Tuesday's NBA action, the Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies, with the winner claiming the No. 7 seed for the upcoming postseason tournament. Both teams have dropped two of the previous three contests.

Two first-place teams meet in San Diego as the Padres host the Cubs. San Diego starts righty Nick Pivetta and Chicago counters with lefty Matthew Boyd. Both pitchers have identical 1.59 ERAs. Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. are leading the way offensively for the Padres. Kyle Tucker is an early-season MVP candidate for the Cubs.

The Houston Astros, trying to climb back to .500, visit the St. Louis Cardinals. Houston sends righty Ronel Blanco to the mound. He will be opposed by St. Louis' veteran lefty Steven Matz, making his first start of the 2025 season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (9-7, 4th in the NL West) visit the Miami Marlins (8-7, 3rd in the NL East). Arizona has played reasonably well, but is trapped in the roughest division in baseball. Miami is a surprising 9-7 in year 2 of its full rebuild. Merrill Kelly starts for Arizona against Miami's Connor Gillispie.

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.

Chelsea and Fulham collide in a London derby in the Premier League on April 20, 2025. Find the odds and our picks here.

Liverpool look to take another step toward securing the Premier League title when they face Leicester City. Find our picks here.

Man City aim to enhance their Champions League prospects when they take on in-form Everton on April 19, 2025. Find the odds and our picks here.