Expert Sports Picks and Betting Predictions

Texas and UCLA meet in an exciting matchup. Both lost in last season's Final Four, setting up high stakes for this game. The winner advances to the Finals while the loser bows out in the Semis again.

South Carolina and UConn meet in the Final Four for a rematch of last season's championship game. The Huskies enter this one as large favorites, once again seeking to get the better of the Gamecocks.

New Mexico and Tulsa meet in an exciting NIT semifinal clash. Both teams ranked near the top of their mid-major conferences but missed the tourney. They will seek a trip to the finals in this game.

Illinois State and Auburn face off in the NIT Semifinals with a trip to the Finals on the line. The Tigers are proving their doubters wrong after barely missing the tourney. The Redbirds are seeking an upset.

One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Indiana Pacers. Who has the edge in our Hornets vs Pacers pick?

One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Toronto Raptors. Who has the edge in our Grizzlies vs Raptors pick?

One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Houston Rockets hosting the Utah Jazz. Who has the edge in our Rockets vs Jazz pick?

One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Boston Celtics. Who has the edge in our Bucks vs Celtics pick?

Important action in the race for playoff spots in the NHL is set for April 4, as the out-of-form Columbus Blue Jackets host the Winnipeg Jets.

Western Conference NHL action is slated for April 4, as the in-form Utah Mammoth travel to the Vancouver Canucks.

The two standout teams from the Central Division collide on April 4, as the Colorado Avalanche travel to the Dallas Stars.

Cross-conference action is scheduled for the NHL on April 2, as the playoff-chasing San Jose Sharks host the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Shane Baz starts for Baltimore after allowing 7 hits over 5.1 innings in his debut with the Orioles. The 26-year-old went 10-12 with a 4.87 ERA and 1.33 WHIP last year in 166.1 innings for Tampa Bay before getting traded to Baltimore in December.

Cade Horton takes the ball for Chicago after allowing 4 hits and a home run over 6.1 innings with a 2.84 ERA in his first start. The 24-year-old right-hander is coming off a phenomenal rookie season where he went 11-4 with a 2.67 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 118 innings in 23 appearances.

Chad Patrick takes the ball for Milwaukee after allowing 5 hits and a home run over 4.1 innings with a 2.08 ERA in his first start. The 27-year-old right-hander is coming off an impressive rookie season where he went 3-8 with a 3.53 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 119.2 innings in 27 appearances.

Emmet Sheehan gets the start for Los Angeles after a rough 2026 debut, allowing 5 hits and a home run over 3.1 innings with a 10.80 ERA. The 26-year-old right-hander is coming off a breakthrough 2025 campaign where he went 6-3 with a 2.82 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 73.1 innings in 15 appearances including 12 starts.

The action in the MLS continues on April 4, as the Vancouver Whitecaps bid to seize top spot in the Western Conference standings when they host the Portland Timbers.

Arsenal will be back in action following the international break on April 4 when they face Southampton in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

One of the biggest soccer upsets in history could be on the cards on April 4, as Premier League Chelsea host League One Port Vale in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

Quarterfinal weekend in the English FA Cup is set for April 4, as two of the biggest teams in the Premier League collide for a spot in the final four. Find our Man City vs. Liverpool picks here.