Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB, MLB and EPL Previews and Odds - 03/30/2024

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024
The Saturday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, MLB, and EPL action.

The National Basketball Association has three games on its docket. The Boston Celtics travel to New Orleans to play the Pelicans at 5:10 p.m. ET as a 5-point road favorite, with the total set at 223 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Orlando Magic host the Memphis Grizzlies at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 12-point favorite with an over/under of 207. The Milwaukee Bucks play in Atlanta against the Hawks at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 225.5. 

The National Hockey League has 15 games on its slate. The Florida Panthers play at home against the Detroit Red Wings at 12:37 p.m. ET as a -230 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Vegas Golden Knights are in Minnesota to play the Wild at 3:37 p.m. ET as a -120 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers are at home against the Anaheim Ducks at 4:07 p.m. ET as a -550 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 6:07 p.m. ET. The New York Rangers visit Arizona to play the Coyotes as a -192 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Colorado Avalanche hosts the Nashville Predators as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.

Seven NHL games start at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Winnipeg Jets play at home against the Ottawa Senators as a -185 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Toronto Maple Leafs play in Buffalo against the Sabres as a -162 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Columbus to play the Blue Jackets as a -170 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes travel to Montreal to play the Canadiens as a -258 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Philadelphia Flyers are at home against the Chicago Blackhawks as a -245 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New York Islanders as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Boston Bruins play in Washington against the Capitals as a -166 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. 

The St. Louis Blues play at home against the San Jose Sharks at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -340 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. Two more games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Dallas Stars are in Seattle to play the Kraken as a -175 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Los Angeles Kings visit Calgary to play the Flames as a -166 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. 

The college basketball schedule has the first two games in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. Connecticut battles Illinois on TBS at 6:09 p.m. ET as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 155.5. Alabama faces Clemson on TBS at 8:49 p.m. ET as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 164.5. 

The Friday card in Major League Baseball has 15 games on its schedule. The New York Mets are at home against the Milwaukee Brewers at 1:40 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The Detroit Tigers play in Chicago against the White Sox at 2:10 p.m. ET as a -142 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. 

Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Baltimore Orioles host the Los Angeles Angels as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Atlanta Braves are in Philadelphia to play the Phillies on FS1 as a -142 money-line road favor with an over/under of 8. The Cleveland Guardians travel to Oakland to play the A’s at 4:07 p.m. ET as a -142 money-line road favorite with a total of 8. Four more MLB games begin at 4:10 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Twins play in Kansas City against the Royals as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. The Miami Marlins play at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates as a -112 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Cincinnati Reds are at home against the Washington Nationals as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. 

The Texas Rangers play at home against the Chicago Cubs at 7:05 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. Two more MLB games on Fox regional TV coverage begin at 7:15 p.m. ET. The Houston Astros are at home against the New York Yankees as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5. The San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Arizona Diamondbacks play at home against the Colorado Rockies at 8:10 p.m. ET as a -192 money-line favorite with a total of 9.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at home against the St. Louis Cardinals at 9:10 p.m. ET as a -225 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Seattle Mariners host the Boston Red Sox at 9:40 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. 

Matchweek 30 in the English Premier League begins with eight matches. Newcastle United plays at home against West Ham United on the USA Network at 8:30 a.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3 (all soccer odds from BetMGM). Five more EPL matches start at 11 a.m. ET. Bournemouth is at home against Everton as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Chelsea hosts Burnley as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Nottingham Forest plays at home against Crystal Palace on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Fulham is at Sheffield United as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3. Tottenham is at home against Luton Town as a -2 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 4. 

Aston Villa hosts Wolverhampton on NBC at 1:30 p.m. ET as a -1 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Manchester United visits Brentford at 4 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3. 

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