Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, MLB, NHL and EPL Previews and Odds - 05/01/2025

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, May 01, 2025
The Thursday sports card features NBA, NHL, MLB, and EPL action.

The National Basketball Association continues its playoff season with two Game 6s on TNT/truTV/Max. The Detroit Pistons, trailing 3-2 in the series, host the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with the total set at 212.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Los Angeles Clippers, trailing by a 3-2 margin, play at home against the Denver Nuggets at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 211.5.

The National Hockey League playoffs continue with four Game 6s on its slate. The Ottawa Senators, trailing by a 3-2 margin, are home against the Toronto Maple Leafs on TBS/Max at 7:10 p.m. ET as a -118 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Vegas Golden Knights travel to Minnesota to attempt to close out their series with the Wild on ESPN at 7:40 p.m. ET as a -166 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. 

The Colorado Avalanche, trailing 3-2 in the series, host the Dallas Stars on TBS/Max at 9:40 p.m. ET as a -180 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers play at home against the Los Angeles Kings as they attempt to close out this series on ESPN at 10:10 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5.

Major League Baseball has 11 games on its schedule. The Pittsburgh Pirates are home against the Chicago Cubs at 12:35 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals at 12:40 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. 

Three MLB games throw out the first pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Guardians play at home against the Minnesota Twins as a -112 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The New York Mets are home against the Arizona Diamondbacks as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Tampa Bay Rays host the Kansas City Royals as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 8. 

The Milwaukee Brewers play in Chicago against the White Sox at 2:10 p.m. ET as a -180 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Texas Rangers play at home against the Athletics as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. 

The Philadelphia Phillies are home against the Washington Nationals at 6:45 p.m. ET as a -166 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The Toronto Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -112 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. 

The Detroit Tigers are in Los Angeles to take on the Angels at 9:38 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. The San Francisco Giants play at home against the Colorado Rockies at 9:45 p.m. ET as a -245 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5.

Matchweek 34 in the English Premier League concludes with one match on the USA Network at 2:30 p.m. ET. Nottingham Forest is home against Brentford as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5.

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