Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, MLB, NHL and UEFA Champions League Previews and Odds - 05/06/2025

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
The Tuesday sports card features NBA, NHL, MLB, and UEFA Champions League action.

The National Basketball Association continues its playoff season with two games on TNT/truTV/Max. The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series at 7:05 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers are a 9-point favorite, with the total set at 229.5 (all odds from DraftKings). 

The Minnesota Timberwolves play at home against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series at 9:35 p.m. ET. The Timberwolves are a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 209.5.

The National Hockey League playoffs continue with two games on ESPN on its slate. The Carolina Hurricanes travel to Washington to take on the Capitals in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Hurricanes are a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. 

The Vegas Golden Knights are home against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Golden Knights are a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. 

Major League Baseball has 16 games on its schedule. The Cleveland Guardians play in Washington against the Nationals in the opening game of their doubleheader at 3:35 p.m. ET as a -120 money-line road favorite with a total of 9. The Guardians battle the Nationals in the second game of their doubleheader at 6:35 p.m. ET as a -118 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. The Los Angeles Dodgers are in Miami to take on the Marlins at 6:40 a.m. ET as a -278 money-line road favorite with a total of 9.5. The Texas Rangers visit Boston to face the Red Sox at 6:45 p.m. ET as a -120 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. 

Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia Phillies play in Tampa Bay against the Rays as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 8. The San Diego Padres are in New York to challenge the Yankees on TBS as a -112 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds at 7:15 p.m. ET as a -225 money-line favorite with a total of 8. 

Four MLB games start at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Milwaukee Brewers play at home against the Houston Astros as a -118 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Chicago Cubs are home against the San Francisco Giants as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The Minnesota Twins host the Baltimore Orioles as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Kansas City Royals play at home against the Chicago White Sox as a -230 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to St. Louis to play the Cardinals at 7:45 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 7. 

The Detroit Tigers play in Colorado against the Rockies at 8:40 p.m. ET as a -175 money-line road favorite with a total of 9.5. The Toronto Blue Jays are in Los Angeles to go against the Angels at 9:38 p.m. ET, with both teams priced as a money-line favorite at -110 with an over/under of 9. The Arizona Diamondbacks are home against the New York Mets at 9:40 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Athletics host the Seattle Mariners at 10:05 p.m. ET as a -120 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. 

The semifinals in the UEFA Champions League continue with the second leg, with Barcelona traveling to play Inter Milwan on CBS at 3:00 p.m. ET. After a 3-3 result in the first leg, Barca are a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3.5.

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