Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, MLB and EPL Previews and Odds - 04/23/25

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025
The Wednesday sports card features NBA, NHL, MLB, and EPL action.

The National Basketball Association continues its playoff season with three games. The Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic on TNT/truTV/Max at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with the total set at 199.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Cleveland Cavaliers play at home against the Miami Heat on NBA TV as a 12-point favorite with an over/under of 211.5. The Houston Rockets are home against the Golden State Warriors on TNT/truTV/Max at 9:30 p.m. ET as a 3-point favorite with a total of 203.5. 

The National Hockey League playoffs continue with three games on its slate. The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens on ESPN as a -192 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Colorado Avalanche play at home against the Dallas Stars on ESPN at 9:40 p.m. ET as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings are home against the Edmonton Oilers on TBS/Max at 10:10 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. 

Major League Baseball has 15 games on its schedule. The Atlanta Braves host the St. Louis Cardinals at 12:15 p.m. ET as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 9. Four more MLB games throw out the first pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia Phillies travel to New York to play the Mets as a -120 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The New York Yankees play in Cleveland against the Guardians as a -148 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Detroit Tigers play at home against the San Diego Padres as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Miami Marlins are home against the Cincinnati Reds as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 8.

Two MLB games start at 6:45 p.m. ET. The Boston Red Sox host the Seattle Mariners as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 10. The Baltimore Orioles are in Washington to take on the Nationals as a -135 money-line road favorite with a total of 9.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers visit Chicago to play the Cubs at 7:00 p.m. ET. 

Three MLB games begin at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Toronto Blue Jays play in Houston against the Astros as a -112 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. The Kansas City Royals play at home against the Colorado Rockies as a -198 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Minnesota Twins are home against the Chicago White Sox as a -270 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. 

The Los Angeles Angels host the Pittsburgh Pirates at 9:38 p.m. ET as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Arizona Diamondbacks play at home against the Tampa Bay Rays at 9:40 p.m. ET as a -148 money-line favorite with an over/under of 9. The San Francisco Giants are home against the Milwaukee Brewers at 9:45 p.m. ET as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Texas Rangers travel to play the Athletics at 10:05 p.m. ET as a -112 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 9. 

Matchweek 33 in the English Premier League concludes with one match. Arsenal hosts Crystal Palace on the USA Network at 3:00 p.m. ET as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5.

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