Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, MLB and EPL Previews and Odds - 05/15/2024

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Wednesday sports card features NBA, NHL, MLB, and EPL action.

The National Basketball Association continues the playoff season with two games on TNT and truTV. The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:05 p.m. ET in the fifth game of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. The Celtics took a 3-1 series lead with their 109-102 win as a 12-point road favorite on Monday. Boston is a 14.5-point favorite with the total set at 204 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). 

The Oklahoma City Thunder play a home against the Dallas Mavericks a 9:35 p.m. ET in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals series. The Thunder evened his this series at 2-2 with a 100-96 upset victory as a 1.5-point underdog on Sunday. Oklahoma City is a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 213.

The National Hockey League playoffs continue with one game on ESPN. The Dallas Stars are at home against the Colorado Avalanche at 8:10 p.m. ET in the fifth game of their Western Conference semifinals series. The Stars took a 3-1 series lead with their 5-1 victory on the road on Sunday. Dallas is a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. 

The Wednesday card in Major League Baseball has 15 games on its schedule. The Baltimore Orioles host the Toronto Blue Jays at 12:35 p.m. ET as a -148 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Two more MLB games throw out the first pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET. The Detroit Tigers play at home against the Miami Marlins as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 8. The Milwaukee Brewers are at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. 

The Chicago White Sox host the Washington Nationals at 2:10 p.m. ET as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Arizona Diamondbacks play at home against the Washington Nationals at 3:40 p.m. ET as a -148 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Two more MLB games start at 4:10 p.m. ET. The San Diego Padres are at home against the Colorado Rockies as a -250 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Seattle Mariners host the Kansas City Royals as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. 

The Philadelphia Phillies play at home against the New York Mets at 6:40 p.m. ET as a -192 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Boston Red Sox are at home against the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:10  p.m. ET as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Atlanta Braves host the Chicago Cubs at 7:20 p.m. ET as a -166 money-line favorite at BetMGM with a total of 8.5. The Minnesota Twins play at home against the New York Yankees at 7:40 p.m. ET as a -118 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. 

The Texas Rangers are at home against the Cleveland Guardians at 8:05 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Houston Astros host the Oakland A’s at 8:10 p.m. ET as a -245 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The St. Louis Cardinals travel to Los Angeles to play the Angels at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers play in San Francisco against the Giants at 9:45 p.m. ET. 

Matchweek 37 in the English Premier League concludes with two matches. Chelsea is at Brighton and Hove Albion at 2:45 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Newcastle United visits Manchester United on the USA Network at 3 p.m. ET in a pick ‘em match with a total of 3.5.

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