by Big Al Staff
Friday, Jun 24, 2022The Friday sports card features NHL, MLB, and CFL action.
The National Hockey League playoffs continue with Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals, with the Tampa Bay Lighting traveling to Colorado to play the Avalanche on ABC at 8:15 PM ET. The Avalanche took a 3-1 lead in this series with their 3-2 victory in overtime. Nazem Kadri had the game-winning goal just over 12 minutes in the first extra period. The Aves won for the eighth time in their last nine games. Colorado is a -180 money line favorite with the total set at 6 (all odds from DraftKings).
Major League Baseball has 16 games on its schedule. The Miami Marlins host the New York Mets at 6:40 PM ET. Sandy Alcantara pitches for the Marlins against Taijuan Walker of the Mets. Miami is a -140 money line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The New York Yankees are at home against the Houston Astros at 7:05 PM ET. The Yankees give the ball to Luis Severino to face off against the Astros Justin Verlander. Houston is a -125 money line favorite with a total of 8.
Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 7:10 PM ET. Boston visits Cleveland with Nick Pivetta pitching for the Red Sox against Cal Quantrill of the Guardians. Boston is a -120 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Tampa Bay is at home against Pittsburgh, with the Rays pitching Jeffrey Springs against the Pirates Mitch Keller. Tampa Bay is a -210 money line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers travel to Atlanta to play the Braves at 7:20 PM ET. The Dodgers send out Julio Urias against the Braves Ian Anderson. Los Angeles is a -135 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The Texas Rangers are at home against the Washington Nationals at 8:05 PM ET. Dane Dunning pitches for the Rangers against Paulo Espino of the Nationals. Texas is a -175 money line favorite with a total of 9.
Four MLB games start at 8:10 PM ET. Kansas City hosts Oakland with the Royals turning to Zack Greinke in their starting rotation against the A’s Cole Irvin. Kansas City is a -135 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Minnesota plays at home against Colorado with Dylan Bundy pitching for the Twins against German Marquez of the Rockies. Minnesota is a -165 money line favorite with a total of 9.5. Toronto travels to Milwaukee with the Blue Jays pitching Alek Manoah against the Brewers Adrian Houser. Toronto is a -155 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Chicago is at home against Baltimore, with Michael Kopech pitching for the White Sox against Kyle Bradish of the Orioles. Chicago is a -170 money line favorite with a total of 8.5.
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs on Apple TV at 8:15 PM ET. The Cardinals turn to Andre Pallante in their starting rotation against the Cubs Kyle Hendricks. St. Louis is a -155 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Los Angeles Angels play at home against the Seattle Mariners at 9:38 PM ET. Michael Lorenzen pitches for the Angels against Chris Flexen of the Mariners. Los Angeles is a -165 money line favorite with a total of 9.
Two MLB games begin at 9:40 PM ET. Philadelphia visits San Diego with the Phillies pitching Aaron Nola against the Padres MacKenzie Gore. Philadelphia is a -135 money line road favorite with an over/under of 7. Arizona is at home against Detroit on Apple TV, with Merrill Kelly the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks against Rony Garcia against the Tigers. Arizona is a -165 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. The San Francisco Giants host the Cincinnati Bengals at 10:15 PM ET. The Giants pitch Alex Cobb against the Reds Graham Ashcraft. San Francisco is a -195 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.
Week 3 in the Canadian Football League continues with one game. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers play at home against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a rematch of the 2021 Grey Cup on ESPN2 at 8:30 PM ET. The Blue Bombers won that game, 33-25, as a 2.5-point road favorite on December 12th. Winnipeg is 2-0 this season after winning at Ottawa, 19-12, as a 1-point road favorite on Friday. The Tiger-Cats are winless this year after getting upset at home to Calgary, 33-30 in overtime, as a 1.5-point favorite last Saturday. Winnipeg is a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 42.5.
The National Hockey League playoffs continue with Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals, with the Tampa Bay Lighting traveling to Colorado to play the Avalanche on ABC at 8:15 PM ET. The Avalanche took a 3-1 lead in this series with their 3-2 victory in overtime. Nazem Kadri had the game-winning goal just over 12 minutes in the first extra period. The Aves won for the eighth time in their last nine games. Colorado is a -180 money line favorite with the total set at 6 (all odds from DraftKings).
Major League Baseball has 16 games on its schedule. The Miami Marlins host the New York Mets at 6:40 PM ET. Sandy Alcantara pitches for the Marlins against Taijuan Walker of the Mets. Miami is a -140 money line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The New York Yankees are at home against the Houston Astros at 7:05 PM ET. The Yankees give the ball to Luis Severino to face off against the Astros Justin Verlander. Houston is a -125 money line favorite with a total of 8.
Two MLB games throw out the first pitch at 7:10 PM ET. Boston visits Cleveland with Nick Pivetta pitching for the Red Sox against Cal Quantrill of the Guardians. Boston is a -120 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Tampa Bay is at home against Pittsburgh, with the Rays pitching Jeffrey Springs against the Pirates Mitch Keller. Tampa Bay is a -210 money line favorite with a total of 7.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers travel to Atlanta to play the Braves at 7:20 PM ET. The Dodgers send out Julio Urias against the Braves Ian Anderson. Los Angeles is a -135 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9.5. The Texas Rangers are at home against the Washington Nationals at 8:05 PM ET. Dane Dunning pitches for the Rangers against Paulo Espino of the Nationals. Texas is a -175 money line favorite with a total of 9.
Four MLB games start at 8:10 PM ET. Kansas City hosts Oakland with the Royals turning to Zack Greinke in their starting rotation against the A’s Cole Irvin. Kansas City is a -135 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Minnesota plays at home against Colorado with Dylan Bundy pitching for the Twins against German Marquez of the Rockies. Minnesota is a -165 money line favorite with a total of 9.5. Toronto travels to Milwaukee with the Blue Jays pitching Alek Manoah against the Brewers Adrian Houser. Toronto is a -155 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Chicago is at home against Baltimore, with Michael Kopech pitching for the White Sox against Kyle Bradish of the Orioles. Chicago is a -170 money line favorite with a total of 8.5.
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs on Apple TV at 8:15 PM ET. The Cardinals turn to Andre Pallante in their starting rotation against the Cubs Kyle Hendricks. St. Louis is a -155 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Los Angeles Angels play at home against the Seattle Mariners at 9:38 PM ET. Michael Lorenzen pitches for the Angels against Chris Flexen of the Mariners. Los Angeles is a -165 money line favorite with a total of 9.
Two MLB games begin at 9:40 PM ET. Philadelphia visits San Diego with the Phillies pitching Aaron Nola against the Padres MacKenzie Gore. Philadelphia is a -135 money line road favorite with an over/under of 7. Arizona is at home against Detroit on Apple TV, with Merrill Kelly the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks against Rony Garcia against the Tigers. Arizona is a -165 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. The San Francisco Giants host the Cincinnati Bengals at 10:15 PM ET. The Giants pitch Alex Cobb against the Reds Graham Ashcraft. San Francisco is a -195 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.
Week 3 in the Canadian Football League continues with one game. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers play at home against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a rematch of the 2021 Grey Cup on ESPN2 at 8:30 PM ET. The Blue Bombers won that game, 33-25, as a 2.5-point road favorite on December 12th. Winnipeg is 2-0 this season after winning at Ottawa, 19-12, as a 1-point road favorite on Friday. The Tiger-Cats are winless this year after getting upset at home to Calgary, 33-30 in overtime, as a 1.5-point favorite last Saturday. Winnipeg is a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 42.5.
