March Madness Expert Picks and News

The NBA Finals are known for their intensity, strategic adjustments, and individual heroics. Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics promises to be a fascinating encounter following Boston's convincing 107-89 victory in Game 1. As we look forward to this clash, key factors and player performances will play a significant role in shaping the outcome, making the NBA Finals odds a critical element to consider.

At 88 years old, the Hall of Fame trainer, D. Wayne Lukas,  sits by Barn 83, preparing his charge, Seize the Grey, for what could be another historic victory.Lukas, a towering figure in horse racing, recently secured his 15th Triple Crown championship with Seize the Grey's victory at Pimlico. This win, his seventh Preakness title, was a testament to his enduring passion and unmatched expertise in the sport.

Mindframe, a colt by Constitution, has been nothing short of spectacular so far. With just two starts, he has secured two wins by a combined margin of 21 1/4 lengths. Trainer Todd Pletcher and co-owner Mike Repole have high hopes for Mindframe, who will make his third start in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.

The 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, highlighted by the 156th edition of the GI Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 8, promises an exciting lineup of 24 graded stakes races with a total purse of $10.1 million.

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking a bold gamble on their next head coach, with former sharpshooter JJ Redick emerging as the frontrunner for the job, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. This unexpected move could significantly impact NBA Playoffs odds, especially for teams in the Western Conference vying for a championship.