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Rockets vs. Raptors prop picks Oct. 29: Bet on Scottie Barnes, Amen Thompson on Wednesday

The Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets meet on Wednesday.

The latest: Both teams could use a win after some early-season struggles. Scottie Barnes has been inconsistent, but Toronto will need his length tonight against the tallest starting five in the NBA. On the other side, take a plus-money prop on Amen Thompson.

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Rockets vs. Raptors picks

Best bet: Barnes over 30.5 points/rebounds/assists (-107)

Let’s get the ugly out of the way first. Barnes is coming off his worst game of the young season against the San Antonio Spurs. In that matchup, he had eight points, three rebounds and two assists.

He is still 2-2 against this number, though, while averaging 31.3 points/rebounds/assists.

I can see guards RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickly struggling in this matchup because of Houston’s size. Four of its five starters are taller than 6-foot-7, while Josh Okogie is the shortest of the bunch at 6-foot-4.

This should make it difficult for the craftier players to find opportunities to create. That’s why I can see Barnes facilitating and scoring more using his brute force.

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We saw how impactful that can be against the Dallas Mavericks. Barnes led the Raptors with 33 points, adding 11 rebounds and six assists.

He has dealt with foul trouble a couple of times already this season. Because of that, he’s played fewer minutes than expected.

If Barnes plays close to 35 minutes tonight, I’m confident he can cash the over on this total, which falls below his statistical averages.

Key stat: Barnes has averaged more than 32.0 PRA in back-to-back seasons.

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Thompson prop bet

Thompson over 5.5 assists (+118): With Fred VanVleet out for the season, Thompson has taken the reins as Houston’s starting point guard.

And rightfully so. The 6-foot-7 wing is a triple-double threat on any night, and he’s an incredible defender, which helps him match up with any position.

He’s 1-2 against this wager this season, but he hasn’t been playing great to this point.

Thompson showed off his playmaking potential in the Rockets’ recent win over the Brooklyn Nets, posting eight assists in just over 25 minutes of action.

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The third-year player has never averaged over 5.0 assists per game in a season, but his numbers have consistently gotten better each year.

Thompson dished out 3.8 assists per game last season. But he elevated his production in the final 25 games:

5.7 APG
5+ assists in 19 of 25

Toronto has had problems with defensive rotations, leading to opposing teams recording 27.8 assists per game (seventh-most in the NBA).

Additionally, the Raptors allow the sixth-most points per game (125.0). There should be a lot of scoring tonight, which will open up assist opportunities for Houston’s PG.

Rockets vs. Raptors picks made at 10:16 a.m. ET on 10/29/2025.

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NHL anytime goal picks Oct. 28: Bet on Jack Hughes, Macklin Celebrini to light the lamp

All 32 NHL teams are in action for the return of NHL Frozen Frenzy.

The pregame narrative: On the league’s most chaotic day, I’ve got my eyes on two budding superstars. Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils are looking for their ninth straight win before Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks host the Los Angeles Kings.

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NHL anytime goal picks

Best Bet: Hughes to score (+155)

Hughes is turning into one of the NHL’s top goalscorers.

The 24-year-old is tied atop the league with eight goals in nine games. Seven of those goals came at even strength.

He takes 4.0 shots on goal per game, which also ranks inside the top 10.

Hughest has dealt with many injuries in the early portion of his career, but when he’s healthy, he’s a big problem.

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In six seasons, Hughes has only played more than 62 games once. In that season, he suited up for 78 games and had 43 goals (99 points).

That was back in 2022-23 when Hughes was 21 years old. If he can stay on the ice, it’s fair to assume he hasn’t reached his production ceiling yet.

Key stat: In the first half of this home-and-home with the Colorado Avalanche, Hughes scored a pair of goals in 22:43 of ice time.

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NHL predictions

Celebrini to score (+180): Here’s another young stud with tremendous value to score.

As a sophomore, Celebrini is fourth in the NHL with 15 points, one behind a trio of players with 16.

He is far and away the best player on the Sharks, and the coaching staff is certainly leaning on him as much as possible.

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Celebrini is fifth among NHL forwards in even-strength time on ice per game (17:20).

He’s also arguably the hottest player in the league right now. Celebrini has 10 points (five goals) in his last four games.

The Kings aren’t a top defensive team like they were in past seasons, either. They rank near the middle of the pack for goals against (3.1/game) and shots against (27.4/game) with a below-average penalty kill (73.8%).

At almost a 2-to-1 price, this pick feels like a no-brainer.

NHL anytime goal picks made at 3 p.m. ET on 10/28/2025.

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Flames vs. Maple Leafs prop picks Oct. 28: Bet on Morgan Rielly to contribute offensively

The Toronto Maple Leafs host a fellow Canadian team, the Calgary Flames, on Tuesday.

The pregame narrative: The Flames are struggling, holding a 2-7-1 record to this point. This is a great opportunity for Toronto to gain some momentum and potentially start a win streak to help climb the Eastern Conference standings.

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Maple Leafs picks vs. Flames

Best Bet: Rielly over 1.5 shots (-118)

Rielly started the season on fire, recording six points in his first six games. He was slowed down by a minor injury, but I’m expecting him to get back in a groove starting Tuesday.

The offensive defenceman went under this mark in back-to-back games but recorded 2+ shots in five of the six games before.

Overall, Rielly is averaging 2.6 shots per game, so this line is a fair bit under his standard.

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Plus, this is a great matchup. The Flames have allowed 28 or more shots in nine of 10 games this season.

They also take the third-most penalty minutes per night. That should provide Rielly and the top power play unit a lot of good looks at Dustin Wolf.

Key stat: Rielly has cashed this wager in nine of his last 14 regular season games.

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Huberdeau to score 1+ points (-108): Toronto’s defence has been struggling too, so I wanted to find a way to back Calgary’s offence.

I think this pick makes a lot of sense, and here’s why:

Huberdeau plays the second-most minutes per game among Calgary forwards.

He scored three points in two games vs. Toronto last season, going 2-0 against this wager.

The veteran started this season on the injured reserve and has just two points in five games since returning.

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But that doesn’t deter me from this pick. Huberdeau skates on the top line and the first power-play unit, where he will surely be more productive in the future.

And it’s not like the Leafs have been a defensive juggernaut. In fact, they’ve been quite bad. Toronto is allowing the sixth-most goals per game (3.7).

Maple Leafs picks made at 9:35 a.m. ET 10/28/2025.

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Best NBA prop bets Oct. 28: Bet on Chet Holmgren, Norman Powell to shine

A light five-game NBA slate is enough to inspire a trio of prop bets that caught my interest.

The latest: Chet Holmgren is having a fantastic season as the second option on offence for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Expect him to continue his rise against the Sacramento Kings. Before that, Norman Powell and the Miami Heat have a good shot to pile up points against the Charlotte Hornets.

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NBA prop bets

Best bet: Holmgren over 27.5 points/rebounds (-108)

In Jalen Williams’ absence, Holmgren has stepped up for the 4-0 Thunder.

In four games, the centre is averaging 23.0 points and 10.3 rebounds.

He is 3-1 against this wager, finishing with 35+ points/rebounds twice.

This line would make more sense to me if this were a tough matchup, but it’s not. The Kings allow the most rebounds per game to centres (19.33), per Fantasy Pros.

Holmgren has such a high offensive floor right now that if he can grab double-digit rebounds for the fourth straight game, I’m confident he’ll smash this line.

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The 23-year-old big is shooting 56.9% from the field (41.7% from 3) and canning more than 85% of his free throws.

With those splits, he doesn’t need a ton of shooting volume to help cash this pick.

There’s almost always blowout potential when OKC plays, but it’s smart to look past that and play the good numbers when available.

Key stat: Holmgren had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his one meeting with Sacramento last season.

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Powell over 22.5 points (-118): This pick is based on Powell’s consistency and the matchup at hand.

The former Toronto Raptor is 2-1 against this line, averaging 24.0 PPG.

In the one game he fell short, he only played 24 minutes and took 10 shots in a blowout win. He still shot 50% from the field.

Charlotte is 2-1 but beat the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets. In its loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the defence gave up 125 points and allowed the Sixers to shoot 46% from deep.

Philly is the most comparable opponent to the Heat, and Powell is the lead candidate to take advantage of the Hornets’ poor perimeter defence.

He scored 28+ points in both games in which he played more than 30 minutes.

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Rollins over 1.5 threes made (-130): Rollins made a name for himself as a 3-point assassin for the Milwaukee Bucks last season.

He took 2.1 threes per game and shot 40.8% from beyond the arc. This year, he’s taking on a lot more volume, but his efficiency has suffered.

Game 1: 1-for-6 3PT
Game 2: 1-for-5 3PT
Game 3: 1-for-5 3PT

Rollins is playing more than 30 minutes per night, so the uptick in shot attempts should continue, and it’s only a matter of time before he starts drilling them at a heightened rate.

This is nothing more than a cold spell. Rollins has proven to be efficient in a starting role before.

In 19 starts last season, the guard went 11-8 against this wager, shooting 40.5% from 3-point range.

NBA prop picks made at 12:35 p.m. ET on 10/28/2025.

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Best NBA prop bets Oct. 28: Bet on Chet Holmgren, Norman Powell to shine

A light five-game NBA slate is enough to inspire a trio of prop bets that caught my interest.

The latest: Chet Holmgren is having a fantastic season as the second option on offence for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Expect him to continue his rise against the Sacramento Kings. Before that, Norman Powell and the Miami Heat have a good shot to pile up points against the Charlotte Hornets.

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NBA prop bets

Best bet: Holmgren over 26.5 points/rebounds (-124)

In Jalen Williams’ absence, Holmgren has stepped up for the 4-0 Thunder.

In four games, the centre is averaging 23.0 points and 10.3 rebounds.

He is 4-0 against this wager, finishing with 35+ points/rebounds twice.

This line would make more sense to me if this were a tough matchup, but it’s not. The Kings allow the most rebounds per game to centres (19.33), per Fantasy Pros.

Holmgren has such a high offensive floor right now that if he can grab double-digit rebounds for the fourth straight game, I’m confident he’ll smash this line.

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The 23-year-old big is shooting 56.9% from the field (41.7% from 3) and canning more than 85% of his free throws.

With those splits, he doesn’t need a ton of shooting volume to help cash this pick.

There’s almost always blowout potential when OKC plays, but it’s smart to look past that and play the good numbers when available.

Key stat: Holmgren had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his one meeting with Sacramento last season.

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Powell over 22.5 points (-115): This pick is based on Powell’s consistency and the matchup at hand.

The former Toronto Raptor is 2-1 against this line, averaging 24.0 PPG.

In the one game he fell short, he only played 24 minutes and took 10 shots in a blowout win. He still shot 50% from the field.

Charlotte is 2-1 but beat the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets. In its loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the defence gave up 125 points and allowed the Sixers to shoot 46% from deep.

Philly is the most comparable opponent to the Heat, and Powell is the lead candidate to take advantage of the Hornets’ poor perimeter defence.

He scored 28+ points in both games in which he played more than 30 minutes.

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Rollins over 1.5 threes made (-124): Rollins made a name for himself as a 3-point assassin for the Milwaukee Bucks last season.

He took 2.1 threes per game and shot 40.8% from beyond the arc. This year, he’s taking on a lot more volume, but his efficiency has suffered.

Game 1: 1-for-6 3PT
Game 2: 1-for-5 3PT
Game 3: 1-for-5 3PT

Rollins is playing more than 30 minutes per night, so the uptick in shot attempts should continue, and it’s only a matter of time before he starts drilling them at a heightened rate.

This is nothing more than a cold spell. Rollins has proven to be efficient in a starting role before.

In 19 starts last season, the guard went 11-8 against this wager, shooting 40.5% from 3-point range.

NBA prop picks made at 12:35 p.m. ET on 10/28/2025.

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Flames vs. Maple Leafs prop picks Oct. 28: Bet on Morgan Rielly to contribute offensively

The Toronto Maple Leafs host a fellow Canadian team, the Calgary Flames, on Tuesday.

The pregame narrative: The Flames are struggling, holding a 2-7-1 record to this point. This is a great opportunity for Toronto to gain some momentum and potentially start a win streak to help climb the Eastern Conference standings.

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Maple Leafs picks vs. Flames

Best Bet: Rielly over 1.5 shots (-130)

Rielly started the season on fire, recording six points in his first six games. He was slowed down by a minor injury, but I’m expecting him to get back in a groove starting Tuesday.

The offensive defenceman went under this mark in back-to-back games but recorded 2+ shots in five of the six games before.

Overall, Rielly is averaging 2.6 shots per game, so this line is a fair bit under his standard.

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Plus, this is a great matchup. The Flames have allowed 28 or more shots in nine of 10 games this season.

They also take the third-most penalty minutes per night. That should provide Rielly and the top power play unit a lot of good looks at Dustin Wolf.

Key stat: Rielly has cashed this wager in nine of his last 14 regular season games.

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Huberdeau to score 1+ points (-124): Toronto’s defence has been struggling too, so I wanted to find a way to back Calgary’s offence.

I think this pick makes a lot of sense, and here’s why:

Huberdeau plays the second-most minutes per game among Calgary forwards.

He scored three points in two games vs. Toronto last season, going 2-0 against this wager.

The veteran started this season on the injured reserve and has just two points in five games since returning.

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But that doesn’t deter me from this pick. Huberdeau skates on the top line and the first power-play unit, where he will surely be more productive in the future.

And it’s not like the Leafs have been a defensive juggernaut. In fact, they’ve been quite bad. Toronto is allowing the sixth-most goals per game (3.7).

Maple Leafs picks made at 9:35 a.m. ET 10/28/2025.

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NFL Week 9 odds and betting lines: Detroit looks to beat division rival, New England aiming for sixth straight win

A pivotal NFC North matchup stands out as a game to watch in Week 9 of the NFL season.

The latest: The Detroit Lions are coming off their bye week to host the Minnesota Vikings, who are desperate for a win to stay in the division race. Elsewhere, the New England Patriots have won five straight games to lead the AFC East.

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NFL Week 9 odds: Betting insights

Detroit is 5-2 coming off its bye week. The Lions are favoured by more than a touchdown to beat the Vikings and rightfully so. Minnesota has relied on backup quarterback Carson Wentz, and it’s led to back-to-back losses. Most recently, the Vikings got blown out 37-10 by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Lamar Jackson once again sat out in Week 8, but that’s where the bad news ends. The Ravens smoked the Bears 30-16 without their star quarterback, and the defence looks like it’s coming together with Jackson’s return looming.

The Bills got back in the win column in nice fashion. Buffalo blew out Carolina 40-9 in what could be a momentum swing ahead of Week 9’s AFC Conference Final rematch with Kansas City.

Here are two teams that are suddenly on different trajectories. The Patriots have won five straight games coming into Week 9, whereas the Falcons were without Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London last Sunday and embarrassingly allowed Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins to score four touchdowns in a 34-10 beating.

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NFL Week 9 schedule

Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins

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Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots

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Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers

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Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans

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Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans

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Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions

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San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants

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NFL 4 p.m. slate

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders

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New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams

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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills

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SNF & MNF Week 9 games

Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders

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Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys

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Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 3 World Series picks: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. primed for another big game

The World Series shifts to L.A. with the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers tied at one game apiece.

The pregame narrative: Both teams had a statement win of sorts with the Blue Jays dominating Game 1 before getting stifled by a masterclass pitching performance in Game 2. On Monday, Max Scherzer will take the mound opposite Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers.

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Blue Jays vs. Dodgers picks

Best bet: Over 8 runs (-106)

The Jays’ bats went cold in Game 2, but I’m willing to chalk that up to another dominant postseason outing from Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

If we look at Toronto’s playoffs as a whole, the ballclub is scoring 6.4 runs per game. Keeping the bats quiet for long periods has proven to be very difficult.

Glasnow has been great for the Dodgers, giving up just one run over 11.2 innings. But the Jays were able to get to Blake Snell, and I expect a strong bounce-back performance.

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On the other side, Scherzer was fantastic in his ALCS start, but it’s hard to trust the veteran to replicate that against the Dodgers.

L.A. is second behind Toronto with 4.6 runs scored per game in the playoffs.

It’s easy to see one of, if not both of these teams, putting on an offensive clinic in Game 3, and that makes the over on this modest total a solid pick.

Key stat: There have been 8+ runs in nine of the Blue Jays’ 13 postseason games.

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World Series best bet

Guerrero over 1.5 bases (-108): Out of the Blue Jays hitters, Vladdy has the best stats against Glasnow.

He is 6-for-17 off the righty (.353), with a home run and four walks.

Guerrero leads the MLB in postseason OPS (1.343), hits (22) and total bases (43). For context, George Springer is second with 32 total bases.

The slugging first baseman is untouched as the league’s hottest hitter right now. When he’s had previous success in a matchup, it only makes sense to take this over.

In the playoffs, Guerrero is 8-5 against this line.

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays picks made at 2:23 p.m. ET on 10/26/2025.

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Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 3 World Series picks: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. primed for another big game

The World Series shifts to L.A. with the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers tied at one game apiece.

The pregame narrative: Both teams had a statement win of sorts with the Blue Jays dominating Game 1 before getting stifled by a masterclass pitching performance in Game 2. On Monday, Max Scherzer will take the mound opposite Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers.

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Blue Jays vs. Dodgers picks

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Best bet: Over 8 runs (-109)

The Jays’ bats went cold in Game 2, but I’m willing to chalk that up to another dominant postseason outing from Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

If we look at Toronto’s playoffs as a whole, the ballclub is scoring 6.4 runs per game. Keeping the bats quiet for long periods has proven to be very difficult.

Glasnow has been great for the Dodgers, giving up just one run over 11.2 innings. But the Jays were able to get to Blake Snell, and I expect a strong bounce-back performance.

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On the other side, Scherzer was fantastic in his ALCS start, but it’s hard to trust the veteran to replicate that against the Dodgers.

L.A. is second behind Toronto with 4.6 runs scored per game in the playoffs.

It’s easy to see one of, if not both of these teams, putting on an offensive clinic in Game 3, and that makes the over on this modest total a solid pick.

Key stat: There have been 8+ runs in nine of the Blue Jays’ 13 postseason games.

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World Series best bet

Guerrero over 1.5 bases (-109): Out of the Blue Jays hitters, Vladdy has the best stats against Glasnow.

He is 6-for-17 off the righty (.353), with a home run and four walks.

Guerrero leads the MLB in postseason OPS (1.343), hits (22) and total bases (43). For context, George Springer is second with 32 total bases.

The slugging first baseman is untouched as the league’s hottest hitter right now. When he’s had previous success in a matchup, it only makes sense to take this over.

In the playoffs, Guerrero is 8-5 against this line.

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays picks made at 2:23 p.m. ET on 10/26/2025.

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Best NBA prop bets Oct. 26: Expect Avdija to continue strong start, Siakam to stuff stat sheet

Two under-the-radar players headline my NBA prop bets on Sunday.

The latest: Pascal Siakam is the biggest name of the bunch. He has an opportunity to fill the stat sheet against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Later on, Deni Avdija looks to improve on his impressive start to the season.

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NBA prop bets

Best bet: Avdija over 20.5 points (-125):

Avdija has had a solid rise as an NBA player, but this looks like his true breakout season.

He’s played extremely well through two games, averaging 23.0 points while clearing this line both times.

Some would argue there’s regression to come, but I think this is the start of a very strong campaign. Here’s why:

In the first game of the season, Avdija scored 20 points on 6-for-16 from the field (0-for-6 from 3). That is not a strong showing by any means, and he still got past this number.

He went on to score 26 in his second game, going 11-for-18 from the field with four triples.

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His usage rate (26.9%) ranks in the top 50 above players like Trae Young, Kawhi Leonard and Chet Holmgren.

The 24-year-old is shaping into a legit star, and the Portland Trail Blazers are treating him as such.

Key stat: Through two games, the Los Angeles Clippers have the third-worst defensive rating.

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Siakam over 11.5 rebounds/assists (-125): Siakam cleared this line on Saturday, even though he played only 25 minutes because of a blowout.

He’s now 2-0 on this wager, averaging 10.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

The good news about yesterday’s lopsided score is that Siakam and the Pacers’ starters will be more rested today than they would be for a typical back-to-back.

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There is blowout potential here again with the Timberwolves being 12.5-point favourites at the time of writing.

But I’ve learned to buy in on the good lines without thinking too much about the outcome of the game, and there’s a ton of value here.

Siakam could clear this number with rebounds alone, but he’s been tasked with more playmaking duties with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season.

NBA prop picks made at 1:03 p.m. ET on 10/26/2025.

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