Steven Psihogios

Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.

Kings vs. Oilers predictions SGP Game 4: Bet on Edmonton to even series in +320 ticket

Kings vs. Oilers predictions

The Edmonton Oilers aim to even up their series against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4.

The pregame narrative: Edmonton’s goaltending is still a mess, but I’m backing the Oilers to win on Sunday. Goals are being scored at a furious pace, and that makes the over my play on the total. Thirdly, I’m betting on a point from defenceman Evan Bouchard.

Check out my Kings vs. Oilers playoff SGP predictions for Game 4 on April 27.

Kings vs. Oilers predictions

Parlay: Oilers ML | Over 6.5 goals | Bouchard anytime point (+320)

Oilers ML (-139): It doesn’t matter who’s in net for Edmonton. Goals will be scored.

Calvin Pickard was by no means excellent in Game 4, allowing four goals in a 7-4 victory. But the Oilers aren’t the only team with goaltending woes in this series.

Darcy Kuemper has been brutal for the most part, too. The Los Angeles netminder allowed five goals in Games 1 and 3 and owns an .859 save percentage this postseason.

The Kings have been a strong fade all year long on the road. They had the worst away record of any Western Conference playoff squad in the regular season (17-19-5).

Bet on Connor McDavid and company to claw back into the series with a win.

NHL SGP legs

Over 6.5 goals (+104): It’s hard to justify an under in this series.

  • Edmonton has the worst postseason save percentage (.820)
  • Los Angeles has the third-worst postseason save percentage (.839)

That kind of goaltending is going to lead to offensive explosions when you have talents like McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala on the ice.

The over on this total has cashed in seven of eight playoff games between these two since 2024.

Bouchard anytime point (-162): Bouchard has been offensively effective for the Oilers.

The defenceman has five points through three games of this series and is coming off a two-goal effort in Game 4.

Bouchard’s deployment is what makes him a great pick to score a point. He had a 68.7% offensive zone start percentage in the regular season, meaning most of his shifts began in the opposing team’s end.

Additionally, he quarterbacks Edmonton’s top power-play unit. The Oilers’ PP is clicking at an impressive 28.6% clip during the playoffs.

Both of Bouchard’s goals in Game 3 came on the power play.

Expect him to produce in a game that should have plenty of offence.

Kings vs. Oilers predictions made at 2:34 p.m. ET 04/27/2025.

Best MLB prop bets April 27: Pick Contreras to do damage in plus-money prop

MLB prop bets

Three unsung heroes look to cash plus-money picks in my MLB prop bets for Sunday.

The pregame narrative: Dansby Swanson is turning it around at the plate, and a juicy matchup makes him an eye-catching play. William Contreras is playing well and facing a pitcher he’s dominated in the past. Lastly, I’m betting on another big punchout performance from Max Meyer.

Check out the best MLB prop bets for April 27.

MLB prop bets

Contreras over 1.5 total bases (+125): Contreras started the year with only two hits in his first eight games. He’s been significantly better since the slow start to the campaign.

Contreras is batting .313 across his last 18 games, recording at least one hit in 17 of those contests. He’s cashed this wager in six games during this stretch and is primed for another two-plus base performance on Sunday.

Contreras’ Milwaukee Brewers battle the St. Louis Cardinals with Erick Fedde taking the mound. The catcher has done some significant damage against the Cardinals starter in 11 at-bats:

  • Seven hits
  • Two home runs

Expect Contreras to continue tormenting Fedde on Sunday.

Meyer over 5.5 strikeouts (-150): This is a tall task for most pitchers, but Meyer has been up to the challenge.

The Miami Marlins starter has been excellent in 2025. He’s beaten this prop in four of his five starts this season, totalling 41 punchouts on the year.

His last effort was his most impressive. Meyer fanned 14 Cincinnati Reds in six innings of work.

His Marlins battle the Seattle Mariners, who rank 20th in strikeout percentage (23.2%).

Meyer’s swing-and-miss stuff is elite, as he boasts 93rd-percentile whiff and K rates this year. He should be able to showcase his talents in Sunday’s contest.

MLB prop picks made at 12:40 p.m. ET on 04/27/2025.

Best MLB prop bets April 27: Pick Dansby Swanson to do damage in plus-money prop

MLB prop bets

Three unsung heroes look to cash plus-money picks in my MLB prop bets for Sunday.

The pregame narrative: Dansby Swanson is turning it around at the plate, and a juicy matchup makes him an eye-catching play. William Contreras is playing well and facing a pitcher he’s dominated in the past. Lastly, I’m betting on another big punchout performance from Max Meyer.

Check out the best MLB prop bets for April 27.

MLB prop bets

Best Bet: Swanson over 1.5 total bases (+180)

These odds are too good to ignore for several reasons.

Firstly, Swanson is heating up as April closes. The Chicago Cubs infielder has a hit in five of his last seven games, with three extra-base hits during this stretch. His average is still a lowly .188, but it has climbed from .169 over the last 10 days.

He’s seeing the ball well and making solid contact. Swanson boasts an 85th-percentile hard-hit percentage (51.3), according to Baseball Savant.

The excellent defender faces off against a pitcher he’s seen plenty of in Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola. Swanson has 63 at-bats versus Nola, and he’s done the following:

  • 15 hits
  • Five doubles
  • Three home runs

The power he’s shown against Nola, combined with his impressive hard-hit rate, is encouraging for this prop.

I’m betting on Swanson showing off some power against a familiar foe on Sunday Night Baseball.

Key stat: Swanson has cashed this prop in three of his last four games.

Best MLB picks

Contreras over 1.5 total bases (+128): Contreras started the year with only two hits in his first eight games. He’s been significantly better since the slow start to the campaign.

Contreras is batting .313 across his last 18 games, recording at least one hit in 17 of those contests. He’s cashed this wager in six games during this stretch and is primed for another two-plus base performance on Sunday.

Contreras’ Milwaukee Brewers battle the St. Louis Cardinals with Erick Fedde taking the mound. The catcher has done some significant damage against the Cardinals starter in 11 at-bats:

  • Seven hits
  • Two home runs

Expect Contreras to continue tormenting Fedde on Sunday.

Meyer over 6.5 strikeouts (+117): This is a tall task for most pitchers, but Meyer has been up to the challenge.

The Miami Marlins starter has been excellent in 2025. He’s beaten this prop in four of his five starts this season, totalling 41 punchouts on the year.

His last effort was his most impressive. Meyer fanned 14 Cincinnati Reds in six innings of work.

His Marlins battle the Seattle Mariners, who rank 20th in strikeout percentage (23.2%).

Meyer’s swing-and-miss stuff is elite, as he boasts 93rd-percentile whiff and K rates this year. He should be able to showcase his talents in Sunday’s contest.

MLB prop picks made at 12:40 p.m. ET on 04/27/2025.

NHL playoff anytime goalscorer picks April 27: Bet on Fiala and Bouchard to tickle twine

NHL anytime goal picks

Three players from three different teams make the list for my NHL anytime goal picks on Sunday.

The pregame narrative: Alex Ovechkin is a goal-scoring machine, and I like his chances of lighting the lamp for several reasons. There’s been no shortage of goals between the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers, making Kevin Fiala and Evan Bouchard prime candidates to score.

Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for April 27.

NHL anytime goal picks

Fiala anytime goal (+195): Putting pucks on net is half the battle when it comes to scoring, and Fiala is doing that in bunches.

The Kings’ star has 14 shots across three games, tying for the team lead in the category. He has buried two of those shots, and he’s a prime choice to do more damage.

Fiala is third among all postseason performers in expected goals (2.53) and tied for fifth in scoring chances (16), according to Natural Stat Trick.

His chances are bolstered by Edmonton’s brutal goaltending situation. The switch to Calvin Pickard made little difference as he allowed four goals in Game 3.

The Oilers have the worst playoff save percentage in the NHL (.820).

Bouchard anytime goal (+390): I don’t typically like wagering on defencemen to score goals, but these are appealing odds.

And there’s an equally appealing case to back Bouchard. The Edmonton rearguard leads his team in shots this postseason (10).

Bouchard’s pair of goals ties him for the team lead in the category, as he tallied twice in Game 3.

Edmonton’s goaltending situation has received much scrutiny, but Darcy Kuemper hasn’t been much better. He has a .859 save percentage in the playoffs, allowing 12 goals this series.

NHL anytime goal picks made at 10:32 a.m. ET on 04/27/2025.

NHL playoff anytime goalscorer picks April 27: Bet on Ovechkin, Fiala and Bouchard to tickle twine

NHL anytime goal picks

Three players from three different teams make the list for my NHL anytime goal picks on Sunday.

The pregame narrative: Alex Ovechkin is a goal-scoring machine, and I like his chances of lighting the lamp for several reasons. There’s been no shortage of goals between the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers, making Kevin Fiala and Evan Bouchard prime candidates to score.

Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for April 27.

NHL anytime goal picks

Best Bet: Ovechkin anytime goal (+123)

Ovechkin is a great pick to score on most nights, but especially tonight.

The Washington Capitals superstar has already netted three pucks in this series, and he’s a great candidate to add to that total on Sunday.

The Montreal Canadiens enter Sunday’s contest with questions in net. Sam Montembeault exited Game 3 with an injury, leaving his status in doubt for Game 4.

If he’s able to go, he’ll likely be operating at less than full health. If he’s not able to play, that leaves the inexperienced Jakub Dobes.

Dobes has played in only 17 NHL games, and his relief effort in Game 3 is his lone taste of playoff action.

The young netminder turned aside seven of eight shots in the effort, with Ovechkin being the only Caps player to riffle one past Dobes.

Ovechkin will undoubtedly keep shooting against an unproven netminder, and that bodes well for this prop.

Key stat: Ovechkin has scored a goal in nine of his last 12 games.

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NHL prop predictions

Fiala anytime goal (+195): Putting pucks on net is half the battle when it comes to scoring, and Fiala is doing that in bunches.

The Kings’ star has 14 shots across three games, tying for the team lead in the category. He has buried two of those shots, and he’s a prime choice to do more damage.

Fiala is third among all postseason performers in expected goals (2.53) and tied for fifth in scoring chances (16), according to Natural Stat Trick.

His chances are bolstered by Edmonton’s brutal goaltending situation. The switch to Calvin Pickard made little difference as he allowed four goals in Game 3.

The Oilers have the worst playoff save percentage in the NHL (.820).

Bouchard anytime goal (+390): I don’t typically like wagering on defencemen to score goals, but these are appealing odds.

And there’s an equally appealing case to back Bouchard. The Edmonton rearguard leads his team in shots this postseason (10).

Bouchard’s pair of goals ties him for the team lead in the category, as he tallied twice in Game 3.

Edmonton’s goaltending situation has received much scrutiny, but Darcy Kuemper hasn’t been much better. He has a .859 save percentage in the playoffs, allowing 12 goals this series.

NHL anytime goal picks made at 10:32 a.m. ET on 04/27/2025.

NHL playoff parlay picks April 27: Bet on Connor McDavid, Oilers to win in +365 ticket

NHL parlay picks

Predictions from three of Sunday’s playoff games find their way into my NHL parlay.

The pregame narrative: The New Jersey Devils won Game 3, but I’m betting on the Carolina Hurricanes to win Game 4. Goaltending injuries make the over between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens an intriguing wager. Thirdly, I’m backing the Edmonton Oilers to beat the Los Angeles Kings.

Check out my NHL parlay picks for April 27.

NHL parlay picks

Parlay: Hurricanes ML | Capitals/Canadiens over 5.5 goals – regular time | Oilers ML (+365)

Hurricanes moneyline (-175): New Jersey may have escaped Game 3 with a win, but it certainly didn’t come easily.

The Devils relinquished a 2-0, third-period lead before Simon Nemec called game in double overtime.

Carolina’s offensive success is what leads me to believe it’ll storm back in Game 4.

The Hurricanes lead the postseason in:

  • Expected goals (13.12)
  • Scoring chances (110)
  • High-danger chances (49)

They’re also second in shots (100). The offence would have more goals if it weren’t for the stellar play of Jacob Markstrom.

But New Jersey’s offence is injured and struggling to produce. Even with Markstrom standing on his head, the Canes should be able to score enough against a Devils squad that just doesn’t boast much elite talent.

Other picks

Capitals/Canadiens over 5.5 goals – regular time (-138): It’s hard to shy away from an under in a game where you may have two backup goaltenders going at it.

Both Sam Montembeault and Logan Thompson left Game 3 due to injury, putting their statuses for Game 4 in doubt.

If neither starts, that’s certainly a major boon for the offences, as Montembeault and Thompson have been strong.

Montembeault has a .908 save percentage this postseason, while Thompson has a .917 save percentage.

Offence was hard to come by through the first couple of contests, with just nine goals combined. After the two erupted for nine tallies in Game 3, I’m expecting more of the same.

Oilers moneyline (-138): Lastly, I’m betting on an Edmonton win to close out this parlay.

Edmonton’s goalie change didn’t bring better goaltending, but the team was able to earn a win in Game 3. Connor McDavid led the charge with three points in a 7-4 victory.

The reason why I’m taking the Oilers, however, has more to do with Los Angeles. The Kings were absolutely dreadful on the road this season, boasting the worst away record of any Western Conference playoff team (17-19-5).

Edmonton has been getting the better chances, too, ranking fourth this postseason in high-danger chances percentage (56.52). I expect the Oilers to keep the pressure on Darcy Kuemper, who has an .859 save percentage in the playoffs.

NHL parlay picks made at 3:52 p.m. on 04/26/2025.

NHL playoff parlay picks April 27: Bet on Connor McDavid, Oilers to win in +368 ticket

NHL parlay picks

Predictions from three of Sunday’s playoff games find their way into my NHL parlay.

The pregame narrative: The New Jersey Devils won Game 3, but I’m betting on the Carolina Hurricanes to win Game 4. Goaltending injuries make the over between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens an intriguing wager. Thirdly, I’m backing the Edmonton Oilers to beat the Los Angeles Kings.

Check out my NHL parlay picks for April 27.

NHL parlay picks

Parlay: Hurricanes ML | Capitals/Canadiens over 5.5 goals | Oilers ML (+368)

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Hurricanes moneyline (-167): New Jersey may have escaped Game 3 with a win, but it certainly didn’t come easily.

The Devils relinquished a 2-0, third-period lead before Simon Nemec called game in double overtime.

Carolina’s offensive success is what leads me to believe it’ll storm back in Game 4.

The Hurricanes lead the postseason in:

  • Expected goals (13.12)
  • Scoring chances (110)
  • High-danger chances (49)

They’re also second in shots (100). The offence would have more goals if it weren’t for the stellar play of Jacob Markstrom.

But New Jersey’s offence is injured and struggling to produce. Even with Markstrom standing on his head, the Canes should be able to score enough against a Devils squad that just doesn’t boast much elite talent.

Other picks

Capitals/Canadiens over 5.5 goals (-136): It’s hard to shy away from an under in a game where you may have two backup goaltenders going at it.

Both Sam Montembeault and Logan Thompson left Game 3 due to injury, putting their statuses for Game 4 in doubt.

If neither starts, that’s certainly a major boon for the offences, as Montembeault and Thompson have been strong.

Montembeault has a .908 save percentage this postseason, while Thompson has a .917 save percentage.

Offence was hard to come by through the first couple of contests, with just nine goals combined. After the two erupted for nine tallies in Game 3, I’m expecting more of the same.

Oilers moneyline (-148): Lastly, I’m betting on an Edmonton win to close out this parlay.

Edmonton’s goalie change didn’t bring better goaltending, but the team was able to earn a win in Game 3. Connor McDavid led the charge with three points in a 7-4 victory.

The reason why I’m taking the Oilers, however, has more to do with Los Angeles. The Kings were absolutely dreadful on the road this season, boasting the worst away record of any Western Conference playoff team (17-19-5).

Edmonton has been getting the better chances, too, ranking fourth this postseason in high-danger chances percentage (56.52). I expect the Oilers to keep the pressure on Darcy Kuemper, who has an .859 save percentage in the playoffs.

NHL parlay picks made at 3:52 p.m. on 04/26/2025.

NHL playoff anytime goalscorer picks April 26: Back John Tavares, Mikko Rantanen and Martin Necas

NHL anytime goal picks

A trio of stars from tonight’s Game 4s make their way onto Saturday’s anytime goal picks.

The pregame narrative: John Tavares is producing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and his odds make him a nice play to score a goal. Mikko Rantanen and Martin Necas remain goalless in the playoffs, but I’m betting that changes.

Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for April 26.

NHL anytime goal picks

Best Bet: Tavares anytime goalscorer (+245)

Tavares’ excellent regular season is translating to the playoffs.

The veteran forward responded well to ceding captain duties to Auston Matthews. He scored 38 goals and 74 points this season, notching the seventh 30-goal campaign of his career.

Tavares has a pair of goals through three games in the first round and is one of Toronto’s offensive catalysts:

  • T-1st in goals (2)
  • 2nd in Corsi per 60 (19.61)
  • 2nd in scoring chances/60 (12.69)
  • 4th in high-danger chances/60 (3.46)

Tavares’ chances of scoring are bolstered by his opportunities. He skates on the second line alongside William Nylander and on the team’s top power-play unit.

Going up against a goalie who’s struggling doesn’t hurt, either. Linus Ullmark owns a brutal .815 save percentage this postseason.

Expect Tavares to keep it rolling and score a goal in a win-and-advance game for Toronto.

Key stat: Tavares is second on the Maple Leafs in shots (10).

NHL prop predictions

Rantanen anytime goalscorer (+230): The Dallas Stars lead 2-1 in their series with the Colorado Avalanche, but it isn’t due to an offensive explosion.

Thomas Harley leads the team with three points, and only Tyler Seguin has multiple goals (two). Rantanen is still searching for his first playoff goal with Dallas, and I’m betting he tickles twine tonight.

His goalless stretch isn’t for a lack of trying. The winger is second among all Stars players in shots (11) and second in high-danger chances per 60 (8.49).

This seems like a very fair price to back Rantanen at.

Necas anytime goalscorer (+220): Here’s another guy who’s been uncharacteristically quiet.

Necas’ 27 goals tied for third on the Avs this season, and his 194 shots were third on the squad. He’s been held goalless with just four shots through the first three games of this series.

It’s hard to shy away from Necas, though, because of his usage. The winger plays on the first line and the top power-play unit.

Jake Oettinger was stellar in Games 2 and 3 of this series, but I’m betting on Necas breaking through for the Avs in what feels like a must-win contest.

NHL anytime goal picks made at 2:51 p.m. ET on 04/26/2025.

NHL playoff anytime goalscorer picks April 26: Back John Tavares, Mikko Rantanen and Martin Necas

NHL anytime goal picks

A trio of stars from tonight’s Game 4s make their way onto Saturday’s anytime goal picks.

The pregame narrative: John Tavares is producing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and his odds make him a nice play to score a goal. Mikko Rantanen and Martin Necas remain goalless in the playoffs, but I’m betting that changes.

Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for April 26.

NHL anytime goal picks

Best Bet: Tavares anytime goalscorer (+245)

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Tavares’ excellent regular season is translating to the playoffs.

The veteran forward responded well to ceding captain duties to Auston Matthews. He scored 38 goals and 74 points this season, notching the seventh 30-goal campaign of his career.

Tavares has a pair of goals through three games in the first round and is one of Toronto’s offensive catalysts:

  • T-1st in goals (2)
  • 2nd in Corsi per 60 (19.61)
  • 2nd in scoring chances/60 (12.69)
  • 4th in high-danger chances/60 (3.46)

Tavares’ chances of scoring are bolstered by his opportunities. He skates on the second line alongside William Nylander and on the team’s top power-play unit.

Going up against a goalie who’s struggling doesn’t hurt, either. Linus Ullmark owns a brutal .815 save percentage this postseason.

Expect Tavares to keep it rolling and score a goal in a win-and-advance game for Toronto.

Key stat: Tavares is second on the Maple Leafs in shots (10).

NHL prop predictions

Rantanen anytime goalscorer (+230): The Dallas Stars lead 2-1 in their series with the Colorado Avalanche, but it isn’t due to an offensive explosion.

Thomas Harley leads the team with three points, and only Tyler Seguin has multiple goals (two). Rantanen is still searching for his first playoff goal with Dallas, and I’m betting he tickles twine tonight.

His goalless stretch isn’t for a lack of trying. The winger is second among all Stars players in shots (11) and second in high-danger chances per 60 (8.49).

This seems like a very fair price to back Rantanen at.

Necas anytime goalscorer (+220): Here’s another guy who’s been uncharacteristically quiet.

Necas’ 27 goals tied for third on the Avs this season, and his 194 shots were third on the squad. He’s been held goalless with just four shots through the first three games of this series.

It’s hard to shy away from Necas, though, because of his usage. The winger plays on the first line and the top power-play unit.

Jake Oettinger was stellar in Games 2 and 3 of this series, but I’m betting on Necas breaking through for the Avs in what feels like a must-win contest.

NHL anytime goal picks made at 2:51 p.m. ET on 04/26/2025.

Best MLB prop bets April 26: Pick Grant Holmes to cash plus-money prop

MLB prop bets

A pair of hitters and a pitcher are at the centre of Saturday’s MLB prop bets.

The pregame narrative: Jonathan Aranda and Gavin Lux are enjoying solid starts to their campaigns. Both are excellent choices to cash the over on their bases props. Thirdly, I’m taking the over on Grant Holmes’ strikeouts prop.

Check out the best MLB prop bets for April 26.

MLB prop bets

Best Bet: Lux over 1.5 bases (-108)

Lux is absolutely hitting the cover off the ball heading into this contest.

Here are Lux’s numbers over his last nine games:

  • .484 BA
  • .645 SLG
  • 20 bases

Lux isn’t just a guy on a heater, either; he looks like a player who’s setting the stage for a breakout campaign. The Cincinnati Reds utility man is batting .316 in 2025.

There has never been much power in Lux’s profile, but the hope is he can do repeated damage against a pitcher he’s fared well against in the past.

Lux and the Reds battle the Colorado Rockies with Antonio Senzatela getting the ball. The Reds infielder is a strong 8-for-20 against Senzatela in his career.

Playing at the hitter-friendly Coors Field tonight won’t hurt his chances, either.

Holmes over 4.5 strikeouts (+105): This is a pretty fair line for a pitcher playing as well as Holmes.

The Atlanta Braves starter has been nearly unhittable, limiting opposing batters to a puny .169 batting average this season.

He’s also posted pretty solid strikeout numbers. Holmes has totalled 17 Ks across his last three starts, topping this number twice.

He battles an Arizona Diamondbacks lineup that does have the third-lowest strikeout rate in the majors (18.9%), but his stuff can still play against them.

Holmes’ best out pitch is his slider, which generates a 35.8% whiff rate. Arizona is right around league average in whiff rate against sliders (32.6%, 16th in MLB).

MLB prop picks made at 12:49 p.m. ET on 04/26/2025.