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NHL Game Preview: Anaheim Ducks (42-33-6) vs. Nashville Predators (38-33-10)

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Faceoff is scheduled for  8:00 PM EDT Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee

Injury Report

Nashville Predators

Nicolas Hague — Day‑to‑day (upper‑body)

Anaheim Ducks

Chris Kreider — Day‑to‑day (illness)

Petr Mrazek — Out for season (lower‑body)

Jansen Harkins — Out (upper‑body)

Ross Johnston — Out (lower‑body)

Radko Gudas — Day‑to‑day (lower‑body)

Team Records & Statistical Profile

Anaheim Ducks (42‑33‑6)

Road record: 18‑20‑2

Penalties: 320 total (4.0 per game), 7th‑most in NHL

Recent scoring: 2.8 goals per game over last 10

Recent goals allowed: 3.7 per game over last 10

Nashville Predators (38‑33‑10)

Home record: 21‑16‑3

Goal differential: –24 (238 GF, 262 GA)

Recent scoring: 2.7 goals per game over last 10

Recent goals allowed: 2.6 per game over last 10

Recent Team Form

Predators — Last 10 Games: 4‑5‑1

Averaging 2.7 goals, allowing 2.6 goals

Coming off a 3–2 loss to San Jose, despite Luke Evangelista’s 2‑goal performance

Ducks — Last 10 Games: 2‑6‑2

Averaging 2.8 goals, allowing 3.7 goals

Struggling defensively and missing key depth pieces

Key Player Matchups

Nashville Predators

Ryan O’Reilly: 25 goals, 48 assists — primary two‑way driver

Steven Stamkos: 5 goals, 1 assist in last 10 — heating up at the right time

Anaheim Ducks

Cutter Gauthier: 40 goals, 28 assists — elite scoring threat

Leo Carlsson: 5 goals, 1 assist in last 10 — emerging as a secondary weapon

AccuScore Impact Players (Projected)

Filip Forsberg (NSH): 0.6 projected goals, 72% chance of 1+ points

Mason McTavish (ANA): 0.52 projected goals

Goalies:

Juuse Saros (NSH): 26 projected saves

Lukas Dostal (ANA): 24 projected saves

Series History

This is the third meeting of the season.

Predators lead the season series 1–0, including a 5–0 shutout win in the previous matchup.

Betting Trends

Anaheim Ducks

Road Over/Under: 24‑15 (62% Over)

Last 10: 2‑6‑2, allowing 3.7 goals per game

Record vs teams under .500: 24‑16 (60%)

Nashville Predators

Home Over/Under: 18‑23 (44% Over)

Last 10: 4‑5‑1, allowing only 2.6 goals per game

Record vs teams .500 or better: 16‑30 (35%)

Game Odds

Anaheim Ducks                 6.5

Nashville Predators        – 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 15, 2026

NHL Game Preview: St. Louis Blues (36-33-12) vs. Utah Mammoth (43-32-6)

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Faceoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM EDT / 6:30 PM CDT Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah Broadcast: ESPN / Utah 16

Weather & Arena Conditions

This game is played indoors at the Delta Center, so weather will not affect ice conditions. No weather‑related impacts were mentioned in any sourced material.

Injury Report

Utah Mammoth

Barrett Hayton — OUT (upper‑body)

Jack McBain — OUT (lower‑body)

John Marino — Day‑to‑day (upper‑body)

St. Louis Blues

No injuries listed in the official pregame report.

Team Records & Season Snapshot

St. Louis Blues (36‑33‑12)

84 points, .519 points percentage

Goals For: 225 (27th NHL)

Goals Against: 251

Power Play: 17.67% (38 goals on 215 attempts)

Penalty Kill Against: 52 goals allowed on 222 opponent PP opportunities

Recent Form:

Coming off a 7–5 win over Pittsburgh, scoring on 7 of 31 shots

6‑3‑1 in last 10 games, averaging 4.0 goals per game

Utah Mammoth (43‑32‑6)

92 points, .568 points percentage

Goals For: 265

Goals Against: 235

Recent Form:

Coming off a 5–3 win over Winnipeg, clinching a playoff spot

6‑4‑0 in last 10 games, averaging 4.2 goals per game

Recent Team Form & Trends

St. Louis Blues

Riding a three‑game win streak entering this matchup.

Offense heating up: 13 goals in last two games (6–3 vs MIN, 7–5 vs PIT).

29‑10‑5 when scoring at least three goals.

Utah Mammoth

Clinched the first Western Conference Wild Card.

4‑2‑1 in April entering this game.

Strong home scoring: averaging 4.2 goals in last 10.

Goaltending Matchup

St. Louis — Joel Hofer

Career Save %: .908

Career GAA: 2.67

Career Record: 58‑35‑10

Quality Start %: .600 (63 QS in 105 starts)

Utah — Projected Starter Not Listed

No specific starter was named in the sourced material.

Key Player Matchups

Utah Mammoth

Clayton Keller

26 goals, 60 assists

Riding a nine‑game point streak with 18 points (4g, 14a)

One of only 12 Americans ever with back‑to‑back 60‑assist seasons

Nick Schmaltz

Scored two goals in the last meeting vs St. Louis

St. Louis Blues

Jimmy Snuggerud

Coming off a four‑point game (2g, 2a) vs Pittsburgh

Three‑game goal streak, 11 points in last six games

50‑point rookie season (most by a Blues rookie since 1991–92)

Dylan Holloway

6 goals, 9 assists in last 10 games

Series History

This is the fourth meeting of the season.

Utah leads the season series 2–1–0.

Last matchup: Utah 4, St. Louis 2 (Schmaltz 2 goals).

Since Utah relocated, Blues are 3‑4‑0 against them.

Betting Trends

Utah Mammoth

6‑4‑0 in last 10

Averaging 4.2 goals per game recently

Strong home scoring and momentum entering playoffs

St. Louis Blues

6‑3‑1 in last 10

Averaging 4.0 goals per game

Offense surging behind Snuggerud

Game Odds

St. Louis Blues                   6.5

Utah Mammoth               – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 15, 2026

MLS Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City (1-5-1) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (6-1-0)

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Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM CT Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia

Weather Outlook (Contextual Inference)

BC Place is a domed stadium, meaning weather will not affect play. Any external conditions in Vancouver are irrelevant to match performance. (Inference based on stadium design.)

Injury Report

No specific injury lists were provided in the sourced material. Both teams enter with form‑based concerns rather than confirmed injury crises.

Team Records & Season Form

Vancouver Whitecaps FC (6‑1‑0)

Position: 1st in Western Conference

Goals Scored: 2.71 per match

Goals Conceded: 0.57 per match

Last 5 Matches: W‑W‑L‑W‑W

Recent Form: 5 goals in last 2 matches; regained attacking rhythm

Sporting Kansas City (1‑5‑1)

Position: 15th in Western Conference

Goals Scored: 1.0 per match

Goals Conceded: 2.43 per match

Last 5 Matches: L‑W‑L‑L‑L

Recent Form: Lost 4 straight in all competitions; eliminated from U.S. Open Cup after 3‑0 defeat

Recent Team Form & Tactical Notes

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Coming off a 2–0 win over NYCFC.

Attack firing again: 5 goals in last two matches.

Defensive structure strong: only one clean sheet in last four, but overall goals conceded remain low.

Sporting Kansas City

In crisis form: four straight losses in all competitions.

Last MLS win came weeks ago vs. LA Galaxy.

Conceding heavily: 17 goals allowed in last 7 matches (per Squawka analysis).

Head‑to‑Head History

Last 5 meetings:

Vancouver wins: 4

Sporting KC wins: 1

Draws: 0

Most recent meeting: Vancouver won 2–0 away (Sept 21, 2025).

Goals per match:

Vancouver: 1.8

Sporting KC: 1.0

Key Player Matchups

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Brian White — 6 goals in 7 matches; leads MLS in big‑chance conversion.

Attacking unit averaging nearly 3 goals per match over last five.

Sporting Kansas City

No standout form players; attack averaging 1 goal per match.

Defensive unit leaking 2.4 goals per match.

Betting Trends

Vancouver Whitecaps

Won 6 of last 7 matches.

Scored 3.0 goals per match in last five.

Strong at home and in form.

Sporting Kansas City

Lost 4 straight in all competitions.

Conceded 2.4 goals per match in last five.

Failed to score in 3 of last 7.

MATCH ODDS

Sporting Kansas City                    + 1100

Vancouver Whitecaps FC              – 700

Draw                                             + 700

Over 4.5 + 130                  Under 4.5 – 165

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 16, 2026

Ohio Regulators Move to Fine Kalshi $5 Million for Unlicensed Sports Gaming

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s gaming regulator has proposed a $5 million fine against Kalshi, accusing the prediction‑market operator of offering unlicensed sports gaming in the state as a broader national fight over how such platforms should be regulated intensifies.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission issued the enforcement notice April 14 to KalshiEX LLC, alleging the company operated in Ohio without the required license and offered wagers that fall under the state’s sports gaming laws. Regulators said Kalshi’s activity meets the definition of gaming under Ohio law, despite the company’s argument that it is regulated solely as a federally licensed exchange under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

“The Commission takes its regulatory responsibilities to ensure compliance with the law and the integrity of sports gaming in Ohio seriously,” the agency said in a statement.

Kalshi called the action “disappointing,” noting its ongoing litigation with the state and recent rulings elsewhere that allowed the company to continue operating.

“We are disappointed in this latest development, especially considering our ongoing litigation with Ohio and recent rulings in other courts confirming our right to operate as a federally licensed exchange,” the company said. “We are reviewing the Gaming Commission’s letter.”

Ohio officials said Kalshi has an estimated 35,000 users in the state and argued the company has not demonstrated compliance with consumer‑protection safeguards required under Ohio law. Attorney General Dave Yost echoed the commission’s position, saying a federal court has already agreed with the state’s interpretation.

The dispute is part of a widening national clash between prediction‑market operators and state regulators. Kalshi and rival Polymarket maintain that state gambling laws do not apply to their federally regulated exchanges. Several states, including Nevada, have taken enforcement action, while Kalshi has filed lawsuits in Montana and other jurisdictions. The company has secured temporary operating wins in New Jersey and Arizona.

Meanwhile, the CFTC has launched its own lawsuit against multiple states, governors, and attorneys general over attempts to regulate prediction markets under local gaming laws.

MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (8-10) vs. San Diego Padres (11-6)

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First Pitch: 9:40 PM EDT Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, California

Weather Outlook (Contextual Inference)

No direct weather forecast was provided in the sourced material. Mid‑April nights in San Diego are typically mild with light coastal winds. This is an inference based on seasonal norms, not a sourced forecast.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Seattle Mariners — RHP Emerson Hancock

Record: 2–1

ERA: 2.04

WHIP: 0.74

Strikeouts: 19

Career vs. Padres: 0–0, 1.86 ERA, 6 K (limited sample) Hancock has been excellent early, but underlying metrics (per Covers analysis) suggest some regression potential. Covers.com

San Diego Padres — RHP Randy Vásquez

Record: 1–0

ERA: 1.02

WHIP: 1.07

Strikeouts: 19

Advanced Metrics: 4.23 xERA, 96.8% strand rate (unsustainably high) Vásquez has been dominant on paper, but analytics suggest he’s due for a correction.

Team Records & Recent Form

San Diego Padres (11–6)

Home Record: 7–4

Last 10 Games: 9–1

Team BA: .263 (last 10)

Team ERA: 2.64 (last 10)

Run Differential: +27 (last 10) Padres enter riding a six‑game winning streak and have been one of MLB’s hottest teams.

Seattle Mariners (8–10)

Road Record: 1–6

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Team BA: .206 (last 10)

Team ERA: 3.34 (last 10)

Run Differential: +3 (last 10) Seattle is on a six‑game road losing streak and struggling to generate consistent offense.

Injury Report

San Diego Padres

Nick Pivetta (elbow), Jeremiah Estrada (elbow), Bryan Hoeing (elbow), Yuki Matsui (groin), Matt Waldron (lower body), Joe Musgrove (elbow), Griffin Canning (achilles), Will Wagner (oblique), Sung‑Mun Song (oblique), Jhony Brito (elbow).

Seattle Mariners

Victor Robles (pectoral), Carlos Vargas (lat), Miles Mastrobuoni (calf), Bryce Miller (oblique), Logan Evans (arm).

Key Player Matchups

San Diego Padres

Jackson Merrill: 4 doubles, 3 HR, .250 AVG.

Xander Bogaerts: 13‑for‑39, 2 HR over last 10 games.

Ramon Laureano: Team‑leading 17 hits, 11 RBI.

Seattle Mariners

Randy Arozarena: 3 doubles, HR, .286 AVG.

Josh Naylor: 8‑for‑40, 2 HR over last 10 games.

Luke Raley: 3 HR, 10 RBI; key power source.

Series History & Context

This is the second game of a three‑game set.

Padres are seeking their seventh straight win overall.

Mariners are trying to snap a six‑game road losing streak.

Betting Trends

Padres Trends:

4–0 when hitting 2+ home runs.

Have covered the run line in six straight games.

Have led after 3 innings in last three night games vs. Mariners.

Mariners Trends:

9–1 in last 10 games as underdogs vs. Padres.

Have covered the run line in 9 of last 10 as underdogs vs. Padres.

1–6 on the road this season.

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              8

San Diego Padres             – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Colorado Rockies (6-11) vs. Houston Astros (7-11)

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First Pitch: 8:10 PM EDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas

Weather Outlook (Contextual Inference)

No direct weather forecast was provided in the sourced material. Mid‑April evenings in Houston typically feature warm temperatures and light winds. This is an inference based on seasonal norms, not a sourced forecast.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Colorado Rockies — LHP José Quintana

Record: 0–0

ERA: 4.15

Career vs. Astros: 3–1, 3.08 ERA, 54 K Quintana has been serviceable but inconsistent, and Colorado’s road struggles amplify the pressure on him.

Houston Astros — RHP Spencer Arrighetti

Record: 0–0

ERA: 5.35 (2025 season)

Career vs. Rockies: Second career appearance Arrighetti has swing‑and‑miss upside but remains volatile.

Team Records & Recent Form

Houston Astros (7–11)

Home Record: 6–2

Last 10 Games: 2–8

Team BA: .282 (last 10)

Team ERA: 7.36 (last 10)

On‑Base Percentage: .360 (2nd in MLB) Houston snapped an eight‑game skid with a 7–6 win in the series opener.

Colorado Rockies (6–11)

Road Record: 2–9

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Team BA: .258 (last 10)

Team ERA: 3.88 (last 10)

Runs/Game: 4.1

Slugging: .375

Strikeouts: 162 (high swing‑and‑miss profile) Colorado has dropped five straight and continues to struggle away from Coors Field.

Injury Report

Houston Astros

Jeremy Peña (knee), Tatsuya Imai (arm), Jake Meyers (oblique), Ronel Blanco (elbow), Cristian Javier (shoulder), Hunter Brown (shoulder), Hayden Wesneski (elbow), Brandon Walter (elbow), Nate Pearson (elbow), Zach Dezenzo (elbow), Bennett Sousa (oblique), Josh Hader (biceps)

Colorado Rockies

Kyle Freeland (shoulder), RJ Petit (elbow), McCade Brown (shoulder), José Quintana (hamstring), Pierson Ohl (elbow), Kris Bryant (back), Jeff Criswell (elbow)

Key Player Matchups

Houston Astros

Yordan Álvarez: .317 AVG, 5 doubles, 6 HR — elite early‑season form.

Christian Walker: 12‑for‑37, 4 HR, 8 RBI over last 10 games.

Colorado Rockies

T.J. Rumfield: Double, triple, 2 HR — emerging power.

Troy Johnston: 11‑for‑36, 3 doubles, HR, 5 RBI over last 10 games.

Series History & Context

This is the fifth meeting of the season.

Rockies lead the season series 3–1.

Astros won Tuesday’s opener 7–6, snapping an eight‑game losing streak.

Betting Trends

Why Houston may win/cover:

Astros have won 12 straight home games vs. Rockies following a win.

Rockies have lost 14 of their last 15 at Daikin Park.

Astros have led after 5 innings in five straight home games vs. losing teams.

Why Colorado may win/cover:

Rockies have won three of their last four as underdogs vs. Astros.

Rockies have covered seven of their last eight as underdogs vs. Astros.

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             8.5

Houston Astros                 – 194

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Toronto Blue Jays (7-9) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (8-8)

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First Pitch: 4:40 PM EDT Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Weather Outlook

Gametime weather for Milwaukee is listed as 62°F for April 15. No wind data was provided, and no official forecast was included in the sources.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Toronto Blue Jays — RHP Dylan Cease

Record: 0–0

ERA: 2.45

WHIP: 1.43

Strikeouts: 26

Career vs. Brewers: 3.18 ERA, 32 K in four starts

Cease has been missing bats at an elite rate but has struggled with walks (9 BB in 14.2 IP).

Milwaukee Brewers — RHP Chad Patrick

Record: 1–0

ERA: 0.73

WHIP: 1.38

Strikeouts: 7

Home Performance (2025): 2.94 ERA, 81 K in 12 home starts

Patrick has been one of the few bright spots during Milwaukee’s losing streak.

Team Records & Recent Form

Toronto Blue Jays (7–9)

Road Record: 1–3

Last 10 Games: 3–7 (outscored by 22 runs)

Team BA: .242

Runs/Game: 3.8

Pitching: 4.81 ERA (27th in MLB) with 20 HR allowed

Toronto’s bullpen has been volatile, converting only 2 of 7 save opportunities (28.6%).

Milwaukee Brewers (8–8)

Home Record: 5–5

Last 10 Games: 3–7 (outscored by 14 runs)

Team BA: .214 (last 10)

Slugging: .391 (6th in NL)

Milwaukee enters this game on a six‑game losing streak, their longest since June 2023.

Injury Report

Toronto Blue Jays

Shane Bieber (elbow), George Springer (toe), Addison Barger (ankle), Cody Ponce (knee), Anthony Santander (shoulder), Alejandro Kirk (hand), Jose Berríos (elbow), Yimi García (elbow), Trey Yesavage (shoulder), Bowden Francis (elbow).

Milwaukee Brewers

Rob Zastryzny (shoulder), Christian Yelich (groin), Jared Koenig (elbow), Andrew Vaughn (hand), Craig Yoho (calf), Jackson Chourio (hand), Quinn Priester (wrist), Akil Baddoo (quadricep).

Key Player Matchups

Toronto Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 4 doubles, 1 HR.

Daulton Varsho: 12‑for‑39, 4 doubles, 3 HR over last 10 games.

Lenyn Sosa: Sparked the comeback win on April 14 with a hit and a steal.

Milwaukee Brewers

William Contreras: 4 doubles, 2 HR, 10 RBI.

Gary Sánchez: 5 HR in last 10 games.

Series History & Context

Toronto won the series opener 9–7 in 10 innings on April 14.

This is the second meeting of the season.

Brewers are 0–4 on their current homestand.

Betting Trends

Milwaukee Trends:

Six straight losses.

5–5 at home.

Toronto Trends:

3–7 in last 10 games.

Bullpen instability (5 blown saves).

Game Odds

Toronto Blue Jays             – 122

Milwaukee Brewers       7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Tampa Bay Rays (9-7) vs. Chicago White Sox (6-11)

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First Pitch: 7:40 PM EDT Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois

Weather Outlook (Contextual Inference)

No direct weather forecast was provided in the sourced material. Mid‑April evenings in Chicago typically feature cool temperatures and light winds. This is an inference based on seasonal norms, not a sourced forecast.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Tampa Bay Rays — RHP Jesse Scholtens

Record: 0–0

ERA: 0.00

WHIP: 1.07

Strikeouts: 4 Scholtens brings elite early‑season control metrics and a slider generating strong expected‑outcomes suppression.

Chicago White Sox — RHP Sean Burke

Record: 0–1

ERA: 3.60

WHIP: 1.07

Strikeouts: 15 Burke’s four‑seam fastball has struggled to miss bats (20% whiff rate), which is a concern against a Rays lineup with strong slugging metrics.

Team Records & Recent Form

Tampa Bay Rays (9–7)

Road Record: 5–5

Last 10 Games: 7–3

Team BA: .260

Team ERA: 4.05

Slugging: .387 (6th in AL)

Run Differential (last 10): +1 Rays enter on a four‑game win streak and have been consistently productive at the plate.

Chicago White Sox (6–11)

Home Record: 3–4

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Team BA: .178

Team ERA: 2.97

Run Differential (last 10): –3 White Sox are 5–0 when they out‑hit opponents but remain one of MLB’s weakest offenses (.587 OPS).

Injury Report

Chicago White Sox

Jonathan Cannon (hip), Ky Bush (elbow), Chris Murphy (elbow), Brooks Baldwin (elbow), Austin Hays (hamstring), Mike Vasil (elbow), Kyle Teel (hamstring), Drew Thorpe (elbow), Prelander Berroa (elbow).

Tampa Bay Rays

Ryan Pepiot (hip), Michael Grove (shoulder), Joe Boyle (elbow), Garrett Cleavinger (calf), Steven Wilson (back), Edwin Uceta (shoulder), Gavin Lux (shoulder), Manuel Rodriguez (elbow).

Key Player Matchups

Tampa Bay Rays

Yandy Díaz: 3 HR, 15 RBI; cornerstone of the lineup.

Junior Caminero: 9‑for‑39 with 2 HR over last 10; emerging power.

Chicago White Sox

Colson Montgomery: 3 doubles, 3 HR; primary power threat.

Everson Pereira: 5‑for‑14 with 2 HR over last 10; hot bat entering matchup.

Series History & Context

This is the second meeting of the season.

Rays won the previous matchup 8–5 in Chicago.

Rays enter with momentum (four‑game win streak).

White Sox continue to struggle offensively and defensively.

Betting Trends

Rays Trends:

7–3 in last 10 games.

Strong slugging (.387) and consistent run production.

White Sox Trends:

5–0 when out‑hitting opponents.

Offense hitting just .191/.280/.307 — near historically poor levels.

Game Odds

Tampa Bay Rays                – 118

Chicago White Sox          8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026

MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (6-11) vs. Cincinnati Reds (10-7)

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First Pitch: 6:40 PM EDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio

Weather Outlook (Contextual Inference)

No direct weather data was provided in the sourced material. Mid‑April evenings in Cincinnati typically feature cool temperatures and light winds. This is an inference based on seasonal norms, not a sourced forecast.

Starting Pitching Matchup

San Francisco Giants — RHP Tyler Mahle

Record: 0–2

ERA: 4.30

WHIP: 1.57

Strikeouts: 15 Mahle is coming off a strong outing (5 shutout innings, 6 K vs. Philadelphia).

Cincinnati Reds — RHP Rhett Lowder

Record: 1–1

ERA: 3.31

WHIP: 1.22

Strikeouts: 11 Lowder has allowed just one home run across his first 47 MLB innings.

Team Records & Recent Form

Cincinnati Reds (10–7)

Home Record: 5–5**

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Team BA: .202 (last 10)

Team ERA: 3.74 (last 10)

Run Differential: –8 (last 10)

Season Strength: 6th‑best ERA in NL (3.86)

San Francisco Giants (6–11)

Road Record: 3–4

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Team BA: .251 (last 10)

Team ERA: 4.66 (last 10)

Run Differential: –16 (last 10)

Season Offense: 3.2 runs/game (29th in MLB)

Injury Report

Cincinnati Reds

Jose Trevino — 10‑day IL (back)

Caleb Ferguson — 15‑day IL (oblique)

Hunter Greene — 60‑day IL (elbow)

Nick Lodolo — 15‑day IL (finger)

San Francisco Giants

Jose Butto — 15‑day IL (arm)

Reiver Sanmartin — 60‑day IL (hip)

Joel Peguero — 15‑day IL (hamstring)

Sam Hentges — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Hayden Birdsong — 60‑day IL (forearm)

Jason Foley — 60‑day IL (shoulder)

Randy Rodriguez — 60‑day IL (elbow)

Rowan Wick — 60‑day IL (elbow)

Key Player Matchups

Cincinnati Reds

Sal Stewart: 4 doubles, 5 HR, 11 RBI — major power threat.

Spencer Steer: 9‑for‑37, 3 HR over last 10 games.

San Francisco Giants

Willy Adames: Team‑leading 3 HR, .545 SLG.

Casey Schmitt: 14‑for‑35, HR, 4 RBI over last 10 games.

Series History & Context

This is the second meeting of the season.

Giants enter on a three‑game losing streak.

Reds won the previous night behind HRs from Spencer Steer and Sal Stewart.

Betting Trends

Why Cincinnati may win/cover:

Reds have covered the run line in 6 of their last 7 as home underdogs vs. NL West.

Reds have led after 3 and 5 innings in three straight vs. Giants.

Why San Francisco may win/cover:

Giants have won six straight as road favorites vs. Reds.

Giants have covered eight straight vs. NL Central after a road loss.

Game Odds

San Francisco Giants      – 115

Cincinnati Reds                 9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026

MLB Game Preview: New York Mets (7-11) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (13-4)

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First Pitch: 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PDT Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California

Weather Outlook (Contextual Inference)

No direct weather data was provided in the sourced material. Mid‑April evenings in Los Angeles typically feature mild temperatures and light winds. This is an inference based on seasonal norms, not a sourced forecast.

Starting Pitching Matchup

New York Mets — RHP Clay Holmes

Record: 2–1

ERA: 1.50

WHIP: 1.11

Strikeouts: 12

Innings: 18.0 Holmes has been one of the few bright spots for the Mets, ranking 11th in MLB in ERA.

Los Angeles Dodgers — RHP Shohei Ohtani

Record: 1–0

ERA: 0.00

WHIP: 0.75

Strikeouts: 8

Innings: 12.0 Ohtani has been untouchable on the mound so far, allowing zero earned runs across two starts.

Team Records & Recent Form

Los Angeles Dodgers (13–4)

Home Record: 8–3

Last 10 Games: 8–2

Team BA: .292 (last 10)

Team ERA: 3.24 (last 10)

Run Differential: +27 (last 10)

Season Offense: Best batting average in MLB (.279) and most home runs (29).

New York Mets (7–11)

Road Record: 4–5

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Team BA: .220 (last 10)

Team ERA: 4.15 (last 10)

Run Differential: –13 (last 10)

Current Streak: Seven straight losses, outscored 36–10 during that span.

Injury Report

Los Angeles Dodgers

Key injuries include:

Mookie Betts — 10‑day IL (back)

Blake Snell — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Bobby Miller — 60‑day IL (shoulder)

Evan Phillips — 60‑day IL (elbow)

Brusdar Graterol — 15‑day IL (shoulder) …and several others.

New York Mets

Key injuries include:

Juan Soto — 10‑day IL (calf)

A.J. Minter — 15‑day IL (lat)

Reed Garrett — 60‑day IL (elbow)

Tylor Megill — 60‑day IL (elbow) …and multiple bullpen losses.

Key Player Matchups

Los Angeles Dodgers

Andy Pages: .397 AVG, 25 hits, 44 total bases — one of MLB’s hottest hitters.

Shohei Ohtani (as hitter): 5 HR, .508 SLG — two‑way dominance.

New York Mets

Luis Robert Jr.: .259 AVG, 20 total bases — one of the few Mets producing.

Francisco Alvarez: 10‑for‑33, 3 HR over last 10 — power threat.

Series History & Context

This is the final game of a three‑game series.

Dodgers won the first two games:

4–0 on Monday

2–1 on Tuesday

Mets are 0–2 in the series and have been outscored 6–1.

Betting Trends

Dodgers Trends:

9–2 in last 11 games.

5–2 when allowing zero home runs.

Offense leads MLB in BA and HR.

Mets Trends:

Seven straight losses.

28th in batting average over last week (.174).

Pitching staff has MLB‑high 55 strikeouts over last week — but also a 5.02 ERA.

Game Odds

New York Mets                 8

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 219

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026