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Best bets today: Rockets-Warriors best NBA play, plus more picks for MLB, NHL for April 26
There are eight playoff games across the NBA and NHL on Saturday, April 26, but Rockets-Warriors is the only battle where the series is tied
This could likely be the only Saturday that we get both four NBA playoff games and four NHL playoff games. Add in a full 15-game MLB slate and the final rounds of the NFL Draft -- especially with fans eager to see when Shedeur Sanders' slide finally ends -- and you have yourself a sports bonanza.
We'll highlight the top betting opportunities with links to full game analysis and picks throughout the article while providing the top betting tips for today's matchups.
There is also a link to the best sportsbook promotion today from DraftKings. DraftKings is running a bet and get promo where new users can turn a first bet of $5+ into $150 in bonus bets. See more about the promotion below.
Best NBA bets today
Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors (-2.5, 203.5): 8:30 p.m. ET
Among the eight playoff games taking place in the NBA and NHL today, this Game 3 between the Rockets and Warriors is the only one where the series is tied. The teams split the first two games in Houston, however Golden State may be without Jimmy Butler, whose status is in jeopardy after suffering a pelvic contusion in Game 2.
The totals have been climbing down this series, with Game 1 closing at 213 and Game 2 closing at 204.5. Both of those games went Under, and now Game 3 is listed at 203.5—though according to SportsLine consensus, it actually opened at 202.5 before being slightly bet up to its current number.
Best NHL bets today
Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators (-115, 5.5): 7 p.m. ET
The Maple Leafs could be the first team to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after building a 3-0 lead over the Senators. This would be the Maple Leafs' first sweep in the playoffs since 2001, which came against these very same Senators.
After bludgeoning the Senators for six goals in Game 1, the Maple Leafs have won each of the past two contests in overtime by a 3-2 score. Max Domi put one in the net in the extra period in Game 2, while Simon Benoit was the Game 3 hero for Toronto. Mitch Marner leads the Maple Leafs in points so far this postseason, racking up a goal along with five assists.
Best MLB bets today
Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals (-155, 7.5): 2:15 p.m. ET
The Cardinals took the first game of the series with a 3-2 win on Friday. St. Louis will look to secure the series win with Sonny Gray (3.41 ERA) on the mound. The Brewers counter with Quinn Priester, who's pitched to a 1.49 ERA in three starts after being acquired from the Red Sox in an emergency move for pitching depth -- Milwaukee's starting rotation has been badly depleted by injuries.
Both teams are in the top 10 in runs scored so far this season. Milwaukee is happy that Christian Yelich's bat has started to wake up, while Brendan Donovan suddenly looks like an All-Star for the Cards.
Today's featured sportsbook promo
New users at DraftKings Sportsbook can get $200 in bonus bets with the sportsbook after an initial wager of at least $5. One nice aspect about this promo is that you will receive the bonus bets whether your first bet wins or loses. If the bet wins, though, you receive the winnings and initial stake back of that first $5+ wager along with the bonus bets. The $200 comes in the form of eight $25 bonus bets that expire in seven days. When wagering with bonus bets, you only receive the winnings back and not the initial stake funded by the bonus bets.
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- The bonus bets are received as eight $25 bonus bet tokens within 72 hours of your initial bet settling.
- The bonus bets must be wagered once before any winnings can be withdrawn.
- The bonus bets are not included in any cash winnings, nor are they transferable or refundable.
- The bonus bets expire after seven days.
Other games to bet on for Saturday, April 26
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat (1 p.m. ET)
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies (3:30 p.m. ET)
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers (6 p.m. ET)
NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers (1 p.m. ET)
NHL: Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild (4 p.m. ET)
NHL: Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche (9:30 p.m. ET)
MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees (1:10 p.m. ET)
MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs (4:05 p.m. ET)
MLB: Miami Marlins at Seattle Mariners (9:40 p.m. ET)
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