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POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: NEW YORK YANKEES: C | Kyle Higashioka FB | Anthony Rizzo SB | DJ LeMahieu S | Isaiah Kiner-Falefa TB | Josh Donaldson LF | Joey Gallo CF | Aaron Hicks RF | Aaron Judge DH | Giancarlo Stanton OAKLAND ATHLETICS: C | Sean Murphy FB | Christian Bethancourt SB | Tony Kemp S | Elvis Andrus TB | Jonah Bride LF | Seth Brown CF | Christian Pache RF | Ramon Laureano DH | Jed Lowrie This Tuesday, June 28, the Oakland Athletics will be paying the Big Apple a visit for a David and Goliath match. As Oakland rests at the utmost bottom of the MLB pile with 24-49 and the consistently standing frontrunner New York Yankees with 52-20, we take this David and Goliath comparison quite literally. However, will the same story unravel wherein the underdog takes the win? Stay tuned for this match, courtesy of the Yankee Stadium, 7:05 AM (PST). Once again, Oakland sports have the worst record in the entire MLB. They were projected to finish with 64 wins according to FanGraphs’ projection, but if they keep playing like so, they might end up with 53-109 or worse. This potential outcome would be record-breakingly bad as their worst record in history was back in 1979 with 54-108. However, not all is bad for the Athletics. The A’s have a rising champion right now— a talent that even the Yankees are eyeing— and that’s Frankie Montas. Conveniently enough, Montas is also the expected pitcher for this upcoming game. Does this mean the A’s will become a sudden dark horse in this series? Alternatively, the New York Yankees are playing quite consistently this time in the season. Winning seven of their last 10 games, the Yankees are further distancing themselves from their closest competitors; those being the Mets (47-26) and Astros (45-26) as of the moment. The New York team was able to successfully make space especially after being so neck-and-neck with the Los Angeles Dodgers early into the season. With the Dodgers down to fourth and a good gap between second and third, the Yankees are faring exceptionally well thus far. The only thing they need to look out for in this game against the A’s is Montas is that he is definitely not one to underestimate. Luckily, they have the ironclad Aaron Judge for that and any other threat they might encounter. As bad things may look for the A’s fate, it’s not like the Yankees will be kind enough to alleviate their harrowing demise. We see the Yankees not just winning but piling into the Athletics’ losing record. With Judge very much healthy and uninjured, Montas may serve as a challenge, but that’s all he’ll be until Oakland gets their team in order to magnify Montas’ potential. 7:05 AM Tuesday, 28 June 2022. Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: MILWAUKEE BREWERS: C | Omar Narvaez FB | Rowdy Tellez SB | Kolten Wong S | Willy Adames TB | Luis Urias LF | Christian Yelich CF | Tyrone Taylor RF | Hunter Renfroe DH | Andrew McCutchen TORONTO BLUE JAYS: C | Danny Jansen FB | Vladimir Guerrero SB | Cavan Biggio S | Bo Bichette TB | Matt Chapman LF | Lourdes Gurriel CF | George Springer RF | Teoscar Hernandez DH | Alejandro Kirk The Toronto Blue Jays are currently savoring their 9-4 win against the Milwaukee Brewers for game one. This upcoming Monday, June 27th at 2:10 AM in Philippine Standard Time, it will be the last game between the two. As always, predicting a victor is a tough feat, especially with outcomes seemingly as unclear as ever. Here are our thoughts so far: The Blue Jays (40-30) stand strong at sixth in Major League Baseball; however, their nearby neighbors might change their standing soon enough. As of late Blue Jays have won four and lost six of their last 10 games. They seem to have a turbulent record as of their last three series with the Baltimore Orioles, the New York Yankees, and the Chicago White Sox respectively, losing at least twice in each series. However, not all hope is lost against their series with Milwaukee as they’ve recently won with a five-point deficit. As for our home players, they might rank lower than their visiting contenders, but that doesn’t set anything in stone. While the Blue Jays might have been victorious in game one, the Brewers have Corbin Burnes. In his previous start against the Cardinals, Burnes showed exceptional play that proved his 2.31 ERA and 0.92 WHIP wasn’t just for show. Team Statistics AVG R H HR OBP SLG ERA WHIP BB K TOR .256 332 610 92 .324 .432 3.97 1.24 183 579 MIL .232 317 562 95 .310 .400 3.77 1.24 228 676 Alas, we’ve made our pick. Corresponding to recent events and the reappearance of Corbin Burnes, our verdict is in the Milwaukee Brewers’ favor. With his seven shutout innings in their game against the Cardinals and recent brilliant performance matched up against the unsure Blue Jays, we’re seeing the Brewers as the better team for game three. 2:10 AM (PST), Monday, June 27, 2022. American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: NEW YORK YANKEES: C | Kyle Higashioka FB | Anthony Rizzo SB | DJ LeMahieu S | Isaiah Kiner-Falefa TB | Josh Donaldson LF | Joey Gallo CF | Aaron Hicks RF | Aaron Judge DH | Giancarlo Stanton HOUSTON ASTROS: C | Martin Maldonado FB | Yuli Gurriel SB | Jose Altuve S | Jeremy Pena TB | Alex Bregman LF | Michael Brantley CF | Jose Siri RF | Kyle Tucker DH | Yordan Alvarez New York Yankees versus Houston Astros. 1:05 AM (PST) at the Yankee Stadium, the Houston Astros will be leaving the comfort of Texas following their series against another New York team, but this time, none other than the Yankees. Sunday, June 26 will be their third game in the series against the Yankees. Houston Astros. Being the third front-runner in Major League Baseball, there are undoubtedly big expectations, especially after their recent 8-2 win against the New York Mets who currently rank second in the MLB. With a .238 average, 3.04 team ERA, and 1.13 team WHIP, they’re quite a bully in the league and for good reason. Following a cheating scandal in the past, they’re still on their path to either redemption or continued notoriety. Regardless, either motivation can be empowering. Redemption would mean they have a purpose in playing beyond the sport; they have something to prove. Notoriety, though not to the point of forfeiture, could make a new branding and name for themselves; the big bad wolves of the league. Towering over the rest of the league, we have the famous New York Yankees. With a 50-18 record, the team has a .246 average, 115 home runs, a .442 slugging percentage, and a 2.90 ERA. Nestor Cortes is expected to be the pitcher against the Astros’ Jose Urquidy for game three. Cortes shows an ERA and WHIP superior to Urquidy by a considerable margin, so it’s safe to suggest for Houston to prepare with all their might if not reconsider. Ultimately, in terms of scoring leaders in both batting and pitching, there is a better scope in talent in the Yankees even though they've been criticized for seemingly relying on Aaron Judge a tad much. However, numbers show Nestor Cortes, Jameson Taillon, and Gerrit Cole are well-equipped, just frequently overshadowed. On Houston’s side, however, Yordan Alvarez takes over home runs, batting average, runs batted in, for batting, and Justin Verlander for ERA and strikeouts for pitching. The power is not as ideally or even stably concentrated. The Astros may be able to win game one or two against the Yankees, but the Yankees have game three without a doubt. 1:05 AM, 26 June 2022. Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: C | Steven Stamkos LW | Ondrej Palat RW | Nikita Kucherov LD | Victor Hedman RD | Jan Rutta G | Andrei Vasilevskiy COLORADO AVALANCHE: C | Nathan MacKinnon LW | Gabriel Landeskog RW | Valeri Nichushkin LD | Devon Toews RD | Cale Makar G | Pavel Francouz Following their first win in this series, the Tampa Bay Lightning has three wins if they plan on besting the Colorado Avalanche in a best-of-seven series. Colorado leads with 2-1 after beating the St. Louis Blues and has clear plans of disposing of Lightning all the same. Will the Avalanche win this series per usual, or will the Lightning tower over one of the giants in the NHL and prove themselves just as mighty? Boasting 56 wins and 19 losses, Colorado Avalanche dominates the Western Conference’s Central Division and places second in the league with 119 points. For their team statistics, the team scores 3.76 Goals per game, 35 Shots per game, 67 Power Play Goals, and a 79.7 Penalty Kill Percentage. On paper, they’re objectively better than their opponents, but as well all know, numbers aren’t an end-all-be-all in almost every situation, especially in sports. This doesn’t mean we should discount these stats as an advantage, though. Avalanche currently has two players listed in their injury report: Samuel Girard who broke his sternum back in their third match against the Blues and Matt Calvert due to undisclosed but lingering concerns. Tampa Bay Lightning looked especially bad during game 2 in a 7-0 loss. With 51 wins and 23 losses, the team is third in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division and eighth in the NHL. Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman stand as the team’s score leaders with Stamkos for points and goals and Hedman for assists. Stamkos has racked up 106 points, 42 goals, 64 assists, 16 PPG, and 241 shots on goal. Hedman has collected 65 assists and PPA. Lightning has drastically improved their defense in game three which offers them more than a fighting chance against Avalanche in the ongoing series. Now, we take our pick. Tampa Bay has been playing sublimely this postseason, but Colorado’s offense is explosive as ever. With this, we see the Avalanche winning game four. Lightning’s defense has improved, but that doesn’t mean it will be consistent throughout, especially against Avalanche. They might be able to slow them down at best, but Lightning has quite the way to go. It’s Colorado Avalanche for this one. 8 AM (PST), June 23, 2022, Amalie Arena, Tampa City, FL.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: NEW YORK YANKEES: C | Kyle Higashioka FB | Anthony Rizzo SB | DJ LeMahieu S | Isaiah Kiner-Falefa TB | Josh Donaldson LF | Joey Gallo CF | Aaron Hicks RF | Aaron Judge DH | Giancarlo Stanton TAMPA BAY RAYS: C | Mike Zunino FB | Yandy Diaz SB | Brandon Lowe S | Wander Franco TB | Taylor Walls LF | Randy Arozarena CF | Kevin Kiermaier RF | Manuel Margot DH | Ji-Man Choi 7:10 AM Philippine Standard time at St. Petersburg, Florida. It’s expected that Jordan Montgomery and Shane Baz will be the pitchers at the Yankees versus Rays showdown at the Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. When looking at the New York Yankees, it is no doubt that they are the superstars of the league. Currently, they hold first place in the American League East Division with a total of 49 wins and only 17 losses. What’s even more impressive is their nine-win streak and only one loss in the last 10 games that they’ve played. Jordan Montgomery is the perfect middle-of-the-rotation arm, who despite not being an ace pitcher, is able to consistently miss major league bats with great control and command of the game. His earned run average is at 2.72, and he holds a 0.95 WHIP, with a win-lose score of 3-1. Another player the Rays would need to keep a close watch for is batting leader Aaron Judge. He is currently the batting leader for home runs (25), batting average (.305), and runs batted in (50). With superstar players and a glorious nine-game winning streak, the Rays have much to do if they want to win this week's game. In terms of injuries for the New York Yankees, they’ve got Domingo German (60-Day IL), Aroldis Chapman (15-Day IL), Stephen Ridings (60-Day IL), and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (Day-To-Day) sitting out this game. On the side of Tampa Bay, the Rays are not too far away from the Yankees in the AL East standings at third place. They hold 36 wins and 30 losses. However, it has been a rough 10 games recently for the team as they have only won three of them and have conceded the remaining seven. However, the home pitch advantage should help ease the Rays’ concerns and give them the moral strength needed to bat up against the Yankees. Pitcher Shane Baz carries an earned run average of 5.40 and a WHIP of 0.96. The Devil Ray’s batting leaders include Kevin Kiermaier, Yandy Diaz, and Ji-Man Choi. Kiermaier holds seven home runs, with an average of .230. Diaz holds a .275 batting average, and Ji-Man Choi has 34 runs batted in. The injured players for Tampa Bay include Mike Zunino (10-Day IL), Brandon Lowe (10-Day IL), Wander Franco (10-Day IL), and Chris Mazza (60-Day IL). Overall, the Yankees have had a phenomenal last 10 games, with a nine-game winning streak, and it is not looking like they are going to be slowing down anytime soon. The Tampa Bay Rays have been having a rough couple of games so far, and thus it is looking like Game 9 will be in the favor of the Yankees. 7:10 AM, June 22, 2022. Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.

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POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: NEW YORK METS: P | David Peterson RP | Seth Lugo CL | Edwin Diaz C | Tomas Nido 1B | Pete Alonso 2B | Luis Guillorme 3B | Eduardo Escobar SS | Francisco Lindor LF | Mark Canha CF | Brandon Nimmo RF | Starling Marte DH | Jeff McNeil MIAMI MARLINS: P | Trevor Rogers RP | Anthony Bass CL | Tanner Scott C | Jacob Stallings 1B | Lewin Diaz 2B | Jazz Chisholm Jr. 3B | Jon Berti SS | Miguel Rojas LF | Jorge Soler CF | Bryan De La Cruz RF | Avisail Garcia DH | Garrett Cooper Meeting for Game 4 of the MLB National League East series are the New York Mets and Miami Marlins at the Met's home field in Citi Field, Queens, New York, this Tuesday at 1:10 AM (PST). Will the Miami Marlins be able to even out the playing field and stop the Mets winning streak this game, or will the Kings of Queens continue to dominate the series? As of now, the New York Mets hold first place in the NL East Division with a total of 44 wins and 23 losses, garnering them an impressive winning percentage of .657. In the last 10 games they have played, they’ve won six and conceded four. Their first game against the Marlins had them dominating a 10-4 win. The second game was a little closer for the Marlins, but Met’s Taijun Walker was able to strike out nine for a victory of 2-3. For this game, David Peterson is the probable pitcher for the Mets, holding three wins and one loss thus far. His earned average run is at 3.60 and has a 1.33 WHIP. The batting leaders for the New York team include Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil. Alonso leads in home runs with an impressive average of .279 as well as a 63 RBI. McNeil, on the other hand, leads in batting average, with a score .324 average. In terms of injured players for the Mets, they’ve got James McCann (10-Day IL), Max Scherzer (15-Day IL), Tylor Megill (15-Day IL), and Travis Jankowski (10-Day IL). Over on to the other side of the pitch, the Miami Marlins carry a strong team this season but have not been faring so well recently and are fourth in the NL East Division with 28 wins and 35 losses. During their last ten games, they have garnered five wins but also lost five games. Moreso, against the Mets, they have had a losing streak and are looking to balance the playing field in games three and four. For this game, the probable pitcher for the Fightin' Fish will be Trevor Rogers, who carries three wins and five losses but also a less impressive earned average run of 5.87 compared to Met’s David Peterson. In terms of batting leaders, they’ve got Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Garrett Cooper. Chisholm Jr. carries .238 average home runs, as well as a 41 RBI. On the other hand, Cooper leads the team with a batting average of .313. In terms of injured players for the Miami Marlins, they’ve got Jesus Luzardo (60-Day IL), Cody Poteet (15-Day IL), Sixto Sanchez (Day-to-Day), Brian Anderson (10-Day IL), and Joey Wendle (10-Day IL). It is clear to see that the Kings of Queens are dominating the pitch this season and are firmly holding their place at the top, especially when it comes to battling it out with the Marlins. Unless the Marlins can squeeze out a win and lean off of that momentum against the Mets superstar team, it is looking like Game 4 will be in favor of the New York Mets in a close match against the two.. 1:10 AM (PST), Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Citi Field, Queens, New York.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: ATLANTA UNITED: GK | Bobby Shuttleworth LB | Noah Cobb RB | Brooks Lennon CB | Alan Franco CB | Alex De John MF | Marlos Moreno MF | Franco Ibarra MF | Matheus Rossetto MF | Luiz Araujo F | Josef Martínez F | Ronaldo Cisneros INTER MIAMI: GK | Drake Callender LB | Christopher McVey RB | DeAndre Yedlin CB | Ryan Sailor CB | Damion Lowe MF | Jean Mota MF | Gregore MF | Ariel Lassiter MF | Bryce Duke F | Indiana Vassilev F | Leonardo Campana For both teams, Atlanta United and Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference hasn’t been very eventful, and both teams have struggled to garner significant wins. However, in the upcoming game this Monday, both teams will hopefully change the tide going head to head at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 3:00 AM (PST). At the moment, Atlanta United is at an unimpressive 11th place in the Eastern Conference with four wins, four draws, and five losses. The last four games played had no wins, and it is looking like the team may not make it to qualify for the postseason. Despite their dominant possession and amount of shots taken, they are unable to push through with their offense as highlighted in their game against the Colorado Rapids which ended with a 3-0 loss. When looking at their games against Inter Miami, the track record is not looking too good, having lost thrice and only winning twice. Despite this, Inter Miami must keep an eye on Atlanta’s leading scorer Ronaldo Cisneros, who holds four goals, and Thiago Almada who holds three goals with a total of 11 points. Players who will be out this match due to injuries/suspensions for Atlanta are Osvaldo Alonso, Machop Chol, Dylan Castanheira, Bradley Guzan, and Miles Robinson. Despite manager Phil Neville’s determination to turn Inter Miami CF into a top MLS team, this season hasn’t been the greatest for them, currently sitting in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with five wins, three draws, and six losses. However, there is still gleaming hope for Miami as they are only one point off of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, and due to their winning streak recently, they may have a chance. Previously, Inter Miami put a stop to their winless streak earlier on in the season and won their last four matches as well as games against the New England Revolution, Seattle Sounders, Atlanta United, and Miami FC. The players that Atlanta has to watch out for in this game are leading scorer Leonardo Campana, with seven goals and one assist, and Robert Taylor who holds two goals and 13 points. In terms of injured/suspended players out of this game, Inter Miami CF has Nick Marsman, Joevin Jones, Ian Fray, and Robbie Robinson ruled out. Atlanta United has been down in the gutters this season, and it is not looking too good for them at the moment with their current streak. Inter Miami, on the other hand, started very rough with a handful of conceded games but is currently on a high winning streak, and the odds will likely be in favor of Miami this coming Monday in the Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference game. 3:00 AM (PST), Monday, June 20, 2022. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta city, USA.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: SEATTLE SOUNDERS: GK | Stefan Frei LB | Nouhou Tolo RB | Alex Roldan CB | Yeimar Gómez Andrade CB | Xavier Arreaga MF | Obed Vargas MF | Albert Rusnák MF | Cristian Roldan MF | Nicolás Lodeiro F | Jordan Morris F | Raúl Ruidíaz LOS ANGELES FC: GK | Maxime Crépeau LB | Diego Palacios RB | Ryan Hollingshead CB | Sebastien Ibeagha CB | Jesus Murillo MF | Ilie Sanchez MF | Jose Cifuentes MF | Kellyn Acosta MF | Brian Rodríguez F | Cristian Arango F | Kwadwo Opoku Hoping to extend their three-game winning streak at home this Sunday is the Seattle Sounders who are facing off against Los Angeles FC at Lumen Field in a Western Conference match on June 19, 3 AM (PST). Currently in the MLS Western Conference, the Seattle Sounders haven’t been the most consistent and are currently holding seventh place, racking up a total of 19 points with six wins, one draw, and six losses. In their previous game against the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Sounders were able to showcase their capability as they dominated with a 4-0 final score. Despite their slow start, they have won four of their last five games, which is nothing but proof of the Sounders growing offensive talent, and hopefully, they will be able to bring the same energy back home this Sunday’s match. In terms of injuries for the Rave Green, Joao Paulo will be missing time due to an ACL tear, Yeimar Gomez Andrade with a hamstring strain, and Stefan Cleveland with a facial laceration. Looking at Los Angeles FC, the superstar team to beat, they hold the top spot at the MLS Western Conference with an exceptional season of nine wins, two draws, and three losses. Their total points earned is 29, which is 10 points above the Sounders. Their record against the Sounders stands at 13 wins, with the Rave Green only being able to scrap five victories from them. However, the Sounders' momentum with winning their last few games should not be taken lightly by LAFC, and the team should be focused on limiting big opportunities in their defense for the Sounders in the upcoming matchup. In terms of injuries for LAFC, the main goalscorer, Carlos Vela, is handling a left thigh issue. Franco Escobar has a left calf strain, and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi has left quad issues. Moreso, Diego Palacios is out due to a head injury. Julian Gaines has a sore pelvis, and Erik Duenas is nursing an injured knee. Following their victory on Wednesday, it is looking like the Seattle Sounders have the odds this match with a close score of 2-1 due to their winning streak and LAFC having a handful of their players injured and subbed out. 3:00 AM (PST), Wednesday, June 19, 2022. Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: LOS ANGELES GALAXY: GK | Jonathan Bond LB | Raheem Edwards RB | Julián Araujo CB | Nick DePuy CB | Derrick Williams MF | Rayan Raveloson MF | Marco Delgado MF | Efraín Álvarez CF | Javier Hernández F | Kévin Cabral F | Samuel Grandsir PORTLAND TIMBERS: GK | Aljaz Ivacic LB | Justin Rasmussen RB | José Van Rankin CB | Dario Župarić CB | Larrys Mabiala MF | Yimmi Chará MF | George Fochive MF | Cristhian Paredes CF | Tega Ikoba F | Dairon Asprilla F | Nathan Fogaça The three-week wait is finally over, and it is now time to return to the Major League Soccer campaign, with the Los Angeles Galaxy vs the Portland Timbers this Sunday, June 19, 5 AM (PST). The matchup will be hosted in Portland’s home stadium, the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. So far, LA Galaxy has been holding up their own this season with seven wins, two draws, and five losses, racking up a total of 23 points. Despite heavily relying on Center Forward Chicharito last season, the team has grown to be more balanced since then. Previously, they had shown their offensive prowess by defeating Austin FC with a 4-1 score, moving them up to fifth place in the Western Conference, just above Nashville. Furthermore, they truly showcased their talents last May when they carried a 3-1 victory against arch-rivals LAFC in Round 16 of the U.S. Open Cup. This is due to the talented rooster that they have built up for themselves. Players that the Timbers should watch out for in this game are team lead scorers Hernández, Joveljic, and Álvarez. Samuel Grandsir and Raheem Edwards are both team-lead assists with three. Unfortunately, the Galaxy has a handful of players out due to injuries, including Adam Saldana, Jorge Villafana, Sacha Kljestan, Sega Coulibaly, Douglas Costa, and Eriq Zavaleta. Over on Portland's side, the team has not been doing so well and is currently holding 12th place in the Western Conference with only three wins, three draws, and a disappointing six losses. So far, it is looking like it will take a whole lot of willpower from the Timbers if they want to advance to the level of Galaxy and possibly beat them in this series. According to manager Savarese, Portland is lacking in its defensive position and playstyle as they have left many spaces open for attack and conceded many goals. Unfortunately, Portland has only won once this year away from home, and hopefully this game, the home field, could give them the advantage. In terms of injuries from the Portland Timbers, players: Williamson, David Bingham, Blake Bodily, Claudio Bravo, George Fochive, Diego Gutierrez, and Jaroslaw Niezgoda are all sitting out this game. Overall, the upcoming matchup seems to be a no-brainer as the Portland Timbers have had a terribly rocky start and are unable to get back on their feet thus far while the LA Galaxy has been able to keep a steady rhythm and pace with winning their games. Therefore, the odds are in favor of the LA Galaxy for this game. 5:00 AM (PST), Wednesday, June 19, 2022. Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS: PG | Stephen Curry SG | Klay Thompson SF | Andrew Wiggins PF | Kevon Looney C | Draymond Green BOSTON CELTICS: PG | Marcus Smart SG | Jaylen Brown SF | Jayson Tatum PF | Al Horford C | Robert Williams III Sound the alarms! It’s a red alert for the Celtics. As game five concluded in the Warriors’ favor, they are one win away from being the postseason champ if the Celtics don’t act fast. In this best-of-seven feat, naturally, if Golden State comes out on top four times, they are to be crowned victors for the NBA finals for the seventh time. The problem for Boston is they’re the underdog in the current 3-2 score. With the last game/s to be held at the TD Garden, the Greens enjoy the privilege of playing home again. Does this mean things will look up for Boston? Per their last game, the Boston Celtics actually came pretty close to defeating the Dubs. By the third quarter, the Greens had a good comeback, but the Warriors were determined to hold them off. Andrew Wiggins led the Dubs with 26 points and 13 rebounds. Klay Thompson came in second with 21 points, with five three-pointers. While Stephen Curry had an off day, it was good to see the other players have a chance to shine and maybe even prove that they’re not just dead weight to be carried by Curry. Curry better be in tip-top shape immediately though he needs to bring out all his A-game for Game 6 to avoid prolonging the wait for glory. Boston takes home court. We’re almost sure the team is scrambling right now as they need to win this game for Game 7 to ensue and for a shot to clinch the championship title. Now, they have to prepare for an even more aggressive game from the Warriors— Curry, in particular— since the finals win is well within their grasp. The Greens, while equipped with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart who lead the team, still have to play their cards better. If we take a look at Game 5’s stats, Boston had a higher three-point percentage, total turnovers, and rebounds than the Golden State team yet somehow fell short. They are in dire need of defensive coverage, especially against such an explosive offensive opponent as the Dubs. Thankfully, Tatum, Smart, and Brown are skillful in both offensive and defensive play. In the end, we are sure of one thing: the Warriors will do anything on their end to win on Friday and keep Game 7 from happening. However, we’ll go out on a limb and wager on the Celtics for Game 6. Why? Well, as they go back and play home, the adrenaline will come pumping, and morale will be at a high. This game might just be their make-it or break-it moment for this postseason. While the Dubs undoubtedly play to win, we’ll just have to see how far the Celtics can go to stop them. 9 AM (PST), 17 June 2022, TD Garden Arena in Boston, MA.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: NEW YORK YANKEES: P | Gerrit Cole RP | Michael King CL | Clay Holmes C | Kyle Higashioka 1B | Anthony Rizzo 2B | DJ LeMahieu 3B | Marwin Gonzalez SS | Isiah Kiner-Falefa LF | Aaron Hicks CF | Aaron Judge RF | Joey Gallo DH | Giancarlo Stanton TAMPA BAY RAYS: P | Shane McClanahan RP | Jason Adam CL | Colin Poche C | Francisco Mejia 1B | Ji-Man Choi 2B | Issac Paredes 3B | Yandy Diaz SS | Taylor Walls LF | Randy Arozarena CF | Kevin Kiermaier RF | Manuel Margot DH | Harold Ramirez Once again, one of MLB’s most intriguing and exciting matchups with the Major’s best, New York Yankees vs. the Tampa Bay Rays is about to pitch off with the second game this Thursday at the Yankee Stadium, 16th of June, 7:05 AM (PST). Each team has won four AL East titles so far, and now it is time to find out who's got it in them to win a fifth. Taking a look at the record of the Tampa Bay Rays this season, they have been able to rack up 35 wins with 25 losses. Showing us that although they may not be the superstars that the Yankees are, the Rays do have an above-average team with players who know how to win. Currently, they are standing at third place in the AL East, two spots behind the New York Yankees, and have a .583 winning percentage. In the last 10 games that they’ve played, the Rays were able to win six of those games, leaving them with four losses. The probable pitcher for the Rays in this game is Shane McClanahan. McClanahan has an earned run average of 1.87 and a win-loss score of 7-2. More importantly, his walks and hits per inning pitched (WHIP) are at 0.82, showing him to be an above-average pitcher. The batting leaders for Tampa Bay include Kevin Kiermaier, Wander Franco, and Ji-Man Choi. All three have promising averages with Kiermaier holding a .229 home run average, Franco with a batting average of .270, and Choi with 31 runs batted in. In terms of injured players, the Rays have five players out on the roster. These players include Mike Zunino (10-Day IL), Brandon Lowe (10-Day IL), Andrew Kittredge (60-Day IL), Wander Franco (10-Day IL), and Luis Patino (60-Day IL). Now when we take a look over at the MLB superstars that are the New York Yankees, they are holding true to their status, leading in the AL EAST with 44 wins and a mere 16 losses. They have been on a speeding roll as in the last ten games that they have played, they won nine out of the ten games, leaving them with only one loss. This can be attributed to their tactical and aggressive play styles and 2017’s AL Rookie of the year, Aaron Judge. Aaron Judge carries a more than impressive stats sheet as he is the batting leader in home runs, batting average, and runs batted in. He holds a .318 average in home runs, a .318 batting average, and a 48 RBI. The Pitcher for the Yankees in this game is Nestor Cortes who has a win-loss score of 5-2. His earned run average is at 1.96 and has a WHIP of 0.92, which is around 0.06 more than Tampa’s McClanahan. In terms of injured players for the Bombers, they’ve got five players injured. These players include Domingo German (60-Day IL), Gleyber Torres (Day-To-Day), Jose Trevino (Day-To-Day), Austin Wells (Day-to-Day), and Josh Donaldson (Suspension). The Tampa Bay Rays seem to be firmly holding their position in third at the AL East, and with a team that goes above average and knows how to win, they have promising potential against the Yankees in this upcoming game and series. However, the Yankees are a much stronger team, and playing at a scale that is more than average is not enough to bring the team down. Thus, the odds are in the favor of the New York Yankees. 7:05 AM (PST), Wednesday, June 16, 2022. Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: SEATTLE SOUNDERS: GK | Stefan Frei CB | Xavier Arreaga CB | Yeimar Gomez Andrade FB | Alex Roldan FB | Nouhou MF | Joao Paulo MF | Nico Lodeiro MF | Cristian Roldan MF | Albert Rusnak LW | Jordan Morris F | Raul Ruidiaz VANCOUVER WHITECAPS: GK | Thomas Hasal CB | Ranko Veselinovic CB | Tristan Blackmon FB | Ryan Raposo FB | Cristian Dájome MF | Sebastian Berhalter MF | Russell Teibert MF | Leonard Owusu MF | Michael Baldisimo LW | Deiber Caicedo F | Brian White For the first time in the 2022 Major League Soccer season, two Pacific Northwest rivals will go head to head to battle it out on the pitch at Lumen Field this coming Wednesday. The Seattle Sounders will be hosting this match on their home field against the Vancouver Whitecaps for the Cascadia Cup’s second installment this year, with both teams nearing the playoffs by one and two points right behind the Orange Crush El Naranja. The Seattle Sounders are one point behind Vancouver Whitecaps, and when we take a look at the season so far, the team has only been able to collect 16 points so far after their 12 matches in league play. Moreso, they have already conceded 16 goals thus far, half of 33 from their regular season in 2021. Compared to their previous season's performance, they have had the worst start to the season since 2018. But with many more games to go and four matches on the home field this month, the Sounders have a lot to look forward to in order to regain control of the Western Conference. Looking at the bright side, in the last two victories after their losses in the first four games, the Sounders were able to make much-needed shifts in their playstyle to take control of the game, leading to the eventual winning goal from Raul Ruidiaz. Players to look out for are Jordan Morris and Ruidiaz who are both tied for the lead in goals scored for the Sounders. On the side of the Vancouver Whitecaps, they have won three out of their last four Major League Soccer matches. With the current streak of points, it is looking like they will be contending for another playoff spot this year. However, it has not been all sunshine and clear skies for the Whitecaps as the team has been struggling with their offense in the midfield, causing major pressure on their defense which has led the Blue-and-White to concede 24 goals this year. Seemingly, they are losing the form and momentum that they had earlier on in the season. That being said, due to the Whitecaps not having won consecutive regular-season road and away games, it is looking like the Sounders are slowly regaining their momentum after a horrible start and have the odds of this match. 10:30 AM (PST), Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: LOS ANGELES DODGERS: P | Clayton Kershaw RP | Daniel Hudson CL | Craig Kimbrel C | Will Smith 1B | Freddie Freeman 2B | Gavin Lux 3B | Max Muncy SS | Trea Turner LF | Chris Taylor CF | Cody Bellinger RF | Mookie Betts DH | Justin Turner LOS ANGELES ANGELS: P | Shohei Ohtani RP | Ryan Tepera CL | Raisel Iglesias C | Max Stassi 1B | Jared Walsh 2B | Rengifo 3B | Anthony Rendon SS | Andrew Velazquez LF | Brandon Marsh CF | Mike Trout RF | Juan Lagares DH | Shohei Ohtani Hit, run, and score! The anticipated series of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the Los Angeles Angels is about to pitch off, starting with Game 1 at the famous Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The series' first game will be ready to watch on the big screen live this Wednesday, June 15, 10:10 AM (PST). Currently in the season, the Dodgers are standing at 37 wins and 23 losses. Within the past 13 games, they won four and lost nine of the games, which seems to be nothing of too much concern as for the moment they are still on top of the National League West. However, in the past two weeks, the Dodgers have been swept in three games by the Giants, and now they have to keep the focus on their winning momentum from previous games to sustain their position in the league, especially during the series against the Angels. The batting leaders to look out for in this match are Mookie Betts and Trea Turner. Betts has an average of .278 home runs with 39 runs batted in. On the other hand, Turner has a batting average of .298, an average on-base percentage of .351, and an average slugging percentage of .464. Hopefully, these two talented players alongside their team have enough in them to strike out these past losses and gain back a winning momentum. In terms of injuries for the Los Angeles Dodgers, they’ve got Hyun-il Choi (Day-to-Day), Andrew Heaney (10-Day IL), Walker Buehler (15-Day IL), and Chris Taylor (Day-To-Day) all sitting out/injured from the previous games. Now let us take a look at how the season has been so far for the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels are currently standing at 29 wins and 33 losses. Within the past 10 games, they only won two out of eight games. Their last three games against the Mets fell at a disappointing 2-1, and their four-game series against the Red Socks had them only securing one win. On the brighter side, the Halos batting leader Mike Trout has had a higher number of average home runs than Betts at .293. However, the Angels' second batting leader, Shohei Ohtani, falls short of a couple of points against the Dodgers' Trea Turner. And thus, despite the Dodgers losing streak, it is not looking good for the Angels coming into this week's series against the Dodgers. In terms of injuries for the Los Angeles Angels, they’ve got Taylor Ward on a 10-Day IL. TEAM STATS: TEAM AVG R H HR OBP SLG ERA WHIP BB K OBA LAA .244 272 505 78 .314 .410 3.92 1.23 192 486 .234 LAD .249 309 506 71 .330 .421 3.06 1.10 155 535 .218 It has been a rough few weeks for the Los Angeles Dodgers with their previous losing streak against the Giants; however, it is looking like an even rougher season for the Los Angeles Angels, who may have to dig very deep if they want to win this series against the Dodgers. So far, it is looking like Game 1 of the series is in favor of the Los Angeles Dodgers. 10:10 AM (PST), Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS: PG | Stephen Curry SG | Klay Thompson SF | Andrew Wiggins PF | Kevon Looney C | Draymond Green BOSTON CELTICS: PG | Marcus Smart SG | Jaylen Brown SF | Jayson Tatum PF | Al Horford C | Robert Williams III Just like that, it’s evened out once again. Curry made it back in time for game 4. The Golden State Warriors made sure they weren’t going down in the Celtics’ den. Game 5 is now set to be held at Chase Center in California. The Dubs now have the advantage of playing home. This is either team’s game at this point, and that’s what makes it so exciting. We’re all at the edge of our seats! Now, how can we possibly predict the possible victor for game 5? In the good spirit of the game, here’s our analysis. In this best-of-seven series, the Greens and Dubs are nip and tuck, to say the least with their alternating wins. As Stephen Curry made sure to come back in time for game four, he managed to bag 43 points of their 107-point total. From his performance alone, the sense of urgency was evident. They knew they needed to win this game if they truly wanted to win the postseason, and they pulled it off skillfully. Klay Thompson admitted, “The things he does we kind of take for granted from time to time,” referring to Curry— and they’re right. They could not have pulled that off without him. Peering over at Boston’s performance, it seemed they were not prepared for Curry’s reappearance for game four. They’ve done exceptionally thus far this postseason despite doubts regarding their ability to get into the finals, yet here they are. According to NBC Sports, the Celtics have the best defense in the league and even better depth than the Warriors. This strength and versatility in defense come in handy, especially with the explosive offense of their opponents. Their immediate future is promising with Tatum and Brown’s type of play. Ultimately, a prediction has been made. For this upcoming match, the anticipation has been higher than ever with the attendance of Curry ensured. With that and their known talents for turning late games around, we’re vouching for the mighty Dubs. Curry is unleashing his vigor as seen in game four. We don’t see this determination going away anytime soon as the finals is nearing its end. They might’ve only landed third in the regular season, but we doubt they’ll be letting the finals slip away from their fingers. 9 AM (PST), 14 June 2022. Chase Center, San Francisco, CA.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: NEW YORK YANKEES: C | Kyle Higashioka FB | Anthony Rizzo SB | DJ LeMahieu S | Isaiah Kiner-Falefa TB | Josh Donaldson LF | Joey Gallo CF | Aaron Hicks RF | Aaron Judge DH | Giancarlo Stanton CHICAGO CUBS: C | Willson Contreras FB | Frank Schwindel SB | Nick Madrigal S | Nico Hoerner TB | Patrick Wisdom LF | Ian Happ CF | Christopher Morel RF | Seiya Suzuki DH | Rafael Ortega Gracing the Yankee Stadium this Sunday, the Chicago Cubs are set for their second game against the giants of the MLB, the New York Yankees. 7:15 AM in the Philippines, here’s how we see the fixture unfolding. The humble visitors of Chicago currently hold 23 wins and 34 losses with a .404 winning percentage, tying them with the Detroit Tigers as the fifth worst team across the board in all of the league. With 57 home runs compared to the Yankees’ 87 and a team ERA of 4.40, let’s just say they won’t be intimidating the New York team anytime soon. On the other side of the spectrum, the home team Yankees dominate with 42-16. After being neck and neck with the LA Dodgers (37-20) and even the NY Mets (38-21) at one point, they’ve established a good distance between the two in both wins and losses. The Yankees boast a .724 winning percentage, 2.94 team ERA, and the best pitching staff by far. This team is largely revered both inside and outside the MLB. As of their first game, the Yankees have won 2-1. New York’s catcher Jose Trevino shined, and shortstop Gleyber Torres pulled a solo homer that led to their most recent victory. As expected, of course, superstar and right-fielder Aaron Judge proved to be a valuable asset to the team once again. With that much talent on a limb, that throwing arm of his really should be insured. Per the Cubs, third baseman Patrick Wisdom showed to be a consistent contributor to Chicago’s offense with a decent throwing arm. Wisdom is one of the Cubs’ batting leaders alongside Willson Contreras. However, Contreras has been inconsistent. That inconsistency along with the lack of chemistry and compatible talent in the team led to their demise under the unforgiving Yankees. And so, we give our verdict. This will not come as a surprise to anyone, but it’s quite obvious the Yankees have the upper hand in both paper and recent performance. We can’t see the ‘decent’ players of Chicago cutting it against the firepower of the Yankees for the second game of the series. While there is hope to be seen for the Cubs, we still stand with the Yankees. 7:15 AM PST, 13 June 2022. Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS: PG | Stephen Curry SG | Klay Thompson SF | Andrew Wiggins PF | Kevon Looney C | Draymond Green BOSTON CELTICS: PG | Marcus Smart SG | Jaylen Brown SF | Jayson Tatum PF | Al Horford C | Robert Williams III Coming in hot after their Game 3 win, the Boston Celtics are amped up to be playing Game 4 at home. As the NBA has narrowed down its teams for the finals, two revered teams have come out on top. This Saturday, the Golden State Warriors are a tad closer to coming back to sunny state Califonia, and hopefully, they come home victorious for the post-season. 9 AM at the TD Garden, it’s Boston Celtics versus the Golden State Warriors. Finishing the regular season as Eastern Conference’s second with 51-31, Boston was stellar in comparison to finishing the 2020-21 season in seventh place. Now at post-season, they’ve even outdone Miami Heat, the East’s first, and are one point ahead of the Golden State Warriors in the finals. With no injured players or those associated with scandals on grounds of being suspended, the Celtics enjoy the advantage of a full roster. Playing away, the Warriors must not be looked down upon despite their loss in game 3. Still formidable and daunting as ever, the Dubs finished the regular season third in the Western Conference with 53-29. Though technically ranked lower, the Warriors hold the better record in the NBA per regular season. The problem this post-season, notably the finals, however, is the absence of their ace: Stephen Curry. Curry is their key player, no offense to Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney, but Curry has been carrying the team for seasons now. While other team players have faired well without him in the past, Boston will not be so easy when it’s the playoff trophy is at stake. To conclude, while both teams are magnificent in their own right, we’ve decided on a probable victor. The Boston Celtics have the advantage to take this win home, especially with Curry’s predicted absence for game 4. The Greens will not cease to take that opportunity. However, the Dubs are not to be underestimated as they have long been known to be the kings of comebacks. While it’s expected that the Celtics are to take this win, the Dubs might very well win game 5. 9 AM (PST), 11 June 2022, TD Garden Arena in Boston, MA.

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POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS: PG | Stephen Curry SG | Klay Thompson SF | Andrew Wiggins PF | Kevon Looney C | Draymond Green BOSTON CELTICS: PG | Marcus Smart SG | Jaylen Brown SF | Jayson Tatum PF | Al Horford C | Robert Williams III Flying all the way from San Francisco to face off with the Boston Celtics in their home arena for Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals is the Golden State Warriors. Both teams have traded shots in the two previous games, with Boston winning Game 1 and Golden State taking home Game 2. This has left fans at the edge of their seats, awaiting the results of this Thursday's game, played at the TD Garden Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. The series is now in a neck and neck race at 1-1. How did it get here? Boston was able to turn the tables on Golden State in the fourth quarter of Game 1, securing a final score of 108-120. As a reaction, Golden State clapped back with an explosive third quarter to a victory score of 107-88. In terms of players to watch out for, it is no surprise that Golden State’s superstar Stephan Curry has proven himself to be the MVP throughout the series, scoring 29 and 34 in the first two games while shooting 46% from beyond the arc. That being said, the Dubs secondary scorers Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Jordan Poole have come up short so far, questioning whether or not they would be able to go up against the Celtic’s defense. For Boston, Jayson Tatum scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half of Game 2, and Jaylen Brown added 17 for the Celtics. However, this was not enough to secure the win as the third quarter run of Golden state proved to be too much for the Celts to handle. Despite the dominant win in Game 2 of the Dubs and a massive helping hand from former NBA MVP Stephan Curry, the defense of Boston is not to be overlooked. The Celts have allowed 105.9 points per 100 possessions in the playoffs, leaving the opposing teams producing a mere 20.5 assists per game. Moreso, within the playoffs, the Celts average 6.4 blocked shots per game and hold the opposition to 43.4% from the floor and 32.9% from 3-point range. According to Caesars Sportsbook, Boston will be the 3.5-point home favorite while the over-under is 212.5 in the latest Warriors vs. Celtics odds. Taking this into consideration alongside the Warriors finishing the regular season with the second-worst ball security in the NBA, the bets are best placed on the Boston Celtics to win this home court game. 9 AM (PST), June 9, 2022, TD Garden Arena in Boston, Massachusetts.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: C | Steven Stamkos LW | Ondrej Palat RW | Nikita Kucherov LD | Victor Hedman RD | Jan Rutta G | Andrei Vasilevskiy NEW YORK RANGERS: C | Mika Zibanejad LW | Chris Kreider RW | Frank Vatrano LD | Ryan Lindgren RD | Adam Fox G | Igor Shesterkin Coming in hot this Wednesday morning, we got the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. the New York Rangers battling it out in game four of the NHL Conference Finals this June 8, 8 AM (PST). The two will be playing at the Amalie Arena stadium, Tampa City, USA. Which team will get a step closer to winning the Stanley Cup Semifinals and ultimately having a shot for the finals win? So far, both teams are not to be underestimated as they both have proven to hold their own. The Lightning holds fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 110 points while the Rangers are just a step above, holding fourth place with 110 points. Nonetheless, in the three matches that Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers have played, the Rangers have dominated the rink. Game one ended with a 6-2 in favor of the Rangers. In game two, the Tampa Bay Lightning came close but fell short of one point with a 3-2 score. Game three produced the same results as game two. Taking a look back at the season, the bolts score 3.5 goals per game, and the Rangers concede 2.5. On the other hand, the Rangers score 3.0 goals per game, with the bolts conceding 2.8. When looking at goal differential, Tampa Bay is sixth in the league with a +57, and New York is ninth in the league with a +46. In terms of the players, Ranger’s Zibanejad has scored in every game of the series so far, flaunting his knowledge of Tampa Bay’s defense and working his way around one of the best goalies of all time. Overall, this leaves the Rangers 4-1 in their last couple of games against a team with a winning record. In terms of injured players for the game, the Rangers have Barclay Goodrow and Sammy Blais out for the season. Both are formidable talents for the team. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Lightning only have to worry about filling in the spot of Brayden Point due to a leg injury in game two. Considering the stats and the injuries that both teams display, with the Rangers having lost two players due to injuries and more favorable stats on the end of the bolts, game four is looking to be in the favor of the Tampa Bay Lightning. 8 AM (PST), June 8, 2022, Amalie Arena stadium, Tampa City, USA.

The third season of the Dota Pro Circuit 2021/22 begins in Western Europe. The region's eight best teams will compete for DPC points and spots in the next championships once more. The first division will compete for $205,000 while the second division will fight for $75,000. From June 7 to July 13, the competition will take place. On June 7 at 9 PM, OG and Team Secret will fight in the Dota Pro Circuit 2021/22 for Western Europe for the first time. We'll know out very soon whether Puppey and his new carry can beat the defending major champions. OG was a replacement for the ESL One Stockholm Dota Major 2022. Misha was unavailable to compete in the competition, so Ceb stepped in. Nonetheless, the legendary organization was able to claim the crown. Although no Chinese teams at the major appeared to be contenders for the tournament, the outcome was nevertheless positive. OG and Gladiators tied for first position in the Dota Pro Circuit 2021/22 with six victories out of seven. The team isn't having any problems in Europe, but the level of competition there isn't the best at the moment. For the entire year of 2022, the same Team Secret has been dormant. This could change in DPC's third season. In the group stage, OG will surely have a lot more issues, particularly after winning a major championship. They'll be working much harder to prepare for the OG now. And who's better than Puppey to equip them for their enemies? Notably, Team Secret was the only team to overcome OG in the Dota Pro Circuit 2021/22 season. Another DPC season was ruined by Team Secret. The team was on the verge of being demoted from the first level, but they held on this time. Puppey then opted to switch to SumaiL. Crystallis, who had previously played for Entity Gaming, took his spot. Remco has performed admirably for his former team, but can he do so at a top scale? It will have to wait and see. However, many specialists believe that this is not Puppey's primary issue. Iceiceice is still in Team Secret, and many people believe he is the main reason for the team's problems. The veteran makes little difference. However, he appears to be the team's only issue. Puppey has a strong opportunity of making the top division if he comes to his senses and performs at least two out of three matches at a high level. In any circumstances, the team must enter the opening match with a positive attitude. The boys still have a chance at TI, which they should try to put into practice. Team Secret has reconstituted its lineup and should try to return to the majors with fresh zeal. The players have had plenty of preparation time for the competition, and they should have a great performance at the opening of the Dota Pro Circuit 2021/22.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: EDMONTON OILERS: C | Connor McDavid LW | Evander Kane RW | Zack Kassian LD | Darnell Nurse RD | Cody Ceci G | Mike Smith COLORADO AVALANCHE: C | Nathan MacKinnon LW | Gabriel Landeskog RW | Valeri Nichushkin LD | Devon Toews RD | Cale Makar G | Pavel Francouz Once again hoping to dominate the ice rink and prove themselves a sixth Stanley Cup, Colorado’s team, the Avalanche, are on their way to their fourth game against the Edmonton Oilers this Tuesday. On June 7, 8 AM (PST) at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada. Throughout the Western Conference, the Colorado Avalanche have proven themselves a force not to be reckoned with, dominating their opponents and winning their last three games against the Edmonton Oilers. Within these past three games against Avalanche, the Edmonton Oilers have been unable to keep up with the defensive and offensive plays by Avalanche and lost to a two-point lead in game three after a disappointing 4-0 score in game two. Despite the efforts of Oilers goalie, Mike Smith, and his talented ability to fend off the pucks of Colorado’s team, their offense was not able to keep up the early lead they had from the first goal scored by McDavid. Moreso, there seems to be a big crack within the defensive team of the Oil as they have allowed 3.5 goals per game and allowed 13.46 high-risk chances per competition. The only thing that the Avs have to keep in check from the Oilers are the dominant offensive duos of McDavid and Draisaitl. In terms of injuries from the Avs, they’ve got Darcy Kuemper and Andrei Burakovsky doubtful to play. And Samuel Girard and Ryan Murray are out/unable to play. For the Oilers, they’ve got Keeler Yamamoto and Kyle Torres sitting out for the match. Will the upcoming game this Tuesday present itself to be a barnburner for Avalanche and the Oilers, with McDavid and Draisaitl dominating the rink and putting pressure on Av’s defense? Or will the Oilers succumb to the pressure of the superstar team once again, handing out the Stanley Cup right into the Av's hands? From how it's looking right now, we predict that the Colorado Avalanche is the much better team as they have been consistently dominating the rink this past season and will surely be able to hold their own in Game 4. 8 AM (PST), June 7, 2022, Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS: PG | Stephen Curry SG | Klay Thompson SF | Andrew Wiggins PF | Kevon Looney C | Draymond Green BOSTON CELTICS: PG | Marcus Smart SG | Jaylen Brown SF | Jayson Tatum PF | Al Horford C | Robert Williams III Coming in hot from their win in game one, the Boston Celtics will be battling it out once again in game two against their opponents Golden State, at the famous Chase Center in San Francisco. Game two of Golden State vs the Boston Celtics, a match not to be missed, will begin this coming Monday, June 6, at 8 AM (PST). In their previous game, the Dubs were outscored by the Celts with a shocking score of 108-120, shocking many basketball fans around the globe and giving the boost of confidence possibly needed for the Celtics to win game two, and maybe even the finals. However, the Celtics' home court win may be the fuel needed to rekindle Golden State's winning streak again to play a close game this Monday in their home court. We must keep in mind that Golden State is not a force to be reckoned with. As in the postseason, the Dubs were greatly outscoring their opponents by margins of 25.4 points per 100 possessions. More so, despite the loss during game one, Golden State was dominating the majority of the game but only fell off towards the end, exerting all their energy much too early on. In terms of the Celtics' defense during the game, the Dubs were able to deal with the pressure put on them by the Celts and will most likely be able to give back that same energy in game two. However, it is expected that Jayson Tatum will be playing better this upcoming game after he went 3 for 17 in the opener, as well as major support from Al Hoford, Marcus Smart, and Derrick White. Overall, it is looking like Game 2 will be a close one, considering the impressive track record of both teams recently. However, despite MVP Jayson Tatum on the Celtics side and support from the talented team, Golden State has something to prove and is in favor to win game 2, hopefully set to make a comeback after the shocking defeat last game. 8:00 AM, Monday, June 6, 2022, Chase Center, San Francisco, CA.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: NEW YORK YANKEES: C | Kyle Higashioka FB | Anthony Rizzo SB | DJ LeMahieu S | Isaiah Kiner-Falefa TB | Josh Donaldson LF | Joey Gallo CF | Aaron Hicks RF | Aaron Judge DH | Giancarlo Stanton DETROIT TIGERS: C | Tucker Barnhart FB | Spencer Torkelson SB | Jonathan Schoop S | Javier Baez TB | Jeimer Candelario LF | Austin Meadows CF | Akil Baddoo RF | Robbie Grossman DH | Miguel Cabrera This Saturday, at 7:05 AM at the Yankee Stadium, the Detroit Tigers will be bearing their fangs in a game against the New York Yankees live from Yankee Stadium. Reaching for the playoffs for the first time since 2014, the Detroit Tigers are in quite a bind. With 20 wins and 30 losses, the Tigers take fourth in the American League Central and 26th in the Major League Baseball overall rankings. To qualify for the playoffs, they must best the four teams within their division: the Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, and Kansas City Royals. The Twins stand on top with 30-22, 10 wins ahead of Detroit. With four months left, there is still time for Detroit to climb to the top for that playoff spot, but they better start acting fast. Though in a precarious position, the New York Yankees have been the most consistent chart-topper this season so far. With the LA Dodgers and other NY team Mets in close proximity, we can bet the Yankees are doing all in their power to hang tight at number one. 34 wins and 15 losses, the team has garnered a .240 average and 2.91 team ERA. Their challenge now is to play more consistently, especially since they have been a little troubled this May. How come? They lost multiple matches against the Orioles and White Sox this May! While of course, their standing does not immunize them from losing, no one would have anticipated these losses as this New York team is definitely the Goliath in the MLB. To end this piece, we have made our pick, and it’s clear as day. It’s looking like the Yankees won’t be helping the Tigers achieve their playoff dreams, but we can anticipate that the Tigers won’t make it easy. The Tigers have been showing consistent and linear progression this time of the season, but it’s still more likely for the Yankees to come on top regardless. 7:05 AM, June 4, 2022. Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: LOS ANGELES DODGERS: C | Will Smith FB | Freddie Freeman SB | Gavin Lux S | Trea Turner TB | Justin Turner LF | Chris Taylor CF | Cody Bellinger RF | Mookie Betts DH | Max Muncy DETROIT TIGERS: C | Tomas Nido FB | Pete Alonso SB | Luis Guillorme S | Francisco Lindor TB | Eduardo Escobar LF | Mark Canha CF | Brandon Nimmo RF | Starling Marte DH Jeff McNeil LA Dodgers versus the New York Mets. Deemed first and second within the Top 5 Offensive Teams in 2022 MLB by SportsKeeda respectively, the LA vs. NY fever is far from over especially as the Yankees and Angels have just started their showdown. The Dodger Stadium, courtesy of LA, will be housing the Mets in their match this Friday, the 3rd of June. The Dodgers, fluctuating from their spot across the MLB overall rankings from 1st and 2nd with the New York Yankees, will be facing off with another New York team: the Mets. The Dodgers are in a critical position as we speak. With a 33 win and 16 loss record, they are sandwiched between the Yankees with 34-15 and the Mets with 34-17. While these numbers can be worrying, rankings don’t always represent caliber. The Los Angeles team is the team with the league’s most impressive slugging percentage and the fifth highest batting average. The Dodgers are a well-known and respected bunch. They’re in their spot for a reason. For the Mets, sitting on third in the MLB, they’re here to prove the Yankees aren’t the only daunting NY team. If they win this feat against the Dodgers, they won’t just win a day’s game, but they’ll climb to second place, even just for a while. The Mets boast of being the team with the second highest batting average and second most runs scored. As of late May, Mark Cahna stars within the team as he bats .289 with four home runs. With this information alone, it’s tough picking a side as both teams show exemplary performance. We’ll take a gamble this time around and go for the New York Mets. Winning seven of their last 10 games, with five won consecutively, the Mets have built their momentum. The Dodgers, on the other hand, have lost twice to one of the most unlikely opponents. The Pittsburgh Penguins (20th, 21-27) beat them on the 30th and 31st with 6-5 and 5-3 respectively. The Dodgers seem to be rattled, and the Mets will take advantage of that along with their precarious position on the board. The Mets will most definitely not let the opportunity to climb the MLB ladder slip from their fingertips. 10:10 AM, Friday, June 3, 2022. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA.