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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) dunks over the New York Knicks' Mario Hezonja, left, at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, April 3. The Magic won, 114-100.

What are the odds: NBA Playoff weekend

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • April 12, 2019
The Warriors are the favorite to win the NBA Finals at 1-2 odds, with the Bucks at 6-1 and the Houston Rockets right behind at 8-1.
Kihei Clark (0) of the Virginia Cavaliers.

What are the odds: Final Four picks

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • April 5, 2019
In the Final Four, Auburn’s fast-paced offense could cause problems for Virginia, while Texas Tech’s stifling defense will make for a low-scoring affair against Michigan State.
Coby White (2) of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on against the Duke Blue Devils during their game in the semifinals of the 2019 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What are the odds: March Madness Sweet 16

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • March 29, 2019
All four of the games on Friday are the top four seeds from the regions, potentially making for great-quality games.
Ethan Happ (22) of the Wisconsin Badgers.

What are the odds: Friday March Madness

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • March 21, 2019
The first weekend of the tournament is always a spectacle, filled with upsets and exciting games — and it’s the best weekend to gamble, with games on all day Thursday through Sunday. Let the Madness begin.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George (13) shoots over the Miami Heat's Justise Winslow in the third quarter at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Feb. 1. The Thunder won, 118-102.

What are the odds: NBA March Madness

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • March 8, 2019
The NBA season starts winding down and teams are competing for final playoff spots, while the NCAA March Madness Tournament begins in just two weeks.
Light Heavyweight Jon Jones retains his title against Swedish fighter Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto in September 2013.

What are the odds: UFC 235

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • March 1, 2019
UFC 235 has one of the best fight lineups in a long time, with both the welterweight and light heavyweight bouts having appeal.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George (13) shoots over the Miami Heat's Justise Winslow in the third quarter at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Friday, Feb. 1.

What are the odds: NBA playoff hopefuls

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • February 22, 2019
With less than two months left in the NBA regular season, we look at the odds from some playoff contenders in action this weekend.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker puts up a shot during the 3-point shooting contest at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 18, 2018.

What are the odds: NBA All-Star Weekend

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • February 15, 2019
After a successful betting slate last week, it’s time to look at who will win the contests during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
The Detroit Pistons' Blake Griffin shoots as the Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. The Pistons won, 129-123, in overtime.

What are the odds: NBA post-trade deadline matchups

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • February 8, 2019
With football season coming to an end, it’s time to shift focus toward the NBA, where an eventful trade deadline just came and passed.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick is doused with Gatorade after winning Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015, at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

What are the odds: Super Bowl edition

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • February 1, 2019
There's the game itself, featuring the veteran New England Patriots against the young Los Angeles Rams. But more importantly, we are going to look at all of the Super Bowl prop bets.
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