Good morning, Pickswise Nation, and welcome to a busy Tuesday of sports. We have a massive day in Major League Baseball to look forward to, plus the “start” of the NHL season (on US soil, anyway!). Let’s get straight to making your next bet better!
About Last Night
Chiefs survive on Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football hasn’t been all that compelling this season, but things did take a turn for the better with Monday’s 30-29 Chiefs victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The game was highlighted by controversy between questionable roughing-the-passer calls and a holding penalty on a missed field goal, among others. Ultimately it was Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs who escaped with a 1-point win, likely saving many bettors’ teasers in the process. Kansas City will host the Buffalo Bills in Week 6.
Today’s Slate
MLB playoffs resume
After an eventful Wild Card Weekend, the MLB playoffs return on Tuesday with a foursome of games. The ALDS features Yankees vs Guardians and Astros vs Mariners, while the NLDS sees the Dodgers take on the Padres and Braves play the Phillies. You can read our MLB picks for every playoff game.
NHL drops the puck on 2022-23 season
The 2022-23 NHL season gets underway stateside with a doubleheader on Tuesday. First up is the New York Rangers against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Finals. This will be followed by a trip out west for a showdown between Vegas Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings. Be sure to read today’s NHL predictions.