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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Spreads do not matter in Game 7 of the Timberwolves-Nuggets series

So the spreads don't matter in this game. Put it that way. It's just pick whatever team you think is gonna win.

The Timberwolves won outright as underdogs, and it was a close game until the end where the lead grew slightly, supporting the 'just pick a winner' logic.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Xander Schauffele's record-breaking start at the PGA Championship will not end well

Schauffele was lights out today. He's in the lead. He shot nine under I think. So now everyone is saying like, this feels like it's the year... I'm gonna go on the record and say I've seen this movie before and it's not gonna end well.

Xander Schauffele went on to win the 2024 PGA Championship, shooting 21-under par, proving PFT's skepticism wrong.
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Big CatBig Cat

LeBron James is going to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers

So LeBron is gonna go back to the Cavs... LeBron has a podcast with JJ Redick. LeBron wants to make the podcast even bigger. LeBron gets JJ Redick hired by the Lakers... I am gonna go to Cleveland and I'll get a different coach. So LeBron is actually trying to get two coaches hired right now.

LeBron James re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a new two-year deal in July 2024.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Denver Nuggets have too much talent for the Dallas Mavericks

I just think that the Nuggets have even like four of those guys where if they have, they're capable of having incredible nights... I just think that the Nuggets have too much talent for the Mavericks.

This matchup never occurred in the 2024 playoffs because the Nuggets lost in the second round to the Timberwolves.
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Randy MossRandy Moss

Mystic Dan is a bet-against in the Preakness Stakes

I think he is a bet against. He got a perfect trip [in the Derby], which he's probably not gonna get Saturday. He's coming back in two weeks. For all those reasons, from a betting standpoint, I think he's a bet against.

Mystic Dan finished 2nd in the Preakness, losing to Seize the Grey. Betting against him to win was the correct gambling strategy.
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Randy MossRandy Moss

Tuscan Gold is the best bet to win the Preakness Stakes

To me, the bet in the Preakness is a horse called Tuscan Gold, trained by Chad Brown. On numbers, he's just as good as Mystic Dan in my opinion... and he should be a higher price.

Tuscan Gold finished 4th in the Preakness and did not win.
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Adrian WojnarowskiAdrian Wojnarowski

Victor Wembanyama is going to dominate the NBA in ways we have never seen on both ends of the floor

The Spurs are coming because of Victor [Wembanyama]. ... we better all get our winning out of the way fast. We better get our winning done fast. 'cause once that kid has anybody around him, he's gonna win everything all the time. ... He's going to dominate this league in ways like I think on both ends of the floor, unlike we've seen.

Wembanyama's rookie season was historic, making this a widely held but still bold long-term prediction about league domination.
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Shane BaconShane Bacon

Max Homa is in my top three favorites and can absolutely win the PGA Championship

I think Max [Homa] can absolutely win here. I think it's a good golf course for him. And I feel like he's been playing better and better golf than we saw early in the season. So absolutely. I think, I think Max not only can win, but I think he's in probably my top three favorites right now.

Max Homa finished T35 at the 2024 PGA Championship, while Xander Schauffele won.
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HankHank

The Celtics will smoke whoever wins the Knicks-Pacers series

And they'll smoke whoever wins the Knicks-Pacers [series]. I just love beating New York little brother.

The Celtics swept the Pacers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Celtics will 'kill' the Cavaliers in Game 3

You guys are gonna fucking kill the Cavs in Game 3.

The Celtics won Game 3 by 13 points (106-93), which is a solid win but perhaps not a 'killing' in the context of the Game 2 blowout they suffered.
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HankHank

The Celtics will win Game 3 by exactly 33 points

Prediction for Saturday night: Win by 33. I guess a little, you know, you got an extra one. 101 [total series point differential].

The Celtics won by 13 points, not 33.
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MaxMax

The Celtics will sweep the rest of the playoffs through the Eastern Conference Finals

We're the Boston Celtics. We're gonna beat the fuck out of 'em the next game. Beat the fuck out of 'em again. Beat the fuck out of 'em again. And then the Pacers and Knicks are both gonna be dead by the time they come to us. That's a clean sweep, clean sweep.

While the Celtics did dominate, they didn't 'clean sweep' everyone. They beat the Cavs 4-1 and then swept the Pacers 4-0 in the ECF. Since they lost Game 4 to the Cavs, the 'clean sweep' through the rest of the conference was incorrect.
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Big CatBig Cat

JJ Redick will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers

JJ Redick's gonna be the next coach of the Lakers. Right. Feels like LeBron is really defending him... this is based off no information but I'm more basing off just seeing LeBron defending.

JJ Redick was officially hired as the Lakers head coach on June 24, 2024.
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Kendrick PerkinsKendrick Perkins

The Timberwolves will win the NBA championship and Anthony Edwards will be Finals MVP

I got the Celtics coming out of the East. I got the Minnesota Timberwolves coming out of the West and I got Anthony Edwards Finals MVP, Minnesota taking it all.

The Timberwolves lost in the Western Conference Finals to the Mavericks. The Celtics won the championship.
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HankHank

The Celtics will beat the Cavaliers by a cumulative triple-digit point differential in the series

[Hank] is on pace for his triple digits prediction bloodbath for point differential in this series. The Celtics won by 25... we're on pace. This should be a four-one if not 4-0.

The Celtics won the series 4-1 with a total point differential of +58 (120-95, 94-118, 106-93, 109-102, 113-98), failing to reach the triple-digit prediction.
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HankHank

The Celtics vs. Cavaliers series will be a triple-digit point differential bloodbath

They'll probably maybe win one game and have like a historic shooting there... but there should be a four-one or four-oh series. [Point differential] is gonna be like in triple digits. Bloodbath.

The Celtics won the series 4-1, but the total point differential was +60, not triple digits.
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

The Dallas Stars will beat the Colorado Avalanche in 7 games

I got Dallas in seven again... I think that Dallas, who's a Stanley Cup team can get to the finals because they gotta go through the juggernaut, which was the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Stars beat the Avalanche in 6 games, not 7.
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

The Edmonton Oilers will steamroll the Vancouver Canucks in 5 games

I think that Edmonton is gonna steamroll Vancouver where Vancouver's lost their starting goaltender Thatcher Demko... I think it's gonna be a five-game series and then it's gonna be McDavid against MacKinnon again.

The Oilers beat the Canucks in 7 games, not 5. It was a very close series.
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

The New York Rangers will beat the Carolina Hurricanes in 6 games

I think they're gonna beat Carolina in six games and they're, yeah... they have everything going for them. I think that they're a stronger team and they got bigger weapons.

The Rangers beat the Hurricanes in exactly 6 games.
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

The 2024 Stanley Cup Final will be Edmonton vs. Florida

So I think that it will be Edmonton, Florida. That would be my guess.

This was the exact matchup for the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
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HankHank

The Eastern Conference is a cakewalk for the Celtics

Yeah. No, the East is a cakewalk... They should lose one, maybe two games. The over under should be three. Maybe one series next, next game.

The Celtics went 12-2 in the Eastern Conference playoffs (4-1, 4-1, 4-0), losing only two games total, exactly as Hank predicted.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

James Harden will have a legacy bad game with under 10 points in the playoffs

This is gonna be a legacy game I'm calling it right now. This is a James Harden legacy game. And by that I mean I hope he scores less than 10 points.

In Game 6 against the Mavericks (the elimination game), Harden scored 16 points. He did not score less than 10.
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Randy MossRandy Moss

Fierceness is the best horse in the Kentucky Derby by three or four lengths

If all the horses run their best races, Fierceness wins the race, hands down. Talent wise, Fierceness is probably three or four lengths better than any other horse in the field.

Fierceness finished 15th in the 2024 Kentucky Derby, failing to live up to the favorite status.
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Keith YandleKeith Yandle

The Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup

I got Florida and Colorado [in the finals]... I think it's the Panthers year. I just, they, they're a fun team to watch they, they play so hard. Their big guys are playing great.

The Florida Panthers did win the 2024 Stanley Cup, though they defeated the Edmonton Oilers, not the Colorado Avalanche.
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HankHank

The Boston Bruins will win their series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Just gotta win in Toronto. Now it's a tough, it's tough to win in the playoffs. You know, the leaves are a good team. They, they battled through adversity tonight. And, and we gotta come back stronger. Put Swayman in the net and, and we're gonna win.

The Bruins won the series in 7 games on May 4th, 2024.
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JJ RedickJJ Redick

The New York Knicks are going to win their series against the Philadelphia 76ers.

I think the Knicks are gonna win the series.

The Knicks won the series in 6 games on May 2nd, 2024.
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Alex CarusoAlex Caruso

The Timberwolves are the young team with the best chance to reach the NBA Finals

Based on how Minnesota's playing, I'd say the Wolves. Ant [Anthony Edwards] feels ready for the moment. Like he doesn't feel like he shies away, you know, make or miss and he's indifferent... I like how their team fits for the postseason.

The Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals (their first since 2004), confirming Caruso's view of them as a top-tier contender.
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Peter SchragerPeter Schrager

Jalen Wright is the 'diamond in the rough' of the 2024 NFL draft

The running back on the Dolphins who they traded up to get in the fourth round, Jalen Wright out of Tennessee... This Jalen Wright averaged eight yards a carry at Tennessee is as fast as they come... That's my diamond in the rough.

Jalen Wright had a very quiet rookie season with the Dolphins in 2024, recording minimal stats. He was not a 'diamond in the rough' of the draft class.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Chiefs essentially won another Super Bowl by trading for Xavier Worthy

The bills traded their pick to the chiefs who moved up and everyone knew what was gonna happen. ... The chiefs move up. In my opinion that's worse than trading inside the division is the bills trading with the Chiefs. ... Xavier Worthy is, I mean, with him, him with Mahomes. Why'd you let them do that? Congratulations to the Chiefs on winning the Super Bowl next year.

The Chiefs reached the Super Bowl but lost to the Eagles 22-40. Drafting Xavier Worthy did not equate to 'essentially winning another Super Bowl.'
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HankHank

I will give it my all and I believe I will be able to dunk

I'm in it. The bet's out there. It's 20, it's 20 k. ... I'm going to give it my all to be able to dunk. I think I'm gonna be able to do it. I know the haters and you guys and everyone in the world doesn't think I'm going to, but I I welcome that. I welcome that. ... The only way that's gonna stop me is injury.

Based on available evidence, Hank was unable to dunk a basketball. Instagram posts reference 'Hank might not be able to dunk' and his 2025 resolution was still listed as 'Dunk,' indicating he did not accomplish it by the deadline.
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MaxMax

The 76ers will win their series against the Knicks despite being down 2-0

And then the final act, new tweet: Sixers will win this series.

The Knicks defeated the 76ers 4-2 in the series.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Lakers-Nuggets series is over

I think this series is definitely over. Yeah. Well, no, well, what's gonna happen is the Lakers, Sixers might, the Lakers are gonna play great in some more games that they're also going to lose. Right. That's what's gonna happen.

The Nuggets won the series 4-1.
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Big CatBig Cat

Kevin Durant will 100% return to the Oklahoma City Thunder

Kevin Durant is 100% going back to the Thunder. Yes. They're doing some trial balloons... it was a video narrated by KD talking about Chet Holmgren and the city of Oklahoma City... I'm absolutely for it because I think that would be a very cool, like if he won, wins a title with the Thunder. Kind of everything's forgiven.

Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in a seven-team trade in July 2025, not to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Daniel JeremiahDaniel Jeremiah

Michael Penix Jr. could be drafted before JJ McCarthy

I was sniffing around this morning 'cause I had, there's so much stuff flying around and like one of the teams had told me like, 'Hey, I wouldn't be surprised if when it was all said and done if Penix went over McCarthy.'

Penix Jr. was drafted 8th by the Falcons; McCarthy was drafted 10th by the Vikings.
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Field YatesField Yates

Jaden Daniels will be the number two overall pick in the NFL Draft

I feel good about Jaden Daniels going number two. You know, this past week was interesting obviously—mostly incited by Jaden Daniels' agent taking to Twitter... but I do think Jaden Daniels ends up going number two overall.

Jaden Daniels was selected 2nd overall by the Commanders.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Clippers are going to win the Western Conference

The Los Angeles Clippers are going to win the West. Ooh. Not that they're gonna compete. That they're gonna compete. Hey, I, I said that mostly just to get Hank's hopes up because Hank is grasping at all the straws.

The Clippers lost in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs to the Dallas Mavericks.
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MaxMax

The Sixers will win their series against the Knicks

Sixers are gonna win the series. Oh plus I think it was plus two 50... I'm already really invested so I don't think that I have to do any bets.

The Knicks defeated the Sixers in 6 games.
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Todd McShayTodd McShay

JJ McCarthy will have the best rookie season of any quarterback if he lands in Minnesota

JJ McCarthy could have the best rookie year of all the quarterbacks if he lands in Minnesota, that that's the most desirable spot for these rookie quarterbacks.

McCarthy suffered a season-ending meniscus injury in the preseason and will not play his rookie season.
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Todd McShayTodd McShay

Byron Murphy could be a surprise top 10 pick and the first defensive player drafted

The more people I've talked to in the league, the more I get the sense that Byron Murphy defensive tackle from from Texas could be, and, and, and I, I don't wanna say it's most likely, but if there's gonna be a surprise in the top 10, it's Byron Murphy.

Byron Murphy II was drafted 16th overall by the Seahawks. Laiatu Latu (15th) was the first defensive player drafted.
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Todd McShayTodd McShay

Lad McConkey will be a first-round draft pick

Lad McConkey from Georgia is, is so dynamic in terms of his route running ability... I'm gonna say he's going in the first round.

Ladd McConkey was drafted with the 34th pick, which is the beginning of the second round.
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Todd McShayTodd McShay

Bo Nix is a second-round talent and will not be drafted in the first round

Bo Nix, everyone puts him at 12 to the [Broncos] ... But Bo Nix, if he doesn't go 12 to Denver is a second round pick according to everybody. ... I think there are five quarterbacks that are gonna go. Caleb Williams, Jaden Daniels, JJ, Drake May, JJ McCarthy and Michael Penix. And I think round two is where you'll see Bo Nix.

Bo Nix was drafted 12th overall in the first round by the Denver Broncos.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Bulls-Heat game will be a one-possession game with three minutes left

I honestly just, if my, if I had to give you my take on the game, it's gonna be a one possession game with three minutes left and then who the fuck knows?

The Heat blew out the Bulls 112-91. It was not a one-possession game late.
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HankHank

Robert Kraft is going to start getting booed at Patriots events

He is entering territory where it's like he's gonna start getting like boos, which is insane. But like he is, he has set himself up for that... and I could see there being like boos or, or something where like that's gonna, that's gonna rattle him.

Kraft was notably booed during the Tom Brady Roast on Netflix shortly after this and has faced increased scrutiny during the 2024 season.
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HankHank

My best-case draft scenario is drafting Marvin Harrison Jr. and trading up for Michael Penix Jr.

If it were up to me. Marvin Harrison, Jr. Trade up Michael Penix. That's, that's my best case scenario draft... trade up to... get Penix Jr.

The Patriots stayed at 3 and drafted Drake Maye, ignoring Harrison Jr. and Penix Jr.
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Big CatBig Cat

Sportsbooks might stop offering props on fringe/bench players to prevent manipulation

I wouldn't be shocked if there is maybe a little bit of a correction where some of the fringe players don't have props on a night to night basis. Just because those are the guys... who knows that if he bets something, checks into a game for a minute and then comes out, he can win.

While props are still widely available, some books have become more selective with bench player lines and lower limits, though a universal ban on fringe players hasn't occurred.
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HankHank

The Lakers are going to beat the Nuggets in their playoff series

I think they could be the nuggets... Championship experience, you know... [They've] got the players of all time. Anthony Davis, all stars, all NBA players. Why not?

The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 4-1 in the first round of the 2024 playoffs.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Capitals are going to be killed by the Rangers in the first round

Bad news is they have to play the Rangers who won the President's trophy, which is, you know, basically impossible to lose in the playoffs if you're that good of a team... there's like no chance that we can beat the Rangers, but I'm just glad to be there.

The New York Rangers swept the Washington Capitals 4-0 in the first round.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Caitlin Clark is going to increase WNBA revenue enough to improve rookie salaries

The w NBA draft, the, the, all the rookie wages getting tweeted out and everyone's like, what the fuck? It's like, well, this is what Caitlin Clark might be able to fix. She might be able to prove things a little bit. Like if people watch and then it starts making more money, then they get to pay more.

The WNBA signed a new media rights deal worth $2.2 billion in 2024, largely driven by Caitlin Clark's impact on viewership and revenue. WNBA salaries have been increasing as a result of this increased revenue.
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Jake MarshJake Marsh

Team USA will win every Olympic basketball game by 50 points

USA announced its Olympic roster for 2024 in Paris. And it is stacked. Yeah. They're looking to win every game by 50.

Team USA won the gold medal but did not win every game by 50; they had a very close 95-91 win against Serbia in the semifinals.
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Big CatBig Cat

I am putting a responsibly large wager on the Sixers -5 based on the turtle's pick

Mr. P's pick is a Sixers minus five responsibly. Large wager has been put on a Mr. P's first ever pick. Let's go 76ers.

The Sixers won the game 105-104 but failed to cover the -5 spread. The turtle's first pick was a loss.

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