Lakers vs. Hornets odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 19 best bets from proven model

The Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) host the Charlotte Hornets (13-39) in a cross-conference battle on Wednesday’s NBA schedule. This is the only game of the day and is a makeup for the... Read more »

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he would not ask for trade, ‘they would have to kick me out’

Every NBA team keeps a “superstars who might become available” list on a whiteboard somewhere in the office. That list is speculative — Luka Doncic wasn’t on it and now he’s a... Read more »

Alabama vs. Missouri odds, line, time: 2025 college basketball picks, February 19 best bets by proven model

We’ve got another ranked SEC matchup on the schedule as the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 15 Missouri Tigers are set to tip at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday at... Read more »

Lakers vs. Hornets player props, odds, picks: Go Over 7.5 assists for Luka Doncic on Feb. 19, 2025

The NBA All-Star break traditionally extends until Thursday, but the Wednesday NBA schedule brings a makeup game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets after their Jan. 9 contest was postponed... Read more »

Kansas hits new low; UConn rallies for massive victory; could Blue Jays lose Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday... Read more »

Which NBA Finals contenders are legit? NBA trainer Drew Hanlen joins the Kevin O’Connor Show

Drew Hanlen is the basketball skills and development trainer for superstars like Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Haliburton, Trey Murphy and many more of the NBA’s elite. What... Read more »

Model reveals three college basketball best bets, free parlay picks for Tuesday, Feb. 18: Fade Kansas and more

We’re now in the stretch run of the 2024-25 college basketball season, as March Madness begins in exactly one month. Tuesday’s college basketball schedule could help shape the NCAA Tournament field as... Read more »

Kyrie Irving says he wants to play for Australia at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving told reporters during All-Star Weekend that he wants to play for Australia at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Irving was born in Melbourne while his dad... Read more »

NBA Finals odds: The Thunder and Celtics end the All-Star break as the co-favorites

The defending champions and the two teams with the best records in the NBA are the post-All-Star Game favorites to win the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder are... Read more »

Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State prediction, odds: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 18 bets by proven model

The eighth-ranked Texas A&M Aggies will look to stay in the SEC title chase when they take on the No. 22-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs on Tuesday night. Texas A&M is coming off... Read more »