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SportsLine's 10,000-simulation NFL model releases its 2026 fantasy football breakouts, highlighting Omarion Hampton (Chargers) and Malik Willis (Dolphins) as sleepers and noting the model's history of correctly predicting Tetairoa McMillan's breakout, with additional breakout candidates and a top-8 TE to watch.
SportsLine's projection model simulated the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship 10,000 times and produced a surprising leaderboard, with Scottie Scheffler as the favorite but Xander Schauffele projected to miss the top 10 and Sam Burns in contention for a top-3 finish; the model also spots a massive longshot over +3000. The event is a no-cut, 70-player field with the top 50 advancing to the BMW Championship.
Detroit hosts the Rocket Classic with Scottie Scheffler sitting out; Cameron Young is the +1000 favorite, with Xander Schauffele and Chris Gotterup at +2000. SportsLine’s Mike McClure model, run 10,000 simulations, flags surprising outcomes including Koivun stumbling to a top-10 after last week, J.J. Spaun rising into contention at +3000, and another longshot around +3500 surging up the leaderboard. For the full model picks, readers are encouraged to check SportsLine (with a Paramount+ Premium promo via membership).
National League seeks back-to-back MLB All-Star Game wins in Philadelphia as Cristopher Sanchez starts for the NL and Dylan Cease starts for the AL; Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge sit out. First pitch is 8 p.m. ET. FanDuel lists the NL as -134 and the AL at +116 with an over/under of 8.5 runs. SportsLine’s Matt Severance, riding a 118-66-1 MLB run, is backing the Under on the run total and has a plus‑money value pick and a must-see parlay—read his full pick to see which side to back.
Netherlands enter as favorites (-140) against Sweden (+370) in their 2026 World Cup Group F opener in Houston, with the total line set at 2.5 and kickoff at 1 p.m. ET. Sweden rattled Tunisia 5-1 while the Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan; SportsLine’s Martin Green leans toward Over 2.5 goals and has two bets he considers standout for this clash, citing Sweden’s defensive struggles and the Dutch attack as the key storyline.
Brazil are heavy favorites (-1000) against Haiti (+2000) in a World Cup 2026 group-stage clash in Philadelphia, with a 3.5-goal total and a draw at +950; proven soccer expert Martin Green leans to an Over 3.5 and has two best bets, arguing Brazil’s attacking quality should overwhelm Haiti’s defense. Full picks are available by joining SportsLine.
Soccer expert Martin Green previews Argentina vs. Algeria in World Cup 2026, noting Argentina as favorites with -230 on the 90-minute line (Algeria +625, draw +360), a 2.5-goal total, and Messi at +310 to score anytime; Green, on an 18-8 run in recent picks, leans that Argentina will keep a clean sheet and has three additional plus-money bets for this match, with full picks on SportsLine.
SportsLine's projection model, on a 26-10 run on top NBA picks, calls for a Knicks spread edge and Under 216.5 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks at MSG, with Mitchell Robinson available and New York holding a 2-0 series lead.
Alex Smalley holds a two-shot lead at 6-under as the final round of the PGA Championship begins at Aronimink; he’s the +440 favorite, with Rahm, Aberg at +550 and McIlroy +700. SportsLine’s predictive model, praised for predicting majors, projects Smalley finishing outside the top 5, while Scheffler climbs into the top 5 and a longshot around +4000 makes a run, with the final group teeing off at 2:35 p.m. ET.
Scottie Scheffler is the +480 favorite to win the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, with Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young and Jon Rahm among the other top contenders. The piece highlights elite betting insights from David Bearman on SportsLine, including a notable fade of Ludvig Åberg and two high-value longshots. Readers are urged to join SportsLine to see Bearman’s full set of top bets and analysis.
SportsLine’s projection model, run 10,000 times, forecasts Rory McIlroy as the +550 favorite for the 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, with Si Woo Kim a surprise top-10 contender and Adam Scott rising with longer odds; the model also highlights a massive +7000 longshot likely to surge up the leaderboard.
The 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2 lists Renegade as the 4-1 favorite, with Further Ado, Commandment, Chief Wallabee and The Puma among top contenders; racing analyst Michelle Yu of SportsLine provides betting picks, including fading Commandment and backing The Puma as a 10-1 longshot, with the full post positions and odds outlined in the article.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs features Renegade as the 4-1 favorite with co-second choices Further Ado and Commandment (6-1), Chief Wallabee (8-1), and The Puma (10-1) rounding out the top five. SportsLine's Gene Menez is lukewarm on Renegade, bullish on Chief Wallabee thanks to blinkers, and has a top pick tied to the post draw plus a value longshot; the article directs readers to SportsLine for the full picks and bets.
SportsLine's projection model simulated the Cadillac Championship 2026 10,000 times, naming Scottie Scheffler as the +310 favorite with Cameron Young, Min Woo Lee and Collin Morikawa among the top contenders; the model predicts surprises such as Young stumbling into the top 5, Russell Henley rising from longer odds, and a mega longshot over +3000, backed by a history of nailing majors.
SportsLine’s projection model simulated the Masters 2026 final two rounds 10,000 times, placing Rory McIlroy as the -280 favorite and solo leader at 12 under, six shots ahead of Patrick Reed and Sam Burns. Fleetwood, Rose, and Lowry sit within five under and in position to contend. The model predicts Burns stumbles down the stretch and falls out of the top 5, while Scottie Scheffler (+6500) makes a dramatic surge back into the top 5 from T24, plus a massive longshot lurks as a contender. Full leaderboard and picks are available through the model’s predictions.