April 19, 2025 Betting Preview: NBA & NHL Playoffs Begin, EPL & MLB Action
Last night, we achieved a significant return, gaining 5% of our bankroll with a 7-4 record over 11 plays. This success elevates our April bankroll to a robust 137% of the starting amount. Our approach at BrownBagBets emphasizes long-term growth through disciplined bankroll management and strategic wagering. By focusing on calculated risks and consistent analysis, we aim to build sustainable profits over time.
Today's Highlights:
NBA Playoffs: The postseason begins with Game 1 matchups, including the Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks at 1 p.m. ET and the New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons at 6 p.m. ET.
NHL Playoffs: The Stanley Cup Playoffs commence with the St. Louis Blues facing the Winnipeg Jets at 6 p.m. ET and the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Dallas Stars at 8:30 p.m. ET.
English Premier League: Key fixtures include Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United at 5:30 p.m. BST, Brentford vs. Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace vs. AFC Bournemouth, Everton vs. Manchester City, and West Ham United vs. Southampton.
MLB: A full slate of games is on tap, featuring matchups such as the Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, and Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays.
English Premier League
Southampton at West Ham United
Pick: West Ham -1.5 @ +145 / Wager: 2%
Manchester City at Everton
Pick: Manchester City ML + Both Teams To Score @ +235 / Wager: 2%
Bournemouth at Crystal Palace
Pick: Bournemouth ML + Both Teams To Score @ +325 / Wager: 2%
Newcastle United at Aston Villa
Pick: Newcastle ML @ +160 / Wager: 2%
NBA Playoffs
Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers - Game 1
Pick: Over 225 / Wager: 4%
Pick: Bobby Portis over 22.5 Points + Rebounds / Wager: 4%
Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets - Game 1
Pick: Kawhi Leonard over 30.5 Points and Rebounds / Wager: 3%
Pick: Clippers +2.5 / Wager: 2%
Detroit Piston and New York Knicks - Game 1
Pick: Over 220.5 / Wager: 3%
Pick: Pistons +7.5 / Wager: 3%
Pick: Cade Cunningham over 27.5 Points / Wager: 3%
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers - Game 1
Pick: Anthony Edwards over 26.5 Points / Wager: 4%
NHL
St. Louis Blues at Winnepeg Jets
Pick: Jets ML / Wager: 3%
MLB
Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies
Pick: Phillies ML / Wager: 4%
Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers
Pick: Tigers +1.5 @ -200 / Wager: 3%
Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs
Pick: Over 7.5 / Wager: 3%
Cincinnati Reds at Baltimore Orioles
Pick: Reds ML / Wager: 5%
St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets
Pick: Mets ML / Wager: 4%
New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays
Pick: Rays ML / Wager: 3%
Athletics at Milwaukee Brewers
Pick: Athletics ML @ +120 / Wager: 3%
Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox
Pick: White Sox +2.5 / Wager: 4%
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