Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, MLB and EPL Previews and Odds - 05/04/26

by Big Al Staff

Monday, May 04, 2026
The Monday sports card features NBA, NHL, MLB, and EPL action. 

The National Basketball Association continues its playoff season with two games. The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on NBC/Peacock at 8:10 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with the total set at 212.5 (all odds on DraftKings). The San Antonio Spurs play at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves n Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Peacock at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 13.5-point favorite with an over/under of 217.5. 

The National Hockey League playoffs continue with two games on ESPN. The Carolina Hurricanes are at home to play the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:10 p.m. ET in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series as a -258 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks at 9:40 p.m. ET in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series as a -166 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. 

Major League Baseball has 12 games scheduled. The New York Mets travel to Colorado to face the Rockies at 5:40 p.m. ET as a -149 money-line road favorite with a total of 10.5. 

Three MLB games throw out the first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Tampa Bay Rays play at home against the Toronto Blue Jays as a -118 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Detroit Tigers are at home to take on the Boston Red Sox as a -232 money-line favorite with a total of 7. The Philadelphia Phillies play in Miami against the Marlins as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. 

The New York Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles at 7:05 p.m. ET as a -226 money-line favorite with a total of 8.5. Two more MLB games start at 7:40 p.m. ET as a -219 money-line favorite with an over/under of 11.5. The Kansas City Royals play at home against the Cleveland Guardians as a -122 money-line favorite with a total of 9. The Milwaukee Brewers are on the road in St. Louis to face the Cardinals on FS1 at 7:45 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit Houston to challenge the Astros at 8:10 p.m. ET as a -207 money-line road favorite with a total of 8.5. The Los Angeles Angels are home to battle the Chicago White Sox on Peacock at 9:38 p.m. ET as a -163 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Seattle Mariners host the Athletics at 9:40 p.m. ET as a -168 money-line favorite with a total of 7.5. The San Diego Padres play in San Francisco against the Giants at 9:45 p.m. ET as a -149 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 8. 

Matchweek 35 in the English Premier League concludes with two matches on the USA Network. Chelsea plays at home against Nottingham Forest at 10:00 a.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Manchester City is on the road at Everton at 3:00 p.m. ET as a -1.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5. 

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