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 The Odysseus lander has sent back a final image from the moon's surface in a "farewell transmission" before it plunges into the lunar night.  The first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in 50 years has fallen silent just one week after touching down.  The lander, built by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines, arrived at the lunar south pole at 6:23 p.m. EST on Feb. 22, making it the first U.S. lander to park on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. But Odysseus' journey wasn't without its trials. First, a malfunction with the craft's landing lasers forced it to use a backup, and the lander then snapped one of its six legs upon touchdown, causing it to fall and bump its head against a rock. Now, as lunar night approaches, flight controllers have ordered the face-planted craft to power down. Two to three weeks of bitter cold and darkness lie ahead. Without any sunlight striking the tipped spaceship’s solar panels, it's far from certain it will rea...

The Boston Bruins continue their post-break homestand with a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings at TD Garden on Saturday afternoon. The B’s are NHL odds home favorites despite losing three straight entering this contest. The Kings have also had some struggles recently that led to Todd McLellan getting the boot. Los Angeles has now won two of its three out of the break, though, and three of its last four overall. This will be the second and final meeting between these two teams after the Bruins beat the Kings 4-2 in Los Angeles back in October. Can Boston bounce back at home on Saturday afternoon? Read on for our Kings vs. Bruins NHL picks and predictions on February 17th. Kings vs Bruins odds Kings vs Bruins predictions The Boston Bruins have struggled offensively since the All-Star break. They’ve scored a total of eight goals in their last five Game s, half of which came in their lone win against the Canucks. They’ve been outscored 10-3 (includ...

We’ve got 11 games on the NHL docket tonight, including a cross-conference clash between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers. The NHL odds like Toronto tonight, but the Flyers’ new captain, Sean Couturier, may have a bit of extra motivation in this matchup. Find out why in my free NHL picks for this February 15 matchup. Flyers vs Maple Leafs odds Flyers vs Maple Leafs predictions This is the first matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers this season. Toronto typically doesn’t have trouble displacing this team with six straight wins against the Flyers, but Philly is a different animal this season with a 29-19-6 record.  The Flyers have also won four straight Game s since the NHL All-Star break, outscoring opponents 14-7 in those Game s with a +26 shot differential.  The Leafs are such a Jekyll-and-Hyde team because you never know what you’re going to get. This was highlighted in their last gam...

The Los Angeles Clippers will Travel to State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks, and I've searched through the latest NBA odds to find you the best bet for this matchup. With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, could this be one of the last times we see this version of this Hawks roster? Trade rumors have been swirling around Dejounte Murray for weeks, among other players. As much as I'd love to make this article about Murray, my focus is on Los Angeles who is on the back end of a back-to-back, and you will never believe who I'm betting on in my free NBA picks for the Clippers vs. Hawks on February 5. Clippers vs Hawks odds Clippers vs Hawks predictions The Los Angeles Clippers are on the end of a back-to-back, and while the Clippers typically participate in load management, the injury report looks pretty clean tonight. Even Paul George — who has been held to a minutes restriction of late — has escaped being put on the injury report ag...

The Phoenix Suns are on the home stretch of a monster seven-game road trip, with stop six taking them to Atlanta, a city that’s been a basketball graveyard for them of late.   The Hawks will look for their 10th straight home win against the Suns at State Farm Arena, hoping to keep building on a modest two-game win streak.   Phoenix is surging, taking wins in nine of its last 11, helping it climb into a Top-6 spot in the West, as a 3.5-point road favorite in the NBA odds Friday night.   What wager should you be targeting? Check my free Suns vs. Hawks NBA picks and predictions for February 2. Suns vs Hawks odds Pet =""> Game id="291180" location="covers_ Game _odds" cta="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true"> Suns vs Hawks predictions Atlanta has been a mess for much of the season, and that’s overshadowed what’s been an impressive Trae Young campaign.    Young is a Top-10 scorer, pumping in 27 po...

The Seattle Kraken are alive in the West's Wild Card picture, but a current 1-4-1 skid can’t last much longer if they want to stay.   On Sunday, they’ll host a Columbus Blue Jackets side that’s suffered a brutal collapse Saturday night in a loss to the Canucks.   They have just three wins in their last 11 games and own the second-fewest points in the Eastern Conference. That’s a big reason why they’re given +180 underdog status in the NHL odds.   Read below as I break down this cross-conference matchup and offer my free NHL picks for Blue Jackets vs. Kraken. Blue Jackets vs Kraken odds Blue Jackets vs Kraken predictions After stopping a four- Game slide with a win over the Blackhawks, the Seattle Kraken could not double up, losing last time out to the Blues in overtime.   After building a 3-1 before the midway point of the second period, Seattle couldn't hold on, giving up three straight, including Pavel Buchnevich...

The Vancouver Canucks have taken 17 of a possible 18 points over their last nine games and will continue their five-game homestand tonight as they welcome the St. Louis Blues, who are fresh off a come-from-behind 4-3 win in Calgary last night. It’s a tough travel spot for the visitors who will likely turn to their backup in Joel Hofer vs. a Vancouver offense scoring 3.6 goals per game over its last 10. The Canucks also boast a +14 goal differential and the second-best point percentage behind the Oilers.  With some of the poorest defensive metrics at 5-on-5 and without their No. 1 goalie, is it time to pivot off the Blues to night ? I break down the NHL odds and offer my free NHL picks for Blues vs. Canucks on Wednesday, January 24.   Blues vs Canucks odds Blues vs Canucks predictions Last night, I bet the Over 6 in St. Louis Blues vs. Calgary Flames because of the Blues' (and Flames') terrible defensive metrics at 5-on-5. The Blues currently rank 29t...

The Minnesota Timberwolves woke up Tuesday morning self-aware they were once again the joke of the NBA . Head coach Chris Finch went on local radio and spared no one on his roster in airing his frustrations with Monday’s loss to the Hornets despite Karl-Anthony Towns scoring 62 points. The only thing that would be more humbling than losing to the Hornets would be losing to night to the Washington Wizards, the rare team that owns a worse winning percentage at home than on the road. Our free NBA picks and predictions look into the best way to find redeeming value in Minnesota as we preview Timberwolves vs. Wizards on January 24, with tip set for 7:00 p.m. ET. Timberwolves vs Wizards odds Timberwolves vs Wizards predictions The Minnesota Timberwolves made two ruinious mistakes on Monday. They got away from their offensive gameplan to allow Karl-Anthony Towns to keep chucking, and they thoroughly abandoned any thought of playing defense. Either of those missteps...

After suffering their first home loss of the season, the Boston Celtics hit the road, opening a three-game trip Sunday against the Houston Rockets.   The Rockets have hit a rough part of their schedule, though they did break a three-game losing skid with an overtime win against the Jazz on Saturday. They’ve still dropped five of their last seven.   No surprise, they’re 11-point home underdogs in the NBA odds. With Houston playing on consecutive nights, is there any chance it can stay within range on Sunday?  Read below for my free NBA picks for Celtics vs. Rockets. Celtics vs Rockets odds Celtics vs Rockets predictions The Boston Celtics' impressive 20-game home win streak came to an end Friday night at the hands of the Nuggets in a 102-100 nailbiter that had all the trademarks of an NBA Finals matchup.   One of five teams to average 120+ points, the Celtics had their lowest scoring output since a 96-point outing in a loss to the Magic ...

We’ve got eight games on the NHL betting slate tonight, including an All-Canadian clash between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers. The NHL odds  suggest a high-scoring affair could be in order with a matchup featuring two of the league’s top superstars in Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid. However, I’ve got my eye on the Zach Hyman odds tonight as he takes on his former club and hometown team. Find out why in my free NHL picks for this Maple Leafs vs. Oilers matchup on Tuesday, January 16. Maple Leafs vs Oilers odds Pet =""> Game id="287373" location="covers_ Game _odds" cta="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true"> Maple Leafs vs Oilers predictions We’ve got a big game out in Western Canada tonight as the Edmonton Oilers look to continue their winning streak when they host the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs enter tonight as losers of three straight games where the t...