Weekly Sports Recap & Update – May 9th Edition

It’s going to be another busy weekend in the world of sports as there will be many different sporting events set to take place. Some playoff action will be thrown into the mix as well, and that should lead to plenty of exciting matchups. 

Not only will there be some great action to check out in terms of entertainment value, but you can also find some great betting opportunities. Here are some of the highlights on the sports calendar to keep in mind this weekend. 

Betting Action: Weekly Sports Recap & Updates


 

MLB Action

There are going to be some great MLB series taking place this weekend, and the action is really starting to heat up around the league. It’s way too early to really start tracking the standings, but some of the best teams are quickly starting to emerge. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the San Diego Padres this weekend, and that is a huge series between the top teams in the NL West Division. In the NL East, the Atlanta Braves will visit the New York Mets for a great matchup. 

Be sure to check out all of the MLB action each day to ensure that you are getting the best betting options. 

 

NBA Playoffs

The 2024 NBA Playoffs are going to continue throughout the weekend, and there could be some eliminations that are happening as well. While every series is going to produce some great action, the two battles in the Western Conference really stand out. 

The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets, and they were able to steal homecourt advantage right away. The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to stay in control of their series against the Dallas Mavericks. 

This is the best time of the year to bet on NBA action and there will be some excellent matchups taking place.

 

NHL Playoffs

Many would argue that the NHL Playoffs are the best when it comes to the major professional sports, and this year has been fun to follow already. While most of the top teams have been able to advance, at some point there are going to be some major upsets to keep an eye on. 

There will be two NHL Playoff games every single day this weekend, and all six of those games will be good betting options. Keep track of all of the odds and betting options and be ready to jump when you find favorable odds. 

 

Wells Fargo Championship

The PGA Championship is set to take place next weekend, but the best golfers aren’t going to be sitting things out this week. A huge purse will be available at the Wells Fargo Championship this weekend, and that will have a majority of the best players in the world teeing it up. 

Scottie Scheffler is not going to be playing in this event, and that will allow other players to have a chance to come away with a title. Rory McIlroy is the betting favorite to win the tournament, but there are other golfers to check out. 

Look for some great scores all weekend long, and the leaderboard will be filled with big names.