Heisman Trophy Odds | NLCS Game 2 Bets & Props | NBA & NHL Bets | Bettor Sports Betting October 17th
Published: Oct 17, 2023
Which college football players are now the top contenders for the Heisman Trophy? Is Michael Penix Jr. the rightful betting favorite atop the latest Heisman odds? Or can Caleb Williams, Carson Beck, J.J. McCarthy, or Jordan Travis still win the award? Find out on today's Bettor Sports Betting show as Dan Servodidio and James Grande break down the updated Heisman betting odds. Plus, NLCS Game 2 picks and MLB player props for tonight's Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies matchup. The guys also discuss NBA MVP futures odds and top NHL picks today. Comment in the chat with your own best bets for any sport!
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Luke Kornet started the second half on Wednesday and contributed 10 points (5-of-5 FGs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and seven blocks in Game 5 against the Knicks.
Kristaps Porzingis got the starting nod in place of Jayson Tatum (Achilles), but Kornet replaced him to start the second half. Porzingis didn’t end up seeing the floor after the break, while Kornet played a significant role in helping Boston take over the game. Porzingis has struggled mightily during this series, and there were reports that he is having stamina issues. He only had one points, one rebound and one block in 12 minutes on Wednesday. It’s unclear if Kornet will start in Game 6 on Friday, but he has clearly at least earned more playing time.
Derrick White led the Celtics with 34 points (9-of-16 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, three blocks and seven three-pointers in a 127-102 win over the Knicks in Game 5 on Wednesday.
In the wake of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear, Boston needed someone to step up on the offensive end. White filled the void with his highest-scoring performance of the postseason and his most points in a game since early March. White struggled in the first two games of this series but has made at least 50 percent of his shots in each of his last three games. He has been able to fill whatever role the Celtics have needed him to fill since he was traded to Boston, and he should continue to be a primary scoring option for them as they head to New York for Game 6.
Alejandro Kirk went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead three-run homer on Wednesday, powering the Blue Jays to a 3-1 victory over the Rays.
Kirk catapulted Toronto ahead for good with a no-doubter to right-center field against Rays starter Ryan Pepiot in the sixth inning. It was his third big fly of the season. The 26-year-old backstop made an immediate impact in his return to the lineup following a one-game absence after being hit in the head by a backswing over the weekend.
Yimi García fired a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday against the Rays to record his third save of the season.
Chris Bassitt notched six strikeouts and allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings on Wednesday in a no-decision against the Rays.
Ryan Pepiot struck out seven and gave up three runs over six innings on Wednesday in a loss to the Blue Jays.