Canes win the Cup, 2027 NBA Odds & CWS Update
Scott Seidenberg recaps the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup over the Golden Knights and takes a look at next years NBA title odds after the Knicks won the championship. Jake Hasan previews the College World Series action from Omaha.
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🏒 HURRICANES WIN THE STANLEY CUP
Carolina 3, Vegas 0 — Hurricanes win series 4-2.
Scott: "Carolina's defense was incredible. They clogged every lane. They didn't allow Vegas any opportunities to get pucks through."
🏒 Brandon Bussi: Incredible
22 saves. Shutout.
Scott: "You have to wonder if Brandon Bussi was in net from the beginning of this series, if it even gets to six games."
🏒 CONN SMYTHE: Jordan Staal
The Storybook Ending
| Record | Stahl |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 (oldest ever) |
| Odds before series | 100/1 at one point |
| Goals in Finals | Scored in every game except G6 |
The Historic Stat
First player in NHL history: 17 years between Stanley Cup wins.
| Cup | Team |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2026 | Carolina Hurricanes |
Previous record: Chris Chelios, 16 years (1986-2002)
🏒 2026-27 Stanley Cup Futures
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | +650 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 7/1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 14/1 |
🏀 KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS
Scott: "I'm still in disbelief. I can't believe the Knicks are the NBA champions."
The Finals
- Down double digits in every game of the series
- Greatest comeback in Finals history (29 points)
🏀 2026-27 NBA Championship Futures
| Team | Odds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | +250 | — |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +260 | — |
| Boston Celtics | +550 | Giannis trade rumors |
| New York Knicks | +650 | Defending champs |
Scott: "The road to the NBA Finals for the next couple of years is going to go through San Antonio and Oklahoma City."
🏀 NBA Draft (Next Week)
| Pick | Player | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | AJ Debanza | -500 |
🥊 UFC FREEDOM 250 RECAP
🚨 UPSET OF THE NIGHT
Justin Gaethje def. Ilia Topuria — TKO (stoppage between rounds 4-5)
Co Main Event
Cyril Gane def. Alex Pereira — 2nd round
🥊 Full Results
| Fight | Result | Favorite? |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Nickel def. Kyle Daukaus | KO/TKO | ✅ |
| Mauricio Hoffy def. Michael Chandler | KO/TKO | ✅ |
| Josh Parkett def. Derek Lewis | KO/TKO | ✅ |
| Sean O'Malley | KO/TKO | ✅ |
| Cyril Gane def. Alex Pereira | KO/TKO | Pick 'em |
| Justin Gaethje def. Ilya Topuria | TKO | ❌ UPSET |
⚾ COLLEGE WORLD SERIES UPDATE
Jake Hasan from Omaha
Eliminated: Ole Miss
Troy beats Ole Miss — Team of destiny continues.
Jake: "Ever since the regionals, this team has had a never say die attitude."
⚾ Current Standings
Bracket 1
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | Undefeated, driver's seat |
| West Virginia | Losers bracket |
| Troy | Losers bracket |
| Eliminated |
Bracket 2
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Georgia | Winners bracket |
| Oklahoma | Winners bracket |
| Texas | Losers bracket |
| Alabama | Losers bracket |
⚾ Monday's Games
Texas vs Alabama (1 PM CT)
Jake's lean: Texas (run line possible)
Jake: "Texas heavy favorites as they should be. This is going to be an all hands on deck situation. Texas will throw the kitchen sink."
Jake: "I think Alabama was absolutely silenced against Oklahoma. Now they get a better pitching staff in Texas and a Texas team that's out for vengeance."
Georgia vs Oklahoma (Primetime)
Jake's lean: Georgia (maybe Oklahoma +1.5 if frisky)
Jake: "I don't know how you go against Georgia. This team is a well-oiled machine."
Joey Volchko's Performance (Saturday)
| Stat | Line |
|---|---|
| Strikeouts | 15 |
| Outs via K | 15 of 27 |
| Result | Complete game |
Jake: "One of the best pitching performances we've ever seen in Omaha."
⚾ Jake's Projections
| Day | Game | Lean |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Texas vs Alabama | Texas wins (Bama eliminated) |
| Monday | Georgia vs Oklahoma | Georgia wins |
| Tuesday | WVU vs Troy | WVU |
| Tuesday | Texas vs Oklahoma | Elimination |
| Wednesday | Texas vs Georgia | Rematch |
Championship Projection
Jake: "Right now, it looks like we are on track for a North Carolina and Georgia national title game."
Best bet: "Find the best price you can on Georgia over North Carolina."
⚾ A's Vegas Hangover?
The Vegas Series Finale
Sunday: Rockies 23, A's 9
Despite the chaos: 4 of 6 games in Vegas went UNDER.
Tonight: A's vs Pirates (Sacramento)
| Line | Pitcher |
|---|---|
| A's -131 | JT Ginn |
| Pirates | Jared Jones |
Scott's lean: Fade the A's, take the Pirates.
Scott: "Maybe there's a little bit of a Vegas hangover after what was just a very exciting week here in town."
📣 Coming Soon
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