NBA Draft Recap & World Cup Soccer
Scott Seidenberg recaps last nights chalky first round of the NBA Draft. Plus the latest action at the World Cup and a look at today's baseball slate.
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🏀 NBA DRAFT: CHALK CITY
First Round Recap
| Pick | Player | School | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | AJ Dybantsa | BYU | Washington Wizards |
| #2 | Darryn Peterson | Kansas | Utah Jazz |
| #3 | Cameron Boozer | Duke | Memphis Grizzlies |
| #4 | Caleb Wilson | North Carolina | Chicago Bulls |
| #5 | Keaton Wagler | Illinois | Clippers |
| #7 | Darius Acuff Jr. | Arkansas | Sacramento Kings |
| #9 | Morez Johnson Jr | Michigan | Dallas Mavericks |
| #11 | Yaxel Lendeborg | Michigan | Golden State Warriors |
| #12 | Aday Mara | Michigan | Oklahoma City Thunder |
Scott: "A very chalky start to the NBA draft."
🏀 The Dusty May Decision
The situation: Mavericks at #9 had their pick of THREE Michigan guys.
| Player | Pick |
|---|---|
| Morez Johnson Jr | #9 to Dallas |
| Yaxel Lendeborg | #11 to Golden State |
| Aday Mara | #12 to OKC |
Scott: "Dusty May chose Morez Johnson. Perhaps that had more to do with the fit with Cooper Flagg, as opposed to the best of the three players. I do think Lendeborg might be the best of the three, and he's probably in the best spot with Golden State."
🏀 Rookie of the Year Odds
| Player | Odds | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Boozer | +240 | #3 |
| Darryn Peterson | +400 | #2 |
| AJ Dybantsa | +400 | #1 |
| Darius Acuff Jr. | +450 | #7 |
| Caleb Wilson | +950 | #4 |
The story: #3 pick is the ROY favorite over #1 and #2.
🏀 Spurs Getting Bigger
| Pick | Player | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Terris Reed Jr | UConn, 6'10, 250+ (traded from Denver) |
| 20 | Jayden Quaintance | Kentucky |
The plan: Size and depth behind Victor Wembanyama.
🏀 Knicks Wheeling & Dealing
Selections: None
Acquired: 5 second round picks + cash/flexibility
⚽ WORLD CUP: ENGLAND STUMBLES
Tuesday's Results
| Match | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal 5, Uzbekistan 0 | Ronaldo scored twice | |
| England 0, Ghana 0 | SURPRISING DRAW | |
| Croatia 1, Panama 0 | — | |
| Colombia 1, Congo 0 | — |
⚽ Group L Chaos
Standings
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| England | 4 |
| Ghana | 4 |
| Croatia | 3 |
Final Match Scenarios
| Scenario | Result |
|---|---|
| England beats Panama | England wins group (7 pts) |
| England draws + Ghana beats Croatia | Ghana wins group (7 pts) |
| Ghana/Croatia draw + England draws | England wins on GD |
⚽ GROUP STAGE FINALS BEGIN TODAY
Bosnia vs Qatar
| Line | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bosnia | -260 |
| Qatar | +600 |
| Draw | +420 |
Both teams: 1 point each
Canada vs Switzerland
| Line | Odds |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | +135 |
| Canada | +230 |
| Draw | +210 |
Both teams: 4 points each
The math:
- Canada: +6 goal differential
- Switzerland: +3 goal differential
- If draw: Both advance, Canada wins group
Scott: "A draw is the best scenario for both of these teams. That's why it's such short odds."
Brazil vs Scotland
| Line | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brazil | -300 |
| Scotland | +750 |
| Draw | +420 |
Brazil/Morocco: Tied atop Group C with 4 points
South Korea vs South Africa
| Line | Odds |
|---|---|
| South Korea | -155 |
| South Africa | +450 |
| Draw | +280 |
Mexico vs Czechia
| Line | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mexico | -115 |
| Czechia | +270 |
| Draw | +290 |
The situation: Mexico already won the group. Playing at home in Mexico City.
Scott: "Do the Mexicans, even the backups, play with a sense of pride? Maybe Mexico is the team to back here."
⚽ Teams With Nothing to Play For
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Won group |
| Argentina | Won group |
| USA | Won group |
| Germany | Won group |
USA vs Turkey: Tomorrow (final group stage game)
⚾ MLB: DOUBLEHEADER TRENDS
Cubs vs Mets (Doubleheader Today)
The Doubleheader System
Bet loser of G1 in G2: 5-2 this season
| Metric | Record |
|---|---|
| Loser G1 → G2 ML | 5-2 |
| G2 Run Line | 6-1 |
| G2 Overs | 5-2 |
The catch: One of those losses was the Mets
Scott: "If the Mets lose the first game, I don't know if I have it in me to bet them in game two."
Yesterday's Action
Cubs 9, Mets 6 (over hit)
- Craig Counsell ejected on bizarre play
- Juan Soto: Left with back stiffness — status uncertain for doubleheader
⚾ Tonight: Skubal vs Yankees
| Line | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tigers | -143 |
| Yankees | — |
Pitching: Tarik Skubal vs Ryan Weathers
Skubal Watch
Third start since IL return:
| Date | Opponent | Line |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Cleveland | 4.2 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 4 K |
| June 19 | White Sox | 5.2 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 8 K |
Scott: "We've yet to see the elite version of Tarik Skubal. The strikeout numbers were there, but we still haven't seen the Skubal we know and love."
⛳ TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP (Tomorrow)
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Scotty Scheffler | +440 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 15/1 |
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