https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-05-02-3/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Philadelphia 76ers/Boston Celtics First Quarter Under 53.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 6:30 PM CT on NBC   The total in this game is reflecting the Game 7 tax overall, with a meager 205.5 and sinking number there. But it’s not having as much of an impact on the first quarter...25011Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/domani-jackson-was-the-perfect-second-cb-for-green-bay-to-take/Despite having just six selections, Brian Gutekunst pulled off a masterclass in this year’s draft. He addressed needs and acquired players who were his type at a good value. These players could contribute now and have upside, and he did so without straying from consensus. The cherry on top of the cl...25008Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-05-01-3/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) James Harden Under 20.5 Points (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 6:30 PM CT on Prime Video   There’s a pretty clear dividing line in this series for James Harden’s scoring output, and it’s the Canadian border. The Beard has been great at home, not coincidentally the site of Clevela...25005Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/which-packers-edge-defender-will-start-next-to-van-ness/The Green Bay Packers will have to scramble a bit to shape their starting edge group early in the season, with Micah Parsons likely not back until late September. Lukas Van Ness, whose fifth-year option the Packers picked up on Thursday, should open as the top option, but the spot opposite him is...25003Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/picking-up-van-ness-fifth-year-option-the-prudent-and-obvious-choice/The Green Bay Packers exercised Lukas Van Ness' fifth-year option on Thursday, with deadline day rapidly approaching. Picking it up guarantees Van Ness $13.8 million in 2027 and keeps him with the Packers for at least two more seasons.   It was the obvious choice.   Let's start with Green Bay's...24998Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-04-30-4/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Jamal Murray Over 26.5 Points (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 8:30 PM CT on ESPN   The Nuggets are on the road facing elimination, so as much as my Wolves fandom seeps into my thinking, I have to stay objective in looking at this game. Denver is not going to mess around here, it’...24995Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/does-kyron-drones-affect-green-bay-backup-qb-chaos/Backup quarterback isn’t exactly the most exciting topic on draft day, but it’s easy to ignore until the starter goes down. Following the departure of rising star Malik Willis this offseason, the Green Bay Packers have big shoes to fill behind their franchise quarterback.   The Packers signed forme...24992Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-04-29-4/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Orlando Magic/Detroit Pistons Under 211.5 (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 6:00 PM CT on Prime Video   This total is getting pretty low, cratering from where this series started in the 220 range, but I’m not dissuaded. This is a desperation spot for a Pistons team that prides itse...24991Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-appear-to-finally-be-taking-cornerback-seriously/Cornerback was at the top of the Green Bay Packers’ list for roster needs entering this offseason. While they addressed it in early free agency by signing Benjamin St-Juste, it remained on the wishlist entering the draft.   General manager Brian Gutekunst addressed it with their first pick when he...24990Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/jager-burton-might-let-sean-rhyan-play-his-best-position/The Green Bay Packers will likely open the 2026 season with Sean Rhyan at center. Meanwhile, Aaron Banks and Anthony Belton should start at guard. However, it’s fair to have some concerns about how poorly Belton and Banks played in 2025. If those struggles continue, Jager Burton could step in at cen...24988Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-04-28-4/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Philadelphia 76ers @ Boston Celtics -6.5 First Half (-110; Odds via Caesars): 6:00 PM CT on ESPN   My sense here is that Boston has the Sixers right where they want them, and that’s always dangerous for a Boston opponent in the playoffs. Once the Celtics start leaning on yo...24985Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/trey-smack-wont-be-the-next-anders-carlson/The Green Bay Packers’ final moments of the 2026 NFL Draft made for an intriguing de-crescendo.   General manager Brian Gutekunst, historically fond of drafting as many players as he can, traded both of his seventh-round picks to take Florida kicker Trey Smack at the end of the sixth round.  ...24979Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-chose-the-right-season-to-have-a-small-draft-class/The Green Bay Packers exited the 2026 NFL Draft with just six selections, the lowest in Brian Gutekunst's nine seasons as general manager and tied for the smallest in Green Bay's history.   Green Bay already lacked a first-round pick thanks to trading for Micah Parsons, and gave up even more for...24978Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/kicker-is-now-trey-smacks-gig-to-lose/The Green Bay Packers’ last selection in the draft didn't take place in the final round. General manager Brian Gutekunst traded both of the seventh-round selections in his possession to move up to the sixth round. With pick No. 216 in hand, Gutekunst chose Florida kicker Trey Smack.   Yes, Brandon...24975Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/green-bay-put-together-a-textbook-draft/The 2026 Green Bay Packers’ draft class was the smallest of Brian Gutekunst’s tenure, with only six selections. However, it wasn’t about how many picks they had. Green Bay stayed disciplined, trusted their own board, and made sure each move carried value. When evaluating how it all came together, th...24974Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/jager-burton-highlighted-a-trend-in-green-bays-2026-draft/If the Green Bay Packers had a theme to the 2026 draft, it was staying on brand, and perhaps no player better exemplifies this than Kentucky's Jager Burton, who they picked up in the fifth round to fill out their offensive line depth.   Burton was one of the most sought-after offensive linemen in h...24973Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/smack-that-green-bays-new-kicker-is-here-to-take-mcmanus-job/The Green Bay Packers drafted a kicker!   Drafting specialists is always a hot topic among a fanbase. Some think it’s a foolish pursuit, because teams can find quality specialists in undrafted free agency or out on the street. Some think that if you have the chance to get the best player at that po...24972Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/dani-dennis-sutton-is-an-instant-impact-fourth-rounder/General manager Brian Gutekunst said the Green Bay Packers had a second-round grade on Penn State edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton. Gutekunst had tried to trade up into the end of the third round to snag him.   Instead, in Round 4 and at pick No. 120 overall, Dennis-Sutton fell right into Green Bay's...24971Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-04-27-4/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Minnesota Timberwolves/Denver Nuggets Under 222.5 (-110; Odds via BetMGM): 9:30 PM CT on NBC   There should’ve been spots throughout this series to find overs, on either a quarter or half basis, but there’s no sense looking for those any longer. Minnesota to their credit ha...24970Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-chris-mcclellan-pick-is-a-predictor-of-green-bays-future/General manager Brian Gutekunst said Missouri defensive lineman Chris McClellan was in contention to be taken at pick No. 52 by Green Bay in the second round. Instead, the Packers selected South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse. However, as Round 3 carried along and McClellan was still available, G...24968Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/dani-dennis-sutton-is-a-classic-packers-draft-pick/Whenever we talk about how the Green Bay Packers approach the draft, a few tendencies become evident. They consistently prioritize traits like size, athleticism, and long-term upside over immediate need, which is exactly why Dani Dennis-Sutton feels like such an on-brand selection.     Dani D...24967Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/brandon-cisse-wont-solve-one-thing-for-green-bays-cb-group/Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst couldn't resist the temptation of drafting a cornerback with great straight-line speed and an ideal frame in Round 2. Who can blame him?   While Brandon Cisse appears to have his best football in front of him and could develop into a stud at the p...24966Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-brandon-cisse-pick-was-on-brand-for-green-bay/General manager Brian Gutekunst took aim, armed with the No. 52 overall in the draft as his first, best weapon after giving up their first-rounder last year. He targeted Brandon Cisse and killed two birds with one stone.   First, it helped address a position that needed reinforcements at cornerback...24963Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-04-26-4/Locks NBA (1 Unit) LA Lakers +5 @ Houston Rockets (-110; Odds via Caesars): 8:30 PM CT on NBC   I’m taking a stand here, not necessarily on the Lakers, but by default since it’s an anti-Rockets stance. I just see a team ready to quit, especially after an unreal blown opportunity in Game 3 that...24962Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-04-25-4/Locks NBA (0.75 Unit) Denver Nuggets/Minnesota Timberwolves First Half Over 111.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 7:30 PM CT on ABC   Yeah, so this same pick in Thursday’s game fell spectacularly on its face, but I’m nothing if not stubborn. It imploded thanks to Denver scoring 11 points in the first...24957Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000