Jack Norris 
Betting projections are available for every player, team and game. The projections account for a variety of factors including player talent, ballparks, bullpens, weather, umpires, defense, catcher pitch-framing and more. Trends can be fun to examine and provide a snapshot of how teams have been doing.
The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference matchup. The 76ers have won four of their last five games, while the Heat have lost four of their last five. The 76ers are the 1.5-point favourites.
DR Congo will face Jamaica in Tuesday’s intercontinental play-off final. Victory for the Leopards will end a 52-year wait and guarantee Africa a 10th representative at this year’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA. Should DR Congo win, over 110 million people back home, as well as a huge global diaspora, will pray things go better this time.
The Chicago White Sox are shaking things up in Miami after a winless opening series. Several players will man a different position this afternoon, including star Colson Montgomery. Manager Will Venable has also opted for the same top of the order we saw on Sunday.
The Chicago Bulls are waiving guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-gay comments. Ivey, 24, has posted a series of videos on social media, with one calling out the NBA for celebrating Pride Month. The Bulls acquired Ivey in a trade with the Detroit Pistons last month.
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly working on an exit strategy regarding Jaden Ivey. This follows social media comments made by Ivey, according to a league source. The Bulls acquired Ivey at the trade deadline from Detroit in the Kevin Huerter deal.
Seth Lugo pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1. Carter Jensen homered for the Royals. The Royals avoided a season-opening sweep.
Richard Mann previews the Tour Championship, which begins on Monday. Zhao Xintong will return to Sheffield as reigning world champion and likely favourite to defend the crown he claimed 12 months ago. In 2021, he won the UK Championship in York.
The NBA Board of Governors has given the green light for the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. An investor group led by Tom Dundon will take control of the franchise. Dundon will also serve as the Trail Blazers’ Governor.
The Kansas City Royals are back in town for their home opener. The game against the Minnesota Twins will be broadcast for free, marking the first time since 2007. Expect warm temperatures and windy conditions.