Best games to watch and bet on this week

This week offers some unusual underdog stories in sports. The Los Angeles Lakers, usually powerhouses, are heavy underdogs in their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City. Their odds would be the steepest LeBron James has ever faced in his career. Still, they managed to pull off a surprise first-round upset against Houston, proving that even favorites can stumble.In Detroit, the Pistons have their own Cinderella story. They came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Magic, led by standout performances from Cade Cunningham. Their confident start against Cleveland could make them worth watching. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s Wild aim to bounce back in their series against Colorado after a tough opening game. Baseball fans can catch Shohei Ohtani facing off against Yordan Alvarez in a juicy Dodgers-Astros clash. Ohtani’s pitching and hitting dominance makes this game a must-watch. Over in hockey, Quinn Hughes is on fire, nearly single-handedly carrying Minnesota in their playoffs. Colorado might be favored, but Hughes’ scoring spree keeps things interesting.