The Dallas Stars look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Colorado Avalanche in game six. The teams meet Monday for the ninth time this season. The Stars won the last matchup 6-2.

The Edmonton Oilers host the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series.

Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (45-30-7, in the Central Division) ...

The St. Louis Cardinals bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Cincinnati Reds. Cincinnati has a 7-8 record in home games and a 16-15 record overall. The Reds are 12-5 in games ...

BOTTOM LINE: Both the New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday. New York is 13-2 at home and 21-10 overall. The Mets have the fourth-ranked ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays play the Kansas City Royals looking to stop a three-game home losing streak. Tampa Bay is 14-16 overall and 9-12 in home games. The Rays have an 11-6 record in games ...

Red Sox -107; over/under is 8 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox play on Thursday with the three-game series t ...

White Sox +150; over/under is 8 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory ag ...

Twins -105; over/under is 9 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians take a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Minneso ...

The Washington Nationals will look to stop their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia is 17-13 overall and 11-4 at home. The Phillies have an 8-0 record in ...

The Athletics lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Texas Rangers. Texas has gone 11-5 at home and 16-15 overall. The Rangers are ninth in the AL with 30 total home runs, averaging one per game. The ...

Rockies +201; over/under is 7 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants start a four-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on ...