# BEST BETS WEDNESDAY (NBA/NHL/MLB)

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Podcast: [Hold the Phone](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hold-the-phone-6998059)
Published: 2026-05-13T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We’ve got a stacked Wednesday slate for May 13 with playoff intensity on the hardwood and the ice, plus a heavyweight MLB showdown under the lights. Locks is back with his BEST BETS for tonight’s action. 🔥 First up, the Pistons head into Cleveland for a massive battle against the Cavaliers. Detroit’s young core has been turning heads all season, but now they’re facing one of the toughest environments in basketball. Can the Pistons rise to the occasion on the road, or do the Cavs protect home court and make a statement in front of their fans? Then we shift to the Stanley Cup Playoffs where the Wild take on the Avalanche in what’s shaping up to be an all-out war in the West. Colorado’s speed and playoff experience have been dangerous, but Minnesota refuses to back down. Will the Avs take control of the series or can the Wild steal a huge win and swing momentum their way? Finally, we head to Fenway Park for Phillies vs. Red Sox. Two explosive lineups, playoff expectations on both sides, and plenty of value on the board tonight. Can Philly stay hot on the road or will Boston defend home turf in one of baseball’s best rival-style matchups? We break down all three games, where the betting value sits, and which plays stand out the most heading into tonight’s slate. Drop your picks and predictions in the comments 👇 Time to cash some tickets 💰 #NBA #Pistons #Cavaliers #NBAPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #MinnesotaWild #ColoradoAvalanche #MLB #Phillies #RedSox #SportsBetting #BestBets #NHLPlayoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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