Kentucky Derby 2025: Withdrawals and Rain Status Update
Hitting the Tracks: Your Ultimate Guide to Saturday's Action
Gear up for a thrilling weekend as we bring you all the latest news and picks from the world of sports betting!
🏇 Kentucky Derby Time!
Wet weather awaits Churchill Downs as the 2025 Kentucky Derby is set for a soggy start due to rain forecasted all day. With showers persisting into the morning and a possible deluge by midday, the track could be a sloppy mess by the 6:57 p.m. ET post time[1][3][4]. Brace yourself with rain gear – your attire and betting strategies could both benefit from this forecast[1][4]!
🏀 Game 7 Showdowns
The Rockets and Warriors clash in an intense Game 7 showdown scheduled for Sunday. After Houston's 115-107 victory on Friday night, the stakes have never been higher[5]. Today, the Clippers and Nuggets face off in a Game 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT[5]. Don't miss Zach Cohen and Steve Makinen's Best Bets and Analytics Report this morning[5][6].
🏒 Hockey Battle
In what promises to be an intense matchup, the Blues and Jets square off in Game 7 of their series on Sunday. Meanwhile, on tonight's agenda, the Avalanche and Stars will determine the final spot in the second round, airing at 8 p.m. ET on ABC[5]. Make sure to check out Jonathan Davis' Best Bets later today[5].
- Despite the wet weather forecasted for Churchill Downs, the showdown between thoroughbreds in the 2025 Kentucky Derby will still proceed as scheduled, with spectators encouraged to don rain gear for both comfort and strategic betting in the sloppy conditions.
- SiriusXM did not broadcast the events of Saturday's horse-racing action, but their sports racing experts will provide insights and predictions for the remaining games of the NHL playoffs, including the intense matchups between the Blues and Jets, and the Avalanche and Stars.
- As the excitement of Game 7s continues, both the Rockets and Warriors basketball teams face off in an intense showdown, with the winner claiming the title and moving on to the next round. On the same day, the Clippers and Nuggets will meet in a highly anticipated Game 7, with Zach Cohen and Steve Makinen's Best Bets and Analytics Report providing valuable insights for the betting odds.
- While the Thoroughbred racing fans may have missed Saturday's action, the thoroughbred racing scene will see the return of some of the best horses for future races, with rainy weather conditions potentially altering the betting odds but not the passion and excitement that comes with the sport.
