#underdogs
#underdogs

Live blog: Capitals vs Rangers - Round 1, Game 1

The Washington Capitals are the underdogs in the playoffs against the New York Rangers despite some reasons for optimism. [ more ]

Japers' Rink

Friday Caps Clips: So Long, Regular Season

The Washington Capitals are gearing up for their playoff series against the New York Rangers, with various storylines and updates circulating. [ more ]

RMNB

Capitals set salary cap era record as team with worst goal differential to make NHL playoffs: 'Everybody's going to say we've got no business being here'

The Washington Capitals clinched the final playoff spot with a record-setting negative goal differential, entering the postseason as heavy underdogs against the New York Rangers. [ more ]

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RMNB

Everyone's picking against the Capitals. Leading analytics models give them 0 percent odds to win the Stanley Cup.

The Washington Capitals are considered major underdogs in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Boston Celtics

Heat embracing heavy underdog role in playoff series vs. Celtics: 'I love this position'

An underdog story unfolds as the Miami Heat, despite facing challenges and missing key players, clinches the Eastern Conference's No. 8 playoff seed for an improbable run. [ more ]

Steelers Wire

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers vs Bills: Pittsburgh opens as huge road underdogs in playoffs

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round of the playoffs as 9.5-point underdogs according to BetMGM.

Pittsburgh made it to the playoffs by winning their last three games, while the Bills are the No. 2 seed in the AFC after winning their final five games. [ more ]

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ESPN.com

Canes slim betting favorites in Stanley Cup field

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are known for parity, where underdogs can become champions and favorites face tough competition. [ more ]

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Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers

'They Getting Ready To Boat Race Them:' Keyshawn Johnson Expects Bills To Blowout Steelers

Keyshawn Johnson predicts the Bills will dominate the Steelers in their wild card game, with a potential score of 35-10.

The Steelers are underdogs against the Bills, but their recent win streak and improved passing and running game give them a chance to compete. [ more ]

Steelers Wire

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers vs Bills: 5 players who must step up this week

The Pittsburgh Steelers are considered underdogs against the Buffalo Bills due to the bad weather conditions.

The article lists five players for the Steelers who need to perform well in order to have a chance of winning. [ more ]

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ESPN.com

1 week ago

Real Madrid

Real Madrid open as -175 favorites in UCL final

Real Madrid is favored to win against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League Final. [ more ]

ESPN.com

1 week ago

Women's FA Cup final preview: Will Man United or Tottenham claim glory?

The Women's FA Cup final features Manchester United versus Tottenham Hotspur, marking the first time since 2005 that other than Arsenal, Chelsea, or Manchester City will win the trophy. [ more ]

ESPN.com

UWCL talking points: Final Four confirmed, France dominates

1. Despite being underdogs, the 'minnows' in the quarterfinals conducted themselves admirably and scored against top defenses.

2. The domination of Chelsea, Barcelona, PSG, and Lyon was evident, showcasing their superiority in the competition. [ more ]

www.90min.com

2 months ago

X reacts to heavyweight Champions League quarter-final draw

Arsenal faces Bayen Munich in a high-profile tie

Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are deemed underdogs [ more ]

ESPN.com

5 months ago

UWCL talking points: Sam Kerr stars, Hacken stun Real Madrid

Underdogs BK Häcken and SK Brann are performing well in the Women's Champions League group stage.

Paris Saint-Germain is struggling with zero points after two matches.

Real Madrid is also in trouble with a shock defeat against BK Häcken. [ more ]

Boston.com

4 days ago

New England Patriots

The Patriots are listed as underdogs in every game in the 2024 season

New England Patriots have their lowest projected win total since 1991, listed as underdogs in all 2024 regular-season games. [ more ]

Black & White & Read All Over

4 days ago

Juventus

Juve claim Coppa Italia in chaotic, controversial final vs. Atalanta

Juventus won the Coppa Italia final against Atalanta as underdogs with a 1-0 victory in 2023-24. [ more ]

RotoWire

2 days ago

New York Yankees

New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox & More MLB Picks: Expert MLB Picks for May 17

Identifying underdogs in optimal situations can lead to profitability in MLB. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Celtics

Heat face Celtics in first round after epic conference finals duel last season

Teams need to be prepared for the unexpected in the playoffs. [ more ]

RMNB

Schedule released for Washington Capitals and New York Rangers first round playoff series

The NHL released the full schedule for the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, including the Capitals' first-round series against the Rangers. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Bayern Munich

Kaiserslautern end Saarbrucken's German Cup run

FC Saarbrucken's Cinderella run ended with a 2-0 loss in German Cup semi-final.

FC Kaiserslautern advanced to the final, ending their long wait since 2003. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Bayern Munich

Third-tier German giant-slayers on brink of final

Underdogs have upset top clubs to reach German Cup semis

Manager emphasizes importance of dreaming and not limiting aspirations [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 months ago

Europe news

Where's the Next Generation of Great Coaches?

2004 was a year for underdogs in soccer with unexpected triumphs by Greek, Portuguese, and Colombian teams.

The video montage of 2004 soccer victories may evoke nostalgia for older fans and skepticism among younger fans. [ more ]

BBC Sport

2 months ago

London

Millwall at best when 'underdogs' - Harris

Millwall performs best as underdogs

Leeds' strong home record [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

3 months ago

Chicago White Sox

Spring brakes: White Sox enter spring training with contention window closed

Motivational sources for the White Sox will be 'us against them' and 'nobody believes in us'

The White Sox are considered one of the teams with a 0.0% chance of making the postseason [ more ]

BBC Sport

3 months ago

Soccer (FIFA)

I've got a lot of love for Rangers - Brown

Scott Brown returns to face Rangers in the Scottish Cup last 16 with his Ayr United side.

Brown aims to make the occasion about his players rather than himself and wants them to cherish the experience. [ more ]

BBC Sport