DraftKings rolls out a new $100 bonus bet offer for first‑time users after a $5 wager, timed to line up with the NBA Eastern Conference Finals opening night. The Knicks stunned Cleveland in overtime, rallying from a 22‑point deficit. SportsLine sees the Knicks cover the 6.5‑point spread as the strongest NBA pick for fans anywhere today.

Meanwhile, the NHL playoffs kick off with the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Carolina Hurricanes. The model rates the Canadiens at +170 odds, citing their road‑winning streak and defensive solidity. A +170 pick offers value as the Canadiens aim to extend their playoff run beyond the first round for fans this week.

The MLB slate features the Braves versus Marlins, where the model backs an Over 7.5 total runs at -114 odds. Atlanta’s high‑scoring lineup and Miami’s volatile starter Sandy Alcantara make the over a 65.6% probability in simulations. A successful over boosts a Thursday parlay to +889 odds for wagers that night and and.

Using the DraftKings promo code, new bettors can claim the $100 bonus instantly after their first $5 bet, amplifying the appeal of these Thursday fixtures. The combined picks offer a theoretical payout of +889, turning a modest wager into a sizable return if all three games swing as predicted.