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(#57) St. Louis Blues @ (#58) Anaheim Ducks | UNDER | . 

Considering the stakes of this game, I believe that this is going to be quite a matchup on Friday evening. Both teams are off losses, but both are still trying to win as much as possible down the stretch of the season. The Blues are in must-win territory for every single one of their remaining eight games. Both games last year between these sides stayed below the number as well. I like the defenses in a game like this having both had some struggles lately. Expect both teams to fight as much as possible to keep their opponents to a minimum on Friday, ultimately leading to this game staying "under." 

Burns' Prediction: 3-2 Blues.

Ricky's 1* play on ORL.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- Dallas is 1-7 in its last 8 games.

- Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.

- Dallas is 0-13 in its last 13 games at home.

Verdict: The value is on the road favorite.

UNDER 140

UCONN and Illinois meet in the Final 4 and the under is worth a move. UConn’s defense has been a difference maker all season and especially in the tournament. They shut down shooters and they’re one of the best defensive rebounding teams. They’re going to set the tone earlier and force Illinois into a much slower game than they’d like. This is going to be a half court type of game with both teams slowing the tempo down. Ray’s daily FREE plays are meant to be cheap bankroll plays. Money management is everything in this game, and these freebies are designed to keep you moving in the right direction. Tonight’s FREE selection is a strong lean on the UNDER 140. The number makes sense, the spot is right, and it’s a play worth taking. You know what to do. Good luck — Razor Ray.

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Jack's Free Pick Friday: Bulls/Knicks OVER 237.5

The Chicago Bulls have just quit playing defense.  They are 5-1 OVER in their last six games overall with 243 or more combined points in all six games.  They have allowed 124 or more points in all six games as well.  This total of 237.5 is short for a game involving the Bulls right now.

That's especially the case with Chicago listing its two lead guards as probable for this one.  Josh Giddey has been a walking triple-double here down the stretch, and Tre Jones has scored at least 15 points in seven consecutive games.  Collin Sexton provides extra scoring punch off the bench.

The Knicks have found themselves in several shootouts against tanking teams here of late.  They recently combined for 249 points with the Grizzlies, 258 with the Wizards and 246 with the Pacers all within their last eight games.

The OVER is 6-2 in the last eight meetings between the Bulls and Knicks with 239 or more combined points in six of those eight games, and 244 or more in five of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

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1* Free Pick on Illinois -125

Illinois enters this Final Four matchup with the most efficient offense in the entire country. They are averaging over 84 points per game and have looked unstoppable during this tournament run.

The biggest edge in this game is found on the glass where Illinois is a legitimate monster. The Illini have posted a massive +16.3 rebounding margin through four tournament games.

UConn is barely a top-100 rebounding team and they were bullied inside during their November meeting. While the Huskies won that early game, Illinois has completely transformed its frontcourt rotation since then.

The Huskies are also limping into Indianapolis with some serious backcourt health concerns. Silas Demary Jr. is trying to play through a Grade 2 high ankle sprain and is clearly not at full strength.

Starting guard Solo Ball is dealing with a chronic wrist injury on his shooting hand that has ruined his perimeter accuracy. His three-point percentage has plummeted from 41 percent last year to just 29 percent this season.

Illinois has the size to punish these physical vulnerabilities with David Mirkovic and 7-foot-1 Tomislav Ivisic. Mirkovic is averaging a double-double in the tournament and will be a handful for Tarris Reed Jr. to manage alone.

UConn depends heavily on their defensive structure, but they cannot stop an Illinois team that is first in the nation in offensive rating. The Illini don't beat themselves with turnovers and they hunt high-quality looks on every possession.

This is a massive revenge spot for an Illinois program that has been eliminated by the Huskies twice in the last two years. The depth and health of the Illini will be the deciding factor in the final ten minutes.

I like the Illinois ML (-125).

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1* on Indiana Pacers +16

The Key: The Indiana Pacers have gone 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall with consecutive upset wins over the Heat and Bulls.  They also upset the Magic during this stretch.  They are playing competitive basketball despite the perception that they are tanking.  The Hornets are in a tough situation tonight playing for a 2nd consecutive day after a big win over the Suns last night.  They will be content with just getting out of here with a win and not blowing out the Pacers.  Take Indiana.

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1* FREE INFO PLAY Mets vs Giants over 7 -113

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Sacramento Kings +6

The Sacramento Kings are 3-1 ATS in their last four games and coming off an upset win as 13-point dogs in Sacramento.  They had yesterday off and will be the fresher team tonight.  The Pelicans are 0-6 SU & 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.  They have four straight losses by double-digits.  They will also be playing the second of a back-to-back after a 118-106 loss in Portland last night.  Both Murphy and Murray played in that game, so it's likely that one or both rests tonight given their recent injury history and sitting out games.  Give me the Kings.

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Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Liga MX Take Guadalajara/Pumas UNAM OVER 2.5 (10 p.m. EST, Sunday April 5) Guadalajara Chivas have been one of the top defensive sides in Liga MX this season but they showed some cracks defensively last week at Monterrey, where they allowed two goals. It would be tough to keep up the defensive numbers they have earned this season, especially as we near the postseason and some teams are playing their best. One of those sides is Pumas UNAM, now fourth on the table and the third best side for goals scored league wide. They have now scored in 18 straight matches across all competitions, and they will be ready to compete here and make up some ground on No. 1 Chivas. Guadalajara leads the league in goals scored with 25 through 12 matches, so they are averaging more than two per match. Just looking at the odds, Guadalajara is a heavy favorite and very likely to win, but it’s hard to imagine Pumas getting shut out considering their long streak of matches where they scored. Chivas won 2-1 last time these sides met, in October in Mexico City. We think they can do even better at home and Pumas will not be a pushover here. Nice value on the over even when laying some juice.

When the Philadelphia Flyers visit the New York Islanders on Friday night at UBS Arena in this Metropolitan Division showdown, the Islanders moneyline stands out as the sharpest play on the board from a trends-and-matchup standpoint. New York sits at 42-29-5 overall with a sturdy 21-13-2 record in front of the home crowd, showing consistent ability to protect their building during the stretch run where every point matters for playoff positioning. Philadelphia comes in at 37-26-12 and owns a respectable 20-13-4 mark on the road, yet the Flyers have historically struggled to find success in Long Island, going just 3-9 straight up in their last 12 visits to face the Islanders.

The head-to-head history tilts heavily in New York’s favor at home, where the Islanders have taken nine of the last 12 meetings outright against Philadelphia. That edge reflects a broader pattern in this rivalry: when these clubs meet late in the season with stakes rising, the home side’s defensive structure and goaltending often prove decisive. The Islanders have capitalized on that dynamic repeatedly, turning divisional battles into low-event wins by limiting scoring chances and capitalizing on transition opportunities in front of their fans.

A major angle in this spot is Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, who owns a sparkling 12-3-3 career record against the Flyers across 18 appearances. Sorokin has posted a 1.53 goals-against average and .946 save percentage in those games, including a recent 4-0 shutout victory over Philadelphia in January where he stopped all 21 shots he faced. That level of dominance against one particular opponent is rare and gives New York a clear edge in net, especially on home ice where Sorokin’s ability to stonewall rush chances has fueled the Islanders’ strong home record.

With both teams battling for positioning in a tight division race, the Islanders’ combination of home-ice reliability, historical success against these visitors, and Sorokin’s proven track record versus the Flyers creates a high-conviction moneyline lean. Philadelphia can be competitive on the road, but the trends show they rarely steal results in this building against a disciplined Islanders squad that tightens up when the lights are brightest. The moneyline on the Islanders captures that edge cleanly in what figures to be a hard-fought, low-scoring Metropolitan affair.

My selection is on Orlando minus the points over Dallas at 8:40 pm et on Friday.

I think we'll see the Magic take their frustrations out on the Mavericks on Friday night in Dallas. Orlando has really sputtered down the stretch, losing eight of its last 10 games (4-6 ATS). The good news is that the Magic have managed to split their last four contests but they're coming off a blowout loss to the Hawks at home two nights ago. Dallas has quite simply been one of the league's worst teams, both SU and ATS, since late January. It enters Friday's contest riding another losing streak as it has dropped the cash in consecutive games as well, losing by 30 against the Timberwolves and 24 against the Bucks. After facing the Raptors, Suns and Hawks in succession, the Magic will be happy to take a step down in class on Friday. I like their chances of winning by margin here. Take Orlando (8*).

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Free Play – Take #552 New York -14 over Chicago (7:40 p.m. ET, Friday, Apr. 3)

The New York Knicks have five games to figure it out. It starts tonight, when New York hosts Chicago, who seems part of the tanking crew in the NBA. Coach Mike Brown and his Knicks need to prove something over the next week and a half. Are they the team that has twice posted winning streaks of seven games or more since mid-January? Or are they the squad that has lost five straight matchups against winning teams by eight points or more? New York is currently the #3 seed in the East, one game ahead of Cleveland. But does it make more sense to fall to #4 and avoid Boston in the quarterfinals? However, doing so means you are limping into the postseason and could face a blazing-hot Atlanta first if they hold on to the #5 seed. I say the Knicks come to play as they have all year as large home faves against the Bulls and move to 15-2 ATS as home favorites of 12.5 or more points.

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