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[1%] Free Play on Senators -116

Ricky's 1* play on CAR.

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.

- Carolina is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.

- Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against Carolina.

- Pittsburgh is 0-9 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Carolina.

Verdict: The value is on the home favorite.

It is rare for both the Stars and Avalanche to each come off a bad loss. But that is the case as the two square off today with each following an embarrassing defeat.

Dallas lost to Utah, 6-3, at home this past Monday. Colorado was humiliated at home by the Penguins, 7-2, also this past Monday.

I expect both teams to be fired up here. The Stars have produced three or more goals in 15 of their last 16 games. They are sixth in scoring and have the league's second-best power play. The Over is 6-2 in Dallas' last eight games.

Colorado leads the NHL in scoring at 3.7 goals a game and also is first on shots on goal. The Avalanche have surrendered a combined 10 goals in their last two games, losses to the Penguins and Jets. Neither Colorado goalie, Scott Wedgewood nor  Mackenzie Blackwood, has been sharp lately. 

Recommended Bet: Tottenham Hotspur +160

1% GOLD RUSH on Sloane Stephens +200

1* Free Pick on Miami-OH +7

SMU is laying way too many points in a tough situational spot. Miami-OH has been a different beast all season.

SMU lives and dies by their pace and transition scoring. Miami-OH excels at slowing the game down and forcing opponents into a physical half-court grind.

The RedHawks rank in the top 60 nationally in defensive rebounding percentage. They won't give SMU the second-chance opportunities the Mustangs usually rely on to build big leads.

SMU’s shooting efficiency takes a massive hit when they leave their home floor. Their effective field goal percentage drops significantly on the road where they struggle to find their rhythm from deep.

Miami-OH protects the basketball as well as any team in their conference. They won't gift SMU easy points through turnovers which is the only way a road favorite covers a number this high.

This is the biggest game of the season for the RedHawks and the home crowd will be a major factor. While SMU has the recruiting advantage, the situational edge sits squarely with the home underdog.

Seven points is a gift for a team that plays this hard on the defensive end. Expect a back-and-forth battle that stays within two buckets the entire night.

Bet Miami-OH +7.

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1* Free Sharp Play on Mirassol -137

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take #759 Queens Royals +25.5 over Purdue Boilermakers (7:35p.m., Friday, March 20 TruTV) Purdue showed up in Chicago for the Big 10 Tournament but they have not played well during the second half of the season. We will grab the points with the Royals on Friday night in St. Louis, MO. Purdue is nowhere near as strong on defense this year and many of their stars are not shooting it well. They got a cakewalk to the Big 10 Finals by getting to play a depleted UCLA team on Saturday. They are overseeded and are not a strong two seed. The Royals can score points and should get hot at some point in this game to cover this spread. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports Weekend Card featuring top plays in basketball, hockey, and other sports. Sign-up now and let 54 years of handicapping experience work for you. 

New Orleans has been strong at home and matches up well with the Clippers’ inconsistent perimeter defense. The Pelicans’ physicality and half-court scoring efficiency give them the clearer path to covering. With LAC’s volatility, New Orleans is the more stable pick here today.

Take: 542. New Orleans Pelicans -1.5 (5:10 PT / 8:10 ET)

My selection is on Washington over Ottawa at 7:35 pm et on Wednesday.

The Senators are riding high after sweeping their weekend home set against the Ducks and Sharks. They threw everything they had at those two opponents, including starting goaltender Linus Ullmark in both contests. Here, I think things get a little tougher for playoff-hungry Ottawa as it heads on the road to face a desperate Capitals squad that has been idle since Saturday's shootout loss to Boston. The Caps are 2-4 over their last six games and sit eight games back of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. All is not lost, however, as they still have time to get back into the playoff picture but it has to start on this homestand. While Washington is just 20-15-4 on home ice this season it has deserved better, outscoring opponents by 0.5 goals on average. With a win here, the Caps can close the gap between them and Ottawa to a single point - the Sens are one of the teams they're looking to leapfrog to climb the Eastern Conference ladder. We'll back Washington at a favorable price on Wednesday. Take Washington (8*).

PSP Data Driven 1* Miami-OH.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the Underdog. Miami-Ohio is 6-0 ATS in its last 6 games when playing as the underdog. Southern Methodist is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.