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[1%] Free Play on Yankees under 9½ -115

Ricky's 1* play on KOR.

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.

- South Korea are unbeaten in their last 15 all competitions games.

- South Korea has scored 8 goals in their last 3 games.

- South Korea has conceded only 1 goals in their last 3 games.

Verdict: The value is on the Underdog.

(#619) Minnesota Lynx | ATS | . 

Minnesota began the season brilliantly. However, it suffered a setback against the Las Vegas Aces in one of its WNBA Commissioner's Cup games, making it impossible to make the final. That shouldn't matter though as the Lynx have now won consecutive games since and continue to lead the Western Conference without their best player. 

Looking at Golden State, I've actually been impressed with what it's done so far this season. The Valkyries are 10-5 and look to be making a charge to perhaps be a playoff contender this season. However, I still don't believe that they have the intangibles to do so. I don't see them beating the #1 team in the West right now. 

Burns' Prediction: 89-80 Minnesota.

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Thursday’s FREE WINNER: Indiana Fever.

Game 614.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

As of this morning, the status of Caitlin Clark is still not confirmed. She is listed as day-to-day and probable here for the matchup with Atlanta. I think we’ve seen this story before as Clark has been a regular on the injury report for Indiana. She has played in 13 of their 14 games thus far this season, averaging over 20.4 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, and 8.3 assists per game. Obviously, it is significant whether she plays or she sits. However, I feel giving the Fever points at home is a mistake. They have dominated this rivalry of late, taking three straight meetings with the Dream, both straight up and against the spread, which does include the only matchup this season back at the beginning of this month at home, 83-71. Atlanta is a good team, my friends. As a matter of fact, they are setting a half-game ahead of Indiana in the Eastern Conference at 9-4. These two teams do not like one another. But it is hard to deny the fact the Fever come in here a little hotter, winning four in a row, and seven of the last 10 overall games SU, covering the last two outings, and six of the last 10 contests. This is a team that’s pretty darn good at home, going 6-2 when playing host this season. It is true, that if you look at the statistics, the home team scores more. But the visiting team here owns a swarming defense, ranking third in the league. Let’s not forget the Dream are also one of the best teams in the WNBA at both ends of the court on the glass. All this aside, I still feel giving Indiana points at home in front of their loyal fanbase, is a mistake. Remember, they have gotten the better of Atlanta in recent matchups. Take the Indiana Fever. Thank you.

Free Play – Take #958 St. Louis +100 over Kansas City (7:15 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 18)

This I-70 rematch is being played in Kansas City, with St. Louis winning the earlier series at home. Both starting pitchers throw from the left side, with Matthew Liberatore (3-3, 4.71 ERA) for the Cardinals and the Royals rolling out Noah Cameron (3-4, 4.11 ERA). The K.C. lefty is more reliable, who has a 1.96 ERA versus St. Louis in two starts. Conversely, Liberatore has a 6.75 ERA in four career appearances (two starts) versus the Show Me State rival. However, the Royals are only 17-21 at home, compared to the Cards at 19-15 on the road. The Redbirds have won 9 of 13, while the Royals are in a 2-6 downturn. When it comes to scoring, the Cards are #15, with K.C. #26. If the starting pitchers have a stalemate, the Royals' bullpen is #28 vs. the Cardinals at #18. This places the visitor in a more favorable situation. Then I found this: St. Louis is 12-5 vs. LH starters, with the home team 3-17 against lefties.

>MLB Totals Play of the Week, in a 21-3 Spot!

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1* Free Pick on Dream -1

The Dream walk into Indiana with a rest edge that matters.

Atlanta has 4 days off.

Indiana has 2 and is grinding through their third game in a short window.

That fatigue gap shows up late in close games, which is exactly the type of game a -1 spread implies.

Look past the records.

Both teams are 7-3 over their last 10.

The underlying separation is wide.

Atlanta carries a +10.3 net rating over that stretch versus Indiana at +6.2.

The Dream are scoring 88 a game with a 113 offensive rating and a 102.7 defensive rating.

That defensive number is the story.

Indiana's offense is good, not unstoppable, at 108.

Atlanta also takes care of the ball better, posting an 18% turnover rate against Indiana's 20%.

On the road against a fast-pace team (Fever play at 98.7), limiting live-ball giveaways is how you avoid the blowout track meet.

The opposition case leans on Indiana's 83-71 win on June 4 and a six-game home winning streak.

Fair point.

But Caitlin Clark is GTD with a back issue she's been managing for a month, and even at full strength, Indiana's net rating says the Fever are closer to Atlanta than that result suggested.

The Dream also get Angel Reese (14.6 ppg) and Naz Hillmon healthy in the frontcourt against Aliyah Boston, while Rhyne Howard (18.9) and Allisha Gray (19.6) match Indiana's backcourt scoring.

Fresher team, better metrics, getting only a point.

That's the spot.

I like the Dream

Free World Cup Soccer Play from Doc’s Sports. Take #225373 Japan over Tunisia (11:59 p.m. EST, Saturday June 20 FS1) Even though we are skeptical that Japan will go too far in this tournament we were super impressed with their resilience in their opener vs. Netherlands. Every time they were punched in the face with a Dutch goal, they punched back with one of their own and earned what should be a very important point in a 2-2 draw. Group F has three very good sides and with Sweden beating Tunisia 5-1 in their opener, it is now evident that Japan and Netherlands will need big results vs. Tunisia. We don’t think the Japanese leave anything to chance here, and we think they will be aggressive in searching for goals and we think they will get them. Tunisia have scored only a single goal combined in their last three matches and they were outscored in their last two against top competition with a goal differential of -9. Japan will have plenty of opportunities here and they showed vs. the Dutch that they can take advantage with accurate shots.

Thursday's Free MLB Pick

PLAY ON: A's -134

My selection is on Chicago +1.5 runs over New York at 7:05 pm et on Thursday.

This series has been no contest so far with the Yankees bats dominating the White Sox pitching staff and cruising to consecutive wins. I do think Thursday's contest is more of a toss-up with a pair of struggling starters taking the hill in Sean Burke for the White Sox and Ryan Weathers for the Yankees. Of note, Chicago has been terrific against left-handed pitching this season, ranking top-three in baseball in wOBA. I'm confident we'll see the White Sox get to Weathers early and often. The only thing really giving me pause here is Chicago's shaky bullpen and for that reason we'll grab the insurance run with the visitors. Take Chicago +1.5 runs (8*).

AAA Sports' Selection: Arizona Diamondbacks (ML).

Minnesota will start Connor Prielipp -- He has not been great so far this year with a 5.26 earned run average in 10 games (7.27 in four road games).

The Twins have performed well this year but are just 7-14 against opponents from the National League.

Arizona will start Michael Soroka -- Canada's top pitcher has been terrific this year, with a 2.09 earned run average at home this year.

The Diamondbacks are 8-4 at home this season when playing against opponents from the AL.

We're on AZ.

1% GOLD RUSH on Emma Navarro -3½