Friday 4/20/18 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NBA, MLB and NHL games.
JR ODonnell
1* free to the Monster Dog Blue Jays + 160 behind Estrada as they will give Sonny Gray all he can handle , Gray a -129 Power Rated in my book play here a the value imo on the Jays ..Jays check in here @ 5-2 on the road , Yankees 4-6 vs the Righties and a Gray a terrible 6+ERA to open the year.,.. LET'S GET AFTER THE JAYS + 160 VS PINSTRIPES
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Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Cleveland w/Bauer -120 Over Baltimore
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR FRIDAY: Take SAN FRANCISCO (Samardzija) +115 over LA Angels
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Totals4U
Friday's Free Selection: San Francisco Giants/Los Angeles Angels over 9
Jeff Benton
Your Friday freebie is Over in the Boston-Milwaukee contest.
Going to stick with the trends that say to play Over the total in Boston-Milwaukee.
Let's take a look shall we?
First pair of games played in Boston both land Over the total, Game One did need 22 combined points in overtime to land Over the total, but the teams were just a basket away from the Over at the end of regulation. Game Two was a "no doubt about it" Over, as the teams combined for 226 points which easily sailed over the price of 198-199 points.
Those 2 Overs put the series Over streak at 4 in a row, and also at 5-1-1 Over in the last 7 contested, and 7-2-1 overall Over the total the past 10 series meetings.
The Celtics have landed Over in 6 straight dating back to the regular season, and 8 of their last 9 overall!
The Bucks have been on an even more pronounced Over run, as each of their last 3 have landed Over, and they are 17-2 Over the total now in their last 19 games dating back to March 7th.
Since Milwaukee has twice allowed 5 players to post double-digits on them through the first 2 games, have to expect we see more scoring again tonight in Game Three.
Celtics-Bucks Over on Friday.
3* BOSTON-MILWAUKEE OVER
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Brad Wilton
Time for another Western Conference opening round series to be put to bed. Thus far, both the Golden Knights and the Sharks have gotten through to the conference semis in 4 games, and now here on Friday it is Winnipeg's turn to end their series against Minnesota with the 2 goals or better win at home on Friday.
The Jets have gone 34-7-2 at the Bell MTS Centre, and that includes a 3-2 win to open this series against the Wild on the 11th, and a 4-1 win 2 night's later on the 13th. In fact, Winnipeg has won 5 in a row at home now over Minnesota.
Connor Hellebuyck has been just a little better than his counterpart Devan Dubnyk in this series, and is fresh off a shutout win on the road on Tuesday that has the Jets on the brink of the semifinals tonight.
Minnesota has struggled on the road now for a while, as they have lost 6 of their last 7 games played on enemy ice.
With Minny staring elimination in the face, they will be faced with the prospect of pulling Dubnyk earlier than normal should they fall behind in this contest. If that is the case, I am counting on the Jets scoring an empty-netter that very well could be the decider when it comes to this Puck Line release. I have a suspicion that it won't come down to the empty-netter, that the Jets will take flight before then and win this game by 2 anyway.
Winnipeg on the Puck Line.
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Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, April 20, 2018
MLB (909) CHICAGO CUBS VS (910) COLORADO ROCKIES
Take: (910) COLORADO ROCKIES
4* WINNIPEG -1 1/2 GOALS
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Jeff Allen Sports
Friday's Free Selection is on the Washington Nationals
John Anthony Sports
Friday's Free Selection: San Diego Padres + 130
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Atlantic Sports
Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Seattle Mariners even
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#1 Sports
Friday's Free Selection: St Louis Cardinals - 180
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Easy Money Sports
Lee's Free Friday Selection Is
Seattle w/Hernandez +105
Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Friday: Take SEATTLE (Hernandez) Pick'em over Texas
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: Arizona Koch -142
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Hawkeye Sports
Friday's Free Pick: Winnipeg Jets - 220
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Golden Dragon Sports
Free Pick Seattle Hernandez +103
Arthur Ralph Sports
FREE play: FRI: SF Giants w/ Samardziga + 130
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick the Detroit Tigers w/Norris Pk over Kansas City
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The Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Friday: Take CLEVELAND (Bauer) -120 over Baltimore
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Friday: Toronto Blue Jays + 175
Kenny Towers
Un 9 Bos/Oak - MLB
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Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor FREE Play for Friday, April 20, 2018
4/20 07:05 PM MLB (929) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (J SAMARDZIJA - R) VS (930) LOS ANGELES ANGELS (A HEANEY - L)
Take : Angels
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Roz Wins
Roz's Friday April 20, 2018, Free Pick
04/20 04:05 PM MLB (917) CLEVELAND INDIANS (T BAUER - R) VS (918) BALTIMORE ORIOLES (D BUNDY - R)
Take : Indians
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Jimmy Boyd
Apr 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Indians vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +111 at 5Dimes
Free Pick on Orioles +111
I'm recommending a play on the Orioles as a short home dog against the Indians on Friday. Cleveland is one of the bigger public teams and there's no question the public will be all over the Indians at this price against a struggling Baltimore team that's started out just 5-14.
What they will overlook is just how good Orioles starter Dylan Bundy has been to start out the season. Bundy has posted a sensational 1.40 ERA and 1.091 WHIP over his first 4 starts and has been even better on the road where he's got a 1.29 ERA and 0.857 WHIP in 2 outings. It's worth noting those two road starts came against two of the elite teams in the Red Sox and Astros.
Cleveland will counter with Trevor Bauer, who has pitched well himself, but his worst start so far has come in his lone road outing at Seattle. Note that last year he had a 4.54 ERA in 14 road starts and is 1-3 with a 5.86 ERA and 1.518 WHIP in 5 career starts against the Orioles. In 3 career starts at Camden Yards he's allowed 13 runs on 16 hits and 8 walks in 15 1/3 innings of work. Take Baltimore!
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Mark Wilson
Apr 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | PIT vs PHI
Play on: UNDER 8½ -105
Free Play on Pirates vs Phillies under 8½ -105
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Totals Guru
Apr 20 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
NHL | Flyers vs Penguins
Play on: UNDER 6 -105
Free Total Annihilator On Flyers vs Penguins under 6 -105
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Cappers Club
Apr 20 '18, 8:05 PM in 7h
NBA | Raptors vs Wizards
Play on: Raptors +2 -108 at 5Dimes
Toronto Raptors +2
The Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards face off on Friday night and in this game the Raptors have the value.
The Wizards have had a hard time covering the spread as of late as favorites. They are 2-6 in their last eight games as favorites.
The one thing we have learned about the Wizards so far this postseason is they have zero interest in playing defense.
They gave up 130 points in their last game and although I don't think it will be that high in this game the Raptors will run up the score.
Back the Raptors +2
5* FREE Cappers Club Play on Raptors +2
Good Luck, Cappers Club.
Jack Jones
Apr 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Cavs vs Pacers
Play on: Cavs +1 -101 at pinnacle
Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Cleveland Cavaliers +1
I simply trust Lebron James and the Cavaliers more in this critical Game 3. James scored 46 of Cleveland’s 100 points in Game 2 to pull out a gutsy victory over the Pacers.
James has never lost an opening round playoff series, and his play in big games like this one has been a big reason why. It also helps that the Cavaliers are fully healthy right now and a dangerous team moving forward.
The Pacers are a very young team that are not used to these big playoff situations. Victor Oladipo is a great young talent, but he isn’t ready for this kind of stage just yet. I think the wrong team is favored in this one.
The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. Cleveland is 25-10 in its last 35 Friday games. The road team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings in this series. Bet the Cavaliers Friday.
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Bobby Conn
Apr 20 '18, 9:35 PM in 8h
NBA | Celtics vs Bucks
Play on: OVER 203½ -106
1* Free Play on Celtics/Bucks over 203½ -106
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Doug Upstone
Apr 20 '18, 8:05 PM in 7h
NBA | Raptors vs Wizards
Play on: OVER 218 -105
On Friday night in the NBA Playoffs, Play Over on April road teams like Toronto when the total is 210 to 219.5, after going over the total by more than six points in three consecutive games. In the past 22 years, this rare situation is 23-6, almost 80 percent.
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Sal Michaels
Apr 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | PIT vs PHI
Play on: OVER 8½ +111
Free Play on Pirates vs Phillies over 8½ +111
Marc Lawrence
Apr 20 '18, 8:40 PM in 7h
MLB | Cubs vs Rockies
Play on: Rockies +104 at BMaker
Play - Colorado Rockies w/Gray (Game 910).
Edges - Rockies: Gray 4-1 L5 April team starts… Cubs: Hendricks 0-3 L3 team starts in this series… With Gray in great KW form with 19 Ks and 2 BBs this season, we recommend a 1* play on Colorado. Thank you and good luck as always.
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Dustin Hawkins
Apr 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | PIT vs PHI
Play on: UNDER 8½ -105
Free Play on Pirates vs Phillies under 8½ -105
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Info Plays
Apr 20 '18, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Nationals vs Dodgers
Play on: Dodgers -131 at BMaker
1* Free Play on Dodgers -131
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Scott Rickenbach
Apr 20 '18, 9:35 PM in 8h
NBA | Celtics vs Bucks
Play on: OVER 202½ -110
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NBA Game #715 Friday Free Pick OVER the total in Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics @ 9:35 ET - Celtics are 8-1 to the over their last 9 games. When on an over streak of 3 or more consecutive overs, Boston has gone 9-2 to the over this season. The over is 16-7 their last 23 games against teams that allow an average of 106 points or more per game. The over is also 18-7 in the Celtics last 25 games against team that score an average of 106 points or more per game. This total is priced low because it is playoff basketball but the reality is that the current trending of these two teams has not stopped and there has been a good pace in their games thus far. Yes the first game took OT to go over the total but, were it not for OT, the game would have fallen just short. The fact is both teams are shooting well and the over is 24-11 long-term when Milwaukee is off of an upset loss as a favorite. Also, the Bucks are 17-5 to the over this season when off of a game where they allowed 115 points or more. Free Pick OVER the total in Milwaukee
John Martin
Apr 20 '18, 9:35 PM in 8h
NBA | Celtics vs Bucks
Play on: Bucks -4½ -110 at MyBookie
1 Unit FREE PLAY on Milwaukee Bucks -4.5
It’s do or die for the Milwaukee Bucks at home in Game 3 tonight. They still have a legitimate shot to win this series with all of the injuries the Celtics are dealing with right now. They lost in overtime in Game 1 before kind of falling apart in Game 2. I expect them to rebound in a big way at home tonight in Game 3. The Bucks are 15-5 ATS off two straight road losses over the last three seasons. Milwaukee is 20-7 ATS in home games off two straight losses over the last three years. Give me the Bucks.
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Brandon Lee
Apr 20 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Twins vs Rays
Play on: Rays -122 at 5Dimes
10* FREE MLB PICK (Rays -122)
I'll take my chances here with the Rays laying a short number at home against the Twins. Tampa just 2 of 3 at home against the Rangers and are heating up at the plate. The Rays are averaging 4.4 runs and 9.6 hits over their last 5 contests. They should be able to keep the offense rolling here against Minnesota starter Lance Lynn, who has a 5.00 ERA and 1.778 WHIP (10 walks in 9 innings).
Tampa will send out their ace Chris Archer. While Archer hasn't pitched like an ace to this point he's got a really strong history of performing well against Minnesota. Archer is 6-1 with a 1.84 ERA and 0.932 WHIP in 7 career starts against the Twins. I also think this could be a bit of a flat spot for Minnesota, who just played that 2-game series against the Indians in Puerto Rico. Give me the Rays -122!
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Dennis Macklin
Apr 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | CLE vs BAL
Play on: UNDER 8 -115
DMack's Free Play for Friday, April 20, 2018, is on the Indians/Orioles Under
Two starters in excellent early form square off here in a game where runs should be at a premium. Trevor Bauer is 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA and really deserves better in the win category. Dylan Bundy is 0-2 with a 1.40 in four starts and has been unlucky enough to get five runs of run support in those four starts. Add to the mix that the Tribe is 10-4 to the low L14 and that all five prior Oriole homies all went under the total and we think we have a pretty good case. Play the under.
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Mike Lundin
Apr 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Pirates vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -108 at YouWager