Black Widow
1* on Chicago Bulls -2
Much more important game here for the Bulls. The Cavaliers have wrapped up home-court advantage throughout the playoffs and don't have much to play for down the stretch. The Bulls are still fighting to make the playoffs, trying to catch the Raptors for the 8th and final spot. The Bulls are 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons. The Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss. Take Chicago and lay the points.
Info Plays
3* on L.A. Clippers +6.5
Reasons why the Clippers cover:
1.) System Play. We'll Play Against - Any team (SACRAMENTO) - after 5 or more consecutive unders, a good offensive team (98-102 PPG) against an average offensive team (92-98 PPG) after 42+ games. This is a 24-8 ATS System hitting 75% over the last 5 seasons.
2.) The Kings are really struggling to score points right now. They have scored 99 or less points in 8 straight games, all losses. Sacramento should not be this heavily favored after going 0-8 in their last 8 games overall. Bet the Clippers.
SPORTS WAGERS
Minnesota +1.65 over CALGARY
The Flames season ultimately came to an end a couple of nights ago and now this team has a lot of problems to address. They made some very questionable moves in an attempt to make the playoffs, most notably getting older and trading away draft picks. How’d that work out? Coming to the rink tonight will have a completely different feel for them, as they’ll play for the first time with nothing to play for. They can’t even play spoiler because the Wild are out and the Canucks, who they close the season against has clinched first in the Northwest. Calgary will finish the year with the second least amount of goals in the NHL and they’ll also miss the dance for the first time in five years. One really has to wonder what will motivate them tonight. The Wild, too, will play for nothing but they’ve been playing for nothing for a while now so they’re mindset is already set. Laying big juice with the Flames is taking a big risk that need not be taken. At the very least, the Wild chances of winning has to be equal to the Flames chances and maybe more so. Throw in the tag and this one just makes sense. Play: Minnesota +1.65 (Risking 2 units).
SAN JOSE -½ -1.05 over Vancouver
The Canucks will go its back-up goaltender here in Andrew Raycroft and that’s a sure indication that they’re just tuning up for the playoffs. The Canucks will play for nothing, as they’re the Northwest champs and they’ll be the #3 seed in the West. Nothing can chance that. Meanwhile, the Sharkies will play for the #1 seed and that carries a big advantage for them, as it’ll lock up home ice all the way to the finals, should they get there. They want this game while the Canucks couldn’t give a damn. Furthermore, Evgeni Nabokov has dominated the Canucks lately, going 8-1-0 with a 1.56 goals-against average since the start of the 2007-08 season. In that stretch, he is 5-0-0 with a 1.19 GAA at home. Sweet. Canucks are ripe for the pickings here. Play: San Jose -½ -1.05 (Risking 2.1 units to win 2).