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New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins May 2 2014 7:00PM Pick
*ONLY $12* Burns' T.G.I.F. SPECIAL #1! Prediction
Pittsburgh Penguins Reason
I’m playing on PITTSBURGH. I believe this line could easily be higher. The Penguins are well-rested and playing at home. They outscore teams by a 3.3 to 2.4 average margin here. On the other hand, the Rangers only outscore teams by a 2.7 to 2.5 margin on the road and they’ll be playing their third game in four days here. Special teams figures to favor the Pens. The Pittsburgh power-play was the best during the regular season and was a solid 4 for 15 against Columbus. (The Pens also scored a pair of short-handed goals in that series.) On the other ha While the Rangers did win their most recent visit here, the Pens are still 5-1 the last six meetings here. I like their chances of improving on those stats tonight. 8*
StraightUPWinners Sharp - Ivan LaFlare
Sports pick, May 2 2014
Game of a Lifetime
Dallas Mavs vs San Antonio Spurs
15-units Spurs -4 @ 5dimes
It’s time for the Mavericks to pull out their fishing poles. The Spurs have shown they are the better team in the last 3 games even in a game 3 lost. In game 5 San Antonio played Spurs basketball, 4 of their starters scored double digits and they only turn the ball over 5 times. Tony Parker was the biggest bright spot of game 5. He scored 23 mostly out of pick and roll situations. Coach Pop prefer to use the pick and roll with Tim Duncan because he is able to shoot the short jumper or dive to the basket after the roll. Tiago Splitter has been a hidden gem for the Spurs. Duncan is drawing so much attention from the Mavs defense that they have not noticed Splitter recorded his 3rd straight double double on Wednesday. The Spurs shoot the 3 pointer well during the regular season but they are struggling to heat up from deep. Instead of settling for the long bombs they have pound the ball inside of the paint. In game 5 the Spurs produced 49 points in the paint and shot 27 free throws. San Antonio attempted 45 shots in the paint compared to Dallas 32. Defensively the Spurs are focused on containing Dirk. He has not made a 3 pointer in the last 3 games and they for forcing them out of his comfort zones on the court. Dirk will still find away to score 20 point but he has not had an offensive explosion against the Spurs. San Antonio will continue to win the battle in the paint and this series will end in 6.
StraightUPWinners Sharp - Xavier Singleton
Sports Picks, May 2, 2014
Game of the Year
LA Dodgers vs Miami Marlins
10-Units Dodgers -121 @ 5dimes
3-Units Dodgers RL -1.5 +140 @ 5dimes
Milwaukee vs Cincinnati Red
5-Units Reds -118 @ 5dimes
NBA Game of the Day
Houston vs Portland
5-Units Portland -4 @ 5dimes
Portland has proved it has the advantage over Houston. Aldridge is a true match up problem. In games in where they were able to control him, Houston won. But in games where Portland won, Aldridge averaged 39 points game. Now Houston has to go on the road in a must win situation. Houston will be sent home tonight. Harden has not figured it out and frankly has been out played by Blazers young guards Lillard and Matthews. Harden has 17 turnovers in 5 games. He's turned it over twice as much as he's stolen the ball. With Harden not shooting efficiently, Rockets are in trouble. Trail Blazers have some of the best young talent in the league. Lillard, Batum, Mathews, Aldridge will close out this series against Houston tonight.
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