Thursday 4-4-19 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 4

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DETROIT (32-38-0-10, 74 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (43-26-0-11, 97 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 7:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 95-107 ATS (-47.1 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 18-18 ATS (-7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-3 (+6.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-3-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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OTTAWA (29-45-0-6, 64 pts.) at BUFFALO (31-39-0-10, 72 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 7:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 297-281 ATS (+11.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 56-107 ATS (+182.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 10-30 ATS (+61.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 12-24 ATS (+42.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 1-16 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-5 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-5-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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MONTREAL (43-29-0-8, 94 pts.) at WASHINGTON (47-25-0-8, 102 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 7:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 13-32 ATS (+49.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 35-60 ATS (+96.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 24-52 ATS (+83.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 10-31 ATS (+48.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 113-74 ATS (+204.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 65-44 ATS (-0.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-7 ATS (+15.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-41 ATS (-5.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-25 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 14-11 ATS (+28.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.7 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (60-16-0-4, 124 pts.) at TORONTO (46-27-0-7, 99 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 7:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 60-20 ATS (+22.7 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-10 ATS (+12.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
TAMPA BAY is 63-27 ATS (+16.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-3 ATS (+15.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-13 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 249-246 ATS (+518.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 21-17 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more this season.
TORONTO is 20-21 ATS (-2.1 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-4 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 7-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (46-27-0-7, 99 pts.) at FLORIDA (36-32-0-12, 84 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 7:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 30-14 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 46-34 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 8-1 ATS (+7.0 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 12-6 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
FLORIDA is 182-204 ATS (+405.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 115-172 ATS (+299.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-2 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (30-40-0-10, 70 pts.) at CAROLINA (44-29-0-7, 95 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 7:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 9-28 ATS (+53.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CAROLINA is 28-14 ATS (+11.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 14-16 ATS (-7.2 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more this season.
CAROLINA is 21-33 ATS (-18.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 26-28 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 11-17 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-3 (+6.8 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 8-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.9 Units)

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BOSTON (48-23-0-9, 105 pts.) at MINNESOTA (37-34-0-9, 83 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 8:08 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (37-35-0-8, 82 pts.) at ST LOUIS (43-28-0-9, 95 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 8:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 278-198 ATS (+39.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-20 ATS (+49.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-19 ATS (+46.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 3-2-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)

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VANCOUVER (35-35-0-10, 80 pts.) at NASHVILLE (45-29-0-6, 96 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 8:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 160-142 ATS (+315.1 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 12-6 ATS (+19.1 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
VANCOUVER is 205-234 ATS (+521.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 55-49 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 5-3 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-3-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (44-27-0-9, 97 pts.) at EDMONTON (34-37-0-9, 77 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 9:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 44-36 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 61-45 ATS (+111.9 Units) in road games in April games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 71-92 ATS (-95.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 11-16 ATS (+27.3 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more this season.
EDMONTON is 27-42 ATS (-17.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-11 ATS (-9.5 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 10-9-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
12 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+9.2 Units)

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WINNIPEG (46-30-0-4, 96 pts.) at COLORADO (37-29-0-14, 88 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 9:08 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 14-3 ATS (+9.8 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 37-43 ATS (-32.1 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 10-20 ATS (-11.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 7-6-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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ARIZONA (38-34-0-8, 84 pts.) at VEGAS (43-30-0-7, 93 pts.) - 4/4/2019, 10:08 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 6-2 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 6-2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

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1Detroit -2 Pittsburgh
DETROIT is 14-12 ATS (13.7 Units) against good teams - outscoring their opponents by 0.3+ goals/game in the current season.

3Ottawa -4 Buffalo
BUFFALO is 1-16 ATS (-18 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season in the current season.

5Montreal -6 Washington
MONTREAL is 25-53 ATS (-33.3 Units) revenging a loss where opponent scored 4 or more goals in the last 3 seasons.

7Tampa Bay -8 Toronto
TAMPA BAY is 33-6 ATS (22.3 Units) against terrible defensive teams - allowing 3+ goals/game in the current season.

9Ny Islanders -10 Florida
NY ISLANDERS are 39-24 ATS (17.4 Units) against poor defensive teams - opponents average 29.5+ shots on goal in the current season.

11New Jersey -12 Carolina
NEW JERSEY is 4-24 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games against good offensive teams - scoring 2.85+ goals/game in the current season.

13Boston -14 Minnesota
MINNESOTA is 3-13 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games against good starting goalies - saving >= 91.5% of shots against in the current season.

15Philadelphia -16 St Louis
ST LOUIS are 14-2 ATS (13.3 Units) against good passing teams - averaging 5 or more assists per game in the 2nd half of the year in the current season.

17Vancouver -18 Nashville
NASHVILLE is 14-19 ATS (-6.9 Units) in home games off a road win in the last 3 seasons.

19San Jose -20 Edmonton
EDMONTON is 12-3 ATS (8.7 Units) revenging 2 straight losses where opponent scored 3 or more goals in the current season.

21Winnipeg -22 Colorado
COLORADO is 22-29 ATS (-16.6 Units) against poor defensive teams - allowing 2.85+ goals/game in the current season.

23Arizona -24 Vegas
VEGAS are 13-17 ATS (-9.8 Units) against good offensive teams - averaging 29.5+ shots on goal per game in the 2nd half of the year in the current season.

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In the Crease - Week 28
Joe Williams



Detroit Rock City

The Detroit Red Wings have been eliminated for a long time, but they're certainly not throwing in the towel. They have won six in a row, and eight of the past nine outings. During their current six-game winning streak they have cashed some huge numbers, including +330 at Vegas on March 23 and +320 at San Jose on March 25. They also toppled Boston (+180) at home on March 31, 6-3, while also dealing Pittsburgh (+170) a costly loss for another solid payout for those who invested in the Red Wings. During the 6-0-0 run, they have cashed a healthy (+1235).

They'll play the second end of the home-and-home with the Penguins in the Steel City on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ET, and they're a huge underdog (+275). Are you feeling them, or is the win streak finally going to end? The Red Wings have won just once in their past five trips to Pittsburgh, although the underdog is 5-2 in the past seven meetings, with the 'over' 5-1 in the past six meetings in Western Pennsylvania. The over is also 12-4 in the past 16 meetings overall in the series.

Looking Ahead

Thursday, April 4

Montreal at Washington: The Canadiens are fighting for a wild-card spot, while the Capitals are still shooting for a division title. Both teams have something to play for, so this one should be one of the best games of the evening. The Habs are 6-2 in the past eight games overall, while going 5-2 in the past seven against Eastern Confernce teams. However, they're just 2-5 in the past seven road games, and 1-8 in the past nine away from home against teams with a winning home record. The Canadiens are just 2-6 in the past seven meetings, but the road team is 20-7 in the past 27 in this series, and the underdog is 22-9 in the past 31 battles overall.

Tampa Bay at Toronto: The Lightning head into this one with a 42-9 mark across their past 51 against the Eastern Conference, steamrolling all comers. They're also 39-16 in the past 55 games on the road, an area which will obviously handy once the postseason begins. Tampa Bay has won four of the past five in this series, and they're 4-1 in the past five trips to Toronto, too. The Leafs are a solid 41-20 in their past 61 at home.

Winnipeg at Colorado: The Jets have won just once in the past five games overall, but it seems the closer together the games are, the better they do. That will serve them well in the playoffs. In the past 27 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation, they're 21-6. They're also 17-6 in the past 23 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Colorado has won five in a row at home, and they're 7-2 in the past nine overall. The Avalanche need just one point in the next two games to eliminate the Arizona Coyotes and punch their ticket to the postseason.

Friday, April 5

Dallas at Chicago: The Blackhawks won a hard fought game on Wednesday, topping the Blues 4-3 in a shootout behind Cam Ward in his first start in a month. It might be his final start in the NHL, unless he elects to return for another season. The Stars are into the postseason, clinching over the weekend, and they're 5-2 in the past seven meetings in this series. The road team has cashed in four straight meetings, with the 'over' going 20-7-1 in the past 28 meetings in the Windy City.

Los Angeles at Anaheim: The Kings and Ducks have nothing to play for but pride. Even if neither of these teams are going to the playoffs, this will be played like a playoff game most likely. These rivals do not like each other, so it should be entertaining. L.A. has won just seven of their past 26 games, and they're 3-9 in the past 12 as a road underdog. Anaheim isn't quitting, either. They beat the No. 1 seed Flames on Wednesday, moving to 32-1 in their past 33 regular-season home games against Calgary. In this series, the under is 4-1 in the past five meetings, the home team is 4-1 in the past five, and the favorite has cashed in nine of the past 11 in this series.

Saturday, April 6

Toronto at Montreal: The Maple Leafs could potentially knock their Original Six rivals out of the postseason depending on how things shake down over the next couple of days. That should make Saturday's battle very interesting. The Habs haven't had a lot of success against the Leafs lately, with Toronto going 7-0 in the past seven meetings, and the favorite cashing in each of the past five in the series.

Carolina at Philadelphia: The Hurricanes could be playing for their playoff lives on Saturday, or they might simply be jockeying for the seventh seed just to avoid the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoffs. Either way, this will be an important game. They just beat Philly 5-2 as home favorites on March 30 behind Petr Mrazek, who has won 10 of his past 12 entering play on Thursday. They'll be looking to complete the season sweep against the Flyers, including a home-and-home win on Dec. 31 and Jan. 3. Mrazek won the last game in Philly on Jan. 3 by a 5-3 margin.

Colorado at San Jose: The Avalanche might have already clinched a playoff spot by the time the puck drops, but depending on what happens in the Dallas game on Friday night, the Avalanche could potentially be playing for the first wild-card, and a chance to avoid the Calgary Flames. The Sharks have been sick lately, and not in a good way. They're limping into the playoffs and need a momentum builder. They have won four meetings in a row at home against the Avalanche since Dec. 28, 2016, and the over is an impressive 7-1-1 in the past nine in this series. The home team is also 7-2 in the past nine meetings, with the favorite 3-0 in the past three.

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Dustin Hawkins

Apr 04 '19, 3:05 PM in 1h
MLB | Yankees vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +200 at 5Dimes

1 Dimer on Orioles +200

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Wesley Scott

Apr 04 '19, 3:05 PM in 1h
MLB | Yankees vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +185 at betonline

The struggling New York Yankees (2-4 Overall, 0-0 Road) are looking to get things right in their first road series of the season. They face the Baltimore Orioles (4-2 Overall, 0-0 Home).
The New York Yankees need to find their swagger, but more than half the teams starters are on the injured list. Tulo went down yesterday with a strained calf, and will miss games.
Today, the short handed Yankees will give the ball to James Paxton (0-1, 1.59 ERA). He has faced the Orioles already once this year.
During that start he pitched five innings, allowing four hits and two runs. The Orioles lineup hit .200 against him.
The Baltimore Orioles return for their season opener. Baltimore will give the ball to Alex Cobb. Cobb will be making his season debut.
Cobb finished last season 3-3 with a 2.56 ERA. 10 starts (11 outings). For his career he is 7-4 with a 2.90 ERA against the Yankees. 16 starts (17 outings).
This one will be close. Take the Orioles at home to get the win.

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Bobby Conn

Apr 04 '19, 3:37 PM in 1h
MLB | Red Sox vs A's
Play on: A's +107 at YouWager

1* Free Play on A's +107

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Mike Lundin

Apr 04 '19, 3:37 PM in 1h
MLB | Red Sox vs A's
Play on: A's -105 at 5Dimes

MIKE LUNDIN'S RED SOX @ ATHLETICS FREE PICK
The Oakland Athletics had shut out the Boston Red Sox in back-to-back games before taking a 6-3 loss on Wednesday. I like the A's to bounce back here Thursday to deny Boston to split this series.
A's left-hander Brett Anderson (1-0, 0.00 ERA) tossed six scoreless innings against the Halos in his season debut and is 6-4 behind a solid 3.48 ERA in 11 career starts against Boston.
The Red Sox turn to left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (0-1, 10.38 ERA) who owns a 2.33 ERA in four career starts against Oakland but was charged with all runs (five earned) in a 6-5 loss to the Mariners in his season debut.
Oakland has won six of the last eight meetings and is also 6-2 in Anderson's last eight starts vs. Red Sox. I like the price we get on the home team in this matchup.
Free pick on Oakland Athletics.

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Jack Jones

Apr 04 '19, 3:37 PM in 1h
MLB | Red Sox vs A's
Play on: Red Sox -102 at betonline

Jack’s Free Pick Thursday: Boston Red Sox -102
The Boston Red Sox got off to a slow start this season at 2-5. I think they are undervalued now as a result as basically even money against the Oakland A’s today. It’s only a matter of time before they bust out of their slump, and they made a step forward with a 6-3 win in Oakland yesterday.
Eduardo Rodriquez has been a great find for the Red Sox. He has also dominated the A’s in four career starts against them, going 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA and 0.778 WHIP. He has struck out 26 Oakland batters in 27 innings while allowing just 21 base runners.
Rodriquez is 12-0 against the money line vs. an AL team with a slugging percentage of .410 or worse over the last two seasons. The Red Sox are 11-2 in Rodriquez’s last 13 road starts. Bet the Red Sox Thursday.

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Mark Wilson

Apr 04 '19, 6:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Indians
Play on: Blue Jays +152 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Blue Jays +152

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Mike Williams

Apr 04 '19, 6:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Indians
Play on: Indians -171 at GTBets

1* on Indians -171

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Kenny Walker

Apr 04 '19, 7:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Reds vs Pirates
Play on: Pirates -116 at YouWager

Free Pick on Pirates

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Scott Rickenbach

Apr 04 '19, 7:08 PM in 5h
NHL | Canadiens vs Capitals
Play on: Canadiens +121 at pinnacle

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NHL Game #5 Thursday Free Pick Montreal Canadiens Money Line (+) @ Washington Capitals @ 7:05 ET - Sure the Capitals have motivation (to win the Metro Division) and they would like to bounce back off a flat performance. However, the Canadiens are the much hungrier team here. While all the Caps need is one loss by the Islanders and they've clinched the division, the Habs are in a dogfight for the final playoff spot in the East. Coming off a confidence-boosting win by knocking off the top team in the league, Montreal will build off the win over Tampa Bay by knocking off the defending champs here. The road team is actually 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between these clubs. The Canadiens play in the NHL's hottest pressure-cooker, yes that hockey-crazed city Montreal, and they are truly better off on the road for a huge game like this. The Habs have won 6 of their last 8 games and the Capitals just lost a key defensemen to injury. Look for the Canadiens to be very aggressive from the outset in this one and take advantage of the Caps weakend blueline. Grab the road dog. Free Pick MONTREAL

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Larry Ness

Apr 04 '19, 7:08 PM in 5h
NHL | Senators vs Sabres
Play on: Sabres -180 at betonline

My 1* Free Play is on the Buffalo Sabres.
I don’t normally recommend laying chalk of this size, unless there’s a really good reason to.
And in this case, I think the visiting Senators, who are off a 4-1 win in New York just last night, come into this one predictably “gassed” in the second game of the back-to-back scenario.
Neither team will make the playoffs and while the Sens have looked better of late, they have nothing to play for here whatsoever.
The Sabres on the other hand are trying to break a miserable eight-game slide and I believe the motivation to do that alone will end up being the difference maker in this one.
I’ll point out as well that Ottawa is a poor 8-23 in its last 31 when playing the second game of the back-to-back, while Buffalo is still 21-8 in its last 29 as a favorite in the -150 to -200 range.
No excuses for the Sabres tonight. Consider laying the price in this one.
Good luck…Larry

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Cole Faxon

Apr 04 '19, 7:20 PM in 5h
MLB | Cubs vs Braves
Play on: Braves -115 at sportsbook

FREE PLAY on Braves -115

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Brandon Lee

Apr 04 '19, 7:20 PM in 5h
MLB | Cubs vs Braves
Play on: Braves -111 at GTBets

10* FREE MLB PICK (Braves -111)
I'll take my chances here with Atlanta as a small home favorite against Chicago. The Cubs are simply not playing well and it's almost like they are trying to hard to live up to expectations. After the bullpen blew a lead last night, Chicago has lost 4 straight and will have to hope Yu Darvish is better than he was the first time out.
Darvish lasted just 2 2/3 innings at Texas, mainly because he couldn't find the strike zone (7 walks). I know it wasn't that long ago that Darvish was really good, but he's not someone I trust right now. Braves have got their offense going at home and it wouldn't shock me to see them put up 5+ runs here.
Atlanta will counter with Max Fried, who will make his first start. Braves got a few new faced in the rotation and this is the guy I was excited to see. While he had a 1-4 record in 2018, he posted a strong 2.94 ERA and had 44 strikeouts in just 33 2/3 innings. Give me Atlanta -111!