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Matt Blunt (VegasInsider)
NHL Eastern Conference Finals Game #1
New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Best Bet Game #1 - New York Islanders +137
Series Wager - New York Islanders in 6 Games +675
BYU -120
BYU @ NAVY | 9/07 | 8:00 PM EDT
11:33 AM
Navy is coming off a terrific season, but having to replace offensive leader Malcolm Perry isn't going to be easy. The Cougars have a solid defense that will match up well vs. the triple option. BYU’s standout offensive and defensive lines will wear down the Navy squad. The Cougars’ Zach Wilson is a very solid QB who can stretch the field. If he is patient and takes what the Navy defense allows, BYU should win a low-scoring defensive game.
TAMPA BAY +110
TAMPA BAY @ WASHINGTON | 9/07 | 6:05 PM EDT
Charlie Morton started out rough in his first two comeback starts but has come on strong in his three, albeit short stints. The Rays have won his last three starts and stayed under the total. The Nationals lost Max Scherzer’s last start in a 3-0 loss at Philadelphia and lack of hitting is still a problem. The Rays have won nine of their last 11, while the Nationals have lost eight of their last 10. Rays win.
23-15-1 IN LAST 39 MLB PICKS | +737
18-8 IN LAST 26 WAS ML PICKS | +1332
BOSTON -1.5
BOSTON @ TORONTO | 9/07 | 6:30 PM EDT
3:23 PM
The Raptors used defense in order to squeak by in Game 4. The third quarter has been a big key, as Toronto has outscored Boston in the period in each game of the series. However, the Celtics have the unexpected bench advantage. Look for Boston to go on a key run and continue to stifle the Raptors defensively.
51-35-1 IN LAST 87 NBA ATS PICKS | +1251
17-11-1 IN LAST 29 BOS ATS PICKS | +501
19-13 IN LAST 32 TOR ATS PICKS | +457
N.Y. YANKEES +120
N.Y. YANKEES @ TORONTO | 9/07 | 6:37 PM EDT
3:20 PM
After losing three straight in Baltimore, the Yankees find themselves in third place in the AL East. They’ll have a chance to gain ground Monday as they visit Toronto, which is one game ahead of them. Expect New York to end Hyun Jin Ryu’s streak of six straight starts with fewer than two earned runs allowed. Grab the Yankees.
6-3 IN LAST 9 MLB ML PICKS | +287
25-13 IN LAST 38 NYY ML PICKS | +1285
30-18 IN LAST 48 TOR ML PICKS | +1226
TAMPA BAY +110
TAMPA BAY @ WASHINGTON | 9/07 | 6:05 PM EDT
3:12 PM
The Rays find themselves as underdogs even though they have twice as many wins as the Nationals. Tampa Bay starter Charlie Morton is being eased back after returning from a shoulder injury. In his last start, he worked just two innings against the New York Yankees. Expect a similar approach, with the Rays' bullpen ready to limit a Nationals team returning from an 11-game road trip on which it went 3-8. Grab the Rays.
6-3 IN LAST 9 MLB ML PICKS | +287
13-5 IN LAST 18 WAS ML PICKS | +725
BYU -2
BYU @ NAVY | 9/07 | 8:00 PM EDT
BYU’s defense, anchored by top-flight LBs, is equipped to halt Navy's ground game. Preparing for an option offense is least challenging when it’s an opening game. This matchup was scheduled a month ago, which afforded the Cougars plenty of time to gear up. No fans will be admitted, which mitigates the disadvantage for the traveling team.
UNDER 49.5
BYU @ NAVY | 9/07 | 8:00 PM EDT
BYU lost its top three receivers from last year and then lost tight end Matt Bushman -- its leading receiver regardless of position -- last week to a ruptured Achilles. Dalen Morris will have the unenviable task of replacing legendary Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry. This one lines up to be an old-school, sloppy, defensive slugfest. Go Under.
2-1 IN LAST 3 CFB PICKS | +90
Barrett Sallee
CFB GURU
2:43 PM
BYU -1
BYU @ NAVY | 9/07 | 8:00 PM EDT
It’s so tough to stop the triple option offense, but BYU can do it. The Cougars return all four linebackers, all of whom have experience slowing it down. The absence of Malcolm Perry will be felt, and the Midshipmen will struggle to move the football.
L.A. CLIPPERS -8.5
L.A. CLIPPERS @ DENVER | 9/07 | 9:00 PM EDT
3:20 PM
Kawhi Leonard isn't going to shoot 4 of 17 again, and the Nuggets can't possibly come out as hot as they did in Game 2. This will be a back-and-forth series, and now it's the Clippers' turn. Lay it.
122-105-4 LAST 231 NBA SIDES | +659
48-31 IN LAST 79 LAC ATS PICKS | +1430
42-29-3 IN LAST 74 DEN ATS PICKS | +1015
TORONTO +1.5
BOSTON @ TORONTO | 9/07 | 6:30 PM EDT
3:19 PM
The Raptors have made the right adjustments, they're heating up from outside and I expect them to win another close one. Grab the points with the defending champs.
122-105-4 LAST 231 NBA SIDES | +659
62-41-2 IN LAST 105 BOS ATS PICKS | +1720
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