Today’s Best Free Sports Betting Picks and Predictions From Our Experts

[1%] Free Play on Padres under 8 +100

1 Dimer on Angels vs Yankees over 10½ -110

3* on Justin Thomas

1* Free Pick on Braves -161

Ricky's 1* play on PHI.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- Philadelphia is 7-2 in its last 9 games at home.

- Orlando is 5-15 in its last 20 games against Philadelphia.

- Orlando is 2-7 in its last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference

Verdict: The value is on the Home favorite.

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR WEDNESDAY, 4/15:

My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last play I cut for Wednesday is with Under the Total in the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers in the Play-In Tournament. Golden State (37-45) has lost three games in a row after their 115-110 loss in Los Angeles against the Clippers on Sunday. The Warriors have played 14 of their last 22 games on the road Under the Total against teams with a winning record. They have also played 13 of their last 20 games on the road Under the Total as an underdog. Los Angeles (42-40) snapped a two-game losing streak with the win on Sunday. The Clippers stay at home where they have played 6 of their last 9 games Under the Total against teams that are winning 40-49% of their games. They have also played 8 of their last 13 home games Under the Total when laying 3.5 to 9.5 points. Take the Under. Best of luck — Frank. 

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Jack's Free Pick Wednesday: Mariners/Padres UNDER 8

Two struggling offenses square off again today at pitcher-friendly Petco Park.  The Padres beat the Mariners 4-1 yesterday for 5 combined runs.  It should be another pitcher's duel tonight between two of the more underrated starters in baseball to this point.

Emerson Hancock is 2-1 with a 2.04 ERA and 0.74 WHIP in three starts for the Mariners this season.  He has allowed just 4 earned runs and 13 base runners in 17 2/3 innings with 19 K's.  Hancock will be facing a Padres lineup that is hitting .235 this season.

Randy Vasquez is 1-0 with a 1.02 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in three starts this season for the Padres.  He has allowed just 2 earned runs in 17 2/3 innings with 19 K's.  Vasquez will be facing a Seattle lineup that is hitting .205 this season.

The UNDER is 5-2-1 in the last eight meetings between the Padres and Mariners with 7 or fewer combined runs in six of those eight meetings.  Bet the UNDER in this game Wednesday.

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Dave's Wednesday Free Play:

1* on A's -115

The Key: The A's are 6-1 in their last 7 games overall and flying under the radar.  The Rangers are 5-7 in their last 12 games overall.  I like the price we are getting on the A's tonight with the edge on the rubber.  J.T. Ginn sports a 3.27 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 11 innings this year.  Kumar Rocker sports a 4.50 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 10 innings for the Rangers.  Rocker has been rocked in 2 lifetime starts against the A's with a 11.36 ERA and 2.37 WHIP while yielding 8 earned runs and 15 base runners in 6 1/3 innings.  Take the A's.

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1* FREE INFO PLAY Rays vs White Sox under 8½ -120

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Rockies/Astros OVER 8.5

The Astros are 13-3 OVER in their last 16 games overall.  They have gone for at least 9 combined runs in 13 of those 16 games.  The Astros are scoring 5.8 runs per game and giving up 6.3 runs per game this season.  The Rockies have scored at least 5 runs in five of their last eight games overall.  The washed up Jose Quintana will start for the Rockies tonight.  Spencer Arrighetti will be making his first start for the season for the Astros.  He went 1-5 with a 5.35 ERA in seven starts last season.  Give me the OVER.

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Free Play from Doc’s Sports. MLS Take LAFC/San Jose UNDER (7 p.m. EST, Sunday April 19) This is a major Western Conference clash between two title contenders and these have been the best two defensive sides in MLS this season (along with Seattle). They have allowed a combined four goals through 14 combined matches! Not only is this a big match for Western Conference status, but this is a great test for the Earthquake to show how solid they really are this season. Two seasons ago this was one of the worst sides in MLS but they rebuilt quickly and have a great squad this season. LAFC probably has the best chance to represent the west in the MLS Cup, so San Jose will want to play well here and we think they lean into their defense. These sides are behind the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Western Conference standings, and that team has an easy matchup Friday, so both sides here will want to keep pace. These matchups have generally been high scoring, but the Earthquake are a more focused defensive side this season and we think they will treat this like a playoff matchup and dig deep defensively.

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Golden State +5 1/2

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Rays -113

Tampa Bay and Chicago clash and we’re on the Rays. The Rays send out Cole Sulser, who will work as an opener. He’s made 6 appearances already this season and will likely work an inning or two in this one. Sean Burke counters and he owns a 3.60 ERA so far. He’s going to struggle against this deep Tampa Bay offense, that just put up 8 runs on Tuesday and has won 4 straight. Ray’s daily FREE plays are meant to be cheap bankroll plays. Money management is everything in this game, and these freebies are designed to keep you moving in the right direction. Tonight’s FREE selection is a strong lean on the RAYS ML. The number makes sense, the spot is right, and it’s a play worth taking. You know what to do. Good luck — Razor Ray.

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1* Free Play on Rays -113

The Dallas Stars visit the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in a matchup of two locked-in playoff teams with nothing left to chase in the standings. Both clubs enter on four-game winning streaks, but the context around this game creates a clear betting angle rooted in historical trends and this season’s performance patterns. The Stars boast one of the NHL’s stingiest defenses all year, allowing just 2.70 goals per game while posting a strong +51 goal differential. Buffalo, meanwhile, has clinched the Atlantic Division title and rides hot offense at home, where they have been particularly tough to beat.

Historical NHL trends heavily favor home underdogs in situations like this, especially late in the regular season when motivation can vary. Home underdogs have covered the spread at strong rates throughout the 2025-26 campaign, often capitalizing on home-ice energy and the tendency for road favorites to play more conservatively with playoff positioning already secured. Recent seasons show home teams winning roughly 54-55 percent of games overall, but the value sharpens when the home side is the slight dog and riding momentum. Buffalo checks those boxes here, coming off a dominant stretch where they have averaged nearly five goals per game during their current win streak while surrendering just 1.5.

The Stars bring elite structure and a top-tier power play that ranks near the league lead, but they have shown vulnerability on the road against motivated Eastern Conference clubs. Dallas ranks among the best in fewest shots allowed and high-danger chance suppression, yet Buffalo’s home success and special-teams efficiency, particularly on the penalty kill, create friction. Head-to-head history adds another layer: the Sabres took the only earlier meeting this season by a 4-1 score, and Buffalo has been competitive in recent encounters despite Dallas holding a slight all-time edge.

From a betting perspective, the strongest isolated play is on the Buffalo Sabres on the moneyline as home underdogs. This aligns with the season-long trend of home dogs providing consistent positive expected value, especially when hosting a Western Conference opponent late in the schedule. The Sabres’ recent scoring surge and defensive improvement during their streak make them live at plus money, while the Stars’ road record, though solid, has not been dominant enough to justify heavy favoritism in a low-stakes tune-up game.

Unders also deserve consideration given both teams’ defensive reputations and the Stars’ ability to slow the pace, but the home underdog angle carries the clearest edge based on how these situations have played out historically and this year. Bettors have seen underdogs thrive when home crowds are energized and the favorite may rest key pieces or coast slightly.

This matchup serves as a perfect final regular-season test before the real intensity of the playoffs begins. The Stars remain a dangerous team with championship pedigree in their structure and goaltending, but the trends and Buffalo’s current form point directly to the Sabres as the side with the betting value on Wednesday night. Ride the home momentum and the proven edge with home underdogs in this spot for what should be a tightly contested, entertaining game at KeyBank Center.

NHL Playoff Futures Betting Preview: Sharp Angles, Historical Trends, and This Season’s Best Bets

The 2025-26 NHL regular season has delivered another thrilling ride, and with the Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin in just a few days, the futures market is buzzing with opportunity. Colorado has run away with the Presidents’ Trophy, posting the league’s best record and a dominant goal differential that screams championship pedigree. Yet the Eastern Conference remains wide open, with Tampa Bay and Carolina emerging as the clear powers thanks to elite scoring and veteran depth. This year’s playoffs promise high-event hockey fueled by superstar performances from players like Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, and Nathan MacKinnon, who have combined for nearly 400 points between them and turned games into track meets on many nights.

What makes this playoff futures landscape so bettable is how cleanly it lines up with proven historical trends. Over the past decade, the preseason or midseason favorite has claimed the Stanley Cup in six of the last ten seasons, and Presidents’ Trophy winners convert at a solid 25-30 percent clip when they dominate the regular season the way Colorado has. Experience in the postseason has been even more predictive: teams with recent Stanley Cup Final appearances or deep runs consistently outperform raw standings once the games tighten up. Home-ice advantage remains a massive edge, with home teams winning roughly 55-60 percent of all playoff games historically. Goaltending and special-teams efficiency have also separated champions from contenders time and again, and this season’s top clubs rank near the top in both categories, setting up a classic best-on-best showdown.

Recent betting angles reinforce these patterns. Series underdogs have been profitable in the early rounds in multiple recent postseasons, delivering positive expected value even when the public hammers the higher seeds. Veteran cores that have been through the grind before—think Tampa Bay’s long-time stars or Vegas’s battle-tested lineup—have shown a knack for elevating their game when the stakes rise. This season’s scoring explosion suggests totals will lean over in the opening rounds, but the Cup ultimately goes to the squad that can flip the switch defensively and ride hot goaltending through the grind of four best-of-seven series. Parity still rules the NHL, with 16 teams qualifying, yet the data keeps pointing back to the same handful of clubs that checked every box during the 82-game marathon.

From a pure betting perspective, Colorado stands out as the most complete team in the league and the clearest favorite to hoist the Cup. Their league-leading record, MacKinnon’s MVP-level production, and across-the-board depth give them every advantage a Presidents’ Trophy winner could ask for heading into the postseason. Smart money sees them as the side with the highest probability of navigating the West and reaching the Final, especially with home ice locked in for the top seed.

In the East, Tampa Bay offers the strongest value play for conference champion. Their combination of superstar playmaking, veteran leadership, and proven playoff pedigree makes them dangerous against any bracket that emerges, even if Carolina or Buffalo claims the top seed. Bettors who have been watching this group all year recognize that once the playoffs begin, experience often trumps regular-season seeding, and Tampa’s core has been here before and delivered.

Vegas represents the ideal longer-shot hedge in the West. While they may not have dominated the regular season quite like Colorado, their consistent contention and history of exploding once the calendar turns to April have made them a reliable futures play in recent cycles. Their veteran presence and ability to rise in elimination situations provide excellent upside if the favorite stumbles along the way.

Avoid chasing pure long shots such as Ottawa or Buffalo for the Cup itself. Historical data shows that non-top-three seeds rarely go the distance unless a perfect storm of upsets materializes, and the odds rarely compensate enough to justify the risk. Instead, focus on the clubs that have already proven they can handle the playoff pressure.

A smart way to build exposure is pairing Colorado to win the West with Tampa Bay to win the East. The combination leverages two of the strongest historical paths to the Final while keeping the ticket manageable. As the bracket locks and the first round begins, keep an eye on injuries, rest management in the final days, and live series betting opportunities. The data and this season’s trends point squarely toward Colorado as the team to beat, but Tampa Bay’s experience and Vegas’s pedigree create the kind of value edges that sharp bettors live for.

Playoffs are where legends are made and tickets get cashed. Lock in your futures before the puck drops, trust the historical edges that have paid out year after year, and enjoy one of the most exciting months on the sports calendar. Who are you riding with this spring? The trends are clear, the value is there, and the Stanley Cup is waiting for the squad that gets hot at the perfect time.

My selection is on New York over Tampa Bay at 7:05 pm et on Wednesday.

With last night's loss by the Canadiens, the Lightning wrapped up home ice in their opening round playoff matchup. I don't expect to see a peak effort from the Bolts on Wednesday as the wrap up the regular season and get ready for what promises to be a gruelling playoff run in an ultra-competitive Eastern Conference. The Rangers dropped a 3-2 decision against the Panthers in Sunrise two nights ago. It's been another lost season for the Blueshirts and they enter Wednesday's finale on a three-game losing streak, including an 0-2 mark on their current road trip. New York has played its best hockey on the road this season and I look for it to bounce back against what is likely to be a makeshift Lightning squad on Wednesday. Of note, the Bolts are coming off consecutive wins but haven't won three games in a row since March 17th to 21st and that was their only three-game or longer winning streak going back to February 26th. Take New York (8*).

AAA Sports' Selection: Golden State Warriors (ATS).

Golden State hasn't need to try down the stretch of the season with everyone tanking in the West.

The Warriors are still a threat to win big basketball games though with Curry and Draymond paired up together.

Los Angeles has also had trouble covering games in the final couple of weeks, going 3-6 versus the spread.

The Clippers have had a lot of success VS Golden State lately. But, lots of those games were without Steph.

We're on Golden State to cover this one and maybe win outright.

Free Pick on Sharks -114

FREE PLAY on Rockies +177

Recommended Bet: Toluca +145

PSP Data Driven 1* Under.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the Under. The Under is 4-2 in Golden State's last 6 games. The Under is 5-2 in LA Clippers' last 7 games.