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

[1%] Free Play on Phillies -124

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Free Play on Sabres -112

1* on Marlins +109

Jack's Free Pick Friday: Boston Red Sox -120

The spot really favors the Boston Red Sox tonight.  They had yesterday off while the Houston Astros were playing a double-header in Baltimore on Thursday.  It's safe to say the Red Sox will be the fresher team for Game 1 of this series Friday.

I'll also gladly fade Houston's Michael Burrows.  He is 1-3 with a 6.25 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in six starts this season, allowing 22 earned runs and 7 homers in 31 2/3 innings.  Burrows allowed 2 earned runs and 8 base runners in 5 innings to the Red Sox on April 1st, so they've already seen him once this season.  This awful, tired Houston bullpen has a 6.63 ERA as well.

Jake Bennett will make his MLB debut for the Red Sox today.  He has earned this promotion by going 2-1 with a 0.86 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in five starts at Triple-A this season, allowing just 2 earned runs and 15 base runners in 21 innings.  Bet the Red Sox Friday.

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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.

- The Under is 8-3 in Cleveland's last 11 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.

- The total has gone under in 5 of the Raptors last 9 games.

- The total has gone under in 3 of the Raptors last 5 home meetings.

Verdict: Points should be hard to come by in this game.

(#917) Houston Astros @ (#918) Boston Red Sox | OVER | . 

Mike Burrows (1-3, 6.25 ERA) vs. Jake Bennett (0-0, 0.00 ERA) . 

I like the "over" quite a bit here on Saturday. Houston got shut down in the first couple games of its last series, scoring just six runs. But, in the finale yesterday, the Astros piled on 11 runs on the Orioles. Houston has been one of the highest scoring teams in the MLB throughout the first 30+ games this season & I'm all here for it.

Boston will start Jake Bennett, as he'll make his big league debut. Although there's no real numbers to go on here, I do expect the 'Stros to continue their hot hitting. Mike Burrows hasn't been good for Houston either (today's other starter.) Give me the "over" and expect a ton of runs to get put on the board here.

Burns' Prediction: 8-5 Red Sox.

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Astros +107

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1* FREE INFO PLAY White Sox vs Padres over 7½ -110

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Texas @ Detroit  (6:40 PM EST)
Play On:  Detroit -112 (Gore/Flaherty) Listed

The Texas Rangers travel to Detroit to take on the Tigers on Friday night.  Texas is 15-16 SU overall this year while Detroit comes in with a 16-16 SU overall record on the season.  Detroit is 10-2 at home this year.  Detroit is 9-1 this year as a home favorite of -110 or higher.  Mackenzie Gore is 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA on the road this season.  We'll recommend a small play on Detroit tonight!  Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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1* Free Sharp Play on Astros vs Red Sox over 9 -120

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Detroit -112 (Gore/Flaherty) Listed

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OVER 8 Milwaukee/Washington (Misiorowski/Irvin) Listed

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UNDER 220

Cleveland and Toronto meet in Game 6 and the under is worth a free move. Cleveland and Toronto both went off offensively in a back and forth Game 5, but this has more of a feeling of how Game 4 was where neither team could create open looks. With the Raptors backs against the wall, the defensive intensity is going to pick up on their end. For Cleveland, they know they need to play better overall defense, especially in transition and will put an emphasis on that heading into this one. Expect a much slower tempo game. 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 UNDER TO 219. 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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Friday's Free MLB Pick

PLAY ON: Cubs -132

This weekend's UFC Fight Night heads down under to the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, where the main event pits local welterweight standout Jack Della Maddalena against Brazilian power puncher Carlos Prates in what shapes up as a classic striker's delight. With the card stacked and the crowd expected to be electric, there's real betting value hiding in plain sight, especially if you're willing to back the home fighter as a slight underdog or fav around even money or better. From where I'm sitting, Della Maddalena at plus territory stands out as the smartest play on the entire slate, blending historical trends, venue-specific angles, and the kind of intangibles that often tilt close fights in the Octagon.

Let's start with the big-picture numbers that smart bettors live by. Underdogs in UFC bouts have historically cashed at roughly a 32-33 percent clip across thousands of fights, a rate that's held steady even as the sport has grown more competitive. In recent seasons, that figure has ticked up in certain spots, particularly when the lines get tight and public money piles onto the favorite. Main events, in particular, have seen dogs outperform expectations more often than casual fans realize, think of those nights when experience and motivation trump raw hype. Throw in the home-country factor, and the math gets even more intriguing: fighters competing in front of their own fans have posted win rates north of 55 percent in many international markets, with Australian cards showing that same home-cookin' edge thanks to massive crowd support. It's not foolproof, of course, MMA is still one punch away from chaos, but it creates spots where plus-money dogs carry more edge than the odds imply.

Della Maddalena embodies exactly that kind of value( line has moved as harp money pours in). The Aussie is coming off a tough title run but enters this matchup with a proven track record of outworking opponents over the distance, solid striking defense, and the kind of cardio that wears down aggressive finishers. Prates, on the other side, is a legitimate threat with knockout power in five of his six UFC victories, making him the trendy pick for anyone chasing highlight-reel finishes. Yet history shows that heavy favorites in welterweight main events, especially those relying on one-punch power, can struggle when the fight stays competitive and the crowd turns the arena into a pressure cooker. Betting on Prates here feels like fading the roar of several thousand fans who showed up specifically to will their guy to victory. In a sport where momentum shifts on a single takedown defense or body shot, that home energy isn't just noise; it's often worth a half-round swing on the judges' cards.

Add in the rebound angle for Della Maddalena, and the case gets stronger. Fighters returning from a high-profile setback frequently come in sharper and more focused, especially when fighting in familiar surroundings. We've seen it play out repeatedly in recent years: experienced veterans or former title challengers bounce back with gritty, high-output performances that grind out decisions or late stoppages. Prates is dangerous early, no question, but Della Maddalena's ability to mix levels, control range, and pile up volume over 25 minutes plays right into the trends that have made near-pick'em dogs profitable in main events. It's the type of spot where the implied probability baked into those plus odds (around 48-50 percent) underestimates the real likelihood when you factor in the venue, the fighter's experience, and the simple fact that welterweight scraps like this rarely end in the first round when both guys are durable.

For those hunting a secondary underdog with similar vibes, Tim Elliott at plus money against Steve Erceg offers another layer of veteran savvy in a flyweight scrap that could go the distance. But the main-event dog in Perth is the one with the cleanest edge and the loudest crowd backing it. In a card full of intriguing matchups, this feels like the spot where the numbers, the narrative, and the atmosphere all line up in one direction.

As always, shop around for the best number, use proper bankroll management , and remember that even the sharpest trends can get derailed by a perfectly timed knee or a referee's split-second call. That's the beautiful madness of MMA. If you're tuning in Saturday night (or early Sunday morning depending on your time zone), Della Maddalena at plus money or slight fav feels less like a gamble and more like catching the house sleeping on the home hero.

(Sharp money has moved this line, but it is still a very viable betting option)

My selection is on Utah over Vegas at 10 pm et on Friday.

The Golden Knights have reeled off consecutive overtime victories to take control of this series and push the Mammoth to brink of elimination entering Friday's Game 6 matchup at the Delta Center. We'll call for Utah to stave off elimination for at least one game, however. Note that Vegas is still just 20-23 on the road this season, where it has been outscored by an average margin of 0.1 goal. The Mammoth check in 23-20 on home ice, outscoring opponents by 0.4 goals on average. Utah has lost more than two games in a row just once going all the way back to December 12th, that coming during a four-game slide in March. The Golden Knights have posted more than two straight wins just twice since February 27th as they caught fire down the stretch after John Tortorella took over behind the bench. Most will expect the Mammoth's spirit to be broken after consecutive overtime defeats. I expect them to show their mettle on Friday, however, as they force a seventh game back in Las Vegas. Take Utah (8*).

Reds vs Pirates MLB Free Pick

The Angle: The Cincinnati Reds send Brady Singer (2-1, 4.97 ERA) to the mound, who's been a betting darling this season. The Reds are 5-1 in his six starts and a 3-1 (75%) straight up when he's the moneyline dog. The Pirates are 1-1 in Mitch Keller's (2-1, 3.18 ERA) starts as a favorite, and they come into this game mired in a five-game slump. Gimme the dog.

The Bet: REDS (3%). 

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Marc David Sports' Free Pick

We really like the under in this matchup. The Mets' offense has been stagnant, ranking 25th in runs scored over the last two weeks and the Angels' offense has struggled significantly, ranking 29th in hits (7.44 per game). With both teams trending toward the Under in nearly 80% of their recent samples, we find the under to be a high-confidence play.

This is a FREE PLAY on the UNDER!

FREE PLAY on Dodgers/Cardinals under 8½

Recommended Bet: Sportivo Trinidense -122

PSP Data Driven 1* Over.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the Over. The Over is 3-0 in the Rockies last 3 games. The Braves are 3-0-1 in their last 4 road games.

The Golden Knights lead the series 3-2 and have recently won over Utah in consecutive overtime games. Vegas is riding the momentum right now and has the more experienced playoff team. Utah is at home, take Vegas to close out the series.

Play on VEGAS. This is a free play

For my best free pick on the board here for Friday I am looking at NBA playoff basketball and the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Toronto a chance to even up the series here on Friday Night at home and thats just what I think they will do. Toronto had game 5 but blew it but this Cavs team has been burning bettors money and I think they continue to light it on fire here on Friday night.

Play on the Toronto Raptors plus the points rotation #522

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