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1* Free Play on Angels +160

1 Dimer on White Sox vs Brewers under 8 -115

3* on Avalanche

(#25) Los Angeles Kings | ML | . 

I really like how this game sets up for the Los Angeles Kings. I know that they've been struggling recently and I understand that it hasn't been the best of results since bringing in Artemi Panarin from the Rangers. But, with just over ten games remaining for most teams in the NHL this season, the Kings have to start winning and win this types of games.

Vancouver has been the worst team in the NHL by far in 2025-26. I do believe that the Canucks will be back in the playoff conversation sooner than later. But, that's simply not the case this season. Almost every team in the NHL should be beating them, especially teams fighting for a playoff spot with everything that they've got. Hammer LAK.

Burns' Prediction: 3-1 Kings.

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Fridays FREE WINNER: Duke Blue Devils.

Game622.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

As of posting this release early Thursday morning, most of the general public money is coming in on St. John's. My friends, I understand why. This is a team with a very seasoned and smart head coach, tallying an overall record of 30-6 this season, covering 20-of-36 lined games. They come in here on an eight-game straight up win streak, covering six of those eight games, as well. But I feel this is the game and the matchup the shoe drops on the Red Storm. They are due for a letdown, and I feel it will be here. The Blue Devils are one of the best teams in the country going 34-2 on the campaign and covering 20 of their 36 lined games. They come into this matchup winning 13 consecutive outings, covering seven of their last 11. Yes, as of posting this release, guard, Caleb Foster is still listed as questionable. Always do your due diligence and check status. But even if the standout player does not play, I still feel Duke will come up big here. This is a deep and talented team with a very smart head coach themselves. They have the talent to not just compete here, but to win big. With size and muscle up front, and speed savvy in the back, this team has very few flaws. They score more than St. John's, and allow considerably less. They are much better at defending the arc, and at both ends of the court are far superior on the boards. The Red Storm aren't going to be able to outmuscle them as they have in recent opponents. I'm going to go against the grain here, go against the general public, and say Duke wins and covers. Take the Blue Devils. Thank you.

Ricky's 1* play on MIL.

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.

- Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago White Sox.

- Chicago White Sox is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games.

- Chicago White Sox is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road.

Verdict: The value is on the Home favorite.

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Nationals/Cubs under 8 -115

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Flames +123

The Flames are worth a move against the Ducks. Calgary is off an impressive shootout win over LA and they’re a tough team to deal with right now. They play extremely physical and will wear teams down, which is what they’ll do here. The Ducks have been inconsistent at times on the road and they’re going to have one eye on their key matchup with Edmonton this weekend. Back the Flames. 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 FLAMES 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* on Nationals +195

Recommended Bet: Wales -125

Jack's Free Pick Thursday: Texas/Purdue OVER 147.5

Texas ranks 15th in adjusted offense and 81st in adjusted defense.  The Longhorns have been all offense all season, and they have benefited from poor 3-point shooting by their opponents to reach the Sweet 16.  They are far and away the worst defensive team left in the tournament.

Texas benefitted from NC State shooting just 39% from the floor in the play-in.  BYU shot just 4-of-22 (18.2%) from 3 in the Round of 64, and injury-riddled Gonzaga shot just 4-of-16 (25%) from 3 in the Round of 32.  Texas was terrible at defending the 3 all season because they play a lot of drop coverage and allow wide open looks.  They rank 253rd in the country allowing 35.1% from deep.

Purdue will exploit Texas' weaknesses defensively.  The Boilermakers rank 1st in the country in adjusted offense despite playing the 6th-toughest schedule.  They are elite on the offensive end, ranking 8th in 3-point percentage at 38.8% and 9th in effective FG percentage.

Like Texas, Purdue's biggest weakness is defensively, where they rank 33rd in adjusted defense and 222nd in effective FG percentage defense.  Texas has the guards that will slice and dice them as the Boilermakers struggle to defend in isolation.  Their guards are slow and have a hard time staying in front of quick guards like Texas possesses.

The Boilermakers have also benefited from poor shooting by their opponents as each of their last three foes shot less than 30% from 3-point range.  Yet the OVER went 3-0 in those three games with 148 or more combined points in all three.  This game will feature highly efficient offense from both sides and will climb OVER this 147.5-point total.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

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1* NCAAB - Iowa/Nebraska FREE PICK on Iowa +1.5

Dave's Thursday Free Play:

1* on Nebraska -1.5

The Key: Give Iowa credit for pulling off the upset as double-digit underdogs to the Florida Gators in the Round of 32.  They caught the Gators off guard and it continued a trend of defending national champs rarely making the Sweet 16 the next year.  Now I think another trend continues here where teams pulling off a double-digit spread upset in the Sweet 16 or later have gone 0-6 SU & 1-5 ATS.  Iowa fits that trend.  It's tough for these teams to repeat that performance after a shocking upset, and they tend to have a letdown the next game.  Nebraska has been the better team all season.  The Huskers beat Vanderbilt despite the Commodores shooting it great.  That's a Vanderbilt team that recently crushed Florida by 17 in the SEC Tournament.  Nebraska has more ways to beat you than Iowa does.  Take Nebraska.

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1 Unit FREE PLAY on Rays/Cardinals OVER 7.5

It's going to be a perfect day for runs on opening day in St. Louis today.  It's going be be in the 90's with 15-20 MPH winds blowing out to center.  It's rare we get weather like this on opening day, but we'll take advantage and back both offenses to have success aided by the forecast.  Matthew Liberatore went 8-12 with a 4.21 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 29 starts last season.  He is getting the opening day start for them, which just shows how bad of shape this Cardinals rotation is in.  Drew Rasmussen struggles with giving up the long ball and gave up 3 home runs in 14 2/3 innings in spring training with a 4.91 ERA.  He gave up 18 home runs in 150 innings last season with only 127 strikeouts.  Give me the OVER.

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The MLB Comp play for Opening day is on the Mariners at 10:10 eastern. Seattle is a big high here but they are at home and have Gilbert going. Cleveland falls into an opening day system that is 1-7 for road dogs with a total less than 7. Seattle is 7-1 in their last 8 home openers and won all 3 here last year over the Guardians. Gilbert has won 6 of his last 7 home starts. Cleveland lost both starts Tanner Bibee made vs Seattle last season. He allowed 8 runs in his final spring start and will need to really be much better here. Look for Seattle to get the win. GL Rob V-

SU: 1-7

2008/03/31 box Mon 2008 away Astros Roy Oswalt -R Padres Jake Peavy -R 150 6.5 9 4-14 0-0 0-4 0 -2.5 U -4 L 0-4

2014/03/31 box Mon 2014 away Rockies Jorge De La Rosa -L Marlins Jose Fernandez -R 130 6.5 9 6-14 0-0 0-9 0 4.5 O -9 L 1-10

2016/04/05 box Tue 2016 away Red Sox David Price -L Guardians Corey Kluber -R 113 6.0 9 11-5 0-1 4-0 0 2.0 O 4 W 6-2

2023/03/30 box Thu 2023 away Guardians Shane Bieber -R Mariners Luis Castillo -R 100 6.5 9 4-7 0-0 0-3 0 -3.5 U -3 L 0-3

2023/03/30 box Thu 2023 away Phillies Aaron Nola -R Rangers Jacob deGrom -R 115 6.5 9 12-10 0-0 4-5 0 11.5 O -4 L 7-11

2023/03/30 box Thu 2023 away Tigers Eduardo Rodriguez -L Rays Shane McClanahan -L 185 6.5 9 6-6 0-0 0-4 0 -2.5 U -4 L 0-4

2023/03/30 box Thu 2023 away Giants Logan Webb -R Yankees Gerrit Cole -R 140 6.5 9 4-8 0-0 0-5 1 -1.5 U -5 L 0-5

2025/03/27 box Thu 2025 away Tigers Tarik Skubal -L Dodgers Blake Snell -L 140 6.5 9 9-7 0-0 0-2 0 2.5 O -1 L 4-5

2026/03/26 22:10 Thu 2026 away Guardians Tanner Bibee -R Mariners Logan Gilbert -R 152 6.5

Free Play from Doc's Sports. Take USA/Belgium OVER 2.5 (3:30 p.m. EST, Saturday March 28) Both sides are firing lately and we see some goals being scored on Saturday in this World Cup tuneup. USA is playing well and coming off a 5-1 win over Uruguay. There are big expectations for the World Cup for this team on home soil, and we are finally starting to see the expected results. They have won four of five with one draw and they have 12 goals scored in that span. Since their home draw with North Macedonia in October, Belgium have notched 12 goals in their last three matches. Their offense has looked excellent in wearing down opposing defenses and making the most of their chances with accurate shots. The lone meeting between these sides in USA resulted in a 4-2 Belgium win. We don’t expect to see six goals here, but we think three or four are definitely likely.

Red Wings vs Sabres
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Iowa vs Nebraska 7:30 ET

Hawkeyes (+) over Cornhuskers - This might be the toughest call of the weekend as an eight and nine seed clash who were regular season foes. Both clubs held serve winning on their home floor, and it was Nebraska (-4.5) that had to go into overtime to cover 84-75. Iowa has been the dominant force in the series between these two winning four straight before the Cornhuskers OT victory 12 days ago. Take IOWA!

Thursday's NBA Free Pick

PLAY ON: Pelicans +5

Opening Day in Major League Baseball brings an unmatched energy, with packed stadiums, fresh lineups, and that special feeling that anything can happen on the very first pitch of the season. For sports bettors, it also creates one of the best opportunities to find value on underdogs, as public money often rushes toward big-market favorites and high-profile aces, leaving plus-money opportunities on home teams with solid pitching and crowd support. On this MLB slate, the Cincinnati Reds moneyline against the visiting Boston Red Sox stands out as the sharpest underdog selection.

Andrew Abbott will take the mound for the Reds in their home opener at Great American Ball Park. During the 2025 season, the left-hander delivered a strong 10-7 record with a 2.87 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 29 starts, striking out 149 batters while showing excellent control. His performance at home was particularly impressive, where the friendly confines and supportive crowds helped him limit opponents effectively and keep games in check.

Facing him is Garrett Crochet of the Red Sox, who put together an outstanding 2025 campaign with an 18-5 record, 2.59 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a league-leading 255 strikeouts across 32 starts. Crochet is undeniably talented and brings electric stuff to the hill, but road starts in inter-league play, especially on Opening Day, introduce variables like travel, unfamiliar lineups, and the natural rust that comes with the first game of a long season. Bullpens are fresh but untested, and early-game surprises tend to favor the home side more often than the betting public expects.

Several key betting trends and angles point toward the Reds in this spot. Great American Ball Park saw its highest average attendance in nearly a decade during 2025, with over 26,000 fans per home game, creating a vibrant atmosphere that energizes the home team. The Reds performed well in front of those crowds last year, and historical patterns show that home openers often provide an intangible lift through fan energy and familiarity with the ballpark. This crowd factor can be especially meaningful in tight contests where momentum shifts quickly.

Public betting tendencies further enhance the value here. On Opening Day, money frequently flows toward established franchises like the Red Sox and standout pitchers like Crochet, driven by reputation and star power rather than the full context of the matchup. This bias has repeatedly created inflated lines on road favorites in similar interleague scenarios, allowing disciplined bettors to capitalize when the home underdog offers plus money that overcompensates for the slight edge on paper.

The offseason also shifted the landscape in Boston’s favor less dramatically than some narratives suggest. The Red Sox lost productive veteran third baseman Alex Bregman to free agency, leaving a gap in lineup leadership and run production that a transitional group must fill on the road. Meanwhile, the Reds return a core capable of generating power, 167 home runs in 2025 , and competing in lower-scoring affairs, especially when their starter limits hard contact at home.

This matchup shapes up as a competitive game where the home side possesses the pitching to stay close or outright steal a victory. The natural variance of Opening Day, including first-game jitters and unpredictable bounces, cuts both ways, but the betting market has a consistent habit of shading lines toward the visiting favorite in these exact situations. That discrepancy is where the real edge resides for underdog bettors.

The cleanest recommendation for today is the Cincinnati Reds moneyline. Shop around for the best available number in the plus-money range. In a sport built on long seasons and daily edges, this home underdog carries the right mix of tangible stats, venue advantages, and market inefficiencies to make it viable play on Opening Day.

My selection is on the 'under' between New Orleans and Detroit at 7:10 pm et on Thursday.

We'll go the contrarian route and back the 'under' in this non-conference matchup on Thursday as both teams come off 'over' results that snapped extended 'under' streaks. Detroit got tangled up in an overtime game at home against the Hawks last night, perhaps leaving little in the tank for Thursday's second game of a back-to-back. I don't think Detroit - still without Cade Cunningham - will have much interest in getting involved in an up-tempo affair against the rested Pelicans here. New Orleans ran into a hot-shooting Knicks team at The Garden two nights ago but has still held four straight opponents to 88 or fewer field goal attempts. On the flip side, you would have to go back five games to find the last time the Pelicans hoisted up more than 90 field goal attempts themselves. The lone previous matchup between these two teams this season came back in January and it totalled only 216 points. That's been long-forgotten by most bettors but I expect a similarly-paced game here. Take the under (8*).

AAA Sports' Selection -- New York Knicks (ATS):

New York enters this game on a seven game winning streak and has scored more than 120 points in back-to-back games.

The Knicks have been comfortable on the road, winning more games than Charlotte has at home this year.

Over the L9 games between these two teams, the Knicks are 8-1 straight up and 7-2 against the spread.

Charlotte is also hot, winning four in a row. But, it's not had success at all when these teams meet up.

In fact, six of the L7 home games for the Hornets have ended in defeat as well.

We're on the Knicks.

FREE PLAY on Cardinals +111

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Our models suggest that the value is on the Underdog. The Red Sox are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. The Red Sox are 2-5 in its last 7 games against an opponent in the National League.