Thursday Thriller: Best Sports Picks

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Written by Ryan Leaver
Thursday Thriller: Best Sports Picks

We are in an absolutely golden age of sport right now, with the the MLB in full flight, NBA and NHL playoffs reaching the pointy end, and oh yeah, football is back tonight!

With so much going on right now, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite plays to make today, saving you the trouble of going through dozens of matchups.

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🏀 NBA Playoffs

Lakers (2) vs. (1) Rockets

BEST: 👇 Total points u220.5 (-110*) has a 51% probability

Our model has been right in line with sportsbooks when it comes to the over/under this series but is seeing something here with the under.

The total points are trending down in this matchup with the last game seeing just 214. Play the unders here as both defenses switch on to what the opposition has been doing.

Read our full betting preview for this game HERE


🏒 NHL Playoffs

Golden Knights (1) vs. (1) Stars

BEST: 💪 Stars +1.5 (-180*) has a 63% probability

The Western Conference finals currently sit at 1-1 after Vegas’ 3-0 win in game two. With so much on the line here, our model has this one going down to the wire with the underdog Stars a massive 63% chance of covering the puck line.

Suggested Moneyline and Over/Under plays HERE


MLB

Red Sox @ Rays

BEST: 💪 Red Sox +1.5 (-120*) has a 58% probability

The Red Sox and Rays embark on a four-game regular season series tonight and our model is liking what it sees when it comes to the Boston side.

A 58% chance that they cover the run line is MASSIVE with these odds. If you take them at the RL with the -120 you would have a 6% edge against the sportsbooks, meaning our data is giving this a much better chance than the books are.

Suggested Over/Under and Moneyline plays HERE

Read our comprehensive legal online sportsbook reviews here.

*Odds and probabilities correct at time of publishing.

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Ryan Leaver
Senior Sports and Sports Betting Editor

Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.

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