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Jack's Free Pick Thursday: Pittsburgh Pirates +102

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the most improved offenses in baseball.  They are now scoring 5.2 runs per game this season after scoring 9 runs or more in four consecutive games coming in.  After blowing a 6-run lead to the Astros yesterday, look for the Pirates to come back highly motivated tonight.

The Astros are scoring 4.6 runs per game this season, but they are missing nearly half their lineup due to injury.  They have managed to get by without some of these guys, but they are still just 28-35 on the season largely due to injuries and a very poor staff.  They are allowing 5.1 runs per game.

Kai-Wei Teng has not been able to go deep in games for the Astros, so their already tired bullpen will get exposed again today.  The Astros have the worst bullpen in baseball with a 5.33 ERA this season.  Their bullpen went 4 innings in Game 1 and 5 innings in Game 2 using five different relievers last night.

Jared Jones makes his 2nd start back from injury and should be much sharper than his first.  He posted a 2.89 ERA in five starts in the minors.  Jones is 6-8 with a 4.36 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 23 career starts in the big leagues with 138 K's in 126 innings.  Bet the Pirates Thursday.

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This is a FREE PLAY on the UNDER Knights/Canes Game 2.

I had a 5% play on the "OVER" in Game 1 and that was an easy victory in the Knights' 5-4 victory.

Now, though, I feel we're getting great value on the "under."

Las Vegas is filled with veteran talent and it continues to defy the odds, but I think Carolina will react similar to the way that it did in the last round after it dropped its opening Game (6-2 setback) to the Canadiens.

The Hurricanes then completely shut down the Habs and won the next four games.

Carter Hart and Frederik Andersen looked shaky in Game 1, but look for each team to double down defensively after that offensive explosion.

I say Game 2 is a much more defensive battle and I like the UNDER. But, what about you? Do you think it'll be another high-scoring "shootout?!"

Good luck, NP

1* Free Pick on Padres/Phillies: over 8

The price on this Over is fair, and the path to 9 runs runs straight through Padres starter Lucas Giolito.

Giolito carries a 4.97 ERA backed by a 5.05 xERA, which tells me the surface number isn't a fluke.

He's walked 9 batters in his last 7.2 innings combined and lasted just 2.2 innings on May 29 against Washington, giving up 4 earned runs.

Now he walks into Citizens Bank Park with 84 degrees at first pitch and a Phillies lineup that punishes free passes.

Schwarber, Harper, and Bohm don't miss when a starter can't find the zone.

The opposition case is built on Phillies ace Zack Wheeler and a wall of Under trends: 10 of Philly's last 11, 8 of San Diego's last 10, and 6 of 6 in the head-to-head.

That's the real argument against this ticket, and I respect it.

But Wheeler's own Statcast says he's been pitching above his head.

His 2.27 ERA sits against a 3.19 xERA, and he just gave up 4 earned runs to the Dodgers in his last outing.

The Padres are banged up with Cronenworth, Campusano, and Laureano out, but Tatis, Machado, Merrill, and Bogaerts are still a top-half offense against a regressing starter.

Giolito gets pulled early, the Padres scratch 3 or 4 against Wheeler at his mean, and this total clears.

Trends describe the past.

The pitching matchup describes today.

I like the Over

Dave's Thursday Free Play:

1* on Royals/Twins OVER 9

The Key: The weather will be favorable for runs tonight in Minnesota with temps approaching 80 and light winds blowing out to left field.  Seth Lugo has yielded 16 ER and 3 HR in 13 2/3 innings in his last 3 starts against the Twins.  He has yielded at least one HR in 3 consecutive starts coming in.  Andrew Morris is just an opener for the Twins as they will make this a bullpen game.  This is a very poor Minnesota bullpen with a 4.75 ERA on the year.  The Royals have been even worse with a 5.06 ERA as a bullpen.  Take the OVER.

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Dodgers/Diamondbacks under 9½ -114

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1 Unit FREE PLAY on Los Angeles Dodgers -130

The Los Angeles Dodgers should be bigger favorites over the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight given their starting pitching and bullpen advantage.  Justin Wrobleski is 7-2 with a 2.87 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 10 starts for the Dodgers this season.  Ryne Nelson is 2-4 with a 4.82 ERA in 12 starts for the Diamondbacks, and 1-2 with a 5.97 ERA in six home starts.  The Dodgers have a 3.21 ERA as a bullpen while the Diamondbacks have a 4.04 ERA.  Give me the Dodgers.

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The Thursday Comp play is on the Over 2.5 goals in the Czech Republic vs Guatemala match at 8 eastern. Look for some scoring here especially from the Czech team to plays an attacking style and are off a nice 2-1 win over Kosovo. They are awaiting the World Cup after finishing 2nd in their Group. They are 41st in the ranking compared to 96th for Guatemala and will likely control the play here and generate numerous scoring chances. The Guatemala team is off a bad loss last out and this match is even tougher the most likely result here is a Czech win in a game that plays over. GL Rob V

Blue Jays vs Braves MLB Free Pick 

The Angle(s): The Atlanta Braves are 25–9 straight up and an impressive 23–11 against the runline sa favorites laying -130 or more on the season, showing how often they not only win but do so by margin. Chris Sale (8–3, 2.01 ERA) has been electric as usual, and the Braves are 7–2 against the runline as favorites with Sale on the mound, making this a spot where laying the runs is very much in play.

The Bet: BRAVES -1½ (3%). 

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Free Play from Doc’s Sports. International Friendlies Take Mexico -1.5 GL over Serbia (10 p.m. EST, Thursday June 4)Mexico is really shaping into stellar form ahead of the World Cup and have not lost in seven matches. They have won consecutive matches, 1-0 vs Australia and 2-0 vs Ghana. They also earned draws against heavyweights Belgium and Portugal. This is a big match as their final tune up before their World Cup opening match next Thursday vs South Africa. Serbia is suffering from a run of bad form and have lost two of their last three matches, 3-0 to both Cape Verde and Spain. This should be another bad loss for them against a strong side and a raucous crowd of supporters at Estadio Nemesio Diez. Both sides will tinker with the lineups a bit here, but Mexico will want to keep their momentum going and their players are very motivated right now. This is just another friendly match for Serbia, who missed out on the World Cup in qualifying.

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OVER 9

Kansas City and Minnesota have value to the over. Kansas City sends out Seth Lugo, who has been up and down at times this season. He’s also had a tough career against the Twins, owning an ERA of 4.76. Minnesota counters with rookie Andrew Morris, who has typically worked out of the pen, but has had to step into the rotation to open games for bullpen days. This Twins bullpen is a struggle and we will see plenty of scoring opportunities both ways. Locking this in early. Ray’s daily FREE plays are meant to be smaller bankroll plays. Money management is everything in this game, and these freebies are designed to keep you moving in the right direction. Today's FREE selection is a strong lean on the OVER. 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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Thursday's Free MLB Pick

PLAY ON: A's +122

PSP Data Driven 1* Guardians +1.5

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Our models suggest that the value is on the Underdog. The Guardians are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 head to head meetings against the Yankees. Slade Cecconi is 4-1 in his last 5 starts for the Guardians.

My selection is on the 'under' between Golden State and Minnesota at 9 pm et on Thursday.

Golden State is one of the WNBA's best defensive teams in my opinion yet it has been a boon for 'over' bettors in recent weeks. I look for a reversal of that trend moving forward, beginning with this matchup against Minnesota on Thursday. The Valkyries have held eight of nine opponents to fewer than 70 field goal attempts this season. They do check in off a strong shooting performance themselves, knocking down 32-of-69 field goal attempts last time out but that was against the expansion Fire. Minnesota has been elite defensively so far this season, especially in recent contests, as it has limited five straight opponents to fewer than 30 made field goals and four of those foes to 24 or less. Offensively, the Lynx have been terrific, but again, they're taking a step up in class here after a road trip that saw them face the Sky and Mercury - two of the league's weakest teams out of the gate this season. Take the under (8*).

Mercury vs Fire 
10 EST, Friday 
7-Unit bet on the Mercury priced as a –1.5-point favorite.

I prefer using the money line for this bet.

Betting on road teams with one day off and in a matchup where they and the foe are averaging 76 or more PPG and with the foe coming off a dismal loss by 15 or more points has earned a solid 32-15-1 ATS record for 68% winning bets over the past five seasons of action.

I’ve been following the CFL long enough to know that Week 1 is always a wild card, but this matchup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders feels like one of those games where the numbers quietly scream value on one side. I’m rolling with the Blue Bombers -1.5 on the road, and here’s why it stands out when you dig into the trends, history, and stats that actually matter.

First off, let’s talk about how these two teams have danced over the years. The all-time series favors Calgary 81-57, but that’s the big-picture view. Zoom in on recent seasons and you see Winnipeg has been the more consistent program overall, especially when it comes to bouncing back and playing disciplined football. In 2025, Calgary finished 11-7 while Winnipeg went 10-8, but the Bombers have shown they can handle tough environments better than most West Division squads. Road favorites in this league have covered at a respectable clip in recent years when they bring that veteran core, and Winnipeg checks that box.

What really gets me excited here is the situational angle. Calgary has been solid at home historically , we’re talking winning percentages north of .700 in certain stretches , but they’ve shown vulnerability against Winnipeg’s style. Look at the scoring trends: these games often stay within a field goal. Winnipeg’s offense, built around efficiency rather than flash, has posted strong yardage-per-play numbers in recent campaigns, averaging over 6.8 yards per play in key stretches while keeping turnovers low (under 1.8 per game in solid seasons). Calgary, meanwhile, has had games where their defense gives up chunk plays, especially early in the year when timing isn’t quite there yet.

Another layer that makes this feel smart: Winnipeg’s ability to control the clock on the ground. In 2025, their lead back was pushing toward 1,100+ rushing yards with a healthy average, and that balance keeps games close on the road. Historically, when Winnipeg enters as a slight favorite away from home against divisional foes, they’ve performed well against the spread in low-total environments. This one is sitting around 48-49 points, which aligns perfectly with Winnipeg’s recent defensive trends , they’ve been stingy on third-down conversions (holding opponents under 40% in strong years) and excel at forcing punts in the first half.

Here’s where the math-geek side of me lights up. If you look at divisional road games since 2022, slight favorites like Winnipeg have hit the spread around 58% when the total stays under 50. Add in Winnipeg’s edge in turnover margin (often +0.4 or better in recent seasons) and you start seeing why laying 1.5 feels more like getting plus-money value in disguise. Calgary’s home success is real, but it’s often built on close wins rather than blowouts , they’ve covered as favorites at home less than 52% in certain recent samples against top competition.

Don’t get me wrong , Calgary will bring the heat, especially in front of their crowd. They’ve got playmakers who can flip a game with one big return or explosive pass. But that’s exactly why this spread feels right. Winnipeg doesn’t need to dominate; they just need to be the slightly sharper team in what should be a grind-it-out battle. I’ve seen too many Week 1 “home edge” narratives blow up when a battle-tested group like the Bombers shows up ready.

This one has all the ingredients of a classic cover: veteran road savvy, strong recent efficiency metrics, and a history of keeping things close in Alberta. I’m genuinely fired up about this pick , it feels like the smartest spot on the Week 1 slate. Let’s see if the Blue Bombers can kick off the season by spoiling Calgary’s home opener.