Ray Monohan Sports Handicapper from Cappers Picks

Washington +115

The Capitals were humbled last time out, but still have the opportunity to take a commanding 3-1 lead here.

After grabbing both games at home, Washington was knocked around in a Game 3 loss. While Carolina has hope, this is a Capitals team that has plenty of veterans who aren't going to let this team be bothered by 1 loss. 

Washington still has the big edge with the weapons they boast. Washington can hit you with so many different threats and this is a game they'll really focus on getting out early.

Some trends to note. Capitals are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Capitals are 11-4 in their last 15 playoff games as an underdog.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Toronto vs. Minnesota Over 8.5

The Over here has value to work with on Thursday. 

The Minnesota offense got some big pieces this past offseason and it is paying off huge right now. They hold one of the best offenses in the MLB, averaging 5.21 runs per game. 

They should have plenty of traffic on the bases Thursday as they take on RH Clay Buchholz. He will be making just his 2nd start of the season and has had mixed results against the Twins in his career. 

On the flip side of things, Minnesota starter RH Michael Pineda has seen plenty of the Blue Jays throughout his career. Things haven't been well for him in this matchup, as he allowed 10 runs and 19 hits over the last 8.0 innings he's faced them.

Look for this one to have plenty of scoring chances both ways.

Back the Over.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* MLB O/U Play

San Antonio -3.5

The Spurs nearly had a stranglehold on this series as they led 1-0 and were in dominant form in Game 2.

The script flipped on them, but they still come home with home court and a 1-1 series. 

The playoff experience is still a factor and the deeper this series goes, the more the experience will payoff for the Spurs. On top of all that, they have owned the Nuggets inside the AT&T Center. San Antonio has won 13 straight home games against the Nuggets. 

Overall this year, they boast a 32-9 SU record in front of the home crowd, as they really do feed off the energy.

Some trends to note. Nuggets are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 Conference Quarterfinals games. Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games.

Back San Antonio.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NBA ATS Play

Brooklyn +3

The Nets have value catching points here in Game 3.

These two teams have gone right at each other through the first two games, as Brooklyn stole home court advantage. 

While the task is tall, this Nets team certainly has shown they can compete with the 76ers. Brooklyn has covered in 4 of thee 6 meetings head to head this season against Philadelphia. Along with that, they have also covered both games here in Brooklyn.

Look for them to go toe to toe all night long with Phili, a game in which we should see come down to the wire.

Some trends to note. Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Nets are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games playing on 2 days rest.

Back Brooklyn.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NBA ATS Play