Ricky's 1* play on OKC.

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 Mavs are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games against Oklahoma City.

- The Mavs are 1-4 ATS in their last five at Oklahoma City. 

- The Thunder are 10-0 SU in their last 10 and 8-0 SU in their last 8 at home. 

Verdict: The value lies with the home favorite. 

7* MLB Cardinals/Brewers Free Pick

PLAY ON: Cardinals -125

I'm betting the Cardinals -125 on the money line in Thursday's series opener at the Brewers. Easy play for me on St Louis at this price with ace Sonny Gray on the mound. Gray has been one of the best starters in baseball to start the 2024 season. He's 4-1 with a 0.89 ERA and 0.857 WHIP in 5 starts. He's also got a strong track record vs Milwaukee, posting a 2.82 ERA in 14 career starts. Brewers will counter with Tobias Myers, who has a 6.23 ERA and 1.308 WHIP in 3 starts. Last two times out, Myers has surrendered 8 runs on 8 hits (4 HRs) in just 8 innings of work. Give me the Cardinals -125! 

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This is a free play on Under.

Dallas scored just 95 points on 39 percent shooting in Game 1. It should come as no surprise, as Oklahoma City has held seven of their last eight opponents to fewer than 100 points, and opponents have averaged less than 92 points during that span. Oklahoma City made over 46 percent of their three-point attempts in Game 1, and we might expect some regression. The total for tonight's game his higher than it was in Game 1, and I think we will see another low score.

GL,

Jesse Schule

1* Best Bet on Twins

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Thursday NBA Free play. My selection is on the 'under' between Cleveland and Boston at 7 pm et on Thursday.

Game 1 of this series was played at a considerably faster pace than I expected but that contest still only went 'over' the total by a handful of points. I'm anticipating a lower-scoring affair in Game 2 on Thursday. Cleveland got out of its element, hoisting up 90 field goal attempts, connecting on only 37 of them. We've seen an alarming trend emerge as the Cavaliers have knocked down 38 or fewer field goals in seven of their last eight games. On the flip side, the Celtics have now held six straight opponents to 38 or fewer made field goals. Note that the 'under' remains 41-29 in the Cavs last 70 games as a road underdog including a 14-10 mark in that situation this season. The 'under' is also 47-31 in their last 78 contests when seeking revenge for a loss in which their opponent scored 110 points or more, as is the case here, including a 16-9 record this season. Meanwhile, the 'under' is 25-22 in the Celtics last 47 games following consecutive home wins including an 11-8 mark this season. Finally, the 'under' is 21-9 in Boston's last 30 contests after posting four straight double-digit victories, which is the situation here. Take the under.

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Cardinals

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