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C-Stars Sports	2:20 PM New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs MLB 04/17
Pick: Over 10.5 Eight of the Cubs' last nine games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line. C-Stars Sports LOCK IN PROFITS: 4 MLB Plays — Money Back Guarantee I’m on an 8–3 run across all sports. Tonight’s special package features 4 MLB plays—guaranteed to profit 3–1 or better, or your money back as credit for future purchases. Streak: 8-3 73%

Alex Smart	6:40 PM Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies MLB 04/17
Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -102 In a near-even matchup on paper at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies stand out as the sharpest overall play on tonight's slate as home favorites against the visiting Atlanta Braves. The game features a pair of veteran arms in Martin Perez for Atlanta and Taijuan Walker for Philadelphia, but the venue and historical patterns tilt the edge directly toward the home side. Citizens Bank Park has long ranked among the more hitter-friendly environments in the National League, especially in April when the ball carries well under cooler evening conditions, and the Phillies have capitalized on that advantage repeatedly in recent seasons with a strong home record that consistently outperforms their road splits. Recent trends reinforce the value here. The Phillies, sitting at 8-10 overall early in 2026, have shown flashes of their proven home dominance, particularly against divisional rivals like the Braves. Over the past several campaigns, Philadelphia has owned a solid head-to-head edge at home against Atlanta, winning roughly two-thirds of those contests and often turning close games into blowouts thanks to timely power from the middle of the order. The Braves enter with a hotter 12-7 mark and a robust run differential, but their road performance this young season has been more modest, and they've historically struggled to close out series in Philly where the atmosphere and park dimensions create extra pressure on visiting pitchers. Statistically, the Phillies' lineup has the ingredients to exploit Perez, who owns a respectable 3.14 ERA through limited early innings but has never been a high-strikeout guy and has posted modest success rates in prior matchups against this Philadelphia club. Walker, despite his elevated 7.36 ERA so far, has shown the ability to limit damage after shaky first innings, and the Phillies' bullpen depth has been a reliable late-game asset at home. Betting angles also favor Philadelphia in this spot: divisional home underdogs or slight favorites in hitter-friendly parks have cashed at a higher clip in early-season play over the last few years, and the Phillies' track record of bouncing back after slow starts at Citizens Bank Park adds another layer of confidence. All told, the combination of venue-specific history, the Phillies' proven home success against Atlanta, and the matchup dynamics makes Philadelphia the cleanest moneyline selection of the night. Look for the Phillies to ride the crowd and park factors to a victory in what shapes up as a tightly contested divisional battle.

Alex Smart

6:40 PM Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies

MLB 04/17

Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -102
In a near-even matchup on paper at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies stand out as the sharpest overall play on tonight's slate as home favorites against the visiting Atlanta Braves. The game features a pair of veteran arms in Martin Perez for Atlanta and Taijuan Walker for Philadelphia, but the venue and historical patterns tilt the edge directly toward the home side. Citizens Bank Park has long ranked among the more hitter-friendly environments in the National League, especially in April when the ball carries well under cooler evening conditions, and the Phillies have capitalized on that advantage repeatedly in recent seasons with a strong home record that consistently outperforms their road splits.
Recent trends reinforce the value here. The Phillies, sitting at 8-10 overall early in 2026, have shown flashes of their proven home dominance, particularly against divisional rivals like the Braves. Over the past several campaigns, Philadelphia has owned a solid head-to-head edge at home against Atlanta, winning roughly two-thirds of those contests and often turning close games into blowouts thanks to timely power from the middle of the order. The Braves enter with a hotter 12-7 mark and a robust run differential, but their road performance this young season has been more modest, and they've historically struggled to close out series in Philly where the atmosphere and park dimensions create extra pressure on visiting pitchers.
Statistically, the Phillies' lineup has the ingredients to exploit Perez, who owns a respectable 3.14 ERA through limited early innings but has never been a high-strikeout guy and has posted modest success rates in prior matchups against this Philadelphia club. Walker, despite his elevated 7.36 ERA so far, has shown the ability to limit damage after shaky first innings, and the Phillies' bullpen depth has been a reliable late-game asset at home. Betting angles also favor Philadelphia in this spot: divisional home underdogs or slight favorites in hitter-friendly parks have cashed at a higher clip in early-season play over the last few years, and the Phillies' track record of bouncing back after slow starts at Citizens Bank Park adds another layer of confidence.
All told, the combination of venue-specific history, the Phillies' proven home success against Atlanta, and the matchup dynamics makes Philadelphia the cleanest moneyline selection of the night. Look for the Phillies to ride the crowd and park factors to a victory in what shapes up as a tightly contested divisional battle.

Stephen Nover	6:45 PM San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals MLB 04/17
Pick: Over 8 No National League team has played more Overs this season than Washington. The Over has cashed in 13 of Washington's 19 games. That's not a huge surprise considering the Nationals are averaging the second most runs in the majors while having the highest bullpen ERA at 6.15. The Nationals have scored at least five runs in 14 of their 19 games. Now they host the Giants and Logan Webb, who has a history of pitching much worse on the road with a 3.98 ERA compared to a 2.90 ERA when pitching in San Francisco. The Giants' run production is down on the season. But lately San Francisco's offense has shown life scoring at least six runs in three of the past five games. San Francisco ranks 11th in batting average. Not only do the Giants get to face the worst bullpen in the majors, but also draw starting pitcher Zack Littell. He has a 4.20 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP and has surrendered five homers in 15 innings.

Stephen Nover

6:45 PM San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals

MLB 04/17

Pick: Over 8
No National League team has played more Overs this season than Washington. The Over has cashed in 13 of Washington's 19 games. That's not a huge surprise considering the Nationals are averaging the second most runs in the majors while having the highest bullpen ERA at 6.15.

The Nationals have scored at least five runs in 14 of their 19 games. Now they host the Giants and Logan Webb, who has a history of pitching much worse on the road with a 3.98 ERA compared to a 2.90 ERA when pitching in San Francisco.

The Giants' run production is down on the season. But lately San Francisco's offense has shown life scoring at least six runs in three of the past five games. San Francisco ranks 11th in batting average.

Not only do the Giants get to face the worst bullpen in the majors, but also draw starting pitcher Zack Littell. He has a 4.20 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP and has surrendered five homers in 15 innings.

R&R Totals	9:40 PM Toronto Blue Jays vs Arizona Diamondbacks MLB 04/17
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9:40 PM Toronto Blue Jays vs Arizona Diamondbacks

MLB 04/17

Pick: Over 8.5
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C-Stars Sports	7:30 PM Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic NBA 04/17
Pick: Under 218.5 Each of the Magic's last four home games against the Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line. C-Stars Sports LOCK IN PROFITS: 4 MLB Plays — Money Back Guarantee I’m on an 8–3 run across all sports. Tonight’s special package features 4 MLB plays—guaranteed to profit 3–1 or better, or your money back as credit for future purchases. Streak: 8-3 73%

Mikey Sports	10:10 PM Golden St Warriors vs Phoenix Suns NBA 04/17
Pick: Golden St Warriors 3 Mikey Sports FREE NBA play Friday 4-17-26 Golden State +3 1/2 Mikey is passing on Friday with premium picks in all sports! Back Saturday!

Alex Smart	6:00 PM Gilbert Burns vs Mike Malott MMA 04/18
Pick: Gilbert Burns 235 Oh boy, Saturday night in Winnipeg is shaping up to be one of those fun, loud Canadian cards where the crowd gets rowdy early and the main event could actually deliver some drama. Headlining it is Mike Malott, the hometown hero on a three-fight win streak, taking on Gilbert “Durinho” Burns in a five-round welterweight scrap. On paper, Malott’s the big favorite, younger, coming off solid wins, fighting in front of his people. But if you’ve followed the division long enough, you know these exact setups have a habit of biting favorites in the ass when a crafty veteran like Burns smells blood at plus money. Here’s the thing that keeps jumping out at me: over the last few years in welterweight main events and high-profile five-rounders, we’ve seen this quiet trend where battle-tested guys with legit grappling pedigrees hang around, survive the early storm, and start dictating things once the pace slows. Burns is basically the poster child for that. At 39 he’s on a tough four-fight skid, sure, and he’s taken some real shots lately, but the numbers still show a guy who averages over two takedowns per 15 minutes and has nine career submissions on his record. That’s not just fluff,that’s chain-wrestling and mat control that can wear even explosive fighters down when the rounds pile up. Malott’s no joke. He’s put together wins with both power and decisions, and his finishing rate is impressive. But look closer at how some of these hometown prospects have fared when the spotlight gets bright and the fight goes long. His average fight time sits noticeably shorter than Burns’, and we’ve watched similar Canadian or rising local favorites get dragged into deep waters where experience and late-round IQ start to matter way more than the first-round pop. Burns has been in there with killers,former champs, top contenders—and he’s shown time and again he can mix striking pressure with grappling chains that force opponents to burn energy scrambling. Another angle that’s paid off more than people remember: when veterans with elite BJJ step up as dogs in welterweight spots, especially against guys still building their resume at the highest level, the plus money has cashed enough times to notice. It’s not about age alone; it’s about that extra octagon time teaching you exactly when to slow things down, when to clinch, and when to turn a scramble into control. Malott brings a reach advantage and solid volume, but if Burns can force the kind of extended grappling exchanges he thrives in, we could see the kind of fatigue that’s shown up in other prospects’ longer fights. Don’t get me wrong, the Winnipeg crowd is going to be electric, and Malott could come out firing and make this a short night. That’s always the risk with these spots. But if you zoom out on recent welterweight trends, the veteran dog with the grappling edge has been a live play way more often than the odds suggest, particularly when the favorite is still proving he can handle 25 minutes against someone who’s seen every look. Bottom line, this is the kind of underdog I actually get excited about,not some random longshot, but a spot where the plus money feels earned because of the matchup dynamics and the way these fights tend to play out historically. Burns might not be the flashiest pick on the card, but for my money, he’s the most interesting one when the cage door shuts. Like always, fights are chaos and anything can happen once they touch gloves. Should be a good one.

Alex Smart

6:00 PM Gilbert Burns vs Mike Malott

MMA 04/18

Pick: Gilbert Burns 235
Oh boy, Saturday night in Winnipeg is shaping up to be one of those fun, loud Canadian cards where the crowd gets rowdy early and the main event could actually deliver some drama. Headlining it is Mike Malott, the hometown hero on a three-fight win streak, taking on Gilbert “Durinho” Burns in a five-round welterweight scrap. On paper, Malott’s the big favorite, younger, coming off solid wins, fighting in front of his people. But if you’ve followed the division long enough, you know these exact setups have a habit of biting favorites in the ass when a crafty veteran like Burns smells blood at plus money.
Here’s the thing that keeps jumping out at me: over the last few years in welterweight main events and high-profile five-rounders, we’ve seen this quiet trend where battle-tested guys with legit grappling pedigrees hang around, survive the early storm, and start dictating things once the pace slows. Burns is basically the poster child for that. At 39 he’s on a tough four-fight skid, sure, and he’s taken some real shots lately, but the numbers still show a guy who averages over two takedowns per 15 minutes and has nine career submissions on his record. That’s not just fluff,that’s chain-wrestling and mat control that can wear even explosive fighters down when the rounds pile up.
Malott’s no joke. He’s put together wins with both power and decisions, and his finishing rate is impressive. But look closer at how some of these hometown prospects have fared when the spotlight gets bright and the fight goes long. His average fight time sits noticeably shorter than Burns’, and we’ve watched similar Canadian or rising local favorites get dragged into deep waters where experience and late-round IQ start to matter way more than the first-round pop. Burns has been in there with killers,former champs, top contenders—and he’s shown time and again he can mix striking pressure with grappling chains that force opponents to burn energy scrambling.
Another angle that’s paid off more than people remember: when veterans with elite BJJ step up as dogs in welterweight spots, especially against guys still building their resume at the highest level, the plus money has cashed enough times to notice. It’s not about age alone; it’s about that extra octagon time teaching you exactly when to slow things down, when to clinch, and when to turn a scramble into control. Malott brings a reach advantage and solid volume, but if Burns can force the kind of extended grappling exchanges he thrives in, we could see the kind of fatigue that’s shown up in other prospects’ longer fights.
Don’t get me wrong, the Winnipeg crowd is going to be electric, and Malott could come out firing and make this a short night. That’s always the risk with these spots. But if you zoom out on recent welterweight trends, the veteran dog with the grappling edge has been a live play way more often than the odds suggest, particularly when the favorite is still proving he can handle 25 minutes against someone who’s seen every look.
Bottom line, this is the kind of underdog I actually get excited about,not some random longshot, but a spot where the plus money feels earned because of the matchup dynamics and the way these fights tend to play out historically. Burns might not be the flashiest pick on the card, but for my money, he’s the most interesting one when the cage door shuts.
Like always, fights are chaos and anything can happen once they touch gloves. Should be a good one.

Alex Smart	8:30 PM Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA 04/18
Pick: Under 207.5 Man, Saturday is finally here, the 2026 NBA playoffs tip off with four Game 1s, and if I'm looking for a clean totals play, I'm zeroing in on the nightcap in Los Angeles: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers. I'm on the Under in what shapes up as the lowest total of the evening, and the more I think about it, the more this one feels like classic opening-night basketball. The specific angle that grabs me is the "Game 1 defensive clampdown." Teams come out extra physical right away. They scout the hell out of each other, eliminate transition buckets, and turn games into slow, grinding half-court sets. You see it every year: pace drops by around four possessions per game compared to the regular season, and overall scoring usually falls by about five to six points per team. It's not that the talent disappears — it's that defenses actually show up and make everything harder. Houston and LA fit this mold perfectly. The Rockets have been one of the league's best defensive outfits all year, ranking top-six in defensive rating while leading the NBA in offensive rebounding. They thrive on forcing opponents into tough, contested shots and winning the glass. The Lakers, even with their ups and downs, have shown they can lock in and play lower-possession games when the lights get brighter. Their regular-season meetings against Houston were exactly the kind of ugly, physical battles you'd expect , think games ending in the low 190s or tight 200s, with lots of rebounding wars and not a ton of easy fast-break points. History really backs this up. Over the last six playoff seasons, home Game 1s have gone Under the total at a 33-15 clip , that's about 69%. In the broader first round, unders have been the profitable side in lower-total games especially. And when you look at playoff basketball overall, shooting percentages dip (especially from midrange and corners), teams take fewer restricted-area attempts, and the game just slows down as everyone tries to set the tone for the series. This Lakers-Rockets total sits well below the other openers for good reason. You're not getting the potential track-meet feel of some of the other matchups. Instead, you've got two clubs built for rebounding slugfests and deliberate offense. Add in the usual playoff jitters and extra defensive attention in Game 1, and you've got a strong setup for a lower-scoring night. Look, this pick isn't going to light up the timeline or anything , the other games have higher lines that match how those teams played all season. But if you're strictly shopping totals on opening night, this feels like the smartest, cleanest spot. I've watched enough of these series starters to know: teams often come out trying to stop the other side first, and the points come harder than people expect. Bottom line for me? Expect a tight, physical, half-court grind in LA on Saturday. The under has treated bettors well in these exact situations for years, and the way both these rosters are constructed only makes it more appealing.

Alex Smart

8:30 PM Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers

NBA 04/18

Pick: Under 207.5
Man, Saturday is finally here, the 2026 NBA playoffs tip off with four Game 1s, and if I'm looking for a clean totals play, I'm zeroing in on the nightcap in Los Angeles: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers. I'm on the Under in what shapes up as the lowest total of the evening, and the more I think about it, the more this one feels like classic opening-night basketball.
The specific angle that grabs me is the "Game 1 defensive clampdown." Teams come out extra physical right away. They scout the hell out of each other, eliminate transition buckets, and turn games into slow, grinding half-court sets. You see it every year: pace drops by around four possessions per game compared to the regular season, and overall scoring usually falls by about five to six points per team. It's not that the talent disappears — it's that defenses actually show up and make everything harder.
Houston and LA fit this mold perfectly. The Rockets have been one of the league's best defensive outfits all year, ranking top-six in defensive rating while leading the NBA in offensive rebounding. They thrive on forcing opponents into tough, contested shots and winning the glass. The Lakers, even with their ups and downs, have shown they can lock in and play lower-possession games when the lights get brighter. Their regular-season meetings against Houston were exactly the kind of ugly, physical battles you'd expect , think games ending in the low 190s or tight 200s, with lots of rebounding wars and not a ton of easy fast-break points.
History really backs this up. Over the last six playoff seasons, home Game 1s have gone Under the total at a 33-15 clip , that's about 69%. In the broader first round, unders have been the profitable side in lower-total games especially. And when you look at playoff basketball overall, shooting percentages dip (especially from midrange and corners), teams take fewer restricted-area attempts, and the game just slows down as everyone tries to set the tone for the series.
This Lakers-Rockets total sits well below the other openers for good reason. You're not getting the potential track-meet feel of some of the other matchups. Instead, you've got two clubs built for rebounding slugfests and deliberate offense. Add in the usual playoff jitters and extra defensive attention in Game 1, and you've got a strong setup for a lower-scoring night.
Look, this pick isn't going to light up the timeline or anything , the other games have higher lines that match how those teams played all season. But if you're strictly shopping totals on opening night, this feels like the smartest, cleanest spot. I've watched enough of these series starters to know: teams often come out trying to stop the other side first, and the points come harder than people expect.
Bottom line for me? Expect a tight, physical, half-court grind in LA on Saturday. The under has treated bettors well in these exact situations for years, and the way both these rosters are constructed only makes it more appealing.

Red Dog Sports	10:00 AM Sheffield Wednesday vs Charlton SOC 04/18
Pick: Charlton -133 Charlton -133 I think we see a 2-1 score in this soccer match set for Saturday in England. Be sure to check out our plays between $10 and $20 this spring.

Red Dog Sports	10:00 AM Stevenage vs Lincoln SOC 04/18
Pick: Lincoln 156 Lincoln +156 Lincoln is #1 in the table but is playing on the road. Small play on the visitors at +156. I hope to see a 1-0 or 2-1 score on Saturday morning. Be sure to check us out as we are #2 in soccer and #2 overall in the past week in all sports.

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