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(#961) New York Yankees | ML | . 

Cam Schlittler (2-0, 1.63 ERA) vs. Drew Rasmussen (0-0, 1.80 ERA) .

It's difficult to play on a team that's struggling sometimes. But, I tend to like doing so in baseball, especially for strong teams that don't normally have these types of dips. That's exactly the case here. New York is on a four-game skid and I believe that the Yankees will finally be able to break that losing streak on Sunday. It's already consecutive losing series' for the Yanks. But, avoiding the series sweep against a divisional opponents is always important this early in the season. On the mound, we've got two capable starters. New York's sending out its new big thing in Cam Schlittler while the Rays have a very reliable Drew Rasmussen on the bump. I think that the Yankees lineup has a bit more fire power though and I don't expect Judge to slump for much longer. Give me NYY on Sunday afternoon. 

Burns' Prediction: 7-3 Yankees.

Ricky's 1* play on NYY.

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.

- NY Yankees is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games against Tampa Bay.

- Tampa Bay is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games against an opponent in the American League East Division

- The Yankees are 3-0 in Cam Schlittler's starts this season. 

Verdict: The value is on the road favorite.

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OVER 12

Locking this in early.

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1% GOLD RUSH on Penguins +1½

Free Pick on Bruins +135

My selection is on Philadelphia minus the points over Milwaukee at 6:10 pm et on Sunday.

You had to figure the 76ers would 'go for it', even in a tough back-to-back spot on Friday, and they did - sort of - in a 105-94 victory in Indiana. All indications are that they'll play their starters again on Sunday (with the exception of Joel Embiid who recovers from an appendectomy) as they wrap up the regular season with a home game against the skeleton crew that is the Milwaukee Bucks. Philadelphia enters this contest on a four-game ATS slide. That actually has it approaching uncharted territory as it has yet to lose more than four games in a row ATS this season. Milwaukee looks like it is waving the white flag on Sunday based on its injury report. The Bucks did deliver a 125-108 win over the lowly Nets on Friday. that only served to snap their two-game SU and ATS slide. They've put together just two ATS winning streaks since February 27th. Note that they're 0-3 SU and ATS against Philadelphia this season. Take Philadelphia (8*).

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On the final day of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Atlanta Hawks visit the Miami Heat in a Southeast Division clash that stands out as the strongest totals opportunity on the entire slate. With playoff seeding and play-in positioning still hanging in the balance for Miami and Atlanta looking to finish strong, this matchup features two of the league’s most up-tempo teams, setting the stage for a high-scoring affair that should comfortably clear a total in the 242-243 range.

According to Basketball-Reference data, the Hawks have operated at a pace of 101.6 possessions per game (fourth-fastest in the NBA) while averaging 118.5 points scored per contest. Their defense has allowed 115.7 points per game, reflecting the kind of defensive vulnerabilities that consistently produce overs in their games. The Heat have been even more aggressive in dictating tempo, ranking first league-wide with a pace of 103.4 possessions per game. Miami scores at a blistering 120.6 points per game (second in the NBA) and has shown a clear tendency to allow opponents to reach triple digits with ease on their home floor, where their defensive rating has sat around 114.5 for the season. The combination of elite pace from both sides and defenses that rarely clamp down creates the perfect recipe for inflated point totals.

Recent and historical trends in this specific rivalry reinforce the Over lean. Multiple head-to-head meetings this season have already sailed past the 240-point mark, including several high-output games in Miami where the pace never slowed and both offenses feasted. Heat home games against Atlanta have historically trended toward the Over more often than not, especially when late-season motivation keeps starters on the floor for extended minutes. This year’s edition of the Hawks has hit the Over in roughly 57 percent of their road contests, while Miami’s overall season-long Over percentage sits comfortably above 55 percent, driven by their league-leading scoring and willingness to trade baskets.

The end-of-regular-season angle adds another layer of confidence here. With meaningful stakes on the line rather than meaningless tune-ups, heavy load management is unlikely; both teams are expected to push the tempo and compete at full strength. Fast-paced, motivated games on the last day of the schedule have produced overs at a higher clip across the league in recent years, and this pairing of offensive-minded clubs fits that profile perfectly. All signs point to a back-and-forth, high-possession contest where the total should be exceeded with room to spare.

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1* Free Play on Clippers -6 -110

For my best free NBA pick on the board here for Sunday I am looking at the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets. Now  no team has to win this game so it’s really about the second team and for my money not many teams are as deep as the San Antonio Spurs. This line tells you all you need to know here. Denver beat this team last two times they played so a little revenge before the playoffs and to put this Nuggets team in their place should be in order. Look for the San Antonio Spurs to pull away late 3rd quarter here., 

Play on the San Antonio Spurs lay the points

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Warriors vs Clippers NBA Free Pick

The Angle(s): The Golden State Warriors are locked into the 10th seed, but are still working on the chemistry for the play-in tournament. I think they'll go for it and can keep this somewhat close, as they're looking to see all their stars back from injuries. 

The Bet: WARRIORS (3%). 

AAA Sports' Selection: New Orleans Pelicans/Minnesota Timberwolves (OVER):

New Orleans is still playing to win with no 1st round picks this offseason. It's seen back-to-back games finish OVER the total.

Four of the L5 games between these two teams played in Minnesota have gone OVER the number.

Minnesota is secured in the #6 seed and will play either Denver or LAL (probably LAL given starters playing today.)

But, the Timberwolves are still a faster playing team, in the top half of the NBA and should remain that way here.

The OVER is 4-2 over their L6 games.

We're on the OVER.

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