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    Prop Bet Guy
    +680
    (82%)
    9-2 in Last 11 NBA Player Props Picks
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    M. Bridges
    Over 14.5
    -118
    Points
    Picked: May 9 @ 10:41am

    Analysis

    DraftKings. Walking this line up a bit, but for good reason - Mikal Bridges looks like himself, and has been thrust into a role where his touches and shot attempts are up significantly for the Knicks. With New York leading 3-0, I doubt they have OG Anunoby play, and Karl-Anthony Towns has struggled to stay on the floor due to foul trouble. Bridges has served as the scoring complement to Jalen Brunson, the latter of whom will undoubtedly be the focal point of the Sixers defensive adjustments in Game 4. I have Bridges closer to 17 points in this one, so I’m very ok playing this line at over 15.5 for a full unit.
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    David Bearman
    #5
    +721
    (75%)
    12-4 in Last 16 NBA Player Props Picks
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    K. Towns
    Over 4.5
    -167
    Assists
    Picked: May 9 @ 1:29pm

    Analysis

    We are going to continue riding Karl-Anthony Towns' assist prop as he is hitting it even in games in which he plays limited minutes due to foul trouble. KAT has 46 assists over the last six games, an average of 7.7 per game. He has 20 in 3 games in this series, not playing more than 27 minutes in any of the games, due to one blowout and two games with foul issues. Dating back to April 1 (13 games), he is averaging 6.3 a game, hitting 5+ in 9 of the 13 games.
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    Larry Hartstein
    +2255
    (62%)
    82-50 in Last 132 NBA Picks
    PHI +1.5
    -109
    Spread
    Picked: May 9 @ 10:46pm

    Analysis

    It's hard to get in the way of a surging Knicks team that has won six in a row while going 5-1 ATS. But the 76ers moved the ball well in Game 3 at home and created tremendous, open looks. They just didn't make them, shooting 43 percent overall and 28 percent from deep. With the series all but over, Philly won't be feeling the pressure. Look for the 76ers to show some pride and avoid getting swept on their home floor.
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    Todd Fuhrman
    #1
    +1102
    (66%)
    19-10 in Last 29 NHL Picks
    Under 6
    -115
    Over/Under
    Picked: May 9 @ 4:52pm

    Analysis

    Buffalo came out on fire in Game 1 and capitalized against a beleaguered Canadiens side; it was Montreal turning the tables in game 2 with with a pair of quick tallies to force Buffalo into a negative game state. Early goals have headlined this series so far yet we've seen both games push a closing total of 6. I expect Buffalo to simplify their approach on the road like they did vs Boston that made them so successful while Montreal showed their defensive mettle at home vs Tampa as well. Tage Thompson appears to be dealing with an undisclosed injury as well that can hamper the Sabres offensive push meaning this contest has all the makings of a 3-2 grudge match.
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    Larry Hartstein
    #1
    +2342
    (64%)
    75-43 in Last 118 NBA Player Props Picks
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    T. Shannon Jr.
    Over 7.5
    -130
    Points
    Picked: May 9 @ 11:51pm

    Analysis

    Three key Timberwolves -- Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid and Ayo Dosunmo -- played major minutes Friday despite their injuries. Someone else needs to step up Sunday, and 25-year-old Terrence Shannon Jr. is a great candidate. He was plus-19 in Game 3, making solid contributions despite scoring five points on 2-of-6 shooting. Shannon had scored 12-plus points in the four previous playoff games. With Chris Finch shortening his rotation, Shannon should have enough opportunities to score at least eight points in Game 4.

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