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IN THIS ISSUE
ODDS SHIFT: Forget about a Boston Sweep Party
OUTRAGEOUS OFFER: One more week of Bonus Bets
EXPERT PICKS: Q, Jon and Teddy have plus-money plays
The Heat bandwagon got a lot lighter during the Celtics’ 18-0 run last night. Boston’s 116-99 victory not only staved off elimination, it prompted a massive odds shift in the series.
BEFORE: Heat -1250, Celtics +600
AFTER: Heat -270, Celtics +210
And to win the NBA title?
BEFORE: Heat +250, Celtics +1100
AFTER: Heat +360, Celtics +450
Also notable: Some savvy clients bet Jayson Tatum before tip at +2000 to be Finals MVP. That is now +500 ⬇️.
The Celtics are 8-point favorites Thursday for Game 5.
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As we enter the home stretch, we’re eyeing an MLB SGP (+425) from Mets-Cubs [7:40 p.m. ET].
Cubs ML (-115): The Mets’ Kodai Senga has been strong (3.77 ERA), but Marcus Stroman has been better (3.05).
Under 7 Runs (-120): It’s a tiny total but with two strong pitchers and winds out of the North at Wrigley …
Stroman Over 4.5 K’s (-120): He is fanning a career-best 8.2 per 9 innings.
EXPERT PICKS
Can PointsBet client and pucks expert Qordaseus “Q” Alexander stay hot? Can Jon Eimer connect on this free kick? And as for golf, who let that guy back in?
THE ICE MAN
Florida Panthers -1.5 (+225)
"The Canes have outshot the Panthers in all three games but Sergei Bobrovsky has put on a clinic by stopping 132 of 135 shots. Florida’s offense will be motivated to end this series tonight and will do so in dominate fashion."
THE SOCCER GUY
Man U vs Chelsea Under 2.5 Goals (+125)
"As much as we don’t like betting unders, this is amazing value at plus odds. The last five matches between the two clubs have all gone under 2.5. With Chelsea goals becoming a bit of a rarity, I expect a low-scoring win or draw for the hosts."
THE OG EDITOR
Charles Schwab Challenge: Collin Morikawa Top 5 (+330)
"His soaring irons will lead to an endless string of birdie chances."
Jordan Spieth and caddie Michael Greller feel at home in "Hogan's Alley." (AP Photo)
EVENT: Charles Schwab Challenge (Thurs-Sun)
WHY WE’LL WATCH: A strong field tackling one of the Tour’s most iconic courses should produce some fireworks this holiday weekend.
COURSE INFO: Colonial CC in Fort Worth, Texas, has a classic design and is known as “Hogan’s Alley” after golf legend Ben Hogan. The 7,209-yard course is surprisingly difficult despite its shorter length due to its narrow corridors and small greens.
FAVES: Fresh off a second-place finish at the PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler (+400) is the comfortable favorite here as the top-ranked golfer in the world. Viktor Hovland has retreated to +1400, joining Tony Finau and Jordan Spieth.
BETS TO CONSIDER: The legend of Michael Block will grow if he can nab a back-to-back Top 20 (+1000). Spieth has eight top 10s in 10 appearances, so a Top 10 (+180) is hard to resist.
Brentford's Aaron Hickey clings to life against Marcus Rashford of Man U. (AP Photo)
MATCH: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
ODDS: Man Utd (-170) Draw (+330) Chelsea (+425)
KICK-OFF: 3 p.m. ET Thursday
Man U needs just one point to clinch a spot in the Champions League for next year, so a draw would suffice. The Red Devils are 13-3-1 at home this season but haven’t beaten Chelsea since Feb. 2020, as their last five matchups have all ended as draws.
SGP (+1900):
Draw (+330): Man U hasn’t defeated Chelsea in 3+ years and might play conservatively.
Under 2.5 (+130): Man U has been playing some stingy soccer lately with just six total goals across its last five games.
Anytime Goalscorer: Marcus Rashford (+105): He has racked up 16 goals in 31 games, one shy of his single-season career high.
