The Blue Jackets got some rest after completing the sweep in the first round. Boston just got done with their seven game series and their tired legs will show. The Blue Jackets are 7-0 in their last 7 road games. Columbus is 4-0 in their last 4 playoff games as an underdog. Look for the magic to continue with this team.

Martin Jones will take his spot in the net for the Sharks. Jones allowed just one goal on 59 shots in Game 6. Jones set the franchise save record with his 58 saves in their last game. The San Jose Sharks average 3.52 goals per game which ranks 2nd in the NHL.
As the game shifts back to San Jose for Game 7 the home team get the edge. The home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Martin Jones put this team on his back in Game 6 and the offense will repay him in this game in front of their home fans. The home team and the favorite is a combined 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.

Kenta Maeda will make his 5th start on the mound for the Dodgers. Maeda is 3-1 on the season with 23.2 innings pitched. Maeda has 20 strikeouts and carries a 3.80 ERA. Maeda pitched 6.2 innings in his last start allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits. The LA Dodgers lead the NL West and have been playing very good baseball as of late. The Dodgers are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League Central. The Cubs are 0-5 in Quintanas last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. The Dodgers have too much fire power for the Cubs to keep up with

The 76ers have all the momentum heading back home on Tuesday and will look to wrap up this series. Philadelphia's starting five is too much for Brooklyn to handle at this point in the series. The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. The Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.The Brooklyn Nets had high hopes in this series after their 111-102 win in game 1. Brooklyn heads to Philadelphia with hopes that they can find that same mojo. The Nets posted a losing road record this season. Brooklyn averages 12.8 three pointers per game which ranks 5th best in the NBA.

Play on the Phillies

The Philliies get the edge tonight with Arrieta on the hill. Matz get another go against the Phillies after giving up 8 runs in the first innings the last time he faced them. Both teams are riding losing streaks heading into a new week. The Phillies are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. The Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts vs. Phillies.

The 76ers flexed their muscle last game in Brooklyn. Philadelphia has this figured out and will cruise onto the next round even without Joel Embiid. Tobias Harris, Simmons, and Butler have all been contributing and doing their parts. Too much fire power for the Nets to match up with for another 4 quarters.

Play on the Nationals

Washington heads into Miami looking for some more wins as they are 3rd in the NL East. The Nats have won two straight games and are 4-2 on the road. Miami is just 1-9 over their last ten games and have lost four straight games. The Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League East and are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Miami. The Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Washington gets it done tonight.

Play on the Pirates

Pittsburgh has won three straight games heading into Friday night as they host the Giants. The Giants are trending the other way and have lost two straight and are just 3-7 on the road. The Giants are 1-4 in Bumgarners last 5 Friday starts. The Pirates are 20-6 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Back the home team in this one. Pirates win.

The Phillies bats came alive last night and that means trouble for the next few pitchers. Wheeler steps on the hill for NY today with a 7.47 ERA. The Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. The Phillies are 5-0 in Arrietas last 5 Wednesday starts. Back the home team in the rubber game this afternoon.

Play on the Magic +10

Orlando cruised into the playoffs as one of the hottest teams at the end of the regular season. The Magic stole game one and they will def. leave it all on the court again tonight. Cannot pass up double digits points in this game. The underdog is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. The Magic are 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. The Raptors are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. NBA Southeast. Orlando + is the play.