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BLUE JACKETS VS MAPLE LEAFS NHL POWER PLAY

The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed the opener of this best-of-five Eastern Conference qualifying series with a 2-0 win on Sunday. 

Toronto is the No. 8 seed while Columbus the No. 9 seed which suggests a small gap in talent, and I strongly disagree that the Leafs should be this big of a favorite in this one. 

While Toronto is the better offensive team, the Jackets have an edge on the defensive end and I think they'll be able to punish a Toronto team that is likely to push things too much,  playing from behind and all that.  

Blue Jackets are 9-3 in their last 12 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game and 6-2 in their last 8 playoff games as an underdog. Maple Leafs are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

8* play on Columbus Blue Jackets. 

METS @ NATIONALS FREE PICK AUGUST 4, 2020

The Washington Nationals have not played since July 30 as their weekend series against the Miami Marlins was postponed due to coronavirus concerns in the Miami camp. 

The New York Mets picked up their fourth win of the season when they defeated Atlanta 7-2 on Monday. They've lost two of the previous three when coming off a win, and I think they'll come up short in this one against a rested Washington team. 

Tonight the Nats hand the ball to Patrick Corbin (0-0, 1.42 ERA). The left-hander fanned eight through 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball against the Yankees in his season opener. 

Corbin will be opposed by Steven Matz (0-1, 3.18 ERA). The Mets have lost both of the left-hander's starts so far this season and he has served up three home runs over 11 1/3 innings of work. Matz is 1-5 with a 3.41 ERA in 12 starts against the Nationals and I think they'll get the better of him again. 

Free pick on Washington Nationals. 

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- SUPER EARLY PIRATES @ TWINS TOP PLAY - BREAKFAST BANKROLL BUILDER
- SUNS VS CLIPPERS TUESDAY AFTERNOON BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY
- CELTICS VS HEAT NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER

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CELTICS VS HEAT NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER

The Boston Celtics have already been involved in two shootouts in the NBA Bubble, first when they took a 119-112 loss to Milwaukee and then when defeating Portland 128-114 last time out. 

I expect to see them involved in another high-scoring contest as they take on the Miami Heat Tuesday night. The Celtics have a lot of scoring depth, and Miami is more than capable of heating up from behind the arc like it did in its 125-115 win over Denver the other night when it shot 45 percent from 3-point land. 

Over is 8-2 in Celtics last 10 games as a favorite. Over is 10-4 in Heat last 14 overall.

8* play on OVER 222.5. 

SUNS VS CLIPPERS TUESDAY AFTERNOON BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY

The Phoenix Suns are one of the few teams still undefeated in the NBA bubble following impressive wins over Washington and Dallas. They are still a long-shot to make the playoffs, but they've certainly not given up. 

The LA Clippers are looking to defend their No. 2 seed in the West with Nuggets, Rockets and Thunder, but I think the motivational advantage goes to Phoenix. 

All that being said, I have my eyes on the total in this one. Both teams rank inside the top-10 for pace of play and in the top half for offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Clippers have been red hot from behind the arc and Phoenix is also capable of lighting it up from deep. 

10* play on OVER 230. 

SUPER EARLY PIRATES @ TWINS - BREAKFAST BANKROLL BUILDER

The Minnesota Twins finished a run short of covering the runline in a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Tough game as they put themselves in a situation where they had to battle back from a four-run deficit, but I think they'll come through with a more decisive win today. 

Pittsburgh righty Joe Musgrove (0-2, 4.76 ERA) has allowed three runs through 5 2/3 frames in each of his first two starts in 2020. He has already served up a total of four homers, which could turn into a big issue here against a Twins team that ranks third in the league with 16 home runs on the season. 

Jose Berrios (0-2, 7.00 ERA) will take the ball for the Twins for his second start. He pitched five innings of two-run ball Thursday in a loss to the Indians and I have no doubt he'll be able to shut down a Pirates team that averages only 3.33 runs per game. 

10* play on Minnesota Twins -1.5.