Free Picks And Parlays Today

It’s a battle between the 1st and 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference on Friday as the Cavaliers host the Knicks in what should be a thrilling encounter. Right off the bat we can notice the point total line being set at a very high 240.5 points, which at first glance looks quite a lot considering the first meeting saw just 214 points back in late October. Both teams will also be playing on a 2nd night of a back-to-back here, so there could be some tired legs out there, especially on the Knicks side considering the played overtime last night vs Chicago and had to travel right after the game. Backing the under has been a profitable bet in 9 of the last 10 meetings between these two teams, during this stretch an average of just 201.8 points per game has been scored. Defense should eventually become a priority for both teams as we get closer to the postseason, why not test out some new defensive schemes in a head-to-head meeting against a team that you are likely going to meet down the road in the playoffs? I say we back the under here.

It’s the 4th and final meeting of the season between Minnesota and Houston as the two teams lock horns at the Toyota Center on Friday. Playoff seeding is on the line for both sides, the Timberwolves are in a slightly more difficult position here considering they have Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle all on the injury list. With that uncertainty around their roster, I am leaning slightly towards the Rockets here. Houston has been stellar at home this year with 17 wins in 26 games, so even though their overall form has taken a slight dip entering the all-star break I can see why they are favored by the oddsmakers here. Containing Anthony Edwards will be the key here though, he’s averaging over 30 points in the 3 meetings this season, but a hip injury could limit his mobility a bit here and that’s what the Rockets have to make the most out of. Houston has done a solid job at limiting opponents’ threes over their last 3 games, holding them to just 26.6% efficiency. I’ll give the home team the benefit of the doubt here and back them to cover.

Reid went into the break with back-to-back 14 and 13 rebound games against OKC and Milwaukee. He’ll look to continue his hot form against the Rockets here, he had 11 boards the last time these two teams met. In his last 6 games overall he’s averaging 10.3 boards a night, we only need 8 for this bet to land.

Ant Man has torched the Rockets in 3 meetings this season averaging 31.3 points per game. With their playoff lives hanging by a thread in the loaded Western Conference, it’s up to Edwards to step up here. He’s averaging 34.4 points per game in his last 8 outings, having not played at All-Star weekend he should be fresh out the gate on Friday.

Sengung’s match-up down low with Rudy Gobert could easily determine the outcome of this game. He has been a lethal passer in the 3 meetings vs Minnesota this season averaging 6.3 dimes per game. Not only that, his scoring is also off the charts in those games at 25.3 points per game. Rudy Gobert just isn’t mobile enough to compete, so I expect the 22 year old to take advantage once again.

Towns went into the break with back-to-back 40+ point games, he picked up right where he left off with 32 points vs Chicago last night. He also drained a pair of threes in that game, clearing this line for the 6th regular season game in a row. He’s shooting the three-ball at 53.3% in February, so there’s no doubt in my mind he’ll get to two triples here.

Over his last 10 games Mitchell has upped his average to 25.8 points per game, which is a considerable increase compared to his season average of 23.9 per game. He’s had his way against the Knicks in the last 4 meetings, averaging 27.3 points per game. Playing on a 2nd night of a back-to-back he will have to do the heavy lifting here as that’s just what superstars do when their team needs them.

Similarly to Mitchell, Garland has torched the Knicks for 24.3 points per game in the last 4 meetings. He had 34 against them in the most recent meeting, clearing this line for the 3rd time in 4 games against them. With Josh Hart likely missing another game, Garland has one less elite defender to worry about here.

SC Freiburg have won their last three matches coming into this game and have kept three consecutive clean sheets in the process. Werder Bremen are winless in their last three games away from home and they come into this game with two straight losses in the Bundesliga.

Bristol City are unbeaten in the last six meetings between the two teams and have won the previous three games against Middlesbrough. The away side have lost their last four matches coming into this game and no clean sheet in eight against Bristol City.

Lecce are winless in their last four home matches, recording two draws and two losses. Udinese are unbeaten in their previous three league games, with two wins and a draw. The visitors are unbeaten in the last three meetings between the two teams.

Leicester City have lost their previous three consecutive games in all competitions and are without a clean sheet in their previous 21 matches. Brentford's recent away form, sees the Bees win their last three on their travels in the Premier League.

Burnley are unbeaten in 22 matches and have not conceded in their last eight games in all competitions. Sheffield Wednesday have lost three of their last five games away from home in the Championship and are winless in the last three meetings between the two teams.

Celta Vigo have won three of their last five home matches in the league and are unbeaten in their last two league games. Osasuna are without a win in their previous three games and have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Everton’s home form has improved under David Moyes, with the club having remained unbeaten in their last three at Goodison Park. Manchester United have lost three of their last five league games.

The Cherries are in excellent form with four wins and one loss in their last five games in all competitions, with their only defeat being against league leaders Liverpool. Wolves have an abysmal away record in the Premier League, with only one win from their last five on their travels.

Ipswich Town have only won once at Portman Road in the league this season, with the Tractor Boys losing five of their last seven matches on home soil. Tottenham Hotspur have won three of their last five games in all competitions - including their last two matches in the Premier League.

The Saints have lost all of their last seven league games on home soil, while Brighton have won three of their last four, losing just one of their last seven on the road. Brighton & Hove Albion are unbeaten in the last six meetings between the two teams.

Arsenal have a tremendous home league record at the Emirates this season, with no losses from 12. The Gunners have won four of their last five Premier League games. West Ham United are winless in their last four games and without a clean sheet in their previous eight matches.

Fulham come into this game with three consecutive victories and only one loss in their last five games at Craven Cottage. Crystal Palace are winless in the last six meetings between the two sides and have not recorded a win away at Fulham since 2020.

Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions following their 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool. On the other hand, Chelsea only have two league wins from their last nine Premier League matches.

Newcastle United have won the last three meetings between the two sides, with Nottingham Forest failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 against the Magpies. The visitors have won two of their last five matches in the Premier League.

Manchester City have only lost twice in the league at the Etihad this season, with the visitors unbeaten away from home after their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. Liverpool have not won away at Manchester City since 2018 and the meeting at the Etihad last season resulted in a draw.

The Saints have lost all of their last seven league games on home soil, while Brighton have won three of their last four, losing just one of their last seven on the road. Brighton & Hove Albion are unbeaten in the last six meetings between the two teams.

Ipswich Town have only won once at Portman Road in the league this season, with the Tractor Boys losing five of their last seven matches on home soil. Tottenham Hotspur have won three of their last five games in all competitions - including their last two matches in the Premier League.

Arsenal have a tremendous home league record at the Emirates this season, with no losses from 12. The Gunners have won four of their last five Premier League games. West Ham United are winless in their last four games and without a clean sheet in their previous eight matches.

Fulham come into this game with three consecutive victories and only one loss in their last five games at Craven Cottage. Crystal Palace are winless in the last six meetings between the two sides and have not recorded a win away at Fulham since 2020.

The Cherries are in excellent form with four wins and one loss in their last five games in all competitions, with their only defeat being against league leaders Liverpool. Wolves have an abysmal away record in the Premier League, with only one win from their last five on their travels.

Leicester City have lost their previous three consecutive games in all competitions and are without a clean sheet in their previous 21 matches. Brentford's recent away form, sees the Bees win their last three on their travels in the Premier League. Both teams have scored in the last six meetings between the two teams.