Phil Agius
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Good morning, Pickswise Nation. The Masters is here and we also have NBA, MLB and NHL slates today, so let’s get straight to making your next bet better.
About Last Night
Bucks clinch #1 seed
The Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 105-92 win over the Bulls that took them 3 games ahead of the Celtics with 2 games left to play. Our only 3-star play on the Wednesday slate cashed as the Nets vs Pistons game went over 220.5 points in a 123-108 Brooklyn win. The Pelicans clinched at least a play-in spot with a 138-131 OT win over the Grizzlies.
Strong day of MLB picks
The Pickswise MLB cappers had a strong Wednesday, going 8-4 and cashing our Wednesday parlay at reduced +264 odds with one leg pushing as the Cubs vs Reds game was rained out. We were 2-0 with our MLB player props too! That man Shohei Ohtani had quite a day as he led the Angels to a 4-3 win over the Mariners, allowing 1 run in 6 innings and driving in a run, but he also managed to pick up pitch-clock violations as both a pitcher and a hitter.
Oilers’ streak continues
There were only 3 NHL games on Wednesday, but they all had playoff implications and the Flames kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-1 win over the Jets, while the Oilers beat the Ducks 3-1 for their 6th straight win.
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Today’s Slate
The Masters tees off today
Golf’s most picturesque Major starts today and we have a huge preview package for the Masters at Augusta including Diane Knox Balas’s Masters picks, a Masters player guide with comments on all 88 players and first-round leader best bets. Read all of today’s golf predictions.
NBA doubleheader on TNT
The NBA has a smaller 5-game slate tonight including Heat vs 76ers on TNT at 7:30 pm ET and Nuggets vs Suns at 10:00 pm ET on the same channel. Read all of today’s NBA picks.
6 MLB games left
Today’s MLB slate is smaller than expected with 4 games having been postponed, but 6 are still scheduled to go ahead, including the early Red Sox vs Tigers matchup at 1:10 pm ET on ESPN+. Check out all of today’s MLB picks.
14-game NHL slate
The NHL is going large tonight with a 14-game slate including Hurricanes vs Predators at 8:00 pm ET on Hulu, which is also showing Coyotes vs Kraken at 10:30 pm ET. Check out today’s NHL predictions.
Best Bet of the Day
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Over 230 points
8:00 pm ET
Both these teams are very young and defense just hasn’t been a priority for either of them this season. There are a ton of bad habits on that end on each side and we don’t expect those to go away overnight. The teams’ most recent meetings have produced 240 and 274 points, with the Spurs’ pace of play also contributing to so many points being scored. They’re currently the fastest team in the NBA, averaging 104.1 possessions per game, and playing at home they should be able to assert themselves in this game. Check out our full Blazers vs Spurs predictions.
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Must-read
In addition to the Masters articles listed above, we also have Masters prop picks, an Augusta course guide and analysis of how the LIV golfers might fare.
You can read our NBA first basket scorer picks and a Same Game Parlay for the Heat vs 76ers matchup. Our NHL player props, Thursday MLB mega parlay and YRFI/NRFI best bets are also available.
Look out for more great betting content as it comes in throughout the day on our Analysis tab.
Stat of the Day
The 76ers have won 13 of their last 18 meetings with the Heat at Wells Fargo Center.
Quote of the Day
“It’s fun to be back. Everyone has been wonderful.”
Phil Mickelson is looking forward to the Masters after missing last year’s tournament.
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