Doc’s Sports Free Picks & Handicapper Review

4-Unit Play. Take Washington over Las Vegas (Wednesday at 8:00 pm).

As per your selection on Washington, you have to believe they are going to bounce back in a big way (its what champions do) after a tough loss to a good Chicago team on Saturday. The Mystics are finding ways to score plenty of points and we believe they will get what they want easily against a Vegas team that is giving up nearly 83 points per game - including a whopping 102 points to Phoenix - who is nowhere near the level of Washington. This is a big game for Vegas but they are just missing too many pieces in order to be able to contend with the depth that the Mystic's posses. Vegas is just 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games following an ATS win, while Washington is 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss. Look for Washington to dictate the play today and get back in the win column.

The Celtics have only one win since the restart, and we think they will be motivated tonight as a result. The Nets had us scratching our head yesterday with one of the most surprising wins of the season as they beat the Bucks as one of the biggest underdogs of the season. We just think they will be content with that result, and they won’t give full effort as a result. This is already one of the most shorthanded teams in the restart. Boston will be shorthanded also, but this team has more talent and better coaching, and we think there’s a great chance for a double digit win.

Not many teams in the restart with less motivation than the Lakers for wins before the playoffs start. They are pretty secure with the No. 1 seed out west. They just want to get their ship in order by the time the postseason starts, and avoid any injuries. The Thunder have been one of the best betting teams all season, and they are again getting too many points here. The Lakers normally have their lines shaded by the oddsmakers, and we think OKC will challenge for the win tonight.

We are going against the public with this one. Memphis hasn’t played up to expectations in the restart, but we think this line is inflated, and the Grizzlies really need a win here, so we think they will go all out. They have generally been more competitive than the Jazz, who are also struggling but who are more secure in their playoff seeding. The motivation all lies with Memphis, and we had this line handicapped at 3, with a lean to Memphis in this one.

5-Unit Play. Competition: Europa League. Take Inter Milan ML (-125) over Getafe (Wednesday at 3:00 pm) Includes 90 Minutes + Injury Time. For this selection to win, Inter Must win the Game.

As per your selection on Inter Milan, this is a team in great form and we believe with the Serie A just finishing up last weekend, the fact that they are still in playing form will help them immensely against a Getafe side who last played a game nearly three weeks ago. Inter has won three straight games, scoring 7 and conceding 0. They know that this is their best chance at a trophy this season and they are one of the favorites to lift the Cup come the end of the tournament and it all starts with a much important home win against ta Getafe side that has not won a game in six matches with four of those being losses. In fact they only have one win in their last 10 games. Inter with their attacking ability, should be able to take care of a weak Getafe side.

10-Unit Play. Take Boston over Tampa Bay (Wednesday @ 4:00 pm) As per your selection on Boston, we like them to bounce back here against a Tampa team that is going to be without their captain again in Steven Stamkos. Boston suffered a 4-1 loss to the Flyers in the opening round-robin game, but have had an extra day to rest and prepare for a Tampa team that they've struggled with over the last little while. That changes tonight as the Bruins know a loss will likely slide them down to the fourth seed and give them a much tougher matchup in the next round of the playoffs - likely the Pittsburgh Penguins. As for Tampa, they coasted through a 2-1 shootout win and were lucky to get the win as they were severely outplayed. This is a great number on a healthy Boston squad and we are all over it today.

3-Unit Play. Take #954 Tampa Bay over Boston (6:40 p.m. Wednesday, August 5) Tampa Bay ended its 5-game losing streak last night and I think they will get to .500 with a win tonight. Ryan Yarbrough has been effective through his first two starts this season allowing 2 earned runs on just 6 hits across 11.2 innings but does not have a win yet. The Rays got 2019 All-Star Austin Meadows back in their lineup last night as he returned from Covid, making an immediate impact going 2 for 4 with an RBI triple. The Red Sox will trot out Martin Perez to the hill who has been rocked when pitching at Tropicana Field going 1-3 with an 8.39 ERA over 5 appearances (4 starts). I think the Rays are going to beat up on Perez and get the win tonight.

Best of Luck - Doc's Sports