Sean Murphy Handicapper Review & Free Sports Picks

My selection is on Los Angeles -1.5 runs over Atlanta at 10:10 pm ET on Monday.

The Braves are struggling at the plate, ranking ahead of only the Twins in weighted on-base average early in the season. Coming off a four-game sweep in San Diego, this isn't the ideal spot for them to turn things around, especially against Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow.

Glasnow had an excellent but injury-shortened 2024 campaign, posting a 2.90 FIP and 0.95 WHIP. He has dominated the current Braves lineup, limiting them to just 11 hits in 62 at-bats (.177) with a .507 OPS. Notably, Atlanta hitters have managed only three extra-base hits (all doubles) against him in that span.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers enter this matchup red-hot, and I expect them to take advantage of an Atlanta team that has yet to find its rhythm offensively. Given the starting pitching edge and the way Los Angeles is swinging the bats, I'll confidently lay the extra run.

Take Los Angeles -1.5. Projected score: Dodgers 6, Braves 3.

My selection is on the 'over' between Colorado and Philadelphia at 3:05 pm ET on Monday.

Weather conditions should favor offense in this matchup, with temperatures in the mid-to-high 70s and a steady breeze blowing out to right-center at Citizens Bank Park. While rain is expected later in the evening, the afternoon looks clear enough for this game to be played in full.

Both teams struggled at the plate on Sunday, but I expect a bounce-back effort from their offenses. The Rockies have mustered just eight runs in their first three contests, yet this series presents a good opportunity to get going. On the other side, the Phillies suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday in Washington and should have little trouble generating offense against Colorado’s below-average pitching staff.

Look for both lineups to take advantage of the conditions and put up runs in this one.

Take the 'over'. Projected score: Phillies 7, Rockies 4.

Monday NHL Free play. My selection is on Nashville over Philadelphia at 7 pm ET on Monday.

The Predators should come into this game highly motivated after suffering back-to-back home losses against St. Louis and Vegas. Given their strong season overall, I expect a focused effort from Nashville as it looks to avenge an earlier home defeat to the Flyers back in November. Philadelphia has won two straight, but those victories came against struggling opponents in Montreal and Buffalo.

Despite their recent success, the Flyers have been mediocre at home this season, posting an 18-19-1 record while being outscored by an average of 0.2 goals per game. That leaves them vulnerable against a Nashville team eager to get back on track. Look for the Predators to come away with the victory.

Take Nashville. Projected score: Predators 4, Flyers 2.

My selection is on the 'over' between Baltimore and Boston at 2:35 pm ET on Monday.

The conditions at Camden Yards set up for a potential slugfest, with temperatures in the low 80s and a breeze blowing directly out to center field. While offseason changes to the stadium’s dimensions have made it more hitter-friendly, the biggest factor in this game could be the starting pitching matchup.

Sean Newcomb will take the mound for the Red Sox, already on his fourth big-league team since debuting with Atlanta in 2017. While he had a solid Spring Training, his track record in regular-season play is shaky at best. On the other side, Cade Povich is coming off a rookie campaign in which he posted a 4.79 FIP and 1.43 WHIP. Given the uncertainty surrounding both starting pitchers, I expect Baltimore’s deeper lineup to capitalize and come away with a victory in what should be a high-scoring affair.

Take the over. Projected score: Orioles 7, Red Sox 5.

My selection is on Baltimore over Boston at 2:35 pm ET on Monday.

The conditions at Camden Yards set up for a potential slugfest, with temperatures in the low 80s and a breeze blowing directly out to center field. While offseason changes to the stadium’s dimensions have made it more hitter-friendly, the biggest factor in this game could be the starting pitching matchup.

Sean Newcomb will take the mound for the Red Sox, already on his fourth big-league team since debuting with Atlanta in 2017. While he had a solid Spring Training, his track record in regular-season play is shaky at best. On the other side, Cade Povich is coming off a rookie campaign in which he posted a 4.79 FIP and 1.43 WHIP. Given the uncertainty surrounding both starting pitchers, I expect Baltimore’s deeper lineup to capitalize and come away with a victory in what should be a high-scoring affair.

Take Baltimore. Projected score: Orioles 7, Red Sox 5.

Revenge Game of the Month. My selection is on Washington plus the points over Miami at 7 pm ET on Monday.

We'll grab all the points we can with the Wizards as they look to bounce back from consecutive home losses, including an 'upset' defeat against the Nets on Saturday. While Washington is firmly in the race for the top draft pick, I still expect it to play hard down the stretch. Here, we're getting an ample number of points in a double-revenge spot after dropping both previous meetings with Miami this season—neither of which took place in Washington.

The Heat have been rolling, winning four straight games SU and covering six in a row ATS. However, this is a potential letdown spot for them ahead of Wednesday’s matchup with the defending champion Celtics in Boston. Miami remains just 15-22 on the road this season and is only four games removed from a brutal 10-game losing streak. This feels like the right time to fade the Heat and take the points with the Wizards at home.

Take Washington. Projected score: Miami 113, Washington 110.