Sean Murphy Handicapper Review & Free Sports Picks

My selection is on the 'over' between Orlando and Detroit at 3:30 pm et on Sunday.

Game 6 of this series was incredibly low-scoring as the Magic collapsed in the third quarter in a 93-79 defeat at home. Off that 'throwback' result on the hardwood, we'll call for a different story to unfold in Game 7 on Sunday, at least from a totals perspective. Note that the Magic have posted just two 'under' streaks going back to February 5th. Meanwhile, the Pistons have reeled off consecutive 'under' results across three streaks dating back to February 19th. While known for their defense, the 'over' is actually 15-10 in Detroit's last 25 contests. Take the over (8*).

My selection is on the 'over' between Montreal and Tampa Bay at 6 pm et on Sunday.

A bit of a caveat here as we do want to play this total at '5' even with the juice as 3-2 is obviously well within the realm of possibility given that four of the six games in this series to date have finished with that score. With that being said, I think we're well-positioned for a higher-scoring affair off Friday's 1-0 overtime result. Each of the last five games in this series have stayed 'under' the total and that's notable as it matches both teams longest such streak of the season. The pressure was sky-high in a frenzied atmosphere in Montreal on Friday and we saw a very tightly-contested affair as a result. Obviously the stakes are even higher in Game 7 on Sunday but I think the scene shifting to Tampa, noting that Habs road games have totalled an average of 6.6 goals and Lightning home games have reached an average of 6.0 goals this season, opens things up a bit in Game 7. Take the over (8*).

Central Division Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between Minnesota and Colorado at 9 pm et on Sunday.

Most are probably expecting offensive fireworks in this series as both the Wild and Avalanche are obviously brimming with talent up front. We'll go the other way in Game 1 on Sunday, however, as I'm anticipating a lower-scoring affair what promises to be a hard-fought series between these divisional foes. The Wild enter this contest off back-to-back 'over' results. Of note, they've seen more than two straight games go 'over' the total just twice since the start of March. I think they know the path to victory in this series doesn't come by trading blows with the mighty Avalanche. Colorado also checks in off back-to-back 'over' results. They've posted only one 'over' streak lasting longer than that going back to January 21st. The 'under' is 16-7 in their last 23 games overall. Take the under (10*).

My selection is on Cleveland minus the points over Toronto at 7:30 pm et on Sunday.

The Raptors staved off elimination thanks to, let's face it, a lucky bounce as R.J. Barrett's desperation three-point heave went down at the end of overtime on Friday night. Toronto has now reeled off four straight ATS victories in this series and that means it is approaching uncharted territory on Sunday as that four-game ATS winning streak matches its longest of the season. The Raptors have reached four consecutive ATS wins three previous occasions this season, dropping the cash in their next game on each occasion. Meanwhile, Cleveland has of course now dropped the cash in four straight games. The Cavaliers have lost more than four games in a row ATS just once previously this season, that coming during a six-game ATS slide back in December. I like the Cavs chances of finally putting the Raptors away with a convincing win at home on Sunday. Take Cleveland (8*).