NBA free bet today: ASA play on Miami Heat +5.5 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1pm ET
We are going to support the Heat plus the points in this one as we trust Miami head coach Spolestra to dial up a gameplan to get a home win in Game 3.
Miami played much better in the 2nd half of their last game, outscoring the Cavs 61-53 over the final 2 quarters of Game 2. The Heat won the rebound battle 38-34 and shot well at 52%.
The Cavs were dialed in from Deep by hitting 22-45 from beyond the Arc, but don’t expect shots to fall as easily on the road in Miami.
The Heat were home underdogs just 15 times this season and a profitable 9-6 ATS in those games with an average plus/minus of -3.7ppg (good enough for a cover here).
Cleveland was very good as a road chalk this season at 20-14 ATS but they are just 2-5 ATS in that role their last seven. Miami shoots it much better at home than they do on the road with the 4th best 3PT% on their home court in the NBA.
The Cavs road 3PT% defense ranks 18th. If the Heat are going to win a game in this series it could be this one. Regardless, we expect a close game and will grab the points.
ASAwins CFL play on UNDER 49.5 BC Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 8:30pm ET We are betting UNDER in this game with our model projecting 44.7 total points as the O/U. BC has a game under their belt after 31-14 win over Edmonton last week. The Lions exploded for 28-points in the second half after… Read more: CFL Free Bet | BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers | June 12 2025
ASA WNBA play on Washington Mystics -7 vs. Connecticut Sun, 3pm ET The Mystic have already beaten the Sun by 5-points in Connecticut, and we predict a much bigger margin this time around in Washington. The Mystic are getting healthy with the returns of Austin and Edwards, and with a couple days off after a… Read more: WNBA Free Bet | Sun vs Mystic | June 8th 2025
ASA NHL play on Florida Panthers -130 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, Game 7 7 – 7:30pm ET The Panthers are 3-1 all-time in Game 7s, including 2-0 on the road, with notable victories against the Boston Bruins (2023) and Edmonton Oilers (2024 Stanley Cup Final). Toronto, conversely, is 12-15 in Game 7s, with a six-game… Read more: NHL Free Bet | Panthers vs Leafs Game 7 | 2025 NHL Playoffs
ASA NHL play on Toronto Maple Leafs +120 vs. Florida Panthers, 7pm ET The home team has won all four games and we see no reason for that trend to change now. Leaf’s netminder Joseph Woll will be in goal again tonight after an 0-2 loss in Game 3, but Woll had a .946 save… Read more: Panthers vs Leafs Game 5 | NHL Playoffs 2025
ASA NHL Betting Prediction: St. Louis Blues +130 vs Winnipeg Jets – 7pm ET(Game 7, May 4, 2025) The St. Louis Blues are a live underdog to upset the Winnipeg Jets in Game 7 in Winnipeg (+130 moneyline). Despite Connor Hellebuyck’s strong home play (3-0, 2.33 GAA in this series), his playoff struggles (5-11, .860… Read more: NHL Bet | Blues vs Jets Prediction | Game 7 2025
#668 ASA PLAY ON Santa Clara +6.5 over Gonzaga, Tuesday at 11 PM ET
The Zags lost at home vs St Mary’s over the weekend which locked up the West Coast Conference Title for the Gaels. Gonzaga had won or tied for the WCC title in 11 of the previous 12 seasons and now that’s out of reach and we look for a letdown from the Bulldogs here. Santa Clara is a dangerous home dog as they’ve only lost 1 conference game here and that was vs St Mary’s. The Broncos have won 5 of their last 6 games including a 30 point win @ Washington State over the weekend. They are the #1 shooting team in the conference (eFG%) and they lead the WCC on 3 point FG% as well hitting 40% of their triples. At home they are averaging 84 PPG and allowing just 68 PPG on the season. Gonzaga has 8 losses on the season of those have come away from their home court. One of their losses at home came vs this Santa Clara team by a final score of 103-99. The Zags actually shot better from the field in that game and made 4 more FT’s yet still lost at home. They continue to be overvalued with an 11-18 ATS record on the season including covering just 5 of their last 21 games. Even if Gonzaga musters up enough energy to play well here after their disappointing home loss on Saturday, we’re not sure they can pull away in this game. We expect a tight battle with Santa Clara have a great shot at the outright win.
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ASA WNBA free bet on Connecticut Sun -1 vs. Minnesota Lynx, 7PM ET
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This is a big game for both teams as they sit 2nd and 3rd in the overall playoff standings. The Lynx have a 2 game lead over the Sun with two games remaining. Minnesota has the Sparks on deck so even if they split, they will lock up the 2-seed if the Sun goes 2-0.
We have Minnesota graded slightly higher than NY as the best team in the W. With the #2 seed essentially locked up we expect them to rest players and get ready for a playoff run.
Connecticut mathematically can move up to the #2 seed (unlikely as the Lynx would have to lose 2 straight) or could fall to the #4 seed behind the Aces.
A letdown here by the Lynx would be understandable considering they are coming off a huge win against the Liberty on Sunday. The Sun are coming off a loss in Las Vegas and should be motivated here back at home.
Connecticut has won 4-straight in the series and 8 of the last ten. The Sun are 26-12 SU the last two seasons at home with an average +/- of +6.2PPG. Our WNBA free bet is on the Connecticut Sun to win against the Minnesota Lynx.
ASAwins CFL play on UNDER 49.5 BC Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 8:30pm ET We are betting UNDER in this game with our model projecting 44.7 total points as the O/U. BC has a game under their belt after 31-14 win over Edmonton last week. The Lions exploded for 28-points in the second half after… Read more: CFL Free Bet | BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers | June 12 2025
ASA WNBA play on Washington Mystics -7 vs. Connecticut Sun, 3pm ET The Mystic have already beaten the Sun by 5-points in Connecticut, and we predict a much bigger margin this time around in Washington. The Mystic are getting healthy with the returns of Austin and Edwards, and with a couple days off after a… Read more: WNBA Free Bet | Sun vs Mystic | June 8th 2025
ASA NHL play on Florida Panthers -130 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, Game 7 7 – 7:30pm ET The Panthers are 3-1 all-time in Game 7s, including 2-0 on the road, with notable victories against the Boston Bruins (2023) and Edmonton Oilers (2024 Stanley Cup Final). Toronto, conversely, is 12-15 in Game 7s, with a six-game… Read more: NHL Free Bet | Panthers vs Leafs Game 7 | 2025 NHL Playoffs
ASA NHL play on Toronto Maple Leafs +120 vs. Florida Panthers, 7pm ET The home team has won all four games and we see no reason for that trend to change now. Leaf’s netminder Joseph Woll will be in goal again tonight after an 0-2 loss in Game 3, but Woll had a .946 save… Read more: Panthers vs Leafs Game 5 | NHL Playoffs 2025
ASA NHL Betting Prediction: St. Louis Blues +130 vs Winnipeg Jets – 7pm ET(Game 7, May 4, 2025) The St. Louis Blues are a live underdog to upset the Winnipeg Jets in Game 7 in Winnipeg (+130 moneyline). Despite Connor Hellebuyck’s strong home play (3-0, 2.33 GAA in this series), his playoff struggles (5-11, .860… Read more: NHL Bet | Blues vs Jets Prediction | Game 7 2025
ASA breaks down the Ravens vs Chiefs game Thursday, Sept 5th 2024
Game Preview: Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2024
Kickoff: 8:20 PM EDT
Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Broadcast: NBC, Peacock, Universo
BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 3
Series Record: Chiefs lead 8-5
Last Meeting: Chiefs won 17-10 in the AFC Championship game on January 28, 2024, in Baltimore.
The Matchup:
The NFL season kicks off with a blockbuster game as the Baltimore Ravens visit the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship game. This contest not only opens the season but also reignites a rivalry that has seen the Chiefs dominate recent encounters, winning five of the last six games against the Ravens.
Chiefs’ Perspective:
Patrick Mahomes, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, will be looking to start the season with a bang. His ability to extend plays and find open receivers, especially Travis Kelce, who’s on the cusp of breaking franchise records, could be crucial.
The Chiefs’ defense, while missing key players like L’Jarius Sneed and Charles Omenihu, will face a stern test against the Ravens’ multifaceted offense. However, with Chris Jones and George Karlaftis III leading the pass rush, they aim to disrupt Lamar Jackson.
Ravens’ Perspective:
Lamar Jackson, a two-time MVP, will be keen to prove his worth against Mahomes in what’s being billed as a historic matchup of multiple MVP winners in Week 1. His dual-threat capabilities, combined with the addition of RB Derrick Henry, could make the Ravens’ offense unpredictable.
Defensively, the Ravens led the league in sacks last season with 3.3 per game. With Roquan Smith and Kyle Hamilton anchoring the defense, they’ll look to contain Mahomes and limit the Chiefs’ explosive plays.
Key Matchups:
Lamar Jackson vs. Chiefs’ Defense: Can Jackson’s mobility and arm evade the Chiefs’ pass rush and find his receivers?
Patrick Mahomes vs. Ravens’ Defense: Will Mahomes’ magic find a way through one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses?
Ravens’ Run Game vs. Chiefs’ Run Defense: The Ravens’ ground attack against a Chiefs defense that struggled against the run last season.
Key Injuries and Absences:
Chiefs: WR Marquise Brown, RB Clyde-Edwards-Helaire, DE BJ Thompson, DE Charles Omenihu,
Ravens: LB Adisa Isaac, RB Rasheen Ali
What to Watch For:
**Can the Ravens’ defense replicate their AFC Championship performance and keep Mahomes in check?
**Will the Chiefs’ offensive line hold up against the Ravens’ formidable pass rush?
**The battle of the tight ends: Mark Andrews vs. Travis Kelce, both looking to make significant impacts.
This game isn’t just about bragging rights for the next season; it’s a statement game for both teams. The Ravens, with a chip on their shoulder after the AFC Championship loss, will look to prove they’re the team to beat in the AFC. Conversely, the Chiefs, under Andy Reid, aim to show that their championship window remains wide open. Expect a high-intensity, high-stakes game that could set the tone for both teams’ seasons.
This preview encapsulates the key elements of the game based on the information provided, focusing on player matchups, team dynamics, and the significance of the game in the context of the season opener.
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Both teams have favored the Under in the 1st halves of games in the Playoffs with Dallas staying Under in 4 of six games against the Clippers, the Thunder played Under in 3 of four vs. the Pelicans.
We can throw out the regular season 1st half totals between these two teams based on injuries and situations. The Mavericks defense has been significantly better down the stretch of the regular season and were much better against the Clippers.
Dallas has a defensive Net rating of 109.5 in the post season which is the 6th best number in the league. The team that has the best defensive Net rating in the Playoffs is OKC at 93.5. The Thunder held the Pelicans to 92, 92, 85 and 89 points in the opening round series.
Dallas is also the 4th slowest paced team in the playoffs at 92 possessions per game. Granted, the Thunder are the 2nd fastest at 95.88 but that number is considerably lower than their regular season possessions per game of 100.5. The value lies with an Under bet in the 1st half of this Game 1.
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ASA WNBA play on Washington Mystics -7 vs. Connecticut Sun, 3pm ET The Mystic have already beaten the Sun by 5-points in Connecticut, and we predict a much bigger margin this time around in Washington. The Mystic are getting healthy with the returns of Austin and Edwards, and with a couple days off after a… Read more: WNBA Free Bet | Sun vs Mystic | June 8th 2025
ASA NHL play on Florida Panthers -130 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, Game 7 7 – 7:30pm ET The Panthers are 3-1 all-time in Game 7s, including 2-0 on the road, with notable victories against the Boston Bruins (2023) and Edmonton Oilers (2024 Stanley Cup Final). Toronto, conversely, is 12-15 in Game 7s, with a six-game… Read more: NHL Free Bet | Panthers vs Leafs Game 7 | 2025 NHL Playoffs
ASA NHL play on Toronto Maple Leafs +120 vs. Florida Panthers, 7pm ET The home team has won all four games and we see no reason for that trend to change now. Leaf’s netminder Joseph Woll will be in goal again tonight after an 0-2 loss in Game 3, but Woll had a .946 save… Read more: Panthers vs Leafs Game 5 | NHL Playoffs 2025
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