Ricky's 7* play on Spurs.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

Key Trends:

- The Spurs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall.

- The Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a ATS win.

- The Jazz are 1-11-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss.

The verdict: The Spurs should face Utah's backups.

Ricky's 8* play on Over 9.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

Key Trends:

- Trevor Williams is 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA in two starts on the road.

- Anthony Descalafini is 0-2 with a 5.57 ERA in his last four starts versus Pittsburgh.

- Josh Bell is batting .353 lifetime versus Descalafini.

The verdict: expect plenty of runs at Great American Ballpark.

Ricky's 7* play on CBJ +1.5.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

Key Trends:

- The Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo stopped 85 shots in Game 1.

- The Jackets are 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings.

- The Lighting will be without Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos.

The verdict: The Blue Jackets have Tampa's number.

Ricky's 8* play on Chicago +1.5.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

Key Trends:

- The Golden Knights won two of three in the season series, but one of those wins came in a one goal game.

- The Blackhawks are 6-1 in their last seven games following a loss of 3 or more goals.

- The Blackhawks are 5-2 in their last seven games playing on 1 days rest.

The verdict: The Blackhawks are an experienced team that won't go down without a fight.

Ricky's 5* play on Carolina +1.5.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

Key Trends:

- The Bruins were 0-3 in the seeding games.

- The Hurricanes are 6-1 in their last seven overall.

- The Hurricanes are 18-6 in their last 24 games playing on 0 days rest.

The verdict: The Hurricanes deserved better in Game 1, and expect them to even the series.

Ricky's 10* play on Atletico.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

Key Trends:

- Leipzig finiished first in Group G despite winning three of six games with a +2 goal differential.

- Atletico is undefeated since February (18 matches).

- Atletico conceded just 27 goals in 38 matches in LA Liga this season.

The verdict: Leipzig will not have leading scorer Timmo Werner.