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Results for Wednesday 30th of April 2025
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | 1 | $70.00 |
| Craig Trapp | -6 | $-660.00 |
| Robert Ferringo | -3 | $-330.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | -7 | $-770.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Tony George | 0 | $0.00 |
| Vernon Croy | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | 4 | $400.00 |
| August Young | 4 | $400.00 |
| Jason Sharpe | 3 | $300.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 4 | $400.00 |
| Nick Menken | 7 | $700.00 |
Wednesday 30th of April 2025
Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Golden State +4 over Houston (7:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday April 30)
The Warriors have lots of postseason experience and they should be able to challenge for the win here. Houston looks like a team that is not ready to be a Championship caliber squad, and they will fold under the pressure tonight. The Warriors really took control of the momentum in this series and they know how to handle a close out game. We think this one goes down to the wire and that experience could put Golden State over the top.
4-Unit Play Take Minnesota +6 over LA Lakers (10 p.m. EST, Wednesday April 30)
We have liked the Wolves all series and think they will challenge for the win to close this one out. They match up well with the Lakers and they have now won five of the last seven meetings. The West is so competitive this season that it is crucial to close series out as soon as possible for extra rest and injury avoidance. Minnesota has an elite defense, which they will lean on here. The Lakers are a bit overrated, and we think this line is very public leaning.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Craig Trapp
6-Unit Play. Take #509 Golden State (+4) Houston (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 30)
Warriors have been the better team in 3 of first 4 games with only win by Rockets coming when Butler went out early in game 2. This is going to be very close game 4 and just can’t see it being outside of a field goal. If anything we would lean GSW moneyline if were taking outright so giving us +4 feels very safe. Take Golden State Plus the points to cover this spread.
Craig
Robert Ferringo
3-Unit Play. Take ‘Over’ 209.5 Minnesota at LA Lakers (10 p.m., Wednesday, April 30)
The Lakers are either going to make a historic comeback or head into an offseason of Will Lebron retire or comeback, what happened with the Luka trade, etc. etc. They have not been able to finish in a couple of these losses and will be in the mix tonight to send this series back to Minnesota for game 6. The problem for LA is the Ant Edwards is fearless and appears to be the next superstar in the league, so they had better bring their best game of the Luka era tonight. The Over is the smart play in Los Angeles tonight.
Carpe diem. Good luck
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
7-Unit Play. #514. Take Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 over Minnesota Timberwolves (Wednesday @ 10pm est)
Note, 8-2 in the NBA Playoffs, let's make it 9-2 here as we have won 14 of 16 NBA Playoffs so far. We just don't think the Lakers lose this game, at home in elimination with a new coach like JJ Reddick. Honestly, the Lakers could be up 3-1 at this point and every bit of angry, frustration and flat out just irritation will be taken out here by the Lakers and we love for them to be absolutely fired up here and we do not believe whatsoever that the bench for Minnesota can step up here like they have in the past. There is absolutely no reason why the Lakers should have lost the last game to Minnesota, it was a monumental let down. We love the Lakers here, bounce-back, Lebron on a bounce-back too as he didn't take a bunch of shots last game and if there was a game the Lakers bench comes through, it will be here and now.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL
4 Unit Play. Take #514 Over 209.5 Minnesota at LA Lakers (10:00p.m., Wednesday April 30)
Tony George
Passing for today.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play - #514 Los Angeles -5.5-110 over Minnesota (Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 10:00pm ET)
Take Los Angeles ATS as my top NBA pick for Wednesday. This pick falls into one of my top NBA systems and I really like Los Angeles in this must win situation at home. I do expect Los Angeles to step up defensively in this game after allowing 116 points in each of their last two games. Keep in mind Los Angeles did hold Minnesota to just 85 points in their last home game back on April 22nd. Los Angeles has held opponents to shooting just 45.4% against them at home this season including just 34.1% from beyond the arc which ranks 5th best defensively in the NBA holding opponents to just 109.9 points per game against them. Play Los Angeles ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 513 T-Wolves +5.5 over Lakers (10 p.m., Wed., April 30)
The Lakers don't have a rim protector since shipping Anthony Davis to Dallas and they're paying for it against the T-Wolves. Lakers' HC J.J. Reddick has done a better job than I thought he would when he first got the job but you can't leave it up to the players asking his starting-five if they could play an entire second half without a break. That was a rookie mistake in Game-4. There have been three consistencies through the first four games of this series. One: The Lakers are having a rough time from the offensive perimeter. Two: Minnesota is playing a stingy brand of defense and their length is bothering Los Angeles. Three: The benches. Minnesota's bench has out-scored the Lakers bench 112-51. LeBron and Luka will get theirs in this game. But I don't like the Laker bench and the team is wearing down, averaging just 17 points per 4th quarter in this series. I'm taking the points with the T-Wolves. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - [513] Minnesota Timberwolves +6 -110 over Los Angeles Lakers (04/30 | 10:00PM EST) The Lakers are down 3-1 and haven't been this high on the spread all series. What gives? They were -4.5 in Game 1, and -5.5 in Game 2. They've allowed 117, 116, and 116 in three of the last four while struggling to gel on the offensive end. Timberwolves are playing with house money and should play free. Like them to at least keep within the number; if not win outright.
Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.
Jason Sharpe
Wednesday April 30th 2025-
3 Unit Play Take #510 Houston -4 over Golden State (7:30pm est):
Houston returns home for this must win game five battle versus Golden State. I made the Rockets favored by -5.5 in this one so decent line value here in this contest. Nothing went right for the Rockets in game four as they missed an incredible amount of easy shots and free throws in the 109-106 loss to the Warriors.
Take Houston in this one minus the points.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #510 Houston (-4) Over Golden State. (7:30p.m, Wednesday, April 30th)
Houston has shown to be a lot sneakier than expected. Not only this season, but it's been displayed here as we approach game 5 of this potential 7-game set. Golden State leads the series 3-1, and now it's do-or-die time for Houston. Houston was a stellar 29-12 at home, and Golden State went just 24-17 on the road. I believe Houston gets it done tonight, bulldozes offensively, and not only wins this game but also covers our 4-point differential.
Take #510 Houston (-4) Over Golden State.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
7 Unit Play: Take #513 MIN Timberwolves (+5.5) over LA Lakers (-110) (10:00p.m, Wednesday, April 30th)
We have game five here tonight in Los Angeles. The Minnesota Timberwolves are leading this series, sitting at 3-1. With a win tonight, they could finish the Lakers' season here tonight. Everyone in the world is going to have their money on Luka and LeBron here tonight. But other than game two, this Minnesota Timberwolves team has looked way better in the series. They’re much deeper than these Lakers. If the Lakers and Luke with James don’t combine for 50 or 60 tonight, these Timberwolves are going to take this game outright from them. Yes, this is the season on the line for the Lakers and Luke and James are going to step up tonight for the Lakers. In the last game in Minnesota, Anthony Edwards completely went off, scoring 43 points in that three-point win. No question Edwards loves to play these Lakers when the lights are big. Well the Timberwolves have a chance to send the Lakers packing at home tonight. It will not surprise me if the Timberwolves come out tonight looking to end this series the way Edwards is playing it. I don’t see this game getting out of hand here tonight. All the pressure is going to be on the Lakers. While the Timberwolves can play free with their athletic ability here tonight. This is going to be a very competitive game here tonight. I love having these points in my back pocket with Edwards for a chance to put down the Lakers here tonight. Take the points with the Minnesota Timberwolves here tonight; I think this game comes down to the last possession. Take the Minnesota Timberwolves +5.5 over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Take #513 MIN Timberwolves (+5.5) over LA Lakers
Nick Menken
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Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Golden State +4 over Houston (7:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday April 30)The Warriors have lots of postseason experience and they should be able to challenge for the win here. Houston looks like a team that is not ready to be a Championship caliber squad, and they will fold under the pressure tonight. The Warriors really took control of the momentum in this series and they know how to handle a close out game. We think this one goes down to the wire and that experience could put Golden State over the top.
4-Unit Play Take Minnesota +6 over LA Lakers (10 p.m. EST, Wednesday April 30)
We have liked the Wolves all series and think they will challenge for the win to close this one out. They match up well with the Lakers and they have now won five of the last seven meetings. The West is so competitive this season that it is crucial to close series out as soon as possible for extra rest and injury avoidance. Minnesota has an elite defense, which they will lean on here. The Lakers are a bit overrated, and we think this line is very public leaning.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Craig Trapp
6-Unit Play. Take #509 Golden State (+4) Houston (7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 30)Warriors have been the better team in 3 of first 4 games with only win by Rockets coming when Butler went out early in game 2. This is going to be very close game 4 and just can’t see it being outside of a field goal. If anything we would lean GSW moneyline if were taking outright so giving us +4 feels very safe. Take Golden State Plus the points to cover this spread.
Craig
Robert Ferringo
3-Unit Play. Take ‘Over’ 209.5 Minnesota at LA Lakers (10 p.m., Wednesday, April 30)The Lakers are either going to make a historic comeback or head into an offseason of Will Lebron retire or comeback, what happened with the Luka trade, etc. etc. They have not been able to finish in a couple of these losses and will be in the mix tonight to send this series back to Minnesota for game 6. The problem for LA is the Ant Edwards is fearless and appears to be the next superstar in the league, so they had better bring their best game of the Luka era tonight. The Over is the smart play in Los Angeles tonight.
Carpe diem. Good luck
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
7-Unit Play. #514. Take Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 over Minnesota Timberwolves (Wednesday @ 10pm est)Note, 8-2 in the NBA Playoffs, let's make it 9-2 here as we have won 14 of 16 NBA Playoffs so far. We just don't think the Lakers lose this game, at home in elimination with a new coach like JJ Reddick. Honestly, the Lakers could be up 3-1 at this point and every bit of angry, frustration and flat out just irritation will be taken out here by the Lakers and we love for them to be absolutely fired up here and we do not believe whatsoever that the bench for Minnesota can step up here like they have in the past. There is absolutely no reason why the Lakers should have lost the last game to Minnesota, it was a monumental let down. We love the Lakers here, bounce-back, Lebron on a bounce-back too as he didn't take a bunch of shots last game and if there was a game the Lakers bench comes through, it will be here and now.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL4 Unit Play. Take #514 Over 209.5 Minnesota at LA Lakers (10:00p.m., Wednesday April 30)
Tony George
Passing for today.Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play - #514 Los Angeles -5.5-110 over Minnesota (Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 10:00pm ET)Take Los Angeles ATS as my top NBA pick for Wednesday. This pick falls into one of my top NBA systems and I really like Los Angeles in this must win situation at home. I do expect Los Angeles to step up defensively in this game after allowing 116 points in each of their last two games. Keep in mind Los Angeles did hold Minnesota to just 85 points in their last home game back on April 22nd. Los Angeles has held opponents to shooting just 45.4% against them at home this season including just 34.1% from beyond the arc which ranks 5th best defensively in the NBA holding opponents to just 109.9 points per game against them. Play Los Angeles ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 513 T-Wolves +5.5 over Lakers (10 p.m., Wed., April 30)The Lakers don't have a rim protector since shipping Anthony Davis to Dallas and they're paying for it against the T-Wolves. Lakers' HC J.J. Reddick has done a better job than I thought he would when he first got the job but you can't leave it up to the players asking his starting-five if they could play an entire second half without a break. That was a rookie mistake in Game-4. There have been three consistencies through the first four games of this series. One: The Lakers are having a rough time from the offensive perimeter. Two: Minnesota is playing a stingy brand of defense and their length is bothering Los Angeles. Three: The benches. Minnesota's bench has out-scored the Lakers bench 112-51. LeBron and Luka will get theirs in this game. But I don't like the Laker bench and the team is wearing down, averaging just 17 points per 4th quarter in this series. I'm taking the points with the T-Wolves. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - [513] Minnesota Timberwolves +6 -110 over Los Angeles Lakers (04/30 | 10:00PM EST) The Lakers are down 3-1 and haven't been this high on the spread all series. What gives? They were -4.5 in Game 1, and -5.5 in Game 2. They've allowed 117, 116, and 116 in three of the last four while struggling to gel on the offensive end. Timberwolves are playing with house money and should play free. Like them to at least keep within the number; if not win outright.Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.Jason Sharpe
Wednesday April 30th 2025-3 Unit Play Take #510 Houston -4 over Golden State (7:30pm est):
Houston returns home for this must win game five battle versus Golden State. I made the Rockets favored by -5.5 in this one so decent line value here in this contest. Nothing went right for the Rockets in game four as they missed an incredible amount of easy shots and free throws in the 109-106 loss to the Warriors.
Take Houston in this one minus the points.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #510 Houston (-4) Over Golden State. (7:30p.m, Wednesday, April 30th)Houston has shown to be a lot sneakier than expected. Not only this season, but it's been displayed here as we approach game 5 of this potential 7-game set. Golden State leads the series 3-1, and now it's do-or-die time for Houston. Houston was a stellar 29-12 at home, and Golden State went just 24-17 on the road. I believe Houston gets it done tonight, bulldozes offensively, and not only wins this game but also covers our 4-point differential.
Take #510 Houston (-4) Over Golden State.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
7 Unit Play: Take #513 MIN Timberwolves (+5.5) over LA Lakers (-110) (10:00p.m, Wednesday, April 30th)We have game five here tonight in Los Angeles. The Minnesota Timberwolves are leading this series, sitting at 3-1. With a win tonight, they could finish the Lakers' season here tonight. Everyone in the world is going to have their money on Luka and LeBron here tonight. But other than game two, this Minnesota Timberwolves team has looked way better in the series. They’re much deeper than these Lakers. If the Lakers and Luke with James don’t combine for 50 or 60 tonight, these Timberwolves are going to take this game outright from them. Yes, this is the season on the line for the Lakers and Luke and James are going to step up tonight for the Lakers. In the last game in Minnesota, Anthony Edwards completely went off, scoring 43 points in that three-point win. No question Edwards loves to play these Lakers when the lights are big. Well the Timberwolves have a chance to send the Lakers packing at home tonight. It will not surprise me if the Timberwolves come out tonight looking to end this series the way Edwards is playing it. I don’t see this game getting out of hand here tonight. All the pressure is going to be on the Lakers. While the Timberwolves can play free with their athletic ability here tonight. This is going to be a very competitive game here tonight. I love having these points in my back pocket with Edwards for a chance to put down the Lakers here tonight. Take the points with the Minnesota Timberwolves here tonight; I think this game comes down to the last possession. Take the Minnesota Timberwolves +5.5 over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Take #513 MIN Timberwolves (+5.5) over LA Lakers
Nick Menken
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