Rating: 2 Units

I’m on the Capitals here. I just don’t see the Canadiens being able to break down the Capitals’ defense and goaltending once again, as I’ve said time and time again for anyone who would listen, Washington’s tandem in goal of Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren remains the most underrated in the NHL in my opinion. I think the Caps could sweep here as the moment just seems too big for the young Habs so give me Washington here.

MLB Free Pick - Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs

This season, the Cubs average 6.27 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .265/.346/.460 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Cubs’ staff has a 4.17 ERA (17th) and 1.36 WHIP (22nd). Kyle Tucker leads the Cubs with a .314 batting average, seven home runs, and 25 RBI this season. The projected starting pitcher for the Cubs is Colin Rea, who is 0-0 in two starts this season, with a 1.32 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 13.2 innings. The Phillies have lost each of their last seven road games against National League opponents that held a winning record. While the home team has won five of the Cubs' last six games.

Rating: 2 Units

St. Louis has home field here and a rest advantage as they flew home Wednesday after closing the set in Atlanta. The Cardinals had Thursday off while the Brewers faced the Giants in San Francisco and then had to fly in after. That could take a toll on the Brewers’ bullpen, especially with their starter Thursday, Tobias Myers, making his first start of the year. St. Louis is a solid 8-4 at home compared to 2-11 on the road. Liberatore has been solid in his four starts, going at least six innings in each of his outings this season. Give the edge to the Redbirds in this contest as they earn the victory in the opener.

Rating: 2 Units

The Royals have lost each of Lugo's last three starts, while the Astros have won each of Wesnewski's last two starts. In those three losses, the Royals have scored a grand total of two runs. The Royals' offense has been their undoing this season, hitting just .212 as a team. They won't find an easy road against Wesnewski. His WHIP is an outstanding 0.87 this season, allowing just 16 hits and walking four in his four starts. The Astros' offense has shown signs of life recently, averaging five runs per game in their last three. They'll get the job done here against the struggling Royals and pick up the win.

Rating: 2 Units

Neither starting pitcher has been overwhelmingly good this season with Berrios hovering around five for an ERA while Carrasco is over six in that department on the season. The difference may be in lineup production: Toronto mustered just two runs in their three games in Houston, while the Yankees, despite their ups and downs, are a very deep lineup with the capable of hang crooked numbers at a moment’s notice. For all his issues, Carrasco has pitched well at Yankee Stadium in his career. With Toronto struggling on the road, give the upper hand to the Bronx Bombers here.