Free Picks - May 9th - Service Plays

Cleveland at ATLANTA (+8)

Take the UNDER in Game Three.
4* UNDER

Seattle (+110) at MINNESOTA

The Mariners got off to the great start but they've slumped lately. But even through the slump they've been able to get consistency from Hernandez. Play Seattle in this one with the ace on the hill.

4* SEATTLE

Kansas City (-120) at L.A. ANGELS

Kansas City’s the play.
4* KANSAS CITY

Atlanta +8.5

Dallas Mavs
D-Backs
Atlanta Hawks
Royals

Rangers / White Sox Under

Dallas Mavericks

Scott Rickenbach’s MLB 2* (Top Play) OVER the total in CHI-AL vs Texas @ 7:05 PM ET: Danks vs Millwood

Cleveland at Atlanta
Play: Cleveland -8.5

Laying less than double-digits with Cleveland is a bargain.The Cavaliers have played six playoff games - and have won each time by double-digits. The Cavaliers are on fire, covering 11 of their last 12 despite inflated point spreads.There's no stepping in against the Cavaliers with a banged-up, dispirited Hawks squad.Cleveland won Game 1 in this series by 27 points. The Cavaliers won Game 2 by 20 points. They easily could have won by 27 again, but their reserves let up.The Cavaliers are healthy, more rested and have a far deeper bench than the morale-challenged Hawks.There's nothing Hawks coach Mike Woodson can do and his players know it. The Cavaliers are just too good.Atlanta usually plays much better at home. However, the Cavaliers have covered in seven of their last 10 visits to Philips Arena and catch the Hawks in a crippled state.Atlanta's three best players all have significant injuries. Joe Johnson missed practice Friday after sustaining a sprained ankle in Game 2. Al Horford and Marvin Williams missed Game 2 due to ankle and wrist injuries.The status of all three is up in the air. Even if they can play, they will be limited and restricted.Atlanta is just 1-8 against the spread the past nine times it has been a 'dog. The Hawks can't stop Cleveland.

Denver Nuggets
Under Pirates/Mets
Red Sox
Under White Sox/Rangers
Under Royals/Angels