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Tuesday NHL Free play. My selection is on the 'under' between New Jersey and Carolina at 7:30 pm et on Tuesday.

Facing elimination on Tuesday night, the Devils know they have to clean things up defensively if they want any chance of extending this series. After surrendering an early lead and ultimately falling 5-2 in Game 4 — with Carolina tacking on an empty-netter late — New Jersey is likely to take a far more cautious approach in this must-win situation. The Devils have actually performed respectably on the defensive end away from home this season, holding opponents to just 2.7 goals per game.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes' defense has been a major story in this series and all season long at home, where they've allowed just 2.4 goals per game. Carolina has shown the ability to lock things down when protecting a lead, and with a chance to advance on home ice, expect a committed defensive effort from Rod Brind'Amour's group.

Three of the four games in this series have stayed 'under' the total of 5.5 goals, and the fact that the Devils are still searching for their first power play goal in the series (0-for-12) only adds to the case for a low-scoring battle. With offense likely hard to come by on both sides and plenty of urgency defensively, the 'under' is the way to go in my opinion.

Take the under.Projected score: Hurricanes 3, Devils 2.

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MIKE'S MLB FREE PICK

The Orioles' bats have gone quiet overall, but they managed just enough in Monday’s 4-3 win to take the opener. That said, I expect the Yankees to bounce back and do some damage at the plate against Kyle Gibson, who’s been shaky lately—surrendering seven runs on 11 hits and six walks across his last two starts.

The Yankees have been a solid bounce-back team all season, going 5-2 SU and 4-2-1 to the over following games where they scored three runs or fewer.

With Gibson vulnerable and the Yankees due for some offensive regression, this sets up well for a higher-scoring affair.

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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.

- Vegas is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games.

- Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road.

- Vegas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home.

Verdict: The value is on the home favorite.