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Best bets today: Lakers-Timberwolves among SportsLine's best bets for April 25
Six Game 3s across the NBA and NHL playoffs highlight a monster Friday, April 25 sports schedule
If you're a fan of Game 3s, tonight is your lucky night. The NBA and NHL have three of them apiece, though only one features a series tied at one game each—the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers will try to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. The NHL has three games on the slate, highlighted by a Game 3 matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers.
We highlight the top betting opportunities with links to full game analysis and picks throughout the article while providing the top betting tips for today's matchups.
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Best NBA bets today
Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks (-5.5, 230.5): 8:00 p.m. ET
Can the Bucks get back into the series at home? Indiana controlled the first two games thanks to an offense that is averaging 120 points. The good news for Milwaukee is they have won three straight at home over Indiana by an average of 14 points.
If the Bucks are going to turn things around, they have to find a way to slow down Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. The duo has combined for 80 points and 30 rebounds in the first two games. These teams have played higher-scoring games recently, with seven of the last 10 meetings going over the total.
Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves (-3, 205.5): 9:30 p.m. ET
The Lakers bounced back from a Game 1 loss by defeating Minnesota 94-85 to even the series. Can Los Angeles get it done on the road in Game 3? It will be a tall task. The Timberwolves have won the last four meetings in Minnesota by an average of 12 points.
For that trend to continue on Friday, the Timberwolves will need a more balanced scoring attack. In Game 2, Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combined for 52 points. The rest of the team scored 33. It could be another low-scoring game between these teams, with the Under cashing in seven of the last 10 meetings.
Best NHL bets today
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers (-135, 5.5) 10:00 p.m. ET
Edmonton is hoping a change of scenery brings different results. Los Angeles took the first two games at home by scoring 12 goals. The Kings have now won four straight in the series, outscoring the Oilers 20-7. One bright spot for Edmonton is the Kings were much better at home this season than on the road, where they went 17-19-5.
The Oilers also need to do a much better job on power plays. The Kings have scored five goals in 10 man-up opportunities through two games.
Best MLB bets today
Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees (-130, 9.5) 7:05 p.m. ET
Toronto enters Friday's matchup with the Yankees trying to end a five-game losing streak. The Blue Jays will turn to Jose Berrios, who sports a 5.02 ERA this season. Berrios will need to pitch better than his last two outings, where he gave up 11 hits and seven runs over 11.0 innings. On the bright side, Berrios has had success against the current Yankees' lineup, holding them to a .212 average in 99 career at-bats.
The Yankees will counter with Carlos Carrasco, who has really struggled early in the season with a 6.53 ERA. New York's bullpen should be ready to roll on Friday night. Carrasco has yet to pitch more than 5.1 innings in five starts this season.
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