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Best bets for Friday, April 3

The Boston Celtics lead the Atlantic Division and sit second in the Eastern Conference, but they can't catch the Detroit Pistons, as both are 8-2 over their past 10 games. Boston (51-25) has won two in a row and now heads to the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee to face the Bucks. Milwaukee (30-46) is wracked by injuries and has been eliminated from the playoffs. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is among several key Bucks players who will be out, and No. 2 scorer Kevin Porter (knee) might not be back this season. That's a big reason they have lost five of their past six. The Celtics have no such problems, with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum dominating. Brown scored 43 points and Tatum had 25 and added 18 rebounds in Wednesday's 147-129 victory against the Heat. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, gives an "A" grade to Over 217.5, as it hits in 68% of its simulations. Bet on Celtics-Bucks and more NBA at BetMGM here:

For NHL betting, there are two games on tap, but the Flyers vs. Islanders matchup is a crucial one in the Eastern Conference. The Islanders sit in the third spot in the Metropolitan Division that guarantees a playoff spot but have just a one-point cushion. The Flyers are fifth in the division, three points behind New York and two behind the Senators for the final wild-card spot. Both teams have lost two in row, and the Flyers are on a back-to-back after a critical 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on Thursday. New York lost its own important East matchup to the Sabres 4-3, but that was Tuesday so they'll be the fresher team. Still, the SportsLine model likes the value on Philadelphia as an underdog. The Flyers are winning in 55% of its simulations, with the Philly +121 money-line play earning a "B" grade. Sign up for BetMGM and wager on NHL, MLB and more Friday:

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