Dallas is one of the best road teams in the NHL and we expect them to close this series out on Friday. The Stars have dominated the last three visits to Ball Arena, and all three of those matchups resulted in blowouts. Dallas has a +10 goal differential in those three games. Past results are not always an indication or future ones, but we do know that Dallas will not be intimidated and this team has the experience to put that Game 5 setback behind them and just go out and get the job done tonight. It looks like the Edmonton-Vancouver series could go to seven games, so there is a sense of urgency for the Stars to close this one out here and get rested up for the battle to come.

7 Unit Play. Take #929 Detroit Tigers over Arizona Diamondbacks (9:40p.m., Friday, May 17 MLB.tv) The Tigers have struggled to score runs of late, but they will breakout in this game against a weak pitcher in Ryne Nelson. Detroit has a major edge in starting pitching tonight with their ace Tarik Skubal on the mound. He is the frontrunner for the Cy Young this season in the Tarik Skubal. He has been outstanding this season in every aspect of pitching and look for another quality performance from him on Friday. His Whip of 0.86 and his strikeout to walk ratio are top notch in 2024 and he should be able to neutralize much of the Diamondback’s power especially from the left hand side of the plate. Ryne Nelson has been hit hard in his last two starts, allowing 18 hits in just over 9 innings. We have collected with Skubal early this season and will ride him tonight with this price.

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take Pittsburgh Pirates over Chicago Cubs (2:20p.m., Friday, May 17 MLBN) Paul Skenes faces the Cubs for his second time in only his second career start. It was a wild game on Saturday, and I see this being a much more traditional type of game. Skenes showed great ability and I expect a more polished start in this game. He will last at least five innings and get the victory for us. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports weekend card featuring top plays in MLB, NBA, NHL, UFL and the 2024 Preakness Stakes. Sign-up now and get all of our plays, backed by 52 years of handicapping experience.