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Las Vegas - Bazooka Bubble Gum has nothing to do with tonight's picks, but I did have a mouthful every day growing up...MEMORIES!!!

There's something to be said about 'been there, done that.' Just look toward the ice where the Tampa Bay Lightning, winners of the last two Stanley Cups, ousted the young/inexperienced New York Rangers, because, well, because they've been THERE, and done THAT! Similar to Golden State that has been at the Finals six of the last eight years, while this is Boston's first look at the crown since 2010. Not saying that's the be all and end all, but it sure does help. The Warriors have won 10 of 11 at home so far in the playoffs, and it's kinda tough to ignore a 91% winning clip. The Dubs bounced back beautifully in game four on the back of Steph Curry's 43 points. The other Splash Brother, Klay Thompson, managed only 18 points. And with the exception of 25 in game three, he's gone for just 11 and 15 in the other games. While this might not be 'Game 6 Klay,' Thompson should be able to help take some of the load off Curry's shoulder. And we're sure you're aware of Draymond Green's struggles. Green has scored just 4, 9, 2, 2 in the first four games, and Golden is still tied at 2-2, with two of the next three in San Francisco. So, if the Warriors come out firing on all cylinders, it could be over before the 4th quarter starts. We'll buy the Dubs at -3.5, and also buy the hook down to -3 just in case.

Gonna have to pay a STEEP price in Toronto tonight with Alex Manoah, but when a guy has NOT LOST a game at home in two years (9-0), it's worth the gamble.

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