Washington has a chance to put Montreal on the ropes tonight, and we think they will do it. We think they might have the best showing of the playoffs so far tonight. That is just a hunch, but we do expect them to win this one. The Caps are a very strong road team. They have more road wins than the Canadiens do at home. Washington has won their last two visits here. We think the Capitals are the type of team that can get better throughout a series as they identify their opponents’ weaknesses. They looked a lot better in Game 2 than they did in Game 1. It’s so cool that Montreal is back in the playoffs. This team has a bright future. But they are just happy to be here this year and not a true championship contender, and Washington is one of the best, if not the best, team in the league. We think they show it tonight in this crucial Game 3.

We think the Lakers are overrated. They always are. They are the biggest public team in the NBA since the 80s, and their lines are normally shaded. They have a good team this season, no doubt, and Luka will be a force for years to come. But he came in a little late in the season to fully gel with his teammates. Minnesota started off slow as they needed time to gel, but they are a complete team now and a true championship contender. Game 3 is always a big one, and we expect them to rise to the occasion tonight. They have won four straight against LA at home.

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take Cleveland over Boston (7:10p.m., Friday, April 25 Apple TV) Not a fan of Tenner Houck and feel he will be hit hard in this game by the Guardians. Her has guven up runs in all of his starts this season and 3 of those five strats he has been hit hard. That is what we expect on Friday night as this 3 game series opens up at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports Weekend Card featuring top plays in MLB, NHL, NBA, and UFL.