YESTERDAY'S RECAP

The favorites survived a pair of Game 7s yesterday, as the Cavaliers and Pistons advance. Bobby and Jay were on the wrong side of both games and will look to rebound with tonight's action. You can find our picks for both Game 1s in today's newsletter, including the 76ers vs. Knicks.

Jay and Bobby came up short with their MLB picks on Sunday and will look to start another streak on Monday. Bobby enters today's action on a 26-17 (+$788) run, while Jay is 38-37 (+$1,283) for the season. We have our free picks in all 12 games on today's schedule, including three Best Bets.

Check out our daily YouTube videos to get Jay Cooper and Bobby Babowski's Best Bets of the day including recaps of last night's picks.
 

🔥 ULTIMATECAPPER'S HOT HANDICAPPERS 🔥

Bobby came through with a +135 winner on the Canadiens on Sunday, as Montreal moves on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, while Colorado beat Minnesota 9-6. You can find our picks in today's newsletter, including Game 1 between Anaheim and Vegas.

Remember, all of our picks are 100% FREE and available every morning on our website. Below, you will find our Best Bets for Monday, May 4th, 2026 from our expert handicappers including some future bets at the bottom. Good luck to everyone today!
 

MLB Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 26-17 (+$788) Run
Yankees (Schlittler) -1.5 -110 over Orioles (Baz)

Monday's MLB Free Picks [All Games]

MLB Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 38-37 (+$1,283) Run
Braves (Ritchie) +140 over Mariners (Gilbert)

Updated MLB Odds - courtesy of DonBest

NBA Best Bets - Jay Cooper
76ers vs Knicks

NBA Playoff Free Picks [All Games]

NBA Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 3-2 (60%) Run
Knicks -7.5 over 76ers

Updated NBA Odds - courtesy of DonBest

NHL Best Bets - Jay Cooper
Ducks +145 over Golden Knights

NHL Playoff Free Picks [All Games]

NHL Best Bets - Bobby Babowski
Hurricanes -1.5 +108 over Flyers

Updated NHL Odds - courtesy of DonBest

MONDAY'S FREE HORSE PICKS

Post Time: 12:40 ET

Race 1: 5 Accelerated Dating
Race 2: 3 Spirited Ride
Race 3: 5 Winning Song
Race 4: 1 Celtic Tiger
Race 5: 3 Angel of Hope
Race 6: 6 Smooth Motion
Race 7: 5 Et’s Moon Maiden
Race 8: 5 Bob John Ray
Race 9: 1 Dress Like Coco
 

NHL Futures Jay Cooper
Stars +700 to win the Western Conference 12/26/2025
Wild +900 to win the Western Conference 12/26/2025

MLB Futures Bobby Babowski
Yankees to win World Series (+800) 2/25/2026
Phillies to win World Series (+1100) 2/25/2026
Brewers OVER 81 Wins 3/22/2026

MLB Futures Jay Cooper
Athletics OVER 75.5 Wins 2/17/2026
Reds OVER 82.5 Wins 2/17/2026
Rockies UNDER 54.5 Wins 2/17/2026
Pirates UNDER 78.5 Wins 2/17/2026
Nolan McLean to Win Cy Young (+2200) 2/17/2026
Logan Gilbert to Win AL Cy Young (+1400) 2/17/2026