Picks for 5/5/24
NBA
1:00 PM EST
Rotation #546
Cavs -3 over Magic (win)
The Cavs appeared to have a slight advantage in this series before Jarrett Allen went down with an injury. It’s unclear if Allen will play tonight, but Game 7 homecourt advantage means a lot. Donovan Mitchell scored 50 in the last game in the loss. I expect Mitchell to have another big day at home. Cleveland ran out of gas on the road in the game, but I don’t believe it will happen in front of their fans. The Magic were a poor road team this year, which could be a factor in a road close-out game. Take the Cavs.
MLB
4:10 PM EST
Rotation # 929-930
Orioles/Reds Over 9 runs (win)
Kremer/Lodolo
Today’s game in Cincinnati could be high-scoring. The Orioles and Reds have favorable hitting conditions, with warm weather and a breeze blowing out to left field. The Orioles, boasting the best left-handed slugging percentage in baseball, should get on the board early. The Reds get to face Dean Kreamer, who gives up a lot of home runs. Look for a high-scoring affair. Take the Over.