Picks for 5/17/24
NBA
8:30 PM EST
Rotation # 529-530
Knicks/Pacers Over 215.5 (win)
The Pacers should have the advantage in this series because their bench is much better than the Knicks short-handed bench. The Indiana defense is as bad as it gets, so their offensive advantage means little. The Knicks rebound the ball much better and will make the Pacers look like children on the glass. New York’s offensive rebounding ability will allow them many second-chance points and kill any run the Pacers go on. Because of this, I can’t take the Pacers. Indiana plays quickly and will get their points, but so will the Knicks. Look for a high-scoring game. Take the Over.
MLB
9:40 PM EST
Rotation #929-930
Tigers/Diamondbacks Over 8 runs (win)
Skubal/Nelson
Tarik Skubal has been outstanding this year and is one of the Tigers’ only bright sides. Arizona starter Ryne Nelson is a weak pitcher who gives up a lot of runs, and in no way should any game total be this low with him on the mound. The Diamondbacks hit lefties well, so they should get at Skubal for a few runs. Detroit could have a better average against right-handed pitching, but should hit well against a bad pitcher tonight. Look for many runs. Take the Over.