Picks for 5/22/26
NBA
8:30 PM EST
Rotation # 551
Thunder +1.5 over Spurs win)
It’s hard to find any edges when the same two teams play every other night in a seven-game series. The Spurs have been competitive without De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper; both are questionable tonight. The status of Jalen Williams is in question for the Thunder, which makes life that much easier for Victor Wembanyama, although Isaiah Hartenstein did a good job on him in Game 2. Both young teams, at full strength, are as good as it gets. The Thunder tied the series by capitalizing on turnovers. The key in this series, as of right now, is that the Thunder’s bench is that much better than the Spurs bench. If Fox doesn’t start and Harper can’t step into his spot, it puts their bench at a greater disadvantage. Finding an edge in this series is like trying to split hairs, but the Thunder are in better shape even if Williams misses the game, since they have played the majority of the playoffs without him. Points off turnovers should be the difference in this game, just like last game. I trust Oklahoma City’s youth more than the Spurs’ because they won a title last year and have proven that young age is just a number for their team. Take the Thunder.
8:30 PM EST
Rotation # 551
Thunder +1.5 over Spurs win)
It’s hard to find any edges when the same two teams play every other night in a seven-game series. The Spurs have been competitive without De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper; both are questionable tonight. The status of Jalen Williams is in question for the Thunder, which makes life that much easier for Victor Wembanyama, although Isaiah Hartenstein did a good job on him in Game 2. Both young teams, at full strength, are as good as it gets. The Thunder tied the series by capitalizing on turnovers. The key in this series, as of right now, is that the Thunder’s bench is that much better than the Spurs bench. If Fox doesn’t start and Harper can’t step into his spot, it puts their bench at a greater disadvantage. Finding an edge in this series is like trying to split hairs, but the Thunder are in better shape even if Williams misses the game, since they have played the majority of the playoffs without him. Points off turnovers should be the difference in this game, just like last game. I trust Oklahoma City’s youth more than the Spurs’ because they won a title last year and have proven that young age is just a number for their team. Take the Thunder.
MLB
7:10 PM EST
Rotation # 964
Red Sox -1.5 runs over Twins +140 (loss)
Tolle/Prielipp
The Red Sox are on a three-game win streak and will be happy to face a left-handed starter, as their results against lefties have been light-years better than against righties. Both starters in tonight’s contest have pitched well, but the Boston Bullpen is sound while the Twins’ bullpen is not. The money line is a bit high. We will take the run line. Take the Red Sox -1.5 runs +140.
7:10 PM EST
Rotation # 964
Red Sox -1.5 runs over Twins +140 (loss)
Tolle/Prielipp
The Red Sox are on a three-game win streak and will be happy to face a left-handed starter, as their results against lefties have been light-years better than against righties. Both starters in tonight’s contest have pitched well, but the Boston Bullpen is sound while the Twins’ bullpen is not. The money line is a bit high. We will take the run line. Take the Red Sox -1.5 runs +140.