Author: Bob Balfe

Picks for 5/2/26 NBA7:30 PM ESTRotation # 535Sixers +7.5 over Celtics (win)The Sixers have looked like a different team since Joel Embiid returned to the starting lineup. Of course, Boston…

Picks for 5/1/26 NBA7:30 PM ESTRotation # 521Cavs -4.5 over Raptors (loss)It’s been a great series between the #4 Cavs and the #5 Raptors. Toronto has missed the services of…

Picks for 4/30/26 NBA8:00 PM ESTRotation # 510Sixers +6.5 over Celtics (win)The Celtics were not good from the three-point line the other night, which helped Philadelphia stay in the game…

Picks for 4/29/26 NBA7:00 PM ESTRotation # 502Pistons -10.5 over Magic (loss)The Magic are not your typical #8 seed, and I mean that in a good way. The Pistons are…

Picks for 4/28/26 NBA7:00 PM ESTRotation # 571Sixers +10.5 over Celtics (win)The good news for Philadelphia is that they got Joel Embiid back into the lineup, but the bad news…

Picks for 4/27/26 NBA8:00 PM ESTRotation # 565-566Pistons/Magic Under 215.5 (win)The Pistons are a unique #1 seed, as they have long stretches when they are a sloppy, offense-stunted basketball team.…

Picks for 4/26/26 NBA3:30 PM ESTRotation # 554Trail Blazers +5.5 over Spurs (loss)We will soon find out whether first-year head coach Tiago Splitter and the Blazers can handle the pressure,…

Picks for 4/25/26 NBA1:00 PM ESTRotation # 541Pistons -2.5 over Magic (loss)It’s weird seeing the Pistons as only slight favorites as the #1 seed, but Orlando, other than one quarter…

Picks for 4/24/26 NBA10:30 PM ESTRotation # 539-540Spurs/Blazers Over 220.5 (win)As of 4 PM EST, the status of Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is in question due to the concussion he…

Picks for 4/23/26 NBA8:00 PM ESTRotation # 529Cavs -2.5 over Raptors (loss)The 4- and 5-seed matchup in the Eastern Conference was supposed to be more competitive, but as of now,…