Picks for 6/9/23
NBA
8:30 PM EST
Rotation #519
Nuggets -3.5 over Heat (win)
I could start and end this write-up with four words – Points in the Paint. Denver is so good at scoring in close, and Miami could be better at stopping it. The Heat have been excellent in the playoffs, but the realization sets in. Denver is just too good. Miami would have to shoot a ridiculous number of three-pointers tonight to stay in the game. Nobody can handicap if that happens, but they didn’t look good last game. Look for Denver to bully their way to a commanding series lead. Take the Nuggets.
8:30 PM EST
Rotation #519
Nuggets -3.5 over Heat (win)
I could start and end this write-up with four words – Points in the Paint. Denver is so good at scoring in close, and Miami could be better at stopping it. The Heat have been excellent in the playoffs, but the realization sets in. Denver is just too good. Miami would have to shoot a ridiculous number of three-pointers tonight to stay in the game. Nobody can handicap if that happens, but they didn’t look good last game. Look for Denver to bully their way to a commanding series lead. Take the Nuggets.
MLB
7:05 PM EST
Rotation #901-902
Dodgers/Phillies Under 9 runs (push)
Grove/Suarez
Both teams need to improve at hitting left-handed pitching. Dodgers pitcher Victor Gonzalez has been good this year and should limit the Phillies’ hitters to a low run total. Phillies starter Ranger Suarez is not having his best year, but tonight is a perfect chance to play well against an awful Dodgers team against left-handed pitchers. It’s weird seeing both teams not good at hitting lefties, but that’s how it is this season. The wind is not a factor for long hits, and I expect a lower-scoring game. Take the Under.
7:05 PM EST
Rotation #901-902
Dodgers/Phillies Under 9 runs (push)
Grove/Suarez
Both teams need to improve at hitting left-handed pitching. Dodgers pitcher Victor Gonzalez has been good this year and should limit the Phillies’ hitters to a low run total. Phillies starter Ranger Suarez is not having his best year, but tonight is a perfect chance to play well against an awful Dodgers team against left-handed pitchers. It’s weird seeing both teams not good at hitting lefties, but that’s how it is this season. The wind is not a factor for long hits, and I expect a lower-scoring game. Take the Under.