Picks for 5/16/25
NBA
8:00 PM EST
Rotation # 509
Celtics +2.5 over Knicks (loss)
There is no doubt the Knicks’ starters, particularly Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, can get red hot, but their bench is a big issue as the series moves on and injury and fatigue set in. Precious Achiuwa is questionable tonight, which could hurt the Knicks with their rebounding. Boston is a bigger and more experienced team, and must do what they can to get Knicks starters in foul trouble. Look for the Celtics’ defense to steal the show and force a game seven. Take the Celtics.
MLB
7:05 PM EST
Rotation # 913
Nationals +110 over Orioles (win)
Gore/Povich
The Orioles have the worst batting average and slugging percentage in baseball against left-handed pitchers. Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore is a strikeout pitcher and should keep runners off the base path. Orioles starter Cade Povich has struggled in his short career and should get knocked around tonight. Take the Nationals.