Picks for 5/2/25
NBA
9:00 PM EST
Rotation # 527
Rockets +5.5 over Warriors (win)
The Rockets are on the ropes and will try to save their season on the road. Houston is a physical team that focuses on playing outstanding defense and uses their muscle to lead the league in offensive rebounds, which allows them to get plenty of second-chance points to make up for a weaker offense. The Warriors are not as dangerous as an offensive team as they were in the past, but they force turnovers and spread the court well. Golden State has a great bench as they get contributions up and down the lineup. Tonight’s game should come down to the wire, and we will take our chances with the underdog. Look for Alperen Sengun to will his team to the finish line. Take the Rockets.
MLB
7:05 PM EST
Rotation # 916
Yankees -1.5 runs over Rays -115 (win)
Fried/Pepiot
The Rays have one of the worst slugging percentages in the league when facing left-handed pitchers. They also have the unfortunate luck of facing a red-hot Max Fried. Fried is 5-0 this year with a 1.19 ERA, and the scary stat is that he is putting up these numbers even with his strikeouts being down. Tampa will not get to put up a crooked number of innings. The Yankees are great at home and tattoo right-handed pitching. We will take the run line. Take the Yankees -1.5 runs -115.