Picks for 5/9/25
NBA
7:30 PM EST
Rotation # 563-564
Cavs/Pacers Over 230.5 (loss)
The Cavs are a banged-up team, but for most of Game Two, they were in complete control of Indiana. The Pacers then realized they could drive to the bucket and get to the rim without resistance. Cleveland is not a good shot-blocking team, and if Evan Mobley is out again, they become even worse. Indiana should walk into the paint to score easy buckets and get Cleveland in foul trouble. The Cavs have the best scoring offense in the league and can score against a Pacers team known more for offense than defense. Both teams protect the ball well and should take advantage of their scoring opportunities. Both teams should be able to get high-percentage shots in the paint area. Look for a high-scoring game. Take the Over.
MLB
6:40 PM EST
Rotation # 962
Tigers -1.5 runs over Rangers -115 (loss)
Skubal/Corbin
The Tigers’ offense is on a roll. Detroit gets the luxury of facing a Rangers team that is not good against left-handed pitching. Tarik Skubal is the better pitcher in this matchup and should keep Texas to minimal scoring opportunities. Detroit hits left-handed pitching well and should chase Patrick Corbin out of the game early. Detroit also has a better bullpen. The money line is too high. We will take the run line. Take the Tigers -1.5 runs -115.