Picks for 4/29/24
NBA
8:30 PM EST
Rotation # 560
Pelicans +4.5 over Thunder (loss)
The Thunder might be the most talented team in the NBA playoffs, but they certainly are the youngest. Oklahoma City is the age of a college team. It’s hard to close out a series and will be very challenging for a group of guys that have never done so. The Pelicans miss Zion Williamson and need help finding offense in his absence. Look for a lower-scoring game with the home team playing outstanding defense and keeping this game within the side of the number when it goes final. Take the Pelicans.
MLB
6:35 PM EST
Rotation #909-910
Yankees/Orioles Over 9 runs (loss)
Schmidt/Rodriguez
It’s prematurely hot on most of the East Coast today, with temperatures in the 90s. Summer isn’t for another two months! The Yankees and the Orioles are in the top five in slugging percentages against right-handed pitchers, and I expect them to tattoo the baseball in these conditions. The Orioles might be without their closer as he was injured yesterday; this could be a significant factor if we need a late run. Take the Over.