Picks for 5/3/25
NBA
7:30 PM EST
Rotation # 536
Nuggets -1.5 over Clippers (win)
It’s game seven in a win-or-go-home scenario. The Nuggets will use their offense and outstanding ball movement to win the series on their home court. Denver is excellent on the fast break and the best foul-shooting team in the NBA. The Clipper’s smothering defense has been great this year, but I trust the Nuggets superstars more in a win-or-go-home game. Nikola Jokic can’t be stopped and should play the entire game. Michael Porter and Jamal Murray will look to get hot from the three-point line. Take the Nuggets.
MLB
6:40 PM EST
Rotation # 960
Reds -1.5 runs over Nationals +110 (loss)
Lodolo/Williams
Reds starter Nick Lodolo is out to a hot start this season, as he’s not allowing many walks or hits. The Nationals struggle to hit against left-handed pitchers, so their offense could be in for a long evening. Cincinnati should be able to get after Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams, as he has not looked sharp in the first month of the year. The money line is too high. Let’s take the run line. Take the Reds -1.5 runs +110.