Picks for 5/9/26
NBA
8:30 PM EST
Rotation #504
Lakers +8.5 over Thunder (loss)
The Lakers are a veteran team that will do all they can on their home floor to avoid a 3-0 hole. The problem the Lakers face is that the Thunder are an incredible team with a youthful lineup that proved last year they would not crack under pressure. The Thunder have dominated this series, blowing out the Lakers in the last seven meetings. If Los Angeles can avoid a disastrous quarter, they might be able to steal a game in this series. Los Angeles did have the halftime lead the other night, and they can score in the paint and are good midrange shooters. Look for the Lakers to turn the ball over less at home and to keep the game respectable. Take the Lakers.
8:30 PM EST
Rotation #504
Lakers +8.5 over Thunder (loss)
The Lakers are a veteran team that will do all they can on their home floor to avoid a 3-0 hole. The problem the Lakers face is that the Thunder are an incredible team with a youthful lineup that proved last year they would not crack under pressure. The Thunder have dominated this series, blowing out the Lakers in the last seven meetings. If Los Angeles can avoid a disastrous quarter, they might be able to steal a game in this series. Los Angeles did have the halftime lead the other night, and they can score in the paint and are good midrange shooters. Look for the Lakers to turn the ball over less at home and to keep the game respectable. Take the Lakers.
MLB
7:10 PM EST
Rotation # 929
Yankees -1.5 runs over Brewers +120 (loss)
Schlittler/Harrison
The Brewers took advantage of early walks and small ball against Max Fried yesterday, jumping out of the gate and winning from start to finish. Jacob Misiorowski had another brilliant performance, allowing just two hits. The good news for the Yankees is that the Brewers are not typically good against lefties, while the Yankees have the best slugging percentage in baseball against them. Look for New York to get back on track after their embarrassing showing last night. We will take the run line. Take the Yankees -1.5 runs +120.
7:10 PM EST
Rotation # 929
Yankees -1.5 runs over Brewers +120 (loss)
Schlittler/Harrison
The Brewers took advantage of early walks and small ball against Max Fried yesterday, jumping out of the gate and winning from start to finish. Jacob Misiorowski had another brilliant performance, allowing just two hits. The good news for the Yankees is that the Brewers are not typically good against lefties, while the Yankees have the best slugging percentage in baseball against them. Look for New York to get back on track after their embarrassing showing last night. We will take the run line. Take the Yankees -1.5 runs +120.