Picks for 4/27/25
NBA
3:30 PM EST
Rotation # 571-572
Lakers/Timberwolves Over 209 (win)
The Lakers are trying to avoid being in a massive hole in this series and have a big problem, as they can’t rebound the ball and are not a physical team. The Lakers are not a deep team and will need all their starters to play perfectly if they want to even up the series. Luka Doncic was far from 100% the other night playing with flu-like conditions but should perform better today. LeBron James needs another monster performance as well. Minnesota should dominate in the paint and on the boards. Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels have the size to score at will. Look for a competitive, offensive game going down to the wire. Take the Over.
3:30 PM EST
Rotation # 571-572
Lakers/Timberwolves Over 209 (win)
The Lakers are trying to avoid being in a massive hole in this series and have a big problem, as they can’t rebound the ball and are not a physical team. The Lakers are not a deep team and will need all their starters to play perfectly if they want to even up the series. Luka Doncic was far from 100% the other night playing with flu-like conditions but should perform better today. LeBron James needs another monster performance as well. Minnesota should dominate in the paint and on the boards. Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels have the size to score at will. Look for a competitive, offensive game going down to the wire. Take the Over.
MLB
4:10 PM EST
Rotation # 959
Braves -115 over Diamondbacks (loss)
Schwellenbach/Pfaadt
The Braves are looking for their first road sweep of the season, facing off against a Diamondbacks team that has hit a four-game skid. Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach is off to a good start and, again, this year, is good at not allowing many hits. Atlanta has the better-starting pitcher and has owned the recent series history. Arizona’s bullpen lacks confidence after blowing a few games the last week. Take the Braves.
Rotation # 959
Braves -115 over Diamondbacks (loss)
Schwellenbach/Pfaadt
The Braves are looking for their first road sweep of the season, facing off against a Diamondbacks team that has hit a four-game skid. Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach is off to a good start and, again, this year, is good at not allowing many hits. Atlanta has the better-starting pitcher and has owned the recent series history. Arizona’s bullpen lacks confidence after blowing a few games the last week. Take the Braves.