NBA + MLB Picks for 5/8/22
NBA
8:00 PM EST
Rotation # 579
Heat +1.5 over Sixers (loss)
NBA Playoffs are hard to predict because nothing changes over a seven-game series except the home court. In baseball, at least the starting pitchers are different each game. The Heat had their worst performance of the playoffs the other day while Joel Embiid returned to help the Sixers win the game. I still do not trust the Sixers bench and am not so sure the starters can continue to have big performances. Miami is a complete team, and I believe they will win this pivotal game four. Take the Heat.
MLB
4:10 PM EST
Rotation # 927
Rays +105 over Mariners (loss)
Yarbrough/Kirby
In May, the Rays are on fire and will be going against a Seattle team that jumped out of the gates hot but is now struggling. The Mariners can’t hit left-handed pitching. Look for Ryan Yarbrough to dominate the Seattle lineup today. Take the Rays.