Picks for 4/23/26
NBA
8:00 PM EST
Rotation # 529
Cavs -2.5 over Raptors (loss)
The 4- and 5-seed matchup in the Eastern Conference was supposed to be more competitive, but as of now, Cleveland has been the better team, with a 2-0 lead and looking to take total control of the series tonight in Toronto. The ultimate question mark for the Raptors is if their best assist man, Immanuel Quickley, will play after missing the first two games of the series. The Raptors miss Quickley’s ability to get his teammates involved and his three-point shot ability. It’s hard to jump into the middle of a series and be a factor. James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley have been playing well. The Cavs are looking better on the glass and overall are the more experienced team. Toronto is a young team with a young bench and might be overwhelmed by the pressure of being down 2-0 and on the ropes. Take the Cavs.
8:00 PM EST
Rotation # 529
Cavs -2.5 over Raptors (loss)
The 4- and 5-seed matchup in the Eastern Conference was supposed to be more competitive, but as of now, Cleveland has been the better team, with a 2-0 lead and looking to take total control of the series tonight in Toronto. The ultimate question mark for the Raptors is if their best assist man, Immanuel Quickley, will play after missing the first two games of the series. The Raptors miss Quickley’s ability to get his teammates involved and his three-point shot ability. It’s hard to jump into the middle of a series and be a factor. James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley have been playing well. The Cavs are looking better on the glass and overall are the more experienced team. Toronto is a young team with a young bench and might be overwhelmed by the pressure of being down 2-0 and on the ropes. Take the Cavs.
MLB
7:10 PM EST
Rotation # 916
Mets -105 over Twins (win)
Scott/Ryan
It’s interesting to see the struggling Mets as the favorite in this contest. New York finally got a win after losing 12 straight as the Twins’ bullpen imploded. Twins starter Joe Ryan has looked sharp in his last few outings, but it’s hard to trust the Minnesota bullpen to finish the game. Christian Scott will make his season debut, being called up from Triple-A ball. Scott has a big arm and will look to take advantage of a Twins team that has seen the least amount of right-handers in all of baseball. The Twins’ social media team mocked the Mets after their 12th loss in a row. New York got revenge last night and will look to put together a win streak at home in the series finale. Take the Mets.
7:10 PM EST
Rotation # 916
Mets -105 over Twins (win)
Scott/Ryan
It’s interesting to see the struggling Mets as the favorite in this contest. New York finally got a win after losing 12 straight as the Twins’ bullpen imploded. Twins starter Joe Ryan has looked sharp in his last few outings, but it’s hard to trust the Minnesota bullpen to finish the game. Christian Scott will make his season debut, being called up from Triple-A ball. Scott has a big arm and will look to take advantage of a Twins team that has seen the least amount of right-handers in all of baseball. The Twins’ social media team mocked the Mets after their 12th loss in a row. New York got revenge last night and will look to put together a win streak at home in the series finale. Take the Mets.