Picks for 5/30/24
NBA
8:30 PM EST
Rotation # 512
Timberwolves -4.5 over Mavericks (loss)
Minnesota has held a lead late in the fourth quarter in every game this series, yet is on the brink of elimination. They played well enough not to be down 3-1, and they can legitimately get back into the series with a home win tonight. As a series draws on the advantage, it goes to the better defense. Minnesota kept Dallas in check last game as they spoiled the Mavericks’ chances to win the Western Conference. I still have faith in Minnesota, as they have superior athletes. Dallas has the best backcourt in the NBA, but the Timberwolves have the players to slow them down. Minnesota needs to play lockdown defense and protect the three-point line. Look for this series to get exciting. Take the Timberwolves.
MLB
9:38 PM EST
Rotation # 965
Yankees -1.5 runs over Angels +110
Rodon/Sandoval
The Yankees could be better at facing left-handed pitching and would much rather face a righty, but Angels starter Patrick Sandoval has been awful this year. On paper, the Angles hit lefties well, but they have the lowest at-bats against left-handed pitchers in baseball and have to face a hot Carlos Rodon, who has a 2.95 ERA this year. The bullpen advantage is with New York. We will play the run line as the moneyline is too high. Take the Yankees -1.5 runs +110.