Picks for 4/22/25
NBA
7:30 PM EST
Rotation # 531
Grizzlies +14.5 over Thunder (loss)
The Thunder have won ten straight in this series, and many of those games were over before the fans got settled into their seats. The spread is still generous in the Grizzlies’ favor. If Memphis can limit its sloppiness, it can be competitive. The Grizzlies have great rebounding ability and play at the fastest pace in the NBA. Jaren Jackson and Ja Morant must score in the paint and make foul shots. One area in which Oklahoma City struggles is its ability to knock down points when the clock stops. It could make all the difference in closing time. Let’s take a chance with the big underdog stick around tonight. Take the Grizzlies.
7:30 PM EST
Rotation # 531
Grizzlies +14.5 over Thunder (loss)
The Thunder have won ten straight in this series, and many of those games were over before the fans got settled into their seats. The spread is still generous in the Grizzlies’ favor. If Memphis can limit its sloppiness, it can be competitive. The Grizzlies have great rebounding ability and play at the fastest pace in the NBA. Jaren Jackson and Ja Morant must score in the paint and make foul shots. One area in which Oklahoma City struggles is its ability to knock down points when the clock stops. It could make all the difference in closing time. Let’s take a chance with the big underdog stick around tonight. Take the Grizzlies.
MLB
10:05 PM EST
Rotation # 920
A’s -125 over Rangers (loss)
Bido/Corbin
The AL West is a traffic jam of teams from 1st to last, separated by just three games. The A’s have struggled this year, but they do hit left-handed pitching well. One bright spot for the Athletics is their ability to win on the road; now it’s time to start stringing together wins at home with the better pitcher on the mound. A’s starter Osvaldo Bido is less likely to give up the big hit than Rangers starter Patrick Corbin. Take the A’s.
10:05 PM EST
Rotation # 920
A’s -125 over Rangers (loss)
Bido/Corbin
The AL West is a traffic jam of teams from 1st to last, separated by just three games. The A’s have struggled this year, but they do hit left-handed pitching well. One bright spot for the Athletics is their ability to win on the road; now it’s time to start stringing together wins at home with the better pitcher on the mound. A’s starter Osvaldo Bido is less likely to give up the big hit than Rangers starter Patrick Corbin. Take the A’s.