Picks for 4/16/25
MLB
7:40 PM EST
Rotation # 917
A’s -1.5 over White Sox +105 (win)
Bido/Cannon
The White Sox are the worst team in the American League. Jonathan Cannon is not of big-league quality, and the bullpen is the worst in baseball. The A’s have hit the ball well on the road this season. Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstorm are making great contact and should help their team put this game out of reach. Osvaldo Bido has looked good in his short work this year on the mound. The money line is too high. The run line has a better value. Take the A’s -1.5 runs +105
7:40 PM EST
Rotation # 917
A’s -1.5 over White Sox +105 (win)
Bido/Cannon
The White Sox are the worst team in the American League. Jonathan Cannon is not of big-league quality, and the bullpen is the worst in baseball. The A’s have hit the ball well on the road this season. Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstorm are making great contact and should help their team put this game out of reach. Osvaldo Bido has looked good in his short work this year on the mound. The money line is too high. The run line has a better value. Take the A’s -1.5 runs +105
NBA
7:30 PM EST
Rotation # 584
Bulls -2 over Heat (loss)
7:30 PM EST
Rotation # 584
Bulls -2 over Heat (loss)
Home-court advantage means a lot in the NBA. Both teams have unique styles of play. Miami is more of a slow-paced defensive team with a weak offense, and the Bulls are a fast-paced offensive team with a weak defense. The Heat play a style that would serve them better at home, feeding off the crowd’s momentum like the Magic did last night. Chicago is the best defensive rebounding team in the NBA, so it will be challenging for the Heat to grab offensive rebounds. Miami struggles in that department and cannot get second-chance points. The Bulls defend the three-point line well, so I can’t see Miami scoring enough points even if they put up a defensive gem. Coby White is having a fine season and should be effective around the basket and at the foul line. Take the Bulls.