Picks for 4/24/24
NBA
7:00 PM EST
Rotation #518
Celtics -14.5 over Heat (loss)
We got away with the cover in game one because the Celtics were playing around and not taking the game seriously. Miami went on a run in garbage time and almost made up 20 points to nearly blow our cover. The Celtics coaching staff wanted more from their team’s performance and will ensure they are locked in tonight. Miami has too many injuries to make this a competitive series, and you have to assume the Celtics have no issues winning tonight. Boston should clean up on the boards and get easy buckets. The only way Miami stays in the game is if they shoot a high percentage from the three-point line, which is not their game. We will trust that the talent edge will take care of itself. Take the Celtics.
MLB
6:40 PM EST
Rotation # 958
Pirates -105 over Brewers
Fleming/Wilson
While Milwaukee is undoubtedly a power-hitting team, their performance against lefties is a concern, as they rank at the bottom of the league in at-bats and generate little power. However, they excel when facing right-handers. Tonight’s game, which features a bullpen game for each team, adds an exciting twist. Typically, we consider the over in favorable hitting conditions, but both bullpens are solid. Given this, we anticipate Pittsburgh will secure an early lead and effectively defend it with their bullpen. Take the Pirates.