Picks for 5/8/24
NBA
8:00 PM EST
Rotation # 51-38-55-34
Pacers/Knicks Over 218.5 (win)
The Pacers bench outscored the Knicks 46-3, and they had half the Knicks’ turnovers. They still lost the game. I want to take the Pacers, but we can’t because their defense is atrocious. The Knicks bench is a mess, and they still won with just a handful of healthy players. The bottom line is that the Pacer defense isn’t their main priority; scoring is. Indiana plays at a fast pace, which means they score quickly, and their opponent scores rapidly. We will continue to ride the total until the Pacers show they can defend. Jalen Brunson should have another 40-point night, and both teams will hit three-point shots. Look for another high-scoring game. Take the Over.
MLB
7:05 PM EST
Rotation #969-970
Astros/Yankees Over 9 runs (win)
Arrighetti/Rodon
The Yankees dominated last night and should hit well again, as the weather favors the hitters. The Astros are hitting left-handed pitching at a high rate and should score their fair share of runs tonight. Look for a lot of hard-hit balls that get carried by the wind. Take the Over.