Sports Picks & Predictions

I like the Orioles to win this game on the road against the Reds and to keep chugging along. The Os are now 4-1 their L5 and show no signs of slowing down as they have tallied 16 runs in those 4 wins. John Means is making is 2024 debut today and he comes into this one off a stellar AAA performance last time out striking out eight over seven shutout innings while allowing just one hit and one walk. The Reds are sending Andrew Abbott (1-3 ; 3.27 ERA) to the hill who has now lost 2 of his L3 starts and has not picked up a win since mid April. In those 3 starts, he allowed 7 ERs, 12 hits and 4 HRs across just 15.2 IP. The Orioles bats can heat up at anytime and this a great price on the road for an inter league clash. Play the Orioles ML here. -Joey Tron

I like this game between the Nuggets and the T-Wolves to go OVER this total. Both teams are offensive powerhouses and we will see their offensive firepower on display, more than their defense. Minnesota ranks 3rd in the NBA in 3PT% and are shooting an 3FG of 56%. The Nuggets offense ranks 3rd in the NBA from the Mid Range at 47.6% and are shooting an eFG of 56%. The T-Wolves are well rested after completed the series sweep against the Suns where they averaged 118 PPG and the Nuggets took care of business against the Lakers in 6 and are averaging 116 PPG their L10 games. The total has gone OVER this number 4 of the L5 head to head meetings between these two teams. Play the OVER in this one. -Joey Tron

I like the As to win this game at home against the Marlins. The As are shocking everyone and are playing some good baseball and I like that to continue with the Marlins coming to town. The Miami offense got a whole lot weaker after trading away Luis Arraez and the Marlins are tasked with facing one of the As better pitchers. Oakland is sending Paul Blackburn (2-1 ; 3.34 ERA) era to the hill who has no doubt struggled in his last 2 outings however they were against two AL East juggernauts in the Os and Yankees. Prior to those starts, he was 2-0 in 4 appearances allowing just 3 ERs and striking out 18. I think we see that form today against this lowly Marlins lineup. The Marlins are sending Trevor Rogers (0-4 ; 4.31 ERA) to the hill who has now lost 4 of his L5 starts and I do not see it getting any better today. He has faced just one batter in this As lineup and I look for them to get to him early and often so we see their bullpen rotation, who holds a 4.39 ERA. The As are 5-1 when Blackburn starts and the Marlins are 4-10 as a road dog. Take the As ML here. -Joey Tron

I like the Bruins to win this game on home ice and finish this series. I am fully confident in this Bruins team to NOT fall 3 games in a row, and play the full 60 mins in this one. The Bruins may have lost 2 of the 3 games playing in Boston however they are outscoring Toronto 8-6 in those games. Jeremy Swayman is getting the call for Game 7 and he was a brick wall in Games 1 & 4 in TD Garden making a combined 66 saves. The Bruins offense needs to make the most of their scoring chances as good goaltending has not been enough thus far, as they have now lost back to back 2-1 games. The Bruins offense at home has been strong all year as they are averaging 3.3 GPG playing in Boston and have arguably one of the best defenses in the NHL. The Leafs are 2-6 against after 2 straight close wins by 1 goal over the last 2 seasons and the Bruins are 24-5 revenging a road loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons. Take the Bruins ML here. -Joey Tron

I like the Cavs to win this game at home against the Magic in a win or go home Game 7. Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable however this is a MUST WIN game and I expect him to suit up and play in front of his home crowd. The Cavs are shooting 44% from the mid range and are ranked 3rd in the NBA in assist % indicating they are able to move the ball around and find people open to score. Defensively, the Cavs rank 7th in defensive rating and are hold teams to a 53% eFG and are Top 3 defensively in mid range %. The Magic are averaging just 90 PPG playing on the road this series and with or without Jarrett Allen, the Magic are inexperienced at this stage and the Cavs have leaders that have been here before. The home team has won each of the last 11 playoff meetings between these two teams and the Cavs defended their home court great this season, going 26-15. Take the Cavs ML here. -Joey Tron

I like the Mariners to win this one on the road against the Astros in a AL West battle. The Mariners are sending Bryce Miller (3-2 ; 2.04 ERA) to the hill who has had solid start to his season. He is 3-1 his last 5 starts, striking out 33 and allowed just 4 ERs across 30.1 IP. Miller has great splits against this Astros lineup and should be able to slice thru them. The Astros are sending Hunter Brown (0-4 ; 9.78 ERA) to the hill who has yet to pick up a win in his 6 appearances this season. In his last 4 starts, he is 0-3 and allowed 20 ERs and 4 HRs thru just 16 IP. Hunter Brown will struggle against this Mariners lineup, especially J-Rod and Ty France, but who are hitting .600 or better against Hunter Brown in their career. The Mariners bullpen ranks 5th in the MLB in ERA where as the Astros are ranked towards the bottom. The Mariners can win low scoring games, the Astros cannot. Take the Seattle Mariners ML here. -Joey Tron

I like the Rangers to win this game at home and start the second round with a win. The Hurricanes are still going to be without defenseman Brett Pesce (+10) and I believe his absence is going to leave a big hole in the Hurricanes defense. The Rangers looked great in the first round sweeping the Caps, and scored 4 goals in 3 of those 4 games. Igor Shesterkin looked phenomenal allowing an average of 1.75 GPG in that series. The Hurricanes boast one of the best PKs in hockey killing off 86% of chances however the Isles scored on 27% of their PPs in their series and if the Rangers get a man advantage, they will make the Canes pay for it as they rank 3rd on the PP scoring on 26.4% of Power Play chances. The Rangers are 5-2 the L7 head to head meetings. MSG will be rocking and the Rangers are well rested. Take NY Rangers ML here. -Joey Tron