Miller locks
7:35 pm est nba
milwaukee bucks vs. Boston celtics
pick: Milwaukee bucks (-152)
risk: 11 units
7:35 pm est nba
detroit pistons vs. Toronto raptors
pick: Toronto raptors -9 (-104)
risk: 11 units
8:05 pm est nba
portland trail blazers vs. Oklahoma city thunder
pick: Portland trail blazers (-117)
risk: 11 units
8:08 pm est mlb
washington nationals vs. Houston astros
pick: Washington nationals +1.5 (-172)
risk: 11 units
7:35 pm est nba
milwaukee bucks vs. Boston celtics
pick: Milwaukee bucks (-152)
risk: 11 units
7:35 pm est nba
detroit pistons vs. Toronto raptors
pick: Toronto raptors -9 (-104)
risk: 11 units
8:05 pm est nba
portland trail blazers vs. Oklahoma city thunder
pick: Portland trail blazers (-117)
risk: 11 units
8:08 pm est mlb
washington nationals vs. Houston astros
pick: Washington nationals +1.5 (-172)
risk: 11 units
John Bollman
Washington +120
Max Scherzer is 11-7 with a 2.92 ERA this season and he is 3-0 with a 2.16 ERA this postseason. Zack Greinke is 18-5 with a 2.93 ERA this season and he is 0-2 with a 5.30 ERA this postseason. The Nats have yet to lose an elimination game (4-0) or start by Scherzer (4-0) this postseason, and the road team has won every game of this series. My only concern is the health of Scherzer. We should see Cole piggybacking Greinke and Corbin piggybacking Scherzer this game, so I would expect everyone to be available but Justin Verlander and Stephen Strasburg. Anything can happen in baseball, let alone a Game 7. I’d take the value in the underdog in this game.
Washington +120
Max Scherzer is 11-7 with a 2.92 ERA this season and he is 3-0 with a 2.16 ERA this postseason. Zack Greinke is 18-5 with a 2.93 ERA this season and he is 0-2 with a 5.30 ERA this postseason. The Nats have yet to lose an elimination game (4-0) or start by Scherzer (4-0) this postseason, and the road team has won every game of this series. My only concern is the health of Scherzer. We should see Cole piggybacking Greinke and Corbin piggybacking Scherzer this game, so I would expect everyone to be available but Justin Verlander and Stephen Strasburg. Anything can happen in baseball, let alone a Game 7. I’d take the value in the underdog in this game.
Zack Cimini
Washington +121
Capturing Game 6 in the manner the Nationals did has elevated them for Game 7. They will have Max Scherzer on the mound. They’ll also have the luxury of using Anibal Sanchez and Patrick Corbin out of the bullpen. Look for the theme of the road team winning every game to continue as the Nationals win the World Series.
Washington +121
Capturing Game 6 in the manner the Nationals did has elevated them for Game 7. They will have Max Scherzer on the mound. They’ll also have the luxury of using Anibal Sanchez and Patrick Corbin out of the bullpen. Look for the theme of the road team winning every game to continue as the Nationals win the World Series.
Micah Roberts
Washington +121
Two former Cy Young winners battling it out against each other in Game 7 of the World Series. I’ve never seen that before, but here we go. The Nats found their momentum back in Houston after losing all three at home and I like them to win again. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the road teams win all seven games, either. I’m on the Nationals because of Zack Greinke starting for Houston. He’s not a big moment starter and this is the biggest moment of his career. Nationals to win.
Washington +121
Two former Cy Young winners battling it out against each other in Game 7 of the World Series. I’ve never seen that before, but here we go. The Nats found their momentum back in Houston after losing all three at home and I like them to win again. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the road teams win all seven games, either. I’m on the Nationals because of Zack Greinke starting for Houston. He’s not a big moment starter and this is the biggest moment of his career. Nationals to win.
John Bollman
Tampa Bay -123
The Lightning are coming off a loss and playing the back end of a back to back with their backup Curtis McElhinney in goal. This gives the Lightning good value against the worst team in the Eastern Conference in the Devils. They should be hungry for a win after a dud last night, I like the value in the Lightning.
Tampa Bay -123
The Lightning are coming off a loss and playing the back end of a back to back with their backup Curtis McElhinney in goal. This gives the Lightning good value against the worst team in the Eastern Conference in the Devils. They should be hungry for a win after a dud last night, I like the value in the Lightning.
John Bollman
St. Louis -181
The Blues are 3-1-2 this season at home and coming off two days rest while the Wild are playing the second game of a back to back, although they have Devin Dubnyk starting. The Wild lost last night after blowing a big third period lead in Dallas. They are 1-7-0 on the road this season and will be reeling from last night’s loss. I like the Blues at home.
St. Louis -181
The Blues are 3-1-2 this season at home and coming off two days rest while the Wild are playing the second game of a back to back, although they have Devin Dubnyk starting. The Wild lost last night after blowing a big third period lead in Dallas. They are 1-7-0 on the road this season and will be reeling from last night’s loss. I like the Blues at home.
Bill Marzano
Vancouver -118
This has been a one-sided series. The Canucks are 7-0-2 the last nine meetings, including an 8-2 beatdown earlier this year. They have scored at least five goals in three straight games and should have a field day again against a struggling Jonathan Quick in net. Vancouver money line is the play.
Vancouver -118
This has been a one-sided series. The Canucks are 7-0-2 the last nine meetings, including an 8-2 beatdown earlier this year. They have scored at least five goals in three straight games and should have a field day again against a struggling Jonathan Quick in net. Vancouver money line is the play.
Tom Fornelli
Chicago -1.5
The Bulls came into this season with a plan to shoot a lot more threes. Thus far, it has not worked. They're shooting them, but only Orlando has a worse percentage from three. What's important, though, is the Bulls aren't a bad shooting team, nor have they been taking bad shots. The shots just haven't been falling. Regression is coming, and it should come tonight against a young Cleveland team that doesn't play much defense.
Chicago -1.5
The Bulls came into this season with a plan to shoot a lot more threes. Thus far, it has not worked. They're shooting them, but only Orlando has a worse percentage from three. What's important, though, is the Bulls aren't a bad shooting team, nor have they been taking bad shots. The shots just haven't been falling. Regression is coming, and it should come tonight against a young Cleveland team that doesn't play much defense.
Josh Nagel
Indiana +3.5
The Nets are two baskets away from being undefeated, with a pair of one-point losses marking their tough-luck start. The winless Pacers have had their share of misfortune as well, as they failed to execute down the stretch against the Pistons in a game they controlled most of the way. Look for Indiana's edge on the defensive end to be the difference Wednesday against a Nets club that is sure to garner public favor.
6-0 IN LAST 6 IND ATS PICKS | +600
Zack Cimini
Indiana +3.5
The Pacers are the only winless team in the Eastern Conference. Two of their three losses have come against a Detroit Pistons team minus Blake Griffin. As puzzling as their start has been, they’ll face a Brooklyn Nets team prone to severe lapses and poor defense. In a small sample size, they’ve yielded 123 points per game. Grab Indiana to cover the small number Wednesday.
3-0 IN LAST 3 BKN ATS PICKS | +300
2-1 IN LAST 3 IND ATS PICKS | +89
Mike Barner
Brooklyn -3.5
The Kyrie Irving era isn’t off to the best of starts with the Nets being 1-2. Their only win came against the Knicks while Brooklyn suffered bad losses to both the Timberwolves and Grizzlies, two teams that aren’t expected to be very good. However, the Pacers have played even worse, posting an 0-3 mark, which includes two losses to the Pistons and an 11-point loss to the Cavaliers. Add in the fact that this game is in Brooklyn, and I like the Nets to cover.
Indiana +3.5
The Nets are two baskets away from being undefeated, with a pair of one-point losses marking their tough-luck start. The winless Pacers have had their share of misfortune as well, as they failed to execute down the stretch against the Pistons in a game they controlled most of the way. Look for Indiana's edge on the defensive end to be the difference Wednesday against a Nets club that is sure to garner public favor.
6-0 IN LAST 6 IND ATS PICKS | +600
Zack Cimini
Indiana +3.5
The Pacers are the only winless team in the Eastern Conference. Two of their three losses have come against a Detroit Pistons team minus Blake Griffin. As puzzling as their start has been, they’ll face a Brooklyn Nets team prone to severe lapses and poor defense. In a small sample size, they’ve yielded 123 points per game. Grab Indiana to cover the small number Wednesday.
3-0 IN LAST 3 BKN ATS PICKS | +300
2-1 IN LAST 3 IND ATS PICKS | +89
Mike Barner
Brooklyn -3.5
The Kyrie Irving era isn’t off to the best of starts with the Nets being 1-2. Their only win came against the Knicks while Brooklyn suffered bad losses to both the Timberwolves and Grizzlies, two teams that aren’t expected to be very good. However, the Pacers have played even worse, posting an 0-3 mark, which includes two losses to the Pistons and an 11-point loss to the Cavaliers. Add in the fact that this game is in Brooklyn, and I like the Nets to cover.
Zack Cimini
Boston +3
Boston has found enough offense to win consecutive games against the Knicks and Raptors. Now comes a big test Wednesday as the Celtics will face the top contender in the East in the Milwaukee Bucks. Look for the Celtics' to match the Bucks play in this one and grab the home cover.
16-12 IN LAST 28 MIL ATS PICKS | +296
Mike Barner
Milwaukee -3
The Celtics are coming off of back-to-back wins, including a 23-point rout on the road against the Knicks in their last game. Even though this matchup will be at home, playing against the Bucks is an entirely different story. The Celtics were already thin up front after the departure of Al Horford and will be even more so for this game with Enes Kanter (knee) out. I don’t expect them to be any match for Giannis Antetokounmpo and company, so I’ll take them to cover.
Boston +3
Boston has found enough offense to win consecutive games against the Knicks and Raptors. Now comes a big test Wednesday as the Celtics will face the top contender in the East in the Milwaukee Bucks. Look for the Celtics' to match the Bucks play in this one and grab the home cover.
16-12 IN LAST 28 MIL ATS PICKS | +296
Mike Barner
Milwaukee -3
The Celtics are coming off of back-to-back wins, including a 23-point rout on the road against the Knicks in their last game. Even though this matchup will be at home, playing against the Bucks is an entirely different story. The Celtics were already thin up front after the departure of Al Horford and will be even more so for this game with Enes Kanter (knee) out. I don’t expect them to be any match for Giannis Antetokounmpo and company, so I’ll take them to cover.
Zack Cimini
Portland -1.5
Being competitive does not translate to wins in the NBA, something the Oklahoma City Thunder have found out in a hurry. At 1-3, they’ve had chances to beat the Jazz and Rockets on the road. Their one blowout win over the Warriors showed what they can do when the starting five is clicking. Grab the Blazers to sidestep their fourth straight road game and get the win and cover.
5-0 IN LAST 5 OKC ATS PICKS | +500
5-1 IN LAST 6 POR ATS PICKS | +393
Mike Barner
Portland -1.5
Despite a mediocre 2-2 start, the Blazers have played well. Their first loss came against one of the best teams in the league (Denver), and their second was a three-point defeat at San Antonio. Meanwhile, the Thunder are 1-3 with one of their losses coming against the lowly Wizards. This line seems way too low to me, so give me the Blazers to cover.
Portland -1.5
Being competitive does not translate to wins in the NBA, something the Oklahoma City Thunder have found out in a hurry. At 1-3, they’ve had chances to beat the Jazz and Rockets on the road. Their one blowout win over the Warriors showed what they can do when the starting five is clicking. Grab the Blazers to sidestep their fourth straight road game and get the win and cover.
5-0 IN LAST 5 OKC ATS PICKS | +500
5-1 IN LAST 6 POR ATS PICKS | +393
Mike Barner
Portland -1.5
Despite a mediocre 2-2 start, the Blazers have played well. Their first loss came against one of the best teams in the league (Denver), and their second was a three-point defeat at San Antonio. Meanwhile, the Thunder are 1-3 with one of their losses coming against the lowly Wizards. This line seems way too low to me, so give me the Blazers to cover.
Jack Maloney
Sacramento -7.5
The Kings have easily been the most disappointing team so far, going 0-4 to start the season. However, they've faced a brutal schedule, with three of those losses coming against top teams in the Western Conference: the Trail Blazers, Jazz and Nuggets. On Wednesday night, they're at home against a terrible Hornets team that's in the middle of a long road trip, and has lost three straight by at least 15 points. This is the perfect spot for the Kings to make a statement and get their first win.
Sacramento -7.5
The Kings have easily been the most disappointing team so far, going 0-4 to start the season. However, they've faced a brutal schedule, with three of those losses coming against top teams in the Western Conference: the Trail Blazers, Jazz and Nuggets. On Wednesday night, they're at home against a terrible Hornets team that's in the middle of a long road trip, and has lost three straight by at least 15 points. This is the perfect spot for the Kings to make a statement and get their first win.
Tom Fornelli
UNDER 215
L.A. Clippers @ Utah
There have been very few trends in the NBA as reliable as Unders in Utah home games. Since the start of the 2016-17 NBA season, the Under has gone 78-59 when the Jazz are at home. With this match up against a Clippers team that can defend, I like the odds of another one coming through here.
UNDER 215
L.A. Clippers @ Utah
There have been very few trends in the NBA as reliable as Unders in Utah home games. Since the start of the 2016-17 NBA season, the Under has gone 78-59 when the Jazz are at home. With this match up against a Clippers team that can defend, I like the odds of another one coming through here.
