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NBA
8:00 PM EST
Rotation # 568
Thunder -3.5 over Spurs
Like I said before and will say again, there aren’t any edges in a seven-game series except home court advantage. The team that wins this game will be the one that goes on a lopsided run. Who knows which team that will be? The Thunder were involved in two Game 7 series during their run to the NBA Title last year. The Spurs are a young team playing in their first playoff season together, and it’s yet to be determined how they will play in Game 7 on the road. For this reason, we will take the more battle-tested Oklahoma City team. Look for the Oklahoma City defense to keep the Spurs in check and to advance to back-to-back NBA Final appearances. Take the Thunder.
MLB
7:15 PM EST
Rotation # 957-958
Braves/Reds Over 9.5 runs
Perez/Singer
Atlanta has the top slugging percentage in baseball against right-handers. Atlanta does not strike out a lot and will look to get after the struggling Brady Singer, who has given up a lot of runs this year and is at a career low in strikeouts. The Reds’ bullpen isn’t great, so Atlanta should put up a lot of offense, just like they did last night. Braves starter Martin Perez has been solid so far this season, but the Reds should be able to get on the board as they are much better against left-handed pitching than they are against righties. Look for both teams to do enough to make it another higher-scoring contest. Take the Over.
NBA
8:00 PM EST
Rotation # 568
Thunder -3.5 over Spurs
Like I said before and will say again, there aren’t any edges in a seven-game series except home court advantage. The team that wins this game will be the one that goes on a lopsided run. Who knows which team that will be? The Thunder were involved in two Game 7 series during their run to the NBA Title last year. The Spurs are a young team playing in their first playoff season together, and it’s yet to be determined how they will play in Game 7 on the road. For this reason, we will take the more battle-tested Oklahoma City team. Look for the Oklahoma City defense to keep the Spurs in check and to advance to back-to-back NBA Final appearances. Take the Thunder.
MLB
7:15 PM EST
Rotation # 957-958
Braves/Reds Over 9.5 runs
Perez/Singer
Atlanta has the top slugging percentage in baseball against right-handers. Atlanta does not strike out a lot and will look to get after the struggling Brady Singer, who has given up a lot of runs this year and is at a career low in strikeouts. The Reds’ bullpen isn’t great, so Atlanta should put up a lot of offense, just like they did last night. Braves starter Martin Perez has been solid so far this season, but the Reds should be able to get on the board as they are much better against left-handed pitching than they are against righties. Look for both teams to do enough to make it another higher-scoring contest. Take the Over.
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