Sports Picks & Predictions

We took the Pacers in Game 1 giving us the cover, and we are taking them again in Game 2, which is what I see a MUST win game for them. The Pacers were up 9 going into half, and played sloppy down the stretch however their offensive productivity is exactly what they need against this Knicks defense. The Pacers shot 52% from the field and 38% from 3PT (10 made) and that is how you contest with them. In addition to this, Indiana scored 64 points in the paint and had 46 bench points showing the depth of this offense. It will be hard for the Pacers to contain Jalen Brunson, but containing Josh Hart and Donte DiVencenzo to 50 or less is the recipe to success at MSG. The Pacers are 27-16 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent this season and the Knicks are just 8-9 when the spread was -6 to -3. Take the points with the visiting Pacers here. -Joey Tron

I like the Oilers to win this game on the road against the Canucks in Game 1 of their 2nd round playoff series. The Canucks may have taken all 4 regular season games however the biggest difference maker here is the Canucks will be without Thatcher Demko and are expected to start Arturs Silvos. He did good filling in against the Preds, however the Oilers are a different beast. The Oilers scored 4 or more goals in 4 of the 5 games in their series against the Kings and Vancouver will have their hands full. The Oilers rank 4th on the Power Play and 1st in SOG (38 per game) which will generate plenty of scoring chances for us against an inexperienced goalie in Silvos. This is going to be a great battle between two Canadian teams and revenge will be on the mind for the Oilers.. Take the Edmonton Oilers ML here on the road. -Joey Tron

I like the Yankees to win this game at home against the Astros after a 10-3 rout over them on Tuesday. The Yankees have now won 4 straight and I see them continuing this dominance against a righty on Wednesday. The Astros are sending Spencer Arrighetti (0-3 ; 8.27 ERA) to the hill who had a decent start last appearance, however he really struggles on the road. He is 0-2 and allowed 11 ERs on 14 hits thru just 6.2 IP - and the Yankees heavy hitters can do damage to their rivals. The Yankees are sending Carlos Rodon (2-2 ; 3.68 ERA) and he throws his best pitches at home. He posted both of his wins this season in Yankee Stadium, allowing just 2 ERs on 6 hits through 13 IP. He has really good splits against the Astros lineup and should be able to get run support from his offense. The Yankees are 11-5 as a home fav and the Astros are 5-10 on the road. Take the Yankees ML here. -Joey Tron