Sports Picks & Predictions

In both Game 1 as well as Game 2, we’ve seen lots of scoring. Both teams are great offensively and both teams will want to get on the scoreboard early once again here in Game 3. However, I believe that we could be in for an epic goaltending battle here today. Dallas’ Jake Oettinger is one of the best young goalies in hockey. He’s been great for a couple of years now and looks to pick up yet another playoff win here. On the other hand, we have Alexandar Georgiev. He was outstanding this season and is more than capable of dominating any team. Like I said before, these teams are great on offense. But, both teams are also very strong defensively. Look for this game to stay “under” the 6.5 total on Saturday. 

Score Prediction: 2-1 Stars

While I won with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, I’m playing on this series once again in Game 3. This time however, I’m on the side of the Boston Celtics. Yes, they just got blown out. Yes, they are on the road. But, this is a team that has been dominant all season long and holds the best odds by far to win the entire postseason. 

Boston looked very strong in Game 1. In Game 2, they struggled to shoot the ball. That shouldn’t be a problem in today’s game as I just don’t see the 2nd best offensive team (by ppg) in the nation shooting 41% from the field & 23% from deep. 

Cleveland may be the bigger team, but Jarrett Allen is questionable again for today’s game. If he plays, he’ll be limited. Boston will need to get going early and I expect them to do just that and cruise to another easy win in Game 3. 

Score Prediction: 118-103 Celtics.

Although the Braves are currently sitting in second in the NL West, they’ve still played very well to begin the season. As a matter of fact, they’ve now won three consecutive games and should be able to win this one as well. Starting on the mound for Atlanta will be Max Fried (2-1, 4.23 ERA.) He hasn’t been outstanding, but he’s been good when they’ve needed him to be. 

Looking at the Mets, they’ve got Christian Scott (0-0, 1.35 ERA) on the mound. He’s a young arm that’s very inexperienced. Yes, I expect him to have a nice career in the MLB, but he’s still yet to really prove anything. 

I’ve got the Braves winning tonight’s game as I think that they’ll be able to put up some runs on the young starter. This line is too low. 

Score Prediction: 7-3 Braves

While Real Madrid are unlucky to be playing their superstars many minutes of any, the best team in Spain should still be able to win this game quite comfortably. Granada currently sit in 19th out of 20 in La Liga this season and will be relegated by the end of the season. Having said that, they shouldn’t really be able to cause much havoc in the Madrid end. Real Madrid also won without any trouble in the reverse fixture back in December. The Spanish champs are also getting ready for their UCL final match in June, but first look to finish the year off strong. Expect them to cruise to another easy win here today. 

Score Prediction: 2-0 Real Madrid.

As good as Waldo Cortes-Acosta's 11-1 record sounds, you can't get any better than perfect. Robelis Despaigne hasn't had many pro fights. But, he's sure made it count when he has. In five professional fights, he's a perfect 5-0 and looks to stay flawless tonight. He's an absolute killer, who's finished every single fighter that he's faced in the first round. 

Looking at Cortes-Acosta, he's gained some momentum back after losing for the first time in his career against a veteran in Marcos Rogério de Lima. I do believe that Waldo has what it takes to become a strong fighter in the HeavyWeight division. However, time is running out and this is definitely not the right matchup for him. Despaigne is a man on a mission. Despite being 35 already, I expect Despaigne to finish Cortes-Acosta, just like he has done to all his opponents to date. Hammer the short favorite before this line gets out of hand. 

Fight Prediction: 2nd Rnd KO