Zack Cimini

During this postseason we have seen the Indiana Pacers be a resilient group off a loss. Game five featured a high level effort from the Knicks in particular Jalen Brunson. Expect the Pacers to re-adjust defensively and be more aggressive on the offensive end of the floor. This goes seven games like the Twolves-Nuggets. Lay it with the Pacers.

The Minnesota Twins head into their next series against the Guardians without the benefit of a day off. Still, this should be a motivated team to break out of a poor three game losing streak. At the plate the Twins were held scoreless in consecutive games, and scored just a total of one run. That may be a factor today but Guardians starter Tristan McKenzie has received  an average of just 1.6 runs over his last three starts. Back the Twins.

Today is a rare spot to back the Houston Astros on a favorable home price. On paper today’s pitching matchup is a big upper hand for the Milwaukee Brewers. Yet, Freddy Peralta has been more vulnerable over his last four starts, and is facing a red hot Astros team. Take Houston to overcome any early inning issues from pitcher Hunter Brown and win their sixth straight game.

The Pittsburgh Pirates took game one of their road series against the Cubs yesterday 5-4. Today, they will get to see Kyle Hendricks for the second time in five days. Although Hendricks only gave up two hits and one run, he did have four walks. Also, his troubles at home where he boasts an ERA over ten are a big concern. The Pirates had several warning track fly balls yesterday, and should get a big inning off of Hendricks. Take the Pirates.