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Zack Cimini

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A Las Vegas handicapper who's never afraid to buck conventional wisdom, Zack excels in multiple sports. Entering the 2025 MLB season, Zack is 812-693 all-time, returning $5,836 to $100 bettors. He's coming off a dominant 2024 MLB season in which he went 112-89 (plus $2,509). And heading into the 2025-26 college basketball season, Zack was 592-506, returning $3,527 to $100 players. He enjoyed a brilliant 2023-24 CBB season in which he went 91-69 (plus $1,451), and just completed profitable seasons in college football (34-26, plus $527) and the NFL (35-25-4, plus $727). Zack appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Network and "The Early Edge," SportsLine's popular daily betting show. Catch "The Early Edge" live at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For Zack Cimini media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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May 29 2025, 12:30 am UTC
League
Minnesota
94
@ Oklahoma City
124
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

It’s win or go home tonight for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Their star player Anthony Edwards will need to be assertive early on. That was not the case in game four as his first shot came within the final minute of the first quarter. Expect the aggressiveness we saw in game two where Edwards took ten first quarter shots, and that opened up his game for the final three quarters. Take Edwards over in game five tonight.

Pick Made: Wed 4:06 pm UTC on FanDuel
May 28 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
New York
121
@ Indiana
130
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

The prop market backers of OG Anunoby in the Eastern Conference Finals have seen him come right under his points prop in all three games. He’s scored exactly 16 points in each of the first three games. Game three was his most efficient as he shot six of nine from the floor, but did not score in the fourth quarter. That was because of the hot shooting Karl Anthony Towns who put in twenty in the fourth quarter alone. Look for Anunoby to continue his effectiveness but have more attempts tonight.

Pick Made: Tue 6:00 pm UTC on Caesars
May 28 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
New York
121
@ Indiana
130
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

The Indiana Pacers are a team full of talent and depth, but Pascal Siakam needs to be the center piece to their offense. We saw his explosive game two, but in game three he took just fourteen shots the entire night. Look for Tyrese Haliburton and his Pacers teammates to feed Siakam early and force his hand on being aggressive. Play his over in game four.

Pick Made: Tue 6:00 pm UTC on FanDuel
May 27 2025, 12:30 am UTC
League
Oklahoma City
128
@ Minnesota
126
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

Prior to game three’s loss to Minnesota, SGA had scored 30 or more points in nine out of his last eleven playoff games. The other two occurrences he went under were games three and four on the road against Denver. Look for the same scenario as Minnesota forces other Thunder players to beat them versus SGA, who scores in the 20’s but falls short of his points prop.

Pick Made: Mon 5:07 pm UTC on BetRivers
May 25 2025, 12:30 am UTC
League
Oklahoma City
101
@ Minnesota
143
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to Minnesota for game three with Jalen Williams seeking to shake the inconsistency playoff label. His last two road games he scored just six and ten points against the Denver Nuggets, and was a big reason why they were ineffective. This series against the Timberwolves appears to be different. Williams is doing it all with an average of 23 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Impact play continues as Williams gets past his points prop on the road.

Pick Made: May 24, 6:05 pm UTC on BetMGM
May 24 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
Indiana
114
@ New York
109
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

In game two expect the Knicks to heighten their defense on the perimeter on guard Tyrese Haliburton and defending the three point line. All starters shot above fifty percent in game one except for Pascal Siakam. This may have been due to the Pacers layoff of eight days, but Siakam ranked 23rd in the NBA this season in field goal percentage. He will perform better in game two and eclipse his points prop.

Pick Made: May 23, 4:26 pm UTC on BetMGM
May 23 2025, 12:30 am UTC
League
Minnesota
103
@ Oklahoma City
118
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

Anthony Edwards and Minnesota struggled offensively in game one as they shot thirty five percent as a team. Edwards himself was not aggressive enough as he took just thirteen shots. He also tweaked his ankle again for the third time this postseason. In round one during game four when he tweaked his ankle he scored a series high 43 points, and last round against the Warriors he also scored a series high 36 points after tweaking his ankle in game two. Play his over tonight.

Pick Made: May 22, 1:14 pm UTC on FanDuel
May 22 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
Indiana
138
@ New York
135
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

The New York Knicks caught a break in their last series against the Celtics with big man Kristaps Porzingis limited with an illness. As a result, there could be an adjustment factor facing a shooting big like Myles Turner in game one. Turner excelled last postseason where he went over in five of the seven games against the Knicks, and also erupted for 26 in his last matchup against the Knicks.

Pick Made: May 21, 7:06 pm UTC on BetMGM
May 22 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
Indiana
138
@ New York
135
+1736
25-7 in Last 32 NBA ATS Picks
+1489
39-22 in Last 61 NY ATS Picks
Analysis:

There aren’t many games in the NBA playoffs where the spread is actually a factor. Tonight though I believe we see that be the case, with the spread a bit to high on the Knicks side. These two teams know each other very well from the regular season series, and playing a seven game series last postseason. Take Indiana who has covered seven out of ten playoff games, to cover a generous spread.

Pick Made: May 21, 6:11 pm UTC on DraftKings
May 18 2025, 7:30 pm UTC
League
Denver
93
@ Oklahoma City
125
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

With Aaron Gordon limited for today’s game seven, it puts a bigger burden on the star talent of Denver with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to step up. Jokic has been very aggressive in this series with his shot attempts, averaging 22 a game. That likely will be raised with Gordons limitations. He is also shooting his best in the postseason currently with back to back games of 64 percent or higher. Take Jokic’s over.

Pick Made: May 18, 4:41 pm UTC on DraftKings
May 17 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
Boston
81
@ New York
119
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

Jaylen Brown snapped his shooting slump with game five’s outburst from the field. When he is knocking down his jumpers, New York does not have a main defender that can stop him. Look for Brown to attack in the same way as game five with outside jumpers that turn into slashes to the basket. In another win or go home game look for Brown to excel in the points department. Play his over.

Pick Made: May 16, 6:40 pm UTC on BetRivers
May 16 2025, 12:30 am UTC
League
Oklahoma City
107
@ Denver
119
+86
2-1 in Last 3 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

Lu Dort has been primarily a three point shooter in the Thunder’s series against Denver. Over the last two games all of his shots have been beyond the arc, and in the series he has taken forty three pointers compared to six two point shots. Tonight, look for Dort to bypass a strange home and road postseason split. Against Memphis he averaged ten points at home and three on the road, and against Denver 4.5 points on the road compared to thirteen at home. Dort finally ends his road woes tonight. Play his points over.

Pick Made: May 15, 6:11 pm UTC on FanDuel
May 16 2025, 12:30 am UTC
League
Oklahoma City
107
@ Denver
119
+1736
25-7 in Last 32 NBA ATS Picks
+669
22-14 in Last 36 OKC ATS Picks
Analysis:

Oklahoma City has not played their best basketball over the last two games, but they have utilized their depth to erase deficits and win in the fourth quarter. In game six they will attempt to get their first road cover in the series, which I believe will play out similar to games four and five. On a reduced spread offering from games three and four, back OKC to close out Denver. Lay the number in game six.

Pick Made: May 15, 6:10 pm UTC on DraftKings
May 13 2025, 11:00 pm UTC
League
Indiana
114
@ Cleveland
105
+1736
25-7 in Last 32 NBA ATS Picks
+177
5-3 in Last 8 CLE ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Cleveland Cavaliers had their first flat performance of the postseason in game four’s loss against the Indiana Pacers. Down three games to one, they can not allow the Pacers to dictate the tempo early on like game four. Look for the Cavaliers to show the focus they did in game three, and extend this series at least one more game. Lay the big number on Cleveland.

Pick Made: May 13, 10:34 pm UTC on DraftKings
May 13 2025, 2:00 am UTC
League
Minnesota
117
@ Golden St.
110
+1736
25-7 in Last 32 NBA ATS Picks
+349
9-5-1 in Last 15 GS ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been masterful defensively against the Golden State Warriors. Golden State has not scored over 100 points in the series yet, and Jimmy Butler put his all into game three. With Anthony Edwards coming off his best game of the series, look for other teammates to find their confidence in game four. Minnesota covers and heads back home to try and close out the series in five.

Pick Made: May 12, 7:30 pm UTC on Caesars
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