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.

The San Diego Padres ended their six game skid in yesterday’s victory, but still remain in a difficult spot in Atlanta. Starter Michael King has had an uptick in hits and runs over his last three starts. Look for Ozzie Albies to capitalize as he does have a three run homer against King in his career, and is on a season best nine game hitting streak. Sprinkle here on Albies for a home run.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have won three out of their last four games, which is their best stretch since mid April. Still, in their current series against the Brewers Milwaukee has scored five and eight runs. Look for the bats to support Mitch Keller today as Quinn Priester has struggled pitching within the division. In both of his starts against St. Louis and the Cubs he has allowed five or more runs. Take the Pirates.

The St. Louis Cardinals Miles Mikolas has turned around his season after a disastrous Sunday night outing on April 6th. Seven straight starts he has allowed three runs or less, and the Cardinals have won each of his last four outings. Yet, a season ago Zac Gallen got the best of Mikolas and the Cardinals to the tune of a 5-0 victory. It’s the only matchup over Mikolas last 43 starts that he did not receive any run support. Play the Dbacks here on the road.

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.

The Detroit Tigers have the best overall record in MLB at 33 and 18. Today lies the duping combination of their best overall record, and the fact that with starting pitcher Jackson Jobe on the mound the Tigers have won all eight of his outings. That streak ends today as the Guardians win consecutive games at Comerica Park.

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.

The Oakland As are in more then a funk right now as they have lost eight straight games. Errors by the pitching staff and players caused yesterday’s game to balloon to a 10-5 loss. Yet, look for Oakland to put a halt to their losing streak as Tyler Anderson of the Angels is coming off his worst start of the season against the Dodgers. Take the value on a price that continues to go down on the As.

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.

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.

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off losing a road series against the Miami Marlins, in which they were strong road favorites. On the mound tonight is Ryan Pepiot who the Rays have also struggled to back up in the runs department. They’ve lost his last three starts, and five out of his last six overall. Take the discount on the Rays with a price that would be north of -150 if not for the Rays recent struggles with Pepiot on the mound.

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.

The Kansas City Royals head into their series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals on a four game losing streak. Starter Michael Wacha has been brilliant on the young season, but is coming off a season high of eight hits allowed. He has also pitched six innings or more in four straight outings. Tail St. Louis to do enough damage to sweep the Royals for the first time this season at home.

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.

The Baltimore Orioles were a popular wager yesterday to end the Twins win streak, but instead were swept in a shutout loss. They are now just 2-9 over their last eleven games, and will look for a fresh start in their new series against the Washington Nationals. Struggling starter Cade Povich will had his best outing against Washington on April 24th. Take the Orioles to get the best of McKenzie Gore for the second time in a three week span.