Michael Alexander

Rating: 2 Units

The Pelicans are still missing Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic and Bryce McGowens with Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones both rested, while the Celtics are keeping an eye on Jaylen Brown, who is questionable. The Pelicans head into this contest low on confidence, as they had lost eight in a row before they smashed the slumping Jazz in their last outing. In contrast, the Celtics have been one of the hottest teams in the league, as they were on fire before they got stopped in their tracks by the red-hot Knicks in a tough loss last night. The line was always going to be hefty for this matchup, but the Celtics will be eager to bounce back after a rare defeat and they’ve found an ideal opponent in the struggling Pelicans.

Rating: 2 Units

The Pistons could be shorthanded for this one with Kevin Huerter listed as questionable with an illness, while the Hornets have ruled out PJ Hall with Coby White listed as a game-time decision. These teams have already met twice this season, with the Pistons winning both meetings, so it’s a little surprising to see them as slight underdogs in this one, especially now that they’re almost back to full health. The Hornets are certainly good enough to get some revenge with a win here, but the Pistons are on a roll right now and I think they represent great value as the underdogs here.

Rating: 2 Units

Miami is the stronger side in this matchup based on the numbers provided. The Marlins have the better overall record at 8-5 and have gone 3-2 over their last five games, including two strong wins over Cincinnati. They also hold clear advantages in batting average, ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. Detroit, on the other hand, has lost five straight games and has struggled on the mound with a 4.40 ERA. While Montero has shown efficiency, the overall team profile favors Miami, making the Marlins the better play on the moneyline.

Rating: 2 Units

I’m on Atlanta here. I’m not really sold on either one of these starting pitching options if I’m being 100% honest, but I feel like Atlanta has the more potent lineup as you never really know when the small ball act for Cleveland is going to bite them in the butt. Atlanta has shown some power early on, and that they’re a far different club than the one that struggled out of the gate in 2025. Give me Atlanta here.

Rating: 2 Units

The Cubs are coming off back-to-back wins and put Imanaga on the mound who bounced back after a terrible first start to the season and he was almost unhittable in his two starts against the Pirates last season. On the flip side, Mlodzinski has been decent this season but I cannot trust him on the road in this spot and the Pirates have a slightly weaker offense. Take the Cubs on the moneyline to get the job done at home in this one.

Rating: 2 Units

It’s almost like oddsmakers don’t watch basketball. Yes, the Kings suck, aren’t winning and are injured. Sure. However, the Warriors have nothing to play for, locked into the 10th seed and are sitting guys because of it. Expect it to be even more of the case after playing last night. The Warriors have to be healthy to win two play-in games. Beating the Kings here does nothing for anybody. The Kings also gave the Warriors a scare just a few days ago. These inflated lines don’t make sense. Give me the points.