NBA Odds - Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors Game 1

Last season at this time, it was the Golden State Warriors who were rolling into the NBA Finals, while the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to be just barely getting by. Now, the roles are reversed in a rematch for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals promises to be a tremendous game, and it should be a good precursor for what could be an epic series.

 

NBA Finals Odds at BovadaCleveland Cavaliers +5.5
Golden State Warriors -5.5
Over/Under 210

 

ODDS ANALYSIS

 

Last year in the Finals, the Cavaliers were relatively big dogs in all of their games in Oakland. They started at +6 and moved to +7.5 for Game 2 and +9.5 for Game 3. To their credit, the Cavs did force Game 1 to overtime, and they came back and won Game 2. After that though, this series really wasn't all that close.

 

This time though, the implication is there that Cleveland has a real shot. The Cavs are only set at +5.5, and for live betting purposes, that number isn't big enough to scare off moneyline bettors on either side as well.

 

The total is the Finals started at 203.5 and dipped all the way to 193.5 by the time the decisive Game 6 rolled around. This year, the number starts significantly higher at 210.5, though live bettors should be aware that the under posted a 3-2-1 mark in the 2015 Finals.

 

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Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Predictions, Game 6 May 28, 2016

As much NBA fans had expected, the Golden State Warriors held off the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 to help keep their title defense and historic regular-season campaign alive. However, the Warriors are headed back again to the Sooner State this Saturday for Game 6, where they've been bludgeoned by the Thunder twice already this postseason.

Can Golden State force a deciding Game 7 back Oakland, or will the people of Oklahoma City hold a great celebration for the new Western Conference Champions? Let's have a closer understand this exhilarating showdown below.

Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City
When: Saturday, May 28, 2016, 9:00 PM ET
Line: Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder – view all NBA lines
TV Broadcast: TNT

Facing their first playoff-elimination match in what feels like forever, the Golden State Warriors rose to the challenge and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 120-111, this Thursday in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals series.

League MVP Steph Curry had to take matters into his own hands, and seize the opportunity he so did by racking up 31 points, seven rebounds and six assists. But it wasn’t a convincingly dominant performance for him, though, as he only shot 9-of-20 from the floor and committed five turnovers as well.

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr mentioned after the game that Curry “looked like 91 percent,” which is both comforting and not. On one hand, that quote could be taken as if Steph hasn’t brought his A-game yet, which means his 100-percent form is yet to come and just in time for Game 6 on Saturday. On the other, Curry’s recent issues with his knee may still be lingering and affecting his game.

Then again and even with Curry not in optimal condition, the Warriors can still hurt you in a lot of ways, just like what happened on Thursday when virtually the entire supporting cast stepped up big-time. Fellow Splash Brother Klay Thompson pitched in with 27 points; Andre Iguodala added eight helpers; spark plug Marreese Speights scored 14 points in just nine minutes off the bench; and even center Andrew Bogut had a monster night with 15 points (7-of-9 shooting), 14 boards, and a couple of dimes, steals and blocks to boot.
Did we miss anybody? Oh yeah, team nucleus Draymond Green (11 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, four blocks) is back.

With another stellar all-around effort in Game 6, the Dubs could easily bring the series back again to Oracle Arena for Game 7 and have another fantastic chance at replicating their performance this Thursday to become just the 10th team in NBA history to claw back from a 3-1 series deficit. Then again, preventing another OKC explosion at the Chesapeake Center is simpler said than done.

Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have lost Game 5's battle, but this war of a set all together is still not even close to over, and the team certainly gave the Warriors all they may handle on Thursday.

The unstoppable tandem of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook didn’t miss a beat at all from their amazing postseason run. Durant finished with a game-high 40 points and a perfect 13-for-13 from the free-throw line, whereas Westbrook filled the stat sheet as usual with 31 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and five steals.

What’s got to be a major concern, though, is how their key contributors appeared to be overwhelmed by the hostility from Oracle that in turn livened up the Warriors even more. Andre Roberson and Dion Waiters, who combined for 43 points in Games 3 and 4 in Oklahoma, found no rhythm whatsoever on Thursday. Roberson scored just six points on a couple of three’s and fouled out of the game, while Waiters bricked all four of his shot attempts in 27 minutes of action.

Getting these two X-factors back into their respective grooves is imperative, especially with Golden State’s own role players having stepped up already. In Game 6, the Warriors’ bench alone outscored Oklahoma City’s starters not named Durant and Westbrook, 30-27.
Still, OKC’s form at home has been spectacular this postseason. Remember: the Thunder outscored Golden State by a combined 52 points in the two contests prior to Game 5, so it’s all a matter of whether or not they conjure up energy from their own equally rabid fanbase again at Chesapeake to finally put the Dubs away for good.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox Prediction Thursday, May 26th, 2016

Thursday evening in MLB action from Kauffman Stadium, we've got game among a weekend matchup between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals.

 

Chicago White Sox (27-20) at Kansas City Royals (23-21) MLB Baseball: Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 8:15 pm (Kauffman Stadium) M Gonzalez (0-1) (4.57) vs. D Duffy (0-0) (2.13) The Line: Kansas City Royals -162 / Chicago White Sox +152 --- Over/Under: 8.5 See the Latest Odds TV: CSCh, FSKC

 

The KC batting order is just a pretty well-rounded one as well. Eric Hosmer holds eight homers with 52 hits, 24 runs and 23 RBI. Hosmer doubled and knocked in two runs in Wednesday's game. Lorenzo Cain has managed 50 hits with 22 runs and 25 RBI. Alcides Escobar has 53 hits with 17 runs to his credit. Escobar managed three hits on Wednesday.

 

The White Sox are 0-5 within their last five games against a left-handed starter, and 1-5 within their last six road games. Meanwhile, the Royals are 4-0 within their last four game ones of a string, and 7-2 within their last nine Thursday games.

 

Those two teams are headed in opposite directions and I expect they to carry on for many with this series, starting with tonight. The Royals have gone 21-8 in Duffy's last 29 home starts and 7-3 in his last 10 starts vs the White Sox and he's yet to allow a work in his two starts so far. Yes I know it's only 7.1 innings of work, but still he is likely to be going facing a struggling White Sox offense that has averaged just 2.5 rpg within their last eight games. Miguel Gonzalez gets the nod for the Sox and he's struggled in his career vs the Royals, especially here where he's 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in two starts. All signs indicate the Royals in this one. MLB Picks Play on KC

Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 Prediction

Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (8:30 PM ET). Line: Toronto Raptors (+10.5) at Cleveland Cavaliers (-10.5); total: 199.0 – view all NBA lines

 

Don't count out the Raptors just yet. Toronto put forth a huge performance in Game 4 to even their series with Cleveland at two games apiece. Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan combined for 67 points to lead the Raptors to a surprise 105-99 victory. They're the first set of teammates to score at least 30 points and shoot at least 60 percent from the field in a meeting finals game since Dan Majerle and Charles Barkley made it happen for the Phoenix Suns within their 1993 series contrary to the Seattle SuperSonics.

 

It's back again to the drawing board for the beleaguered Cavaliers heading into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. For the Cavs to regain momentum in this series, they should do a much better job with their execution down the stretch. They shot just 1-of-10 from the field and 1-of-8 from 3-point range in the last 4:11 of Game 4. LeBron James inexplicably took only one shot in the last 5:09 of Game 4.

 

The Cavs are 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS in their last six home games against the Raptors. They are pegged at +170 to win this year’s NBA championship. Bet on Cleveland Cavaliers Minus the points.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning - May 24, 2016 Prediction

I'm going to consider the Penguins to even the series and send it back again to the Steel City for a casino game seven. The Penguins are the higher team and they will produce the effort needed here to win this one. They Have been a good road team where they are 12-4 their last 16, so they are not afraid to play far from home. The Lightning have played a bit over their heads the final number of games and I expect the Penguins to play with their full potential and stave off elimination with an enormous win here.

MLB Baseball Picks - May 24, 2016

Sitting alone atop the always competitive AL East, the Boston Red Sox send David Price (6-1, 5.53 ERA) to the mound in the series opener against the Colorado Rockies. Price aims to silence the Rockies hot bats and pickup his seventh win of the summer season and lower his high ERA simultaneously.

 

The Red Sox possess one of many top offenses in every one of baseball and are lead by Xander Bogaerts who's batting .346. In what is probably his final season, David "Big Papi" Ortiz is batting .329 with 11 Home Runs and 37 RBI's. Jackie Bradley Jr. is an additional player to watch for Boston and is hitting .342 with 8 Home Runs and 33 RBI's.

 

Boston has been paced by the guy who's retiring by the end of the year, David Ortiz, who's hitting .329 with 11 homers and 37 RBIs so far. The real star at this time may be Jackie Bradley Jr, who's hitting .342 with eight homers and 33 RBIs on the year and happens to be in the midst of a 27 game hitting streak. The Red Sox have averaged 6.68 rpg and have allowed 4.56 rpg at home this year. On the mound Boston is a huge bit substandard while they can be found in ranked 18th in the league in ERA at 4.07, while also ranking 14th in WHIP at 1.30. At home Red Sox starters have an ERA of 4.78, while their pen has an ERA of 3.07.

 

Taking the hill for the Red Sox will undoubtedly be David Price, who moved 6-1 with a 5.53 ERA in nine starts this year, including 2-1 with a 4.34 ERA in his last three starts overall and 3-0 with a 6.75 ERA in five starts at home. Price is 16-10 with a 3.39 ERA in 37 career starts through the month of May, during interleague play he moved 11-10 with a 3.42 ERA in 26 starts. He's faced the Rockies twice and is 0-2 with a 5.93 ERA in those games.  

 

Boston Red Sox -1.5

The Red Sox high priced free agent starter David Price hasn't had the year he hoped for his ERA but he has been delivering wins. Price gets another big offensive output using this HOT hitting Red Sox bats.

Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Picks, Western Conference Finals Game 4 – May 24, 2016

Down 2-1 in the series, the Golden State Warriors can't afford to dig themselves into a deeper hole. They need to even things up with a win in Game 4 tonight, and moreover regain the home-court advantage. Can the defending champions flourish in this? Or will the Oklahoma City Thunder wear another masterful performance? Continue reading below for a deeper understand this matchup.

 

Tonight would be the night where we learn why the Golden State Warriors are the defending NBA champions. They're down 2-1 in the series, the momentum is on the opponent's side and a lot of the pressure is clearly to them to bounce back.

 

Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

 

When: Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 9:00 PM ET

 

Line: Golden State Warriors (-2) at Oklahoma City Thunder (+2); total: 221.5 – view all NBA lines

 

TV Broadcast: TNT

 

Rest assured that Stephen Curry, the reigning back-to-back league MVP, will deliver the goods for the team. His relatively poor outing in Game 3 (24 points on 7-of-17 shooting from the field) should likely motivate the 28-year-old guard enough to put on a dominant performance later. Curry is averaging 25.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.6 dimes this postseason.

 

Also, it’s safe to say that Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are going to have the same mindset heading into this game.

Thompson, who currently leads the team in scoring (25.4 PPG) in the playoffs, has lost his touch in the earlier two games, accumulating just 33 points combined. He's also shooting the ball below 40 percent throughout that stretch. Nevertheless, Thompson could come to life at any given moment.

Green, meanwhile, arguably had his worst postseason performance in Game 3. Green, who was simply fortunate in order to avoid a one-game suspension as a result of this foul play on Thunder center Steven Adams in Game 3, went 1-of-9 from the floor for six points and also committed a team-high of four turnovers. Green is tallying 16.6 points, 9.3 boards and 6.5 assists in the playoffs.

Lastly, rebounding could once again be the deciding factor in this game. The Warriors need to provide a better collective effort in gobbling up some crucial rebounds. Andrew Bogut or Festus Ezeli can’t handle the Thunder’s taller and stouter frontcourt alone. The reigning champions have only won the rebounding game once—in Game 2 to be specific—throughout this series. If they get out-hustled in this department again, it’s highly unlikely for them to emerge victorious.
When both Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook get it going, it’s almost impossible to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Their dominant Game 3 victory is proof, as the two superstars combined for 63 points, 16 rebounds and 14 assists. And what’s more notable is that both also managed to trim their turnovers from 11 combined in Game 2 to only five on Sunday night. Another near-perfect performance will likely guarantee the Thunder a win this evening.

Of course though, the Thunder still can’t show any signs of complacency or overconfidence. The series is far from over, and you can expect that the Warriors are going to answer back with authority. Hence, the OKC defense better be prepared to make the necessary adjustments and continue being as physical as possible in preventing the defending champions from controlling the pace of the game.

Speaking of controlling, the battle of the boards is where the Thunder need to keep focusing on as well. The trio of Serge Ibaka, Steven Adams and Enes Kanter has done a good job in taking advantage of an undersized Golden State frontcourt. OKC is averaging 46.6 rebounds per game in the first three games of this series, while the Warriors are garnering just 42.3.

NBA predictions - Golden State Warriors are the play tonight minus the points. Create a betting account now and put your NBA predictions to the test!

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 4 NBA Playoff Prediction

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MLB Picks - Milwaukee Brewers vs New York Mets Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 1:10pm EST

The Mets are really stuck in mediocre mode right now as they've lost six of the past eight games to fall to third place in the NL East, behind the Phillies and Nationals. I'm sure no body thought that now in the year the Mets could be behind the Phillies in the division. Still a lengthy approach to take and I do not expect the Phils to stay in contention a lot longer, however it is a nice early season story.

 

The Mets have a powerful pitching staff, but they are still a very young staff and the pressure of experiencing to be towards the top of their game because the offense sucks may be getting to them.

 

The Mets just can't score consistently right now and it has been a big part of their recent slide as they've hit just .206 and have scored just 2.2 rpg in their last 10 games prior to Saturday, while their pitching staff includes a 4.41 ERA over the exact same stretch. These young hurlers are good, nevertheless they can't get it done alone. Leading the offense has been Yoenis Cespedes, who is hitting .291 with 13 homers, 33 RBIs and 24 runs scored. He leads the team in all four of these categories.

 

New York enters this game ranked 24th in the league in scoring, putting up 3.88 rpg, while also ranking 25th in hitting at .235 and 3rd in homers with 57. The Mets have hit .216 overall at home, including .218 vs righties. New York has averaged 3.58 rpg and have allowed 3.32 rpg at home this year so far.

 

On the mound New York has been solid as they come in ranked 3rd in the league in ERA at 3.15, while also ranking 9th in WHIP at 1.21. At home Met starters have an ERA of 3.17, while their pen has an ERA of 2.54. Taking the hill for the Mets will be Noah Syndergaard, who has gone 4-2 with a 2.19 ERA in eight starts this year, including 1-1 with a 2.73 ERA in four home starts and 2-1 with a 1.71 ERA in his last three starts overall. Syndergaard is 4-2 with a 3.02 ERA in nine career day starts, while vs the Brewers he has gone 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA in one start, which was here at Citi Field.

 

Free MLB Picks - Bet on NY Mets 13-3 in their last 16 vs. National League Central.

NBA Playoff Predictions - Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 May 22, 2016

After losing Game 1, basketball fans anticipated a brutal retaliation from the Golden State Warriors in Game 2, and a resounding statement they did get this past Wednesday.

 

Not totally all hope is lost for the Oklahoma City Thunder, though, as the series shifts to the Sooner State for the following two meetings. The Thunder will undoubtedly be geared around regain the series lead before their home crowd this Sunday night, but nonetheless need to be wary of another Golden State explosion.

 

Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City

 

When: Sunday, May 22, 8:00 PM ET

 

Line: Golden State Warriors (-3) at Oklahoma City Thunder (+3); total: 220.0 – view all NBA lines

 

TV Broadcast: TNT

 

Golden State Warriors fans needed to be focused on that Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, however the Dubs reassured everyone they haven't lost an action at all in their dominant 118-91 Game 2 victory on Wednesday.

 

Not only was it a commanding blowout win for Golden State, but the team also improved its record this season to a perfect 12-0 in games following a loss. And as expected, two-time league MVP Stephen Curry led the way for his team with 29 points in Game 2 (5-of-8 from three-point range), with 17 of them coming in the third quarter alone and 15-straight in less than two minutes of play at one point during that same frame.

Fellow Splash Brother Klay Thompson scored just 15 points that evening, which snapped his personal streak of eight games with 20 or more points scored in a contest. Nevertheless, a well-rounded offensive attack by Golden State on Wednesday was all the more important in sealing the win, with seven Warriors scoring in double digits.

Possibly the biggest surprise in Game 2's matchup was the Dubs'prowess on the boards. They out-rebounded the regular season's best rebounding team in the Thunder that night, 45-36, and another solid effort on the glass in Sunday's showdown should go quite a distance towards securing the series lead.

Additionally, the Warriors have won six of the last eight games away from the Bay Area (just 4-4 ATS during that stretch, though), so you know they won't be easily fazed by the raucous OKC crowd this weekend.

It will undoubtedly be constantly stressed from here on out that the Oklahoma City Thunder's best shot of upending the Warriors in this series is by simply outhustling them for loose balls.
The Thunder stole Game 1 from Golden State by way of their 52-44 rebounding advantage in the contest. And in February 27's regular-season meeting, the Thunder outright owned the boards, 76-41, and then fall to the Dubs after Curry's unbelievable 32-foot buzzer-beater for the win.

Kevin Durant had a solid evening in Game 2 with his 29 points, but only scored six points in the second half. His trusty running mate, Russell Westbrook, scored 16 points and dished out 12 assists, but only made five of his 14 shot attempts from the floor.

While they both have the means to catch fire at the same time, Durant and Westbrook will not always have efficient shooting nights, especially against Golden State’s formidable defense. As such, big men Steven Adams, Enes Kanter and Serge Ibaka have to do their role in securing second-chance opportunities for their big guns. The three combined for just 20 boards in Game 2, the same number that Golden State’s relatively-undersized trio of Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut hauled in (which shouldn’t be the case at all).
Furthermore, the Thunder have got to match the Warriors’ attack from deep much better this Sunday night. They went just 7-of-23 from three-point range in Game 2’s loss after going a superb 8-of-17 in the victory from Game 1.

Nevertheless, an 8-2 home record versus Golden State over their last 10 meetings (5-3-2 ATS) leaves room for optimism, even if those two losses came within their last three encounters.
NBA Picks - The Warriors (-3) weke out a tremendous road victory.

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Free MLB Picks and Predictions - May 19, 2016

The Houston Astros are maneuvering to Chicago to take on the house town Chicago white Sox at US Cellular Field this Thursday night. Chicago has been great in the home this year and on the whole the White Sox have already been a lot better than anyone could expect. Houston has been rough on your way and the Astros have observed their once vaunted rotation fail to send any decent returns so far this season.

 

 Where: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago

 

When: Thursday, May 19, 8:10 PM ET

 

Line: Houston Astros (+160) at Chicago White Sox (-170); total: 7.5 – view all MLB lines

 

TV Broadcast: ROOT SPORTS Southwest/CSN

 

Chicago will send Chris Sale (8 - 0, 1.67 ERA) to take the mound in this game. Sale, today, has become the best pitcher in all of baseball and he continues to enhance in ways that nobody might have expected just a few years ago. Sale is coming off of 9 IP of 1 run ball from the Yankees, needing only 99 pitches to obtain through the game. Chicago's offense has been decent in 2010 and they'll have a good chance of having Sale another win here.

 

With the White Sox struggling mightily today, the pressure is on Chris Sale to supply a good start for Chicago tonight. Sale has been superb for the White Sox this year, posting a great 8-0 record with a microscopic 1.67 ERA. He's the fourth starter in White Sox history to win every one of his first eight starts in a season. Sale was tremendous in his last start, allowing only one run on six hits in a complete game win on the New York Yankees on Friday. He struck out six and didn't issue a single walk in that pitching masterclass. Sale has been on a tear this month, recording a 1.69 ERA in his last three starts.

 

MLB Picks - The White Sox having their superstar ace Chris Sale on the mound as he improves to 9-0 as he improves on what look like a lock for Cy Young winning season.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions May 18, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins avoided falling down a 0-2 series hole thanks to a wild overtime win in Game 2. With the series all tied up, the Penguins now eye to take the driver seat for the very first time this series once they pay the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 3.

 

Where: Amalie Arena, Tampa

 

When: Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 8:00 PM ET

 

Line: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – view all NHL lines

 

TV Broadcast: NBCSN

 

Pittsburgh made sure lightning would not strike twice at home, as the Pens defeated Tampa Bay Monday in overtime, 3-2.

 

Sidney Crosby scored the game-winner only 40 seconds into the overtime. Which was also Sid the Kid's first goal since the first round so this performance is actually a sign of better things in the future from the team captain. That said, Crosby doesn't should find the back of the net to produce his presence felt. He's been terrific in creating his teammates for scoring chances, as evidenced by his eight assists this postseason.

 

The Pens'third line also continued its excellent play with Phil Kessel burying an electrical play goal off the assists of Nick Bonino and Carl Hagelin in the first period. Pittsburgh's depth has troubled opponents in the playoffs while easing some burden off Crosby and Evgeny Malkin.

 

Matt Murray allowed two quick goals in the first period of Game 2, but regained his footing back just in time to stave off the Lightning. Murray made 19 saves on 21 shots faced on Monday.

 

The Penguins are 7-3 in their last 10

 

Andrei Vasilevskiy’s going to need a lot of help. That’s the least one could say about the backup goaltender, who was sensational in Game 2’s loss, turning away 38 of Pittsburgh’s 41 shots.
There’s no word yet on Ben Bishop’s return but based on Vasilevskiy’s performance the last two games, it appears Tampa Bay’s netminding remains in good hands.
The Lightning, however, need their blue line to show some teeth. Tampa Bay was severely beaten in the possession battle with the Lightning getting off just 21 shots. Through the first two games of the series, the Penguins have 76 shots as against Tampa’s 41.
The return of Anton Stralman in Game 2 was a nice boost for the Lightning’s blue line and he announced his entry with a goal in the first period. A home game
Jonathan Drouin, meanwhile, scored the other goal for Tampa. Drouin has been some kind of a revelation for the Bolts in the playoffs, as he already has compiled two goals and eight assists since the postseason began.
The Lightning are 3-0 in their last three home games against Pittsburgh. NHL Picks Bet on Tampa Bay Lightning.

NBA Playoff Picks - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors Odds Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors (9:00 PM ET). Line: Oklahoma City Thunder (+7.5) vs. Golden State Warriors (-7.5); total: 223.0 – view all NBA lines.

Oklahoma City’s chances in Game 1 will depend on how much production it receives from the pair of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. Those two All-Stars are racking up 52.9 points combined throughout this postseason. But other than scoring the Thunder, who are averaging 105.9 points collectively, have been winning games through their relentless attack on the boards. The team is currently third in the playoffs in that department with 46.2 rebounds per outing.

Golden State, meanwhile, will look to their start-studded trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green to carry them to victory.

Curry, in particular, should garner most of the attention of OKC’s defense. Yes, the league’s first unanimous MVP has missed a few playoff games due to a knee injury, but he reminded the world in Game 4 of the Portland series that he’s just as deadly as ever. Curry made his return during that game and erupted for 40 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Warriors to victory. He is also tallying 24.8 points, 4.5 boards and 6.9 dimes across 24 career games opposite the Thunder.

OKC is 5-1 ATS in its last six road games. The defending champions, on the other hand, are 7-1 ATS in their past eight games at Oracle Arena.

NBA Playoff Picks - Oklahoma City Thunder +7.5
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NHL Playoff Picks- Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

What better way to spend your Monday night with some sizzling playoff action over at the NHL and NBA.

Our first game features the second meeting of a best-of-seven series between the Tampa Bay Lighting and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Lightning currently hold a 1-0 lead in that series, and will be looking to extend that advantage further tonight. Can they succeed in doing so? Or will the Penguins even things up?

Following shortly, expect the entire basketball word to go nuts, when Kevin Durant and the rest of the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the league MVP—Stephen Curry—and the Golden State Warriors collide for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Who will deliver the first blow in this highly-anticipated series?

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (8:00 PM ET)
Line: Tampa Bay Lightning (+170) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (-200); total: 5.0 – view all NHL lines

Tampa Bay has overcome a lot of adversities throughout the entire season. And last Friday’s series-opener was another proof of that. The Lightning, who were already playing without two of their primary players in Steven Stamkos and Anton Stralman, still found a way to gut out the thrilling 3-1 victory even after goalie Ben Bishop was stretchered off due to a leg injury in the first period.

Fortunately, Bishop’s injury proved to be less serious than many expected. He’s listed day-to-day for tonight’s second game. If the Vezina Trophy finalist is unable to suit up though, the Lightning will desperate need Andrei Vasilevskiy, who turned aside 25 of the 26 shots he faced after replacing Bishop in Game 1,  to provide them another valiant stand between the pipes against Pittsburgh.

Tampa Bay is 4-0 in its last four games. The Penguins, meanwhile, are 0-5 in their previous five conference-finals games. NHL Playoff Picks Pittsburgh Penguins.