Guaranteed Cappers

I like the Thunder to cover this spread at home and start their second round series with a win. The Thunder swept the Pelicans with ease holding them to 92 points or less in every game and displayed a physical and fast paced tempo. The Mavs took the Clippers to 6 games and their were signs of vulnerability that the Thunder can certainly capitalize on. The Mavs defense really struggles to stop shooting near proximity (64%) and from 3PT (36.8%) and this is two of OKC's strongest offensive components as they rank 1st in 3PT shooting and 8th from the mid range. This game can very well become a shootout, and I like the OKC Thunder to close this out for us down the stretch, as they are shooting 82% at the FT Line. OKC is 28-15 ATS at home this season and 17-8 ATS when playing 6 or less games in 14 days this season. Take the well rested OKC Thunder to cover this spread. -Joey Tron

I like the Avs to win this game on the road and start their Round 2 series with a win against the Stars. In the regular season the Avalanche won 3 out of 4 games against the Stars, and scored 4 goals or more in every game they played against them. The Stars rely on low scoring defensive games, something Colorado will not let happen. The Avs averaged 5.6 GPG in their opening round against Winnipeg and that is way too many goals for the Stars offense to keep up with. Dallas may have averaged 3.5 GPG in the regular season, however Vegas kept them to 3 goals or less in 6 of 7 games. The difference maker here is going to be creating scoring chances and the Avalanche create plenty of those. The Avs are 4-2 the L6 head-to-head meetings. Take the Avalanche ML here. -Joey Tron

I like this game between the Twins and Mariners to stay UNDER 8 runs in this American League clash. These two just played a 4 run game, and theirs no reason this cannot be a low scoring game again. The Mariners are sending Emerson Hancock (3-3 ; 4.75 ERA) to the hill who was now had 4 great starts in a row. In those 4 starts, he has allowed just 5 ERs and threw 16 Ks thru 21.2 IP. The Mariners are ranked 13th in the MLB with team total strike outs, and Hancock should be able to throw through this batting order. The Twins are sending Bailey Ober (3-1 ; 4.55 ERA) to the hill who similarly is on a tear making this a good pitcher dual. In his last 3 starts, Ober has allowed 7 ERs and threw 17 Ks thru 19.1 IP. Ober has really good splits against the batters he has faced and Hancock is facing everyone on the Mariners for the first time. The Mariners are 14-6 to the under playing their 3rd game without a day off and the Twins are 9-6 to the under at home. This has all the making to be a pitching dual in the Twin Cities.. Play the UNDER here. -Joey Tron

We took the Pacers in Game 1 giving us the cover, and we are taking them again in Game 2, which is what I see a MUST win game for them. The Pacers were up 9 going into half, and played sloppy down the stretch however their offensive productivity is exactly what they need against this Knicks defense. The Pacers shot 52% from the field and 38% from 3PT (10 made) and that is how you contest with them. In addition to this, Indiana scored 64 points in the paint and had 46 bench points showing the depth of this offense. It will be hard for the Pacers to contain Jalen Brunson, but containing Josh Hart and Donte DiVencenzo to 50 or less is the recipe to success at MSG. The Pacers are 27-16 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent this season and the Knicks are just 8-9 when the spread was -6 to -3. Take the points with the visiting Pacers here. -Joey Tron

I like the Oilers to win this game on the road against the Canucks in Game 1 of their 2nd round playoff series. The Canucks may have taken all 4 regular season games however the biggest difference maker here is the Canucks will be without Thatcher Demko and are expected to start Arturs Silvos. He did good filling in against the Preds, however the Oilers are a different beast. The Oilers scored 4 or more goals in 4 of the 5 games in their series against the Kings and Vancouver will have their hands full. The Oilers rank 4th on the Power Play and 1st in SOG (38 per game) which will generate plenty of scoring chances for us against an inexperienced goalie in Silvos. This is going to be a great battle between two Canadian teams and revenge will be on the mind for the Oilers.. Take the Edmonton Oilers ML here on the road. -Joey Tron

I like the Yankees to win this game at home against the Astros after a 10-3 rout over them on Tuesday. The Yankees have now won 4 straight and I see them continuing this dominance against a righty on Wednesday. The Astros are sending Spencer Arrighetti (0-3 ; 8.27 ERA) to the hill who had a decent start last appearance, however he really struggles on the road. He is 0-2 and allowed 11 ERs on 14 hits thru just 6.2 IP - and the Yankees heavy hitters can do damage to their rivals. The Yankees are sending Carlos Rodon (2-2 ; 3.68 ERA) and he throws his best pitches at home. He posted both of his wins this season in Yankee Stadium, allowing just 2 ERs on 6 hits through 13 IP. He has really good splits against the Astros lineup and should be able to get run support from his offense. The Yankees are 11-5 as a home fav and the Astros are 5-10 on the road. Take the Yankees ML here. -Joey Tron