Sports Handicapper Joey Tron's Picks & Predictions

I like this game between the Sixers and Knicks to go OVER this total. The Sixers came out fast and strong early in Game 3 setting the tempo for the rest of the game, and I look for them to that again in Game 4. Games 1 and 3 sailed over this number and for the Sixers to have a chance, they need another high scoring game. The Knicks had no response for Joel Embiid as he dropped 50 points and their is no reason why he cannot have another big game at home where this a pivotal game down 2-1. The Sixers offense ranks 11th in offensive rating and are ranked towards the middle of the NBA in Mid % and 3PT%. The Sixers are one of the best FT shooting teams at 82% and this will be vital if we want points with the clock stopped. The Knicks offense is just as powerful ranking 8th in offensive rating and have scored 105+ in 5 of 7 games against the Sixers this season. 3 of the L4 games in Philadelphia between these two teams have gone over this number. Play the OVER in this one. -Joey Tron

I like this game between the Marines and Diamondbacks to stay UNDER 7.5 runs in this Inter League battle. Since the Diamondbacks dropped 14 runs on the Cardinals, their offense has gone ice cold, and have now scored just two combined runs in their L2 games. The Mariners are sending Logan Gilbert (2-0 ; 1.87 ERA) who has had a stellar start to his 2024 season. Gilbert has thrown 3 straight games allowing 1 ER or less, and has racked up 20 strike outs in that 3 game span. He has a WHIP of .80, showing how limited runners on base are for his opponents. The Diamondbacks are sending Brandon Pfaddt (1-1 ; 4.97 ERA) to the hill, who has now built on 2 good starts for the Dbacks. He has allowed 2 ERs in back-to-back games while striking out 10. Pfaadt has no doubt struggled in his first few starts, however the Mariners offense ranks 25th in OPS and this is a great spot for him to regain his confidence. Both pitchers have decent splits against their opposing lineups, setting this up for a good pitchers duel. Both teams are combined 7-3 to the under when these respective pitchers are starting. Play the UNDER here. -Joey Tron

I like this game between the Rangers and Capitals to stay UNDER 5.5 goals. Just like the Islanders, the Capitals are on life support and NEED to everything in their power to keep this a low scoring game. 2 out of the 3 games this series have been a low scoring, defensive battle and for the Capitals to live another day, they must do that again in Game 4, for ALL 60 minutes. The Rangers defense is allowing just 2.7 GPG and Igor Shesterkin has allowed an average of 1.6 GPG in this series - allowing more than 1 goal in a game, just once this series.  Both goalies are going to stand strong and not want to make any mistakes as it can be a costly one. 4 of the L5 meetings between these two teams have produced a total UNDER 5.5 goals, including 2 in Washington DC. Play the UNDER 5.5 here. -Joey Tron

I like the Timberwolves to win this game on the road against the Suns and complete the series sweep. The T-Wolves are averaging 117 PPG in this series and the Suns have had no answer defensively to stop the scoring and have not made up enough ground offensively to keep up with the T-Wolves scoring. Minnesota is lethal at shooting the 3PT ball ranking 3rd in the NBA at 38.7% and are shooting an eFG of 56%. The Suns defense has struggled to stop the 3 ball this series as the T-Wolves have shot 38% in 2/3 games this series, and are averaging 32 3-Point attempts per game. In addition to this the Suns presence down low has been virtually non-existent and are being outscored 156-110 in the paint this series. The Suns have many holes to fill on offense without Grayson Allen and KD has been contained significantly posting a third straight -20 game. The T-Wolves are 28-12 after having won 3 of their last 4 games this season. Minnesota is ready for the sweep and their deserved break before the next round starts. Take the Timberwolves ML here. -Joey Tron