Rating: 2 Units

These two squads clashed three times in the regular season, with the Knicks winning the first two meetings early in the season before the Cavaliers got some revenge with a victory in February. The Cavaliers don’t have the luxury of an extended rest like the Knicks enjoyed following their sweep of the 76ers, but they’ve already won two Game 7’s on their way here, so I like their chances if this series goes the distance. As for the Knicks, they have enjoyed an extended break and are clear favorites at home in the series opener, but I just feel that the line is a little too high for this matchup. Sure, I can still see the Knicks drawing first blood at home, but I think this is a close matchup and I like the Cavaliers with the points in this spot.

Rating: 2 Units

The Braves got destroyed yesterday with a 12-0 shutout loss but are facing Braxton Garrett who was torched in just 1.1 inning pitched in his first start of the season. He didn’t play at all last season and had a 5.35 ERA in 2024, while Perez has been excellent for the Braves with just three earned runs across his last four starts. Atlanta also has the second-best offense in baseball and Miami has been bad against lefties, so this set up as the perfect bounce-back spot for the Braves to get revenge after yesterday’s disgraceful defeat. Take the Braves on the moneyline.

Rating: 2 Units

The Royals have been struggling lately with a 1-7 record in their last 8 games and have a huge pitching disadvantage today, as Bailey Falter goes up against Ranger Suarez. Suarez has been unhittable lately with three straight shutout starts and has a 1.96 road ERA, while Falter has terrible numbers and the Royals will go for a bullpen game most likely. The Red Sox have a superior bullpen and the Royals are terrible against lefties, so take the Red Sox to get the job done on the road in this one.