Parlays

With their backs against the wall and their season on the line, the Detroit Pistons turned to their best player in Cade Cunningham. Not only did he deliver, but he carried the team on his back the entire time in Game 5, finishing with 45 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists while shooting 13-for-23 from the field and making 5 threes. Although it was a wire-to-wire win, the Pistons didn’t do it without drama, but they need to forget that game as quickly as possible as the series now moves to Orlando for Game 6. If they come out with the same effort in Friday’s game like they did on Wednesday, they’ll give themselves a chance. Detroit outrebounded Orlando 49-33 in that game, with 16 of those coming on the offensive end.

The Magic also had their superstar step up in Game 5, as Paolo Banchero went off for 45 points, 17-for-31 shooting and 6 threes made. That game once again showed how difficult it is to finish off an opponent, especially on the road in the postseason. Only 6 #8 seeds have successfully advanced to the second round of the playoffs, so the Magic are on the brink of making history if they are able to do so. They’ll have to do it without Franz Wagner, who once again did not play on Wednesday due to his lingering calf issue. Despite the 3-2 lead and home court advantage, the oddsmakers still have the Magic as underdogs going into Game 6.

I love what Charles Barkley said the other day on TV – Game 6 is basically Game 7 for the Orlando Magic. If they lose on Friday, it will be extremely difficult to bounce back and win on the road to eliminate the Pistons. A lot of people gave up on Detroit after they went down 3-1; I am not one of those people. I still expect them to advance here, especially if Cade plays like he did on Wednesday and the rest of his team follow his level of effort. Orlando got up 3-1 in this series while shooting a measly 38.7% in those four games, so it’s not like the Pistons defense isn’t doing its job. It might be an unpopular pick, but I believe we will have a Game 7 in this series. Give me the Pistons to cover

Pistons vs Magic Game 6 prediction: Detroit Pistons -3 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to that number.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers hit the road for Scotiabank Arena in Toronto looking to push past the Raptors in Game 6, which would clinch the series and punch their ticket to the second round. So far, the home team has won every game outright in this series, and Toronto’s cover in Game 5 at Cleveland, a 125-120 win by the Cavs, is the only cover for a road team so far. Something’s gotta give here, though. We’re going to get a road team grab a win, and Cleveland should be able to finally push past pesky Toronto. It also doesn’t help the Raptors that Brandon Ingram is questionable to play due to right heel inflammation, while Immanuel Quickley remains sidelined due to a strained right hamstring. The Cavaliers have no such issues or notable injuries.

Fans and TV executives love to see a Game 7, but the Cavaliers are in good position to spoil that. This is a team that went 25-16 on the road during the regular season, while the Raptors were just 24-17 at home in the regular season. We should get ourselves a very close game, and one which has low scores, too. In Game 4, it was an ugly shooting performance for both teams, and the nerves should be back in Game 6, as Cleveland stresses about closing out the series while Toronto reaches desperation mode to stay alive.

Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 6 prediction: Under 220 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 217.5.

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The Los Angeles Lakers head to Houston for Game 6 holding a 3-2 series lead over the Houston Rockets, but the momentum has shifted after back-to-back Rockets wins. Game 5 was another grind-it-out battle, with Houston securing a 99-93 victory behind strong late-game execution and defensive pressure. LeBron James led L.A. with 25 points, while Austin Reaves added 22 — but the Lakers’ offense continued to sputter by shooting inefficiently from both the field and 3-point range. Turnovers have also been a major issue, disrupting their ability to find rhythm. Meanwhile, Houston has found success with a disciplined, physical approach — with Alperen Sengun playing a key role as a facilitator and interior presence, helping the Rockets control tempo and create balanced scoring opportunities.

Heading into Game 6, the stylistic outlook remains heavily tilted toward a slower, defensive battle. The Lakers, now under pressure to close out the series on the road, are unlikely to push pace given their recent offensive struggles — instead focusing on half-court execution and limiting mistakes. Houston, playing at home with a chance to force Game 7, will continue to lean into its defensive identity while emphasizing physicality and forcing Los Angeles into tough, contested looks. Both teams have struggled to find consistent perimeter shooting — and as playoff intensity increases, possessions tend to become more deliberate and contested. With neither side showing signs of offensive fluidity and both prioritizing control, this sets up as another low-scoring, methodical matchup. Even with slight offensive adjustments, the pace and structure point toward limited possessions and tight scoring margins.

Lakers vs Rockets Game 6 prediction: Under 205.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 204.

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At first glance, this line raises eyebrows. The Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 16-16, while the Cincinnati Reds are 20-11 to lead the NL Central — yet Pittsburgh opened as the favorite. That’s not an accident — it’s a signal. And the reason is simple: Mitch Keller. Keller continues to be one of the most underrated arms in baseball. He enters this matchup 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA, backed by a 3.09 FIP and a 1.15 WHIP. That’s the profile of a steady, reliable starter who consistently keeps his team in games. For years, the issue wasn’t Keller — it was the lack of support around him. This version of Pittsburgh is different. The lineup is more competent, more balanced and capable of backing strong pitching performances.

On the other side, Brady Singer presents a far less stable outlook. He is carrying an ERA and FIP hovering near 5.00, with an xERA sitting at 5.32. That’s a pitcher allowing consistent contact and struggling to limit damage, especially dangerous against a team that can capitalize when given opportunities. This isn’t about records, logos, or perception. It’s about pitching reliability. Keller gives Pittsburgh a clear edge, and when that edge exists, run line value follows. At +165 on said run line, this is the epitome of value. This is bet of the day material.

Reds vs Pirates best bet: Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 (+165) available at time of publishing. Playable to +140.

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While the New York Yankees had a day off yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles are coming in on a quick turnaround after a doubleheader against the Houston Astros. The Yankees will hand the ball over to Will Warren, who is 3-0 with a 2.59 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP through 6 starts this season. For the Orioles, they’ll send Cade Povich to the mound with a 1-0 record and a 2.19 ERA through 2 games. 

Offensively, the Yankees have been slightly more productive than their counterparts in their last 13 games, posting a .834 OPS and averaging 5.5 runs per game. For Baltimore, they have a .718 OPS and are averaging 5.2 runs per game in that same span. While division games can be tough, the Yankees hold several key advantages here: they have the more proven starter, a slightly better bullpen and a well-rested roster. After the Orioles had to use the majority of their pitching staff in yesterday’s doubleheader, I expect fatigue to be an issue for Baltimore in this one. Look for the Yankees to get things done in the Bronx against their division rivals. 

Orioles vs Yankees prediction: New York Yankees ML (-170) available at time of publishing. Playable to -185.

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The San Franciso Giants and Tampa Bay Rays will kick off a 3-game series in Tampa Bay on Friday evening. The Giants will be traveling in from Philadelphia, where they played a doubleheader on Thursday and lost both games. On top of that, the second of the 2 games went to extra innings. Because of that, the Giants will come into Friday’s game with an overworked bullpen and tired lineup.

The Rays have been playing well to start this season, and they will send Shane McClanahan to the mound in this one, who is coming off a start in which he pitched 5 scoreless innings and struck out 7 batters. The Rays have been good at home this season, as they are off to an 8-4 start at Tropicana Field. They have also been idle since Wednesday; look for them to pounce on a tired Giants team.

The 2 losses on Thursday now make 3 in a row for the Giants. Their offense has been struggling big time to begin the year, as they are dead-last in the MLB — averaging 3.3 runs per game. All signs are pointing to the Rays getting it done on Friday. Give me the Rays to cover the run line at home.

Giants vs. Rays prediction: Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (+155) available at time of publishing. Playable to that number.

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