Picks of the Day- Friday Fool!

NBA

Boston Celtics at NY Knicks (-3) - Over/Under 190

Yes, Boston is up 2-0 in this series. Yes, Boston is better on paper and has the experience to reach the Finals again. But, the Celtics nearly lost both games in Boston against the Knicks and failed to cover the spread in each game. Boston was a bottom five team against the spread on the road this season. This is the first postseason game in New York since 2004, the Knicks should be ready and real active with the crowd on their side. The Knicks formula for winning is to push the ball and create quick open shots. The Celtics are old and slow and will try to slow it down unless they get behind early. I think the Knicks come to play tonight. For them to win the game, it will have to be high scoring. Let's parlay the Knicks and the Over!!

MLB

Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates - Over/Under 8 Runs

Washington sends Livan Hernandez (2-1, 2.88 ERA) to the hill against the worst offense in the NL. The Pirates are last in the NL in runs scored and have lost three straight games. The Pirates are 1-5 with 15 runs scored at home so far in 2011. Hernandez has allowed just one run in each of his last two starts (13.66 IP). The Pirate run line is Over/Under 4 runs, and I just can't seem them scoring five runs tonight in the cold (43*F). Go with the Pirates Under 4!!