Hind Sight is 20/20 and 2 Big Picks

Upon Further Review

Now that the Dallas Mavs and Miami Heat on their way to the NBA Finals, let's review my column from the NBA's last playoff round--I said that it was not a good sign to see the Thunder and Bulls both struggle at home against Round 2 opponents, Indiana and Memphis. Also stated that it might not hurt them against those weaker opponents but that we were worried about the Conference Finals instead.
The Mavs are playing just ridiculous basketball right now--no one can guard Dirk Nowitzki. He's too tall with too much range and a great post-up game. He's a matchup nightmare for anyone. If Serge Ibaka and Nick Collison can't even slow him down, then the Thunder have no chance. They are Done!
The Heat finally are playing great team ball, yes I know that they have been playing well all season but right now they are at the top of their game. They should put the one-man team, Bulls, away rather easily. The Bulls simply aren't as good as the Heat and cannot stop the Heat. Chicago was carried all season by Derrick Rose and their defense, which are just over matched in the Eastern Conference Finals. Look for the Heat to put the Bulls to rest soon.


NBA Pick - Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (-5) - Over/Under 179

Let's roll with the Heat to keep it going. Too many scorers on Miami and their bench is contributing nicely. The Bulls were a nice story, but that will be over soon. Get ready for a rematch of the 2006 Finals, but without Shaq. Look for Miami to push the tempo a little after wild shots by the Bulls leading to easy buckets. Go with the Heat!!

MLB Game - KC Royals at Baltimore Orioles (-165)

KC has lost seven of their last ten games and are a major league Worst 5-11 on the Road this season. They are throwing their rookie left-hander Danny Duffy (0-0, 4.50 ERA) against the Baltimore ace Zach Britton (5-2, 2.14 ERA). Duffy walked six batters and gave up four hits while throwing 94 pitches in just four innings in his major league debut. Britton hasn't allowed an earned run in his last two starts and should have no problem with the slumping Royals full of left-handed hitters. Go with the Orioles!!