Will Rogers

At 8:00pm ET, my Eastern Conference Total Of the Week is on the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Over the total. This o|u line isn't all that much higher than yesterday's total closed at. These teams are nothing like yesterday's teams though. The Pacers look to run every chance they get but don't play nearly the level of defense that OKC or Minnesota does. The Pacers have scored 114 or more in 6 of their last 7 games. They're the underdogs in this game. So, if they score even 114 again, the Knicks are going to be expected to score more than that. Will they reach that mark? Considering that the last 2 meetings between the Knicks and Pacers produced 243 and 252 points, I absolutely believe so. NY scored 119 or more in 2 of its last 3 games, despite having to face Boston. Last year, when these teams faced each other in the playoffs, the series opener finished with 238 points. Three of the 4 at NY finished with at least 238. Play on the over. 

At 6:45pm Et, my I.L Game Of the Month is on Boston. The New York Mets have struggled significantly on the road in this series, falling to a 12-15 away record compared to their strong 17-5 performance at home. Their offensive woes were evident in Tuesday’s 0-for-7 performance with runners in scoring position, part of a broader 9-for-61 slump in such situations over their last eight games, stranding 60 runners on base. Conversely, the Boston Red Sox have shown greater consistency at Fenway Park, boasting a 14-11 home record against an 11-14 mark on the road. Today’s pitching matchup tilts heavily in Boston’s favor, presenting an opportunity for a series sweep. New York’s Tyler Megill has struggled in May, posting a 0-2 record with an 8.76 ERA and a 2.03 WHIP across three starts. In contrast, Boston’s Garrett Crochet has been exceptional, maintaining a 2.00 ERA through 10 starts. Crochet’s ability to pitch deep into games—evidenced by consecutive seven-inning outings—provides critical relief to a taxed Red Sox bullpen. His consistency is underscored by a 1.85 ERA in April and a 1.89 ERA in May. Red Sox manager Alex Cora emphasized the importance of pitching, stating, "We have to set the tempo from the mound. We got the right guy tomorrow; we just have to keep pitching. We did a good job (Monday). We did an outstanding job (Tuesday). We got Garrett going, so hopefully he can continue doing his thing." Get out your brooms, Boston fans.

At 2:30pm Et, my Golden Goal selection is on Elversberg. The upcoming Bundesliga relegation playoff match carries immense stakes, pitting Heidenheim, the 16th-placed team in the Bundesliga, against Elversberg, the third-placed side from the 2. Bundesliga, with a spot in Germany’s top flight next season on the line. Heidenheim’s campaign faltered, culminating in a 4-1 defeat to Werder Bremen on the final matchday, relegating them to the playoff spot. In contrast, Elversberg capped an outstanding 2. Bundesliga season with a 2-1 victory at Schalke, securing third place. For a club that had never competed above the third tier before 2023, Elversberg’s potential promotion to the Bundesliga would mark a historic milestone. It's happening! With significant financial implications for both teams, Elversberg enters the match in stronger form, riding the momentum of its recent success. Given its trajectory and opportunity to make history, my recommendation is to back Elversberg.

At 12:35pm Et, my selection is on the NY Yankees. The Yankees are in strong form, having won the first two games of this series and boasting a 7-2 record over their last nine games. Conversely, the Rangers are struggling, having dropped three consecutive games and holding a disappointing 8-15 road record, with only the Chicago White Sox posting fewer road wins in the American League. While Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi has performed well overall, he has struggled at Yankee Stadium, carrying a 5.50 ERA across his last four starts there, including an 8-0 loss to the Yankees in his most recent outing at the venue. On the other hand, Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is excelling with a 5-3 record, a 0.99 WHIP, and an impressive 72 strikeouts in 59.2 innings. Opposing batters are hitting just .153 against him at Yankee Stadium. With a superior lineup and a stronger bullpen, the Yankees have the advantage. Play on New York.