Predictions - 17 Apr

Upset picks are in italics.

NBA

Grizzlies at Spurs - Spurs by 5

Hornets at Lakers - Lakers by 8

Knicks at Celtics - Celtics by 7

Nuggets at Thunder - Thunder by 2

MLB

Orioles at Indians - Indians by 3.7

Pirates at Reds - Reds by 3.0

Blue Jays at Red Sox - Jays by 2.6

Mets at Braves - Braves by 1.9

Marlins at Phillies - Phillies by 1.8

Brewers at Nationals - Nats by 0.5

Twins at Rays - Rays by 1.9

Padres at Astros - Astros by 1.6

Angels at White Sox - Angels by 1.9

Mariners at Royals - Royals by 2.5

Cubs at Rockies - Rockies by 2.1

Tigers at Athletics - Tigers by 0.5

Giants at Diamondbacks - Giants by 1.4

Cardinals at Dodgers - Cards by 2.8

Brewers at Nationals - Nats by 0.5

Rangers at Yankees - Rangers by 2.1

NBA Player of the Day

Derrick Rose - CHI - 39 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast, 3 blk, 10-23 FG, 0-9 3P, 19-21 FT

Rose led Chicago's charge back from a huge deficit in game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, scoring the basket that tied the game with 1:27 to play, then getting the assist on Kyle Korver's 3-pointer that gave Chicago its first lead with 48 seconds left, and closing it out with two free throws with 14 seconds left. He may have missed all of his 3-pointer attempts, but he shot over 90% from the free throw line, and the Bulls maintained the home court advantage they'd worked so hard to earn.

Prediction Results - 16 Apr

NBA Playoffs: 3-1 (.750)

MLB: 9-5 (.643) 42-33 overall (.560)