The Yankees have shown their true colors in this matchup against their divisional rival, and it’s not going to get any easier when facing Burnes tonight.  The Yankees are hot or cold, they’re never consistent, and it’s going to be difficult when you’re solely relying on Soto to win games.  The Yankees won’t be able to keep up with Baltimore tonight, and their well-rounded lineup will get to Gil early.  

This Western Conference series shifts back to the Metroplex for Game 5, and the loser will be pushed the brink of elimination. While the road team is 8-1 in the past nine meetings in this series dating back to last season, I think Dallas has the momentum right now. But defense and goaltending will shine, and the Stars get it done in a low-scoring game, as the intensity is ratcheted up to the highest level of the series.

It was a memorable performance by the Clippers in Game 4 as they defied all odds and won in Dallas without Kawhi Leonard. Paul George and James Harden each had 33 on the night, overcoming Kyrie Irving’s 40 point effort. With the series going back to LA I’m giving the edge to the Clippers. They’ve kept Dallas under 100 points in 3 meetings at Crypto.com Arena this season, with a banged up Luka Doncic it might be a struggle for Dallas to put up points on the board here.

This is a chalky play but Miami just looks spent. They have not even score 90 points in the last two games and those were at home. Boston has covered in every win so far in the series and as they eliminate the Heat they will do so again. 

It wa a memorable performance by the Clippers in Game 4 as they defied all odds and won in Dallas without Kawhi Leonard. Paul George and James Harden each had 33 on the night, overcoming Kyrie Irving’s 40 point effort. With the series going back to LA I’m giving the edge to the Clippers. They’ve kept Dallas under 100 points in 3 meetings at Crypto.com Arena this season, with a banged up Luka Doncic it might be a struggle for Dallas to put up points on the board here.

It was a memorable performance by the Clippers in Game 4 as they defied all odds and won in Dallas without Kawhi Leonard. Paul George and James Harden each had 33 on the night, overcoming Kyrie Irving’s 40 point effort. With the series going back to LA I’m giving the edge to the Clippers. They’ve kept Dallas under 100 points in 3 meetings at Crypto.com Arena this season, with a banged up Luka Doncic it might be a struggle for Dallas to put up points on the board here.

The Timberwolves’ huge frontcourt is fancied to cause problems for a Suns side who lack the defensive options for a long postseason run. The Suns have struggled to impress in the last couple of playoff runs and they finished eight games behind a Timberwolves side who were the clear best side in the West before Karl-Anthony Towns went down with injury. With Towns back to fitness, back Minnesota to progress.

The Mavericks are flying right now and they meet an LA Clippers side who have gone cold. The Clippers roster is packed with players known for shrinking in the postseason and their star man Kawhi Leonard is an injury doubt.

The Bucks had a shaky finish to the season and they lost four of five meetings with Indiana this season. The Pacers’ chances will be boosted by the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss out early in this series.

The Magic have all the tools to expose this Cavs side and they rank third defensively this term, which bodes well for the postseason. Cleveland lost 15 of their final 25 games this season, with their roster lacking cohesiveness and rumours swirling that star man Donovan Mitchell is heading for the exit.

The Knicks are great outsiders to win the Eastern Conference but backing them each-way for the title offers a better return. The Knicks were second in the regular season and they’ve improved since adding OG Anunoby midway through the campaign. The former Toronto Raptor has been on a title-winning roster, while he’s a solid postseason option and a defensive superstar. The Knicks have Jalen Brunson in the form of his life, so they’re fantastic outsiders to win the East.

The Mavericks’ 16-2 run down the stretch proved they can be a postseason force. They’ve got the best backcourt in the West, while defensive upgrades in February have made them really hard to stop. The Mavs have become very efficient offensively in the back-half of the campaign and in Luka Doncic they boast a near unstoppable offensive force, alongside NBA champion Kyrie Irving.