AlexanderSports.com has a total of 14 completed (plus 8 pending) sports picks the last 7-days.
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4 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 30, 2024
8:02 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
PICK MADE ON 4/30/2024 AT 1:59 PM EST
4 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 30, 2024
9:32 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
PICK MADE ON 4/30/2024 AT 2:02 PM EST
4 DAYS AGO
TUE, APR 30, 2024
9:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
PICK MADE ON 4/30/2024 AT 2:07 PM EST
5 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 29, 2024
6:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
PICK MADE ON 4/29/2024 AT 8:37 AM EST
5 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 29, 2024
7:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
PICK MADE ON 4/29/2024 AT 9:05 AM EST
5 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 29, 2024
7:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
PICK MADE ON 4/29/2024 AT 8:40 AM EST
5 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 29, 2024
8:32 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
PICK MADE ON 4/29/2024 AT 9:08 AM EST
5 DAYS AGO
MON, APR 29, 2024
9:38 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
PICK MADE ON 4/29/2024 AT 8:48 AM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
1:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
The likely loss of Robinson to an ankle injury is massive for the Knicks. Robinson was a menace on the glass in games one and two and gave the Knicks a legitimate option to harass Embiid when Hartenstein left the floor. With Robinson missing the entire second half, the Knicks' advantage on the glass disappeared. Game three was the first game of the series the Sixers won the rebounding battle, 36-32. Brunson broke out for 39 points but the Knicks bench had its worst game in game three as the Sixers seemed to focus in on the likes of Brogdanovic and McBride. Embiid and Tyrese Maxey continue to look for support and may have found some in Oubre in game three with his 15 points. The Sixers have a great opportunity to knot the series at two games apiece today and will do so with the Knicks bench taking a major hit without Robinson.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 8:43 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 4:15 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
2:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
I will take the Bombers running up against a rookie righty in the series finale. Yankees starter Stroman has a good track record against the Brewers and has been effective in his brief tenure with the Yankees thus far. The Yankees have been road warriors thus far with Friday's loss just their fifth on the road this season. The veteran middle of the order, particularly Soto and Judge, should get good swings against Myers on Sunday and help power the Yankees to victory. The two teams are nearly even in the bullpen, each ranked in the top five in bullpen ERA. Runs will be tough to come by in the final few innings so I'm leaning on the Yankees with the edge of Stroman facing the rookie righty.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 9:50 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 5:53 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
4:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Taijuan Walker's first start of the season comes at the right time, as the Phillies are red-hot. The offense is consistently scoring 5+ runs, so he'll have run support. This bullpen is top 10 in FIP and WAR, so they can shut the door behind him. This is why Walker's initial outing of 2024 will be a multi-run win. Michael King has been walking batters at one of the league's highest clips all season, which is why two of his past three opponents have scored more than five runs against him. San Diego's bullpen is mediocre. Roll with the Phillies to win.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 9:53 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 7:14 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
5:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Canucks, if they’re going to survive this series without Demko, have two strategies to choose from going forward. They can either be aggressive on the offensive end of the ice and hope that they can beat Saros enough to make up for any potential miscues on the defensive end. We saw that fail to work out in Game 2 as they fell behind early and never caught up in the loss. The alternative was what we saw in Game 3, where the Canucks were outshot badly but took advantage of a pair of power play goals to earn a low-scoring victory. DeSmith was solid in Game 3 but it’s tough to rely on him turning in that kind of performance on a night in, night out basis. With that in mind, you have to lean toward the Predators, feeding off the home crowd, to capitalize on a couple of miscues to even this series up heading back west.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 8:48 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 8:31 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
7:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
The Red Sox have won four of their last seven games. They have hit the ball well against left-handers and Wicks has struggled on the mound for the Cubs, giving up eight runs in his last three starts. He gave up 11 runs in his last three road starts and will have a hard time slowing down the Red Sox in this game. The Cubs will struggle offensively in this game because Houck has done a good job on the mound for the Red Sox, giving up only nine runs in five starts. He gave up one run in two career starts against the Cubs and will keep their offense in check once again. Go with Boston to cover the money line.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 9:56 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 10:07 PM EST
6 DAYS AGO
SUN, APR 28, 2024
9:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
The Timberwolves have won four of their last five games and five of their last seven road games. They are playing very well offensively, scoring 117 points per game while making over 48 percent of their shots in the playoffs. They’ve also done well at the charity stripe, making 88 percent of their free throws. Their rebounding has been very good and they grabbed more than 12 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, so expect them to get a lot of extra-scoring chances in this game. The Suns aren’t very good defensively and they haven’t played well in this series, giving up 120 points or more in two of their three games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Timberwolves in this game. The Suns have lost three straight games and three straight home games. They aren’t playing well offensively and averaged less than 100 points per game in their first three games. Their ball movement hasn’t been good and their rebounding has fallen off as well, so don’t expect them to get a lot of extra-scoring chances in this game. They’ve also been careless with the ball, which will lead to easy-scoring opportunities for the Timberwolves, who average more than eight steals per game. The Timberwolves were one of the best defensive teams in the league during the regular season and they’ve played better in the playoffs, holding Phoenix to 99 points per game, so expect them to keep their offense in check.
PICK MADE ON 4/28/2024 AT 8:40 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/29/2024 AT 12:49 AM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
1:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
Orlando has to play its best basketball to win again in game four, and while it won't win by double digits, I do believe it can cover the two-point spread. Cleveland didn't put up much of a fight in game three, and while it should compete better today, it won't be enough. Like they did in the first two games, the Magic kept the Cavaliers under their shooting average from long range. However, in game three, they easily dominated on the boards and kept Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen from scoring too many easy buckets at the rim. The return of Jalen Suggs was crucial, as he added 24 points on offense and helped make Mitchell (6-for-16) more uncomfortable than he was in the first two meetings. I don't expect too much to change in game four, with the Magic bullying the Cavaliers on their home floor to even up the series.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:08 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 4:01 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
4:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
St Louis has won 10 of its last 15 games played at Citi Field in the Big Apple against New York. St Louis has struggled a bit at the plate but on the mound has a 4.11 team ERA, which is not the best, but its ace on the staff will be on the mound Saturday. St Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray has had a strong beginning to his season, allowing 14 hits and just two runs in 16.1 innings pitched, with the Cardinals winning two of his three starts. The only loss St. Louis has suffered with Gray on the mound was 2-0 to Milwaukee. New York starting pitcher Adrian Houser has been inconsistent in four starts. The right-hander allowed a combined three runs in two starts but in the other two starts, allowed a combined 13 runs in 9 Innings pitched. New York has lost three of the four games that Houser has started this season.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:16 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 7:30 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
5:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Lightning look to avoid a sweep but this series has been one-sided and I see the Panthers dominating this game on both ends of the ice. The Panthers, who have scored 11 goals in the series, should pile on the goals with Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers should limit the Lightning offense with Gustav Forsling, Brandon Montour, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to make plenty of big saves. The Panthers should win the game to sweep the series with a strong performance on the road.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 9:55 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 8:17 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
8:10 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
I fully expect the Bruins to wave the goal tandem, at least for this series and have Jeremy Swayman in net on Saturday night. Swayman has had the Leafs number this season with five straight wins and a dazzling near-96 percent save percentage in the two playoff games. The Bruins have dominated special teams in the series, scoring on 50% of their power play opportunities while only allowing one goal in 11 penalty-killing opportunities. Captain Marchand has once again done his job and is completely in the heads of the Maple Leafs heading into game four. The veteran winger has been an expert at this throughout his career and will certainly continue to agitate the Leafs in game four. The Bruins have done a lot of this damage without a big series from leading scorer David Pastrnak, who has just one goal thus far, and he is likely a timebomb that will soon go off. Ride with the Bs until the Maple Leafs can solve Swayman.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 9:57 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 11:10 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
8:35 PM EST
LEAGUE: NBA
The Denver Nuggets know how to win playoff games. Denver has won all three games and game three was their best performance of this series. This is not a good sign for the Lakers. The Nuggets are 5-0 in their last five playoff road games. While James and Davis have been solid, they don’t have the depth to beat this Nuggets squad as seen in game three. Aaron Gordon dropped 29 points for Denver. The Nuggets continue to dominate the boards. They have out-rebounded the Lakers in all three games including 51 boards compared to only 38 by the Lakers on Thursday. Los Angeles has not been able to score enough points in this series despite shooting 49% due to the rebounding margin. The Nuggets have held the Lakers to an average of 102 points in the series. They have now beaten the Lakers in 11 straight meetings.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:11 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 11:30 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
8:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Suarez (4-0, 1.36 ERA) has been the best pitcher on arguably the best starting staff in the majors. He shut down the Reds Monday night over seven innings of a 7-0 win in Cincinnati, allowing only two hits with a walk and five strikeouts. Suarez's current scoreless streak is the longest for a Phillies pitchers since another lefty, Cliff Lee, authored one that lasted 30 2/3 innings from Aug. 17-Sept. 10, 2011. Like Lee, Suarez succeeds more by mixing pitches instead of overpowering hitters. Suarez enters this game with a 2-0 record in five career outings against the Padres, two of them starts. He owns a 2.65 ERA in 17 innings, which doesn't include a win and save in the 2022 National League Championship Series.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:27 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/27/2024 AT 11:12 PM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
9:05 PM EST
LEAGUE: MLB
Jordan Hicks has not allowed more than two runs in a start this season. After three home starts, he has a 1.80 ERA. He is the most reliable force in this game and the reason that the Giants will have a lead after six innings. Pittsburgh's Martin Perez has been getting tagged lately (seven runs allowed in his last two starts), and the Giants have a .257 team batting average against lefties. Expect this offense to score a few runs early. San Francisco will hold on late against a slumping offense.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 10:33 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 12:17 AM EST
7 DAYS AGO
SAT, APR 27, 2024
10:40 PM EST
LEAGUE: NHL
The Golden Knights have won five of their last six games and six of their last seven home games. They are playing well offensively and scored 15 goals in their last four home games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 20 percent of their power play opportunities. The Stars have done a good job of killing penalties but they’re not playing well defensively, giving up seven goals in their last two games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Golden Knights in this game. The Stars have lost two straight games and three of their last five overall. They have struggled offensively and scored only six goals in their last three games. They have done a better job on special teams, converting over 24 percent of their power play opportunities. The Golden Knights have killed over 79 percent of their penalties and they’re playing well defensively, giving up eight goals in their last three games, so expect them to keep Dallas’ offense in check. Go with Vegas to cover the money line.
PICK MADE ON 4/27/2024 AT 9:52 AM EST
PICK GRADED ON 4/28/2024 AT 3:12 AM EST