Joey Tron - Betting Expert

I like the Cavs to win this game at home against the Magic in a win or go home Game 7. Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable however this is a MUST WIN game and I expect him to suit up and play in front of his home crowd. The Cavs are shooting 44% from the mid range and are ranked 3rd in the NBA in assist % indicating they are able to move the ball around and find people open to score. Defensively, the Cavs rank 7th in defensive rating and are hold teams to a 53% eFG and are Top 3 defensively in mid range %. The Magic are averaging just 90 PPG playing on the road this series and with or without Jarrett Allen, the Magic are inexperienced at this stage and the Cavs have leaders that have been here before. The home team has won each of the last 11 playoff meetings between these two teams and the Cavs defended their home court great this season, going 26-15. Take the Cavs ML here. -Joey Tron

I like the Mariners to win this one on the road against the Astros in a AL West battle. The Mariners are sending Bryce Miller (3-2 ; 2.04 ERA) to the hill who has had solid start to his season. He is 3-1 his last 5 starts, striking out 33 and allowed just 4 ERs across 30.1 IP. Miller has great splits against this Astros lineup and should be able to slice thru them. The Astros are sending Hunter Brown (0-4 ; 9.78 ERA) to the hill who has yet to pick up a win in his 6 appearances this season. In his last 4 starts, he is 0-3 and allowed 20 ERs and 4 HRs thru just 16 IP. Hunter Brown will struggle against this Mariners lineup, especially J-Rod and Ty France, but who are hitting .600 or better against Hunter Brown in their career. The Mariners bullpen ranks 5th in the MLB in ERA where as the Astros are ranked towards the bottom. The Mariners can win low scoring games, the Astros cannot. Take the Seattle Mariners ML here. -Joey Tron

I like the Rangers to win this game at home and start the second round with a win. The Hurricanes are still going to be without defenseman Brett Pesce (+10) and I believe his absence is going to leave a big hole in the Hurricanes defense. The Rangers looked great in the first round sweeping the Caps, and scored 4 goals in 3 of those 4 games. Igor Shesterkin looked phenomenal allowing an average of 1.75 GPG in that series. The Hurricanes boast one of the best PKs in hockey killing off 86% of chances however the Isles scored on 27% of their PPs in their series and if the Rangers get a man advantage, they will make the Canes pay for it as they rank 3rd on the PP scoring on 26.4% of Power Play chances. The Rangers are 5-2 the L7 head to head meetings. MSG will be rocking and the Rangers are well rested. Take NY Rangers ML here. -Joey Tron