Joseph D'Amico
Play Rating: D units
Play: Atlanta Hawks +4.5 (-110)
After winning Game 1 of this series, Atlanta took one of the worst beating this season in Game 2. Trae Young, the teams top-scorer, had his poorest performance and lowest scoring game in the playoffs. Expect the star guard to come in here in Game 3, at home, and produce. The Hawks are one of the NBA’s best home teams and giving them points here is a mistake. They are 4-1 ATS L5 following an ATS loss, 20-6 ATS L26 at home, 15-7 ATS l22 on one day rest, and 11-5 ATS L16 overall. Take Atlanta. Thank you.
Play Rating: D units
Play: San Diego Padres -1.5 (-120) Z Gallen (RHP), Y Darvish (RHP) Must Start
Arizona won their first road game since April 25, yesterday. But savor the flavor as the Diamondbacks have a mediocre offense, at best and one of the worst pitching staffs in baseball. Gallen (1-3, 3.67) and Darvish (7-2, 2.50) are scheduled starters here. Expect the Padres, which won eight straight prior to Saturday, to bounce back here. San Diego owns the League’s second ranked pitching staff (3.15 Team ERA) and during their recent, eight-game win streak, they averaged 6.25 RPG. The Diamondbacks are 0-5 L5 following a win. The Padres are 21-5 L26 at home. Take San Diego on the run line. Thank you.
