So I went 2-2 yesterday, betting spreads and totals. I think the rest of the playoffs I’m just going to do one bet per game to keep it simpler for myself.

No NBA tonight, which is not ideal. Milwaukee at Philadelphia for Monday Night Baseball, so that’s how I’ll be spending most of my Monday night.

MIL @ PHI (-1.5) O/U 8.5

  • Brewers are 24-18 while Phillies are 23-16. Battle of the big dogs in Philly.
  • Nola is pitching for the Phils, while some scrub named Freddy Peralta is pitching for the brewers.
  • PICK: I’m a homer so I’d obviously hammer the Phils -1.5.
  • BOLD PREDICTION: Nola goes 8 innings, two runs, seven K’s. Harper and Rhys hit back-to-back jacks in the 5th inning to give Philly some breathing room.

STL @ SJ (-1.5) O/U 5.5

  • Game two of the Western Conference Finals after the Sharks smacked the Blues 6-3 on Saturday.
  • As a Missouri transplant, I have a soft spot for the Blues, but I feel like they can’t turn it around on such short notice.
  • PICK: over 5.5. Can’t commit one way or another and don’t want my rooting interests to be in jeopardy.
  • DISCLAIMER: I’ve watched no playoff hockey since the Caps lost in round one, so I don’t think my opinion has much validity.

-tomfoolery was here