We saw the Dallas Mavericks flip the switch in game two on the defensive end of the floor. They forced tough shots the entire game from the Clipper’s star players in Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Paul George. Now expect the Mavericks to defend their home court as they were the top team in the NBA down the stretch of the season.

The LA Angels find themselves as slight home favorite tonight against the Minnesota Twins. The pitching matchup features a struggling Patrick Sandoval versus Bailey Ober who has been sharp his last three outings. For the Twins the travel factor from yesterday’s series is something to be leery of here. Additionally, Miguel Sano will get a chance for revenge on his former team of eight years.

In the NBA playoffs right now we are seeing lopsided series in the West with Dallas winning consecutive games, Minnesota up 3-0, and Denver up 3-0. The Pelicans if they are going to take one game the best opportunity will be in game three. Oklahoma City is coming off an A+ offensive game in which they put in over 120 points. But in the third quarter the Pelicans got their star finally going in Brandon Ingram. He should be much more aggressive in game three and the Pelicans will feed off his energy. Take the Pelicans.

The Chicago Cubs have won four straight games, including yesterday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Today, pitcher Ben Brown will be on the mound, and thus far the Cubs have won each outing in the month of April. Five straight victories in his appearances. Lets take the Cubs to continue their hot streak and push it to five on the road against the Red Sox.