New York Yankees’ ace Masahiro Tanaka has an unblemished record so far in his burgeoning MLB career and he intends to get his second win against the Chicago Cubs and eighth overall tonight. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers are looking to sustain their terrific start to the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the series.
In our five keys to the Heat-Pacers series article, we mentioned Indiana’s dull offense to be a big hindrance for the team. However, Indiana made that point moot in Game 1. Signing up for a betting account and put your own analysis and prediction to the test. For a start, we’ll give you 50% deposit bonus right away.
[sc:MultiSportArticles ]New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs (8:05 PM ET)
Line: New York Yankees (-164) at Chicago Cubs (+149) – view these lines
The New York Yankees attempts to deliver Masahiro Tanaka’s seventh win when they make a rare visit at Wrigley Field tonight. This will be Tanaka’s second time to face the Cubs, having pitched a two-hitter in eight innings of work in the Yankees’ 3-0 win at home last month. The Yankees are 5-2 in their last seven home games, while the Cubs are fresh from winning back-to-back games against the Milwaukee Brewers.[sc:MLB240banner ]
Writer’s Prediction
Masahiro Tanaka will toss another gem tonight. Take the Yankees to win as -164 road favorites.
Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers (8:30 PM ET)
Line: Miami Heat (-2.5) at Indiana Pacers (+2.5); total: 209.0 – view these lines
Roy Hibbert (19 points, nine rebounds) proved his worth against the slim frontline of the Miami Heat in Game 1 as he played a key role in the Indiana Pacers’ 107-96 win to take the driver seat in the Eastern Conference finals. The win improved the Pacers’ record to 5-0 SU in their last four home games.
The Heat, meanwhile, will have to figure out how to bottle up the Pacers’ big men and cover Indiana’s shooters. The Heat haven’t lost back-to-back since the Playoffs began. Read our comprehensive preview of Game 3 between the Heat and the Pacers.
Writer’s Prediction
Miami will even the series with a convincing win in Game 2. Take the Heat to win straight up and cover the -2.5.
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