NBA Consensus | Week 1 NFL Picks | 6 MLB Predictions

We already have one team advancing to the conference semifinals, as Boston put away the injury-riddled Cavaliers last night and will play the Knicks or Pacers. Jay was on the Celtics last night and is now on a 20-13 (61%) while Bobby is 14-6 (70%) over the last three weeks in the NBA Playoffs. There is just one game tonight and we have a Consensus pick in the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves game.

Jay is on a sizzling 9-2 (+$690) run in the NHL Playoffs despite a loss on the Stars last night. Bobby is on a 7-5 (+$255) run heading into tonight’s action, where we have two great matchups including the Rangers trying to eliminate the Hurricanes once again.


Check out our daily YouTube videos to get Jay Cooper and Bobby Babowski’s Best Bets of the day including recaps of last night’s picks.

Bobby stayed hot in Major League Baseball with a beautiful +128 winner on the Rays last night. He is now on a 17-9 (+$784) run over the last couple of weeks and has one play lined up for this afternoon. Jay will look to bounce back from a losing day with a play in the Pirates vs. Cubs game. We have our picks in all 6 games on today’s schedule including three Best Bets.

Bobby is now 2-0 (100%) to start the WNBA season after coming through with a winner on the Dream last night. Jay split his two picks and we have a Consensus play in the Liberty vs. Fever game tonight.

The NFL schedule was released yesterday and we have Week 1 lines posted over on the website. Jay already has two picks for opening weekend which you can find at the bottom of this newsletter in our Futures section. We will be adding more future plays throughout the summer.

Remember, all of our picks are 100% FREE and available every morning on our website. Below, you will find our Best Bets for Thursday, May 16th, 2024 from our expert handicappers including some future bets at the bottom. Good luck to everyone today!

NBA Best Bets – Bobby Babowski | 14-6 (70%) Run
Timberwolves -2.5 over Nuggets

NBA Best Bets – Jay Cooper | 20-13 (61%) Run
Timberwolves -2.5 over Nuggets


MLB Best Bets – Bobby Babowski | 17-9 (+$784) Run
Yankees (Schmidt) -102 over Twins (Ryan)

MLB Best Bets – Jay Cooper
Pirates (Jones) +125 over Cubs (Steele)

Thursday’s MLB Free Picks [All Games]



NHL Best Bets – Jay Cooper | 9-2 (+$690) Run
Rangers +140 over Hurricanes
Canucks +130 over Oilers

NHL Best Bets – Bobby Babowski | 7-5 (+$255) Run
Canucks +130 over Oilers


WNBA Best Bets – Jay Cooper
Liberty -7 over Fever

WNBA Best Bets – Bobby Babowski
Liberty -7 over Fever



THURSDAY’S FREE HORSE PICKS

Belmont at the Big A – 1:05 ET
Race 1: 2 The Sugars
Race 2: 4 Foxy Cara
Race 3: 4 Focus Pocus
Race 4: 3 Mongolian Panther
Race 5: 2 Starts Now
Race 6: 4 Treaty Obligation
Race 7: 3 Lady Jasmine
Race 8: 8 Houdini’s Bride

Churchill Downs – 5:00 ET
Race 1: 3 Dontkisstheminister
Race 2: 6 Lebowski
Race 3: 2 Pro Oxidant
Race 4: 8 Twirl Around
Race 5: 6 Wonder of You
Race 6: 6 She’s Spendid
Race 7: 1 Arro Smash
Race 8: 9 Mor Happy Hours

Gulfstream Park – 1:10 ET
Race 1: 3 Breezey Z
Race 2: 7 Bryce Canyon
Race 3: 1 Scar
Race 4: 3 Mad Madame Mim
Race 5: 1 Tinki Abarrio
Race 6: 6 Bluefield
Race 7: 3 Gitana
Race 8: 8 Yeager

Horseshoe Indianapolis – 2:10 ET
Race 1: 4 Outstandingjustice
Race 2: 3 Shipshape
Race 3: 9 Cut Glass
Race 4: 7 Lily’s Home
Race 5: 3 Kam’s Rockin Gold
Race 6: 4 Ruthless Rua
Race 7: 8 Cadet Corps
Race 8: 2 Concentration
Race 9: 6 If Its the Beaches
Race 10: 9 Im Jess a Belle
Race 11: 2 Jess Takin on Cash

Pimlico – 12:25 ET
Race 1: 7 Bandits Warrior
Race 2: 3 Strugar
Race 3: 8 Esperanna
Race 4: 2 Overly Dramatic
Race 5: 1 Charging Aero
Race 6: 3 Riley G
Race 7: 5 Downtown Katie
Race 8: 7 Search


NBA Futures Jay Cooper
Minnesota Timberwolves to win West (+1200) 11/29/2023
Philadelphia 76ers to win East (+600) 11/29/2023

NHL Futures Jay Cooper
New York Rangers to win Stanley Cup (+1000) 11/29/2023
Vancouver Canucks to win West (+900) 11/29/2023

NHL Futures Bobby Babowski
New York Rangers to win Stanley Cup (+900) 12/28/2023

MLB Futures Bobby Babowski
Cleveland Guardians to make Playoffs (+175) 3/18/2024
San Diego Padres to win NL West (+1000) 3/20/2024
San Diego Padres to make Playoffs (+155) 3/27/2024

MLB Futures Jay Cooper
Baltimore Orioles to win AL East (+180) 3/18/2024
Cincinnati Reds to win NL Central (+310) 3/18/2024
Arizona Diamondbacks OVER 83.5 (-130) wins 3/18/2024
Baltimore Orioles OVER 90.5 (-125) wins 3/18/2024
Cincinnati Reds OVER 82.5 (-105) wins 3/18/2024