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Zack Cimini

Contrarian with Chutzpah

A Las Vegas handicapper who's never afraid to buck conventional wisdom, Zack excels in multiple sports. Entering the 2025 MLB season, Zack is 812-693 all-time, returning $5,836 to $100 bettors. He's coming off a dominant 2024 MLB season in which he went 112-89 (plus $2,509). And heading into the 2025-26 college basketball season, Zack was 592-506, returning $3,527 to $100 players. He enjoyed a brilliant 2023-24 CBB season in which he went 91-69 (plus $1,451), and just completed profitable seasons in college football (34-26, plus $527) and the NFL (35-25-4, plus $727). Zack appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Network and "The Early Edge," SportsLine's popular daily betting show. Catch "The Early Edge" live at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For Zack Cimini media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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May 13 2025, 2:00 am UTC
League
Minnesota
117
@ Golden St.
110
+1849
24-5 in Last 29 NBA ATS Picks
+349
9-5-1 in Last 15 GS ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been masterful defensively against the Golden State Warriors. Golden State has not scored over 100 points in the series yet, and Jimmy Butler put his all into game three. With Anthony Edwards coming off his best game of the series, look for other teammates to find their confidence in game four. Minnesota covers and heads back home to try and close out the series in five.

Pick Made: Mon 7:30 pm UTC on Caesars
May 13 2025, 12:10 am UTC
League
Kansas City
7
@ Houston
5
+645
22-15 in Last 37 MLB ML Picks
+1296
30-17 in Last 47 KC ML Picks
Analysis:

The Kansas City Royals had their seven game winning streak snapped on Saturday against the Red Sox. In both weekend games they managed just two combined runs. Furthermore, they have scored two runs or less in four out of five games. Although Houston did not manage a run against Michael Wacha on April 26th, look for the Royals inefficiency at the plate to cost them their third loss in a row.

Pick Made: Mon 7:31 pm UTC on BetRivers
May 12 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
Cleveland
109
@ Indiana
129
+287
33-26 in Last 59 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

Darius Garland saw his first action in over two weeks in game three’s victory for the Cleveland Cavaliers. As expected he did not shoot the ball well at twenty seven percent, but I expect a rise from him in game two. With Donovan Mitchell’s strong play, Indiana is going to have to over compensate to a degree defensively. Garland gets past his points prop here in game four at Indiana.

Pick Made: Sun 6:20 pm UTC on FanDuel
May 12 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
Cleveland
109
@ Indiana
129
+1849
24-5 in Last 29 NBA ATS Picks
+282
5-2 in Last 7 CLE ATS Picks
Analysis:

Of the remaining teams in the postseason, the predictability of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been the strongest. They swept the Miami Heat, and if they were healthy perhaps they would be going for another sweep today. Road success in their three postseason wins has been by a minimum twenty points, and an average margin of victory of 38 points. Not as lopsided here in game four, but their surge offensively continues to push them past the number.

Pick Made: Sun 9:20 pm UTC on FanDuel
May 11 2025, 8:07 pm UTC
League
Baltimore
7
@ L.A. Angels
3
+645
22-15 in Last 37 MLB ML Picks
+1266
45-32 in Last 77 LAA ML Picks
Analysis:

The Baltimore Orioles are once again are a steep priced favorites on the road against the LA Angels, despite being 6-15 on the road. Look for the fortune of Angels starter Tyler Anderson to subside, as the Angels have won six out of his seven starts. That’s six of the Angels sixteen wins on the year. Not sustainable, whether it’s via Anderson’s arm or the Angels bullpen. Tail the road favored Orioles.

Pick Made: Sun 6:53 pm UTC on BetMGM
May 11 2025, 12:30 am UTC
League
Minnesota
102
@ Golden St.
97
+287
33-26 in Last 59 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors is searching for lineups that are going to work without Steph Curry. This will give Anthony Edwards more flexibility to take over in game three. Game one he did not know how to attack the Warriors defensively, and game two he missed a key six minute stretch in the second quarter. After three straight playoff games of under performing points wise, look for Edwards to clear his points prop in game three.

Pick Made: May 10, 6:37 pm UTC on BetMGM
May 11 2025, 12:30 am UTC
League
Minnesota
102
@ Golden St.
97
+287
33-26 in Last 59 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

The Golden State Warriors problems against the Timberwolves may continue in game three, but I’m expecting a better output offensively from Golden State. In game two, Jonathan Kuminga stepped up, and next in line is Brandin Podziemski. He has scored 11 points or less in seven out of his last eight games, but did he get his last two shots to go in game two. Look for his best offensive game since game four against the Rockets.

Pick Made: May 10, 6:38 pm UTC on DraftKings
May 10 2025, 11:10 pm UTC
League
Boston
10
@ Kansas City
1
+645
22-15 in Last 37 MLB ML Picks
+1544
31-15 in Last 46 BOS ML Picks
Analysis:

The Kansas City Royals come into today’s matchup against the Red Sox with an MLB best seven game winning streak. Five of those wins the opposition has scored one run or less, including the Red Sox in yesterday’s opener with one run. Saturday’s starter Cole Ragans has not pitched beyond five innings in each of his last three starts. The Red Sox also got to him last season with two home runs. Back the Red Sox to end the Royals win streak.

Pick Made: May 10, 10:05 pm UTC on Caesars
May 09 2025, 11:30 pm UTC
League
Cleveland
126
@ Indiana
104
+1849
24-5 in Last 29 NBA ATS Picks
+282
5-2 in Last 7 CLE ATS Picks
Analysis:

In two of the last three playoff games from Indiana they have pulled off miracle comebacks in the final minute. Today, look for the Cavaliers in a desperation spot to play with the same intensity as game two, but to avoid a fourth quarter meltdown. With this line gaining momentum on the Cavaliers side, I expect at least two if not all three in Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and DeAndre Hunter to play tonight. Tail the Cavaliers.

Pick Made: May 09, 6:16 pm UTC on DraftKings
May 09 2025, 11:05 pm UTC
League
Milwaukee
3
@ Tampa Bay
4
+645
22-15 in Last 37 MLB ML Picks
+1868
40-19 in Last 59 MIL ML Picks
Analysis:

Jose Quintana’s had his first rough outing in his last start against the Chicago Cubs. He gave up six runs total with three via the home run. Look for the veteran to bounce back tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa just has not been able to find winning ways at home, where they have dropped seven straight overall. Tail Milwaukee as the proper slight road favorites.

Pick Made: May 09, 6:16 pm UTC on BetMGM
May 07 2025, 11:15 pm UTC
League
Cincinnati
4
@ Atlanta
3
+645
22-15 in Last 37 MLB ML Picks
+1949
49-30 in Last 79 ATL ML Picks
Analysis:

The Cincinnati Reds failures at the plate continue to plague them as they have now lost four games in a row. Over their last three games they have scored one run or fewer. Hunter Greene has typically been the answer to Cincinnati’s problems as they have won four out of his last five starts, but with the Reds woes look for Atlanta to win this in the final innings. Tail the home team here in Atlanta.

Pick Made: May 07, 8:08 pm UTC on BetRivers
May 07 2025, 1:30 am UTC
League
Golden St.
99
@ Minnesota
88
+287
33-26 in Last 59 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

The Golden State Warriors have the daunting task of going back on the road after just defeating the Rockets forty eight hours ago. Jimmy Butler during the Rockets series did not make more then seven field goals from game two on. That makes it hard to clear a points prop, but Butler also has had a knack for setting the tone in a new series in game one. He also gets the edge as Minnesota has not seen him in a Warriors uniform. All four regular season matchups were played before January 15th, when he was a Miami Heat. Take his prop over in game one.

Pick Made: May 06, 6:59 pm UTC on FanDuel
May 06 2025, 11:40 pm UTC
League
Houston
3
@ Milwaukee
4
+645
22-15 in Last 37 MLB ML Picks
+1868
40-19 in Last 59 MIL ML Picks
Analysis:

The Houston Astros have burned backers over the last week, losing three out of four to the White Sox, and dropping game one yesterday to Milwaukee. Pitching has been their main issue during their mini slump, but Hayden Wesneski has been consistent on the young season. In five starts he has allowed three runs or less in all. Back the Astros to even their series against the Brewers.

Pick Made: May 06, 6:58 pm UTC on Caesars
May 06 2025, 1:30 am UTC
League
Denver
121
@ Oklahoma City
119
+287
33-26 in Last 59 NBA Player Props Picks
Analysis:

Certain players raise their game in the postseason versus the regular season. Aaron Gordon since his put back dunk to win game four over the Clippers, has surged in the points department. He scored 23, 19, and 22 to close out the series against the Clippers. Look for his confidence to continue in game one against the Thunder, as he goes over his points prop for a fourth straight postseason game.

Pick Made: May 05, 8:33 pm UTC on Caesars
May 04 2025, 8:10 pm UTC
League
Washington
4
@ Cincinnati
1
+645
22-15 in Last 37 MLB ML Picks
+497
13-7 in Last 20 CIN ML Picks
Analysis:

Sunday, The Cincinnati Reds will aim to win their three-game series over the Washington Nationals. To begin the season the Reds were 0-5 in games with starter Nick Martinez on the mound, that changed in a 3-1 victory over St. Louis on Monday. Strikeout leader MacKenzie Gore also had his shortest outing last season against the Reds when he lasted just two innings. Back the home team here with Cincinnati.

Pick Made: May 04, 6:29 pm UTC on DraftKings
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