Despite two recent defeats, the Mets' lineup remains one of the strongest in the league, capable of competing with anyone and will face Snell who has been terrible so far.

The Cardinals' starting pitcher, Kyle Gibson, has previously faced the Diamondbacks this season, and the encounter did not go well. Gibson lost to Arizona by allowing four earned runs and a home run.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's leadership and the Thunder's collective effort will be instrumental in securing the win and asserting their dominance in the series. With the Pelicans missing their star player, the Thunder have a golden opportunity to take command of the series and advance with confidence.

Game 2 between the Heat and the Celtics is expected to be a one-sided affair, with the Celtics heavily favored to secure another victory. With their superior talent and depth, the Celtics are poised to exploit the Heat's weaknesses and cruise to victory.

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N. Jokic will lead the Nuggets' offense, utilizing his scoring and playmaking abilities to control the game. The Lakers' injury concerns, especially with key players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis, will make it difficult for them to keep up with the Nuggets' pace.

J. Brunson will lead the Knicks' offense, using his scoring ability to create opportunities for his teammates. Additionally, the Knicks' solid defense, anchored by I. Hartenstein, will make it difficult for the 76ers to score.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are likely to emerge victorious in Game 1, backed by their exceptional home record. With a 30-11 record at home, they have consistently performed well in front of their fans.

D. Mitchell's scoring ability, combined with the Cavaliers' defensive prowess, should be enough to outplay the Magic and secure a comfortable victory. The Cavaliers are motivated to perform after their disappointing playoff exit last year and will look to make a statement early in the series.

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With Zion Williamson sidelined, the Sacramento Kings have a significant advantage in this matchup. The Pelicans will struggle to fill the void left by Williamson's absence, especially against a motivated Kings team fighting for a playoff berth.

Given Jimmy Butler's absence for the Miami Heat, the Chicago Bulls have a significant advantage in this matchup. DeMar DeRozan will lead the Bulls to victory with a stellar performance, securing the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Neither starting pitcher has been particularly dominant this season, with Andrew Heaney and Chris Sale both posting ERAs above 4.50. This suggests that both offenses could find success against the opposing pitchers.