First, the results of last week's predictions:

— NBA playoffs, Warriors-Thunder Game 3. Prediction: 5.6; final rating: 4.7.

— NBA playoffs, Cavaliers-Raptors Game 3. Prediction: 3.2; final rating: 3.3.

— The Preakness Stakes, race portion. Prediction: 5.6; final rating: 5.8.

— Stanley Cup playoffs, Blues-Sharks Game 4. Prediction: 2.0; final rating: 1.4.

— MLB on FOX, regional action. Prediction: 1.6; final rating: 1.4.

— NASCAR All-Star Race. Prediction: 2.2; final rating: 2.0.

This week's predictions (all times Eastern)

NBA playoffs, Warriors-Thunder Game 6 and Game 7* (9:00 p.m. Saturday and Monday, TNT). The NBA’s Western Conference final has been a strong draw thus far, with each game hitting a multi-year ratings high. With the Warriors facing elimination in Game 6, and the Thunder staring down the prospect of a Game 7 in Oakland, the stakes are as high as possible Saturday night. Ratings should soar above the comparable 4.9 for Spurs-Thunder in 2014. If there is a Game 7 Monday night, expect TNT to earn the highest rating ever for an NBA game on cable — surpassing the current record of 7.7 for Celtics-Heat in 2012. Predictions: 6.1 and 8.1.

NBA playoffs, Raptors-Cavaliers Game 7* (8:30 p.m. Sunday, ESPN). The Cavaliers-Raptors series has not been much of a draw thus far, with each of the first five games hitting a multi-year ratings low. If Toronto beats the odds — and the pundits — and forces a seventh game, expect another low Sunday night. The lowest rating ever for a conference final Game 7 is 6.2 for Pistons-Heat in 2005. Prediction: 5.6.

Stanley Cup final, Sharks-Penguins Game 1. (8 p.m. Monday, NBC). The Stanley Cup Final features the star-studded Penguins against the big market Sharks, but it is safe to say that neither team can make up for the absence of the Chicago Blackhawks. Look for Monday’s Game 1 to suffer a double-digit decline from last year’s 3.3 for Blackhawks-Lightning, especially if there is NBA competition. Prediction: 2.6.

100th Indianapolis 500 (12 p.m. Sunday, ABC). Ratings for the Indy 500 have increased in consecutive years, rising to 4.2 last year. With this year marking the 100th edition of the race, and with coverage airing live in Indianapolis for the first time since 1950, conditions seem favorable for a third straight rise. Prediction: 4.4.

NASCAR Sprint Cup from Charlotte (6 p.m. Sunday, FOX). Last year’s Coca-Cola 600 was the lowest rated since 2000 and marked the first edition of the race since 2005 to trail the Indy 500. Given NASCAR’s mostly downward trajectory this season, expect more of the same. Prediction: 3.7.

Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix (8 a.m. Sunday, NBC). Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix is not exactly a huge television draw, but it does well enough given its early Sunday morning timeslot. In three years on NBC, the race has earned a 1.0 rating (2013) and a 0.9 (2014 and 2015). F1 numbers have mostly declined so far this season on NBCSN, so perhaps a lower number is in the cards this time around. Prediction: 0.8.

Paulsen is the founder of Sports Media Watch and a contributor for Sporting News. Follow him on Twitter @Paulsen_SMW .