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]]>June 1 is finally here, which means it’s the start of the NBA Finals. The Miami Heat stunned the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in four games. Nikola Joki? was the statistical leader for Denver, while Jimmy (Himmy) Butler led the Heat to the finals. With the finals starting tonight, who will lead the NBA Finals in scoring? If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
?Nikola Joki? was the statistical?leader in the series against the Timberwolves, the Suns, and the Lakers.? Joki? was an MVP candidate for a reason this season and makes everyone around him play better. He can attack inside, hit outside the perimeter, creates plays for his teammates, and is a staple for Denver on the daily. He is playing elite basketball and is an unstoppable force. During the NBA Finals, everyone will be looking at his matchup against big man Bam Adebayo. The question is, can Adebayo stop?Joki??
Postseason Stats: 29.9 Points, 1.1 Steals, 10.3 Assists., and 13.3 Rebounds in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. In addition, Joki? is shooting 47.4 Percent from the three, and 53.8 percent from the field this post season.
There’s no doubt in our minds that Jimmy Butler is HIM, and he is?known as ‘Playoff Jimmy’ for a reason. In fact, according to Bleacher Report, Butler recently filed trademark for ‘Himmy Buckets,” in which he plans to use on clothing and more. Butler is the heart and soul of this team and put the Heat on his back even through injuries. Like Nikola Joki?, he was the leading scorer in the series against the Celtics, Knicks, and Bucks. It’s important to note, Butler is shooting 80 percent from the free-throw line. He’s an aggressive player that plays tough on both sides of the ball and will do whatever he can to help.
Postseason Stats: 28.5 Points, 2.1 Steals, 5.7 Assists, and 7 Rebounds. He’s shooting 35.6 percent from the three, and 48.3 percent from the field.?
Jamal Murray suffered a torn ACL in the 2021 season, and Denver felt the effects of his absence. Much like Nikola Joki?, Murray is an integral part of this Nuggets team. Murray had monstrous games this postseason and can be clutch in certain situations. We saw him perform in the bubble, and since then, Murray has taken his game to a new level. Known to go off in the 4th quarter, Jamal Murray has established himself as an outstanding three-level scorer. He can hit beyond the arc, the mid-range, and can drive to the basket and finish. Nikola Joki? may be the “guy” in Denver, however, Jamal Murray could arguably be the best man on the court this series against Miami.
Postseason Stats: 27.7 Points, 1.7 Steals, 6.1 Assists, and 5.5 Rebounds. He’s shooting 92.5 Percent from the line, 39.8 Percent from the three, and 48 percent from the field.
Although quiet on the offensive front in the final two games against the Celtics, Bam Adebayo has been proficient throughout the playoffs. Adebayo is an elite rim protector and is considered of the NBA’s best defensive guys. Standing at 6 foot 9, Bam is slightly undersized for a Center and is not an outside shooter. However, Adebayo is a force in the paint.? Even though Adebayo didn’t have a big offensive Game 7, he was a presence down below, and was a huge defensive player for Miami. The Biggest question heading into the NBA Finals will be his matchup against MVP Candidate Nikola Joki?.
Bam averaged 20.5 Points, 1.5 Blocks, and 4.5 Rebounds in 2 games against Denver this season, in which he was held to 42.9 percent field goal shooting. There’s no doubt Nikola Joki? will give Adebayo a hard time in the paint this series. However, I do believe Bam Adebayo will eat down low as well, considering the Nuggets will want to keep Nikola Joki? out of foul trouble.
Postseason Stats: 16.8 Points, 1 steal, 3.8 Assists, and 9.2 Rebounds. He’s shooting 79.7 percent from the free-throw line, and 49.2 percent from the field.
?Michael Porter Jr. is one of my x -factors in the NBA Finals, and one of Denver’s top role players. Once riddled with Injuries, Porter Jr. is one of the most important players on this Nuggets team. Although Porter Jr. is a tremendous player, he’s been inconsistent, especially in this year’s playoffs. Standing at 6 foot 10, it’s hard to imagine who will cover Porter Jr., given Adebayo will have the matchup with Nikola Joki?. Besides Caleb Martin, the next man up to guard MPJ would be Kevin Love, who is not the best defensively. Porter Jr. had some big games against Minnesota and Phoenix; however, he will be an x factor in this next test.
If Nikola Joki? and Jamal Murray are clamped up, can Michael Porter Jr. shoot as well as he did against the Timberwolves and Lakers? It will be vital for him to attempt as many three-point shots, and hopefully make them in key situations. I don’t see him leading the team in points. However, I believe his shooting volume will increase against Miami, in which he attempted 13 threes last game against the Heat. Look for his matchup against Caleb Martin, who has a huge size disadvantage.
Postseason Stats: 14.6 Points, 1.8 Assists, and 7 Rebounds. Porter Jr. is shooting 81 percent from the free-throw line, 40.8 percent from the three, and 45.5 percent from the field.
?I saw Caleb Martin destroy the Boston Celtics in Game 7 with my own two eyes at the TD Garden in Boston. Once an undrafted player, Martin has risen to an NBA star who was the best player on the floor in Game 7. Caleb Martin showed his speed and ability to get open, especially from the three-point line against the Celtics. In fact, Martin shot 66.7 Percent from the three, and shot 4-6 against the Celtics last game. Although he only averaged 6.6 Points in April, Martin stepped up in the absence of Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo.
In addition, Martin averaged 19.3 Points, 6.4 Rebounds, and shot 60 Percent from the field in the Eastern Conference Finals. To me, Caleb Martin is one of the biggest x-factors for Miami, and some considered him to be the Eastern Conference Finals MVP. Also, his playing time increased following teammates injuries. Can he sustain his numbers and step up, especially if Jimmy Butler is hampered by injuries? Look for the matchup with Michael Porter Jr here.
Postseason Stats: 14.1 Points and 9.2 Rebounds. He’s shooting 79.7 percent from the free-throw line, and 49.2 percent from the field.
?Gabe Vincent is another undrafted player, who’s seen his stock rise, especially with injuries in the NBA Playoffs. Vincent found himself with increased minutes, due to the decline in play by point guard Kyle Lowry. In the Heats Game 2 win against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, Vincent finished with 29 Points, and shot nearly 80 percent from the field, and 66.7 percent from the three. If you look at those numbers, they are incredible. Not only is Gabe Vincent a force on the defensive end, but he’s also become a player that can handle high volume shooting.
Although Vincent was offensively absent in the last three games against the Knicks in the 2nd round, he showed up big in Game 5 against the Bucks. I expect Vincent to bring his defensive presence and could be that x-factor if Butler is clamped up.
Postseason Stats: 13.1 Points, 2.3 Assists, and 1.7 Rebounds. He’s shooting 89.3 percent from the free-throw line, 39 percent from the three, and 40.8 Percent from, the Field.
?Max Strus may have a little chip on his shoulder now that Miami beat the team who once let him go (Boston).? He can get hot at any time, and when he’s hot, there’s no stopping Strus. Although Strus was inconsistent in the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston, we saw what he could against the Chicago Bulls in the Play-In Tournament. In that single game, Strus shot 7-12 from the three, and added 31 points.
Strus had his best numbers against the New York Knicks in the second round, in which he averaged 14.7 Points Per Game. Strus is being talked about as one of the best undrafted free agents, and will have a huge test against the Nuggets, who more than likely watched film on their role players. With Strus averaging under 30 minutes in the playoffs, I don’t see him being the top scorer in this series.
Postseason Stats: 10.3 Points, 1 Assist, and 3.3 Rebounds. He’s shooting 81 percent from the free-throw line, 35.9 percent from the three, and 45.2 Percent from, the Field.
?Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is not a stranger to the NBA Finals and is another x-factor in the Finals. In fact, he was an important player when the Los Angeles Lakers won the Championship in 2020 against the Heat. Not only does he have experience in the Finals, but this is also his second matchup against Jimmy Butler and Head coach Erik Spoelstra in the Finals. The addition of both him and Aaron Gordon helped shape this Nuggets team into championship contenders throughout the league.? Caldwell-Pope is known for his corner threes and thrives when he’s left open to make the shot. He is an incredible shooter and is a player that is not afraid to take shots in big moments.
We saw Caldwell-Pope have a massive Game 6 against Phoenix, and Game 1 against the Lakers. In addition to his shooting, Caldwell-Pope is arguably Denver’s best defensive guard, which will vital against a Heat team that can shoot. He’s averaging 33 minutes per game this postseason, and I like his NBA odds better than Michael Porter Jr. I truly believe KCP will be an important x-factor for this Nuggets team. Along with his defense, KCP may need to take more shots to keep up with Miami’s shooting guards.
Postseason Stats: 11.7 Points, 1.3 Steals, 1.6 Assists, and 3.2 Rebounds. He’s shooting 86.4 percent from the free-throw line, 41.1 Percent from the three, and 48.1 percent from the field.
There’s no question Aaron Gordon is one of Denver’s best role players, and the trade with the Orlando Magic was a successful one. Although Gordon’s offensive numbers dipped slightly from the regular season to the playoffs, he’s an impactful player. It’s important to note Gordon had a career year with the Nuggets. Not only does Gordon possess tremendous size at 6 foot 8, 235 pounds, he can attack and finish at the rim. In addition, he hits outside shots and steps up when he needs to.
Considering the Nuggets are healthy, I expect his role to remain the same in the playoffs. Gordon’s had some big games against the Lakers and Phoenix. Otherwise, his performance has been underwhelming offensively. So far, Aaron Gordon is averaging 35.6 Minutes in the playoffs, and I expect him to have a tough matchup, especially if he’s matched up with Jimmy Butler.
Postseason Stats: 13 Points, 2.5 Assists, and 5.5 Rebounds. He’s shooting 70.4 percent from the free-throw line, 35.1 Percent from the three, and 49 percent from the field.
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]]>?It’s June 1, and the NBA Finals are here. The 8th Seed Miami Heat (44-28, 17-24 Away) will face off against the 1 Seed Denver Nuggets (53-29,34-7 Home) in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Miami is coming off an incredible Game 7 win against the Boston Celtics, despite blowing a 3-0 lead. The Denver Nuggets are well rested, after defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0.? Miami is the 2nd 8th Seed to make the Finals in NBA History behind head coach Erik Spoelstra.? These two teams will play tonight at 8:30 PM EST, at Ball Arena, located in Denver, Colorado. In addition, the matchup will air on ABC/ESPN+. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Miami Heat: +320.
Denver Nuggets: -425.
?The Denver Nuggets and The Miami Heat only faced off two times in the NBA regular season. In fact, these teams haven’t matched up since February, which was before the NBA All-Star Game. Although the Nuggets won the regular season matchup 2-0, it’s worth noting both of those games were decided by five points or less. Let’s break down the regular season series, the betting odds and results.
Betting Odds: Denver (-4), Over/Under 223.5.
Betting Results: Denver Money Line, Denver -4, OVER: 243.
?There wasn’t much separation between these two teams until the 4th Quarter, and it was a dog fight until the end. Although Jamal Murray only attempted 9 shots, he found his stride in the last 5 minutes of this game. For most of this game, the Nuggets didn’t rely on one superstar to carry this team. Star Center Nikola Joki? finished with a double-double, and +/- +14 for the game, and all five of their starters had points in double-digits. Although Jamal Murray finished +/- -9 on the court, he scored half his points in the last quarter, and shot 4-9, and 1-3 from the three.
Given Miami outscored Denver 33-25 in the third quarter, Jamal Murray took over once the Nuggets were down. Murray showed why he is a fantastic ball player in clutch situations. In the last few minutes of the game, he was able to get to the line, hit his threes, and drive to the rim. Overall, the Nuggets bench added 50 Points. It’s important to note Kentavious Caldwell-Pope led the Nuggets in points and shot 100 percent.
Denver shot an incredible 60 Percent from the Three, and nearly 60 Percent from the field. Although they struggled with their free throws compared to the Heat, both teams equally rebounded the basketball, and were almost even in every category.
Despite Miami’s slow start, and their inability to rebound, the Heat came alive in the 2nd quarter. Although most of their players struggled shooting, Tyler Herro led the way with 26 Points, 10 Rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 block. In addition, Miami had 13 steals as a team, and forced Denver to turn the ball over. Both Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo had 4 steals a piece, however, the Heat failed to get major defensive stops down the stretch. As a team, Miami shot 40 Percent from the three, and 45 percent from the field. In addition, their bench added 44 Points. If Tyler Herro can come back from his hand injury, he will be a vital part of this Heat Offense.
Betting Odds: Even ML, Over/Under 217.
Betting Results: Denver Money Line, Push on the spread -4, OVER: 220.
?Nikola Joki? ability to score in the paint was a huge reason why the Denver Nuggets took Game 2. Although Miami has excellent defense, Joki? finished +5 on the court, with 27 Points, 12 Rebounds, and 8 assists. In addition, Nikola Joki? shot 12-14 from the field and hit 100 percent of his shots at the line. Although the Nuggets were without stars Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, Bruce Brown, Vlatko Cancar, and Michael Porter Jr. all had points in double-digits.
In addition, Denver had 34 points off the bench, and erupted for 38 points in the 2nd quarter. Denver shot an incredible 57.9 Percent from the field. And 39 Percent from the three. They outrebounded Miami, especially defensively, and beat them in the paint. Nikola Joki? is a player that makes everyone around him better. If he’s double-teamed and can’t score, he always finds the open man.
Miami was without guard Tyler Herro, who put up 27 points in Game 1. To put it lightly, the Heat struggled to shoot this game. Jimmy Butler led the way with 27 Points, 1 Steal, 9 assists, and 10 rebounds. Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, and Bam Adebayo put up points in double figures, however, they all struggled shooting to some degree. Miami finished the game shooting 34 Percent from the Three, and 43 Percent from the Field. It’s important to note that Max Strus and Jimmy Butler both attempted 18-20 field goals.
The Miami Heat average the following throughout the playoffs:
Points per Game: 111.7 PPG
Opponent Points Per Game: 107.4 PPG
Assists Per Game: 23.7 APG.
Rebounds Per Game: 41 RPG
Steals Per Game: 7.4 SPG
Blocks per Game: 3.4 BPG
Free throw Percentage: 80.4 %
Three-Point Percentage: 39 %
Field Goal Percentage: 47.2 %
Point Differential: +4.2
The Denver Nuggets average the following throughout the playoffs:
Points per Game:116.4 PPG
Opponent Points Per Game: 108.1 PPG
Assists Per Game: 25.8 APG
Rebounds Per Game: 44.2 RPG
Steals Per Game: 7.1 SPG
Blocks per Game: 3.9 BPG
Free throw Percentage: 81.5 %
Three-Point Percentage: 38.6 %
Field Goal Percentage: 49 %
Point Differential: +8.3
?The Miami Heat are a great basketball team, loaded with talent around All-Star Jimmy Butler. Players such as Caleb Martin, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, and Bam Adebayo have had big games. Led by Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, the Heat are the 2nd 8th Seed to make it to the Finals in NBA History.? Their journey to the 2023 NBA Finals has been anything but easy. The Miami Heat defeated the 1 Seed Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, and went on to beat the New York Knicks, and the 2nd Seed Boston Celtics. With Jimmy Butler nursing an ankle injury, and Tyler Herro out with a hand fracture, do the Heat have the pieces to beat the Nuggets?
?The Denver Nuggets are a 1 seed for a reason. Led by MVP Candidate Nikola Joki? and Jamal Murray, Denver has some serious talent around them. The Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, followed by series wins against the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. Can Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon continue to step up? Can Denver improve their defense, especially against the pick and roll? If Nikola Joki? struggles, can he trust his teammates to make the plays? As of right now, the Denver Nuggets’ odds of beating the Miami Heat are -425. It’s important to note, the Boston Celtics had -500 odds to win the Eastern Conference Finals series against Miami. This is going to be a closer series than some think. Stay tuned for more articles pertaining to the NBA Finals
Prediction: Nuggets in 6.
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]]>It’s the middle of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the Boston Celtics are on a two-game?win streak.? The 2nd Seed, Boston Celtics (57-25, 25-16 Away) are down 3-2 games against the 8th Seed Miami Heat (44-38, 27-14 Home), and will face elimination again. These two teams will play tomorrow at 8:30 PM EST, at the Kaseya Center, located in Miami, Florida. For the record, teams that are 0-3 in the NBA Playoffs have a record of 0-149. In addition, the matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Boston Celtics: +295.
Miami Heat: +550.
*The Celtics championship odds were +1600 before Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. *
Game 5 Summary and Betting odds:
Miami Heat 97 vs. Boston Celtics 110.
Betting Odds: Boston -8.5, Over/Under 215.
Betting Results: Boston Money Line, Boston -8.5, UNDER.
Unlike the first three games of the series, the Boston Celtics struck early, and established dominance on both sides of the ball. On paper, the Heat and the Celtics matched up offensively. In fact, Boston outrebounded Miami by a slight margin, and the Heat scored more points inside the paint and off turnovers. The Celtic’s ability to hit their shots and play defense were two key factors for Game 5.
Offensively, Boston took charge early, and shot 50 Percent from the Field, and 41 Percent from the Three. Without Gabe Vincent, the Heat shot 51 percent from the Field, and 39 Percent from the Three. At one point, Boston led by 24 Points, in which Miami never had a lead.
The Boston Celtics played elite defense in Game 5, in which Marcus Smart led with 5 steals. In addition, all five of the Celtics starters had at least one steal, which led to 16 Heat turnovers. Out of those turnovers, Bam Adebayo created 6 turnovers for Miami. With exceptional defense, Boston was able to hold Jimmy Butler to 14 Points, and +/- 24 on the court. The Celtics did an incredible job of guarding the perimeter and forcing other players to take shots.? ?Boston played disciplined basketball, and only had 9 total team fouls. The Celtics benched their starters by the 4th Quarter, where Miami outscored Boston by 5.
Boston’s core starters stepped up big, considering Malcom Brogdon left the game due to a partially torn tendon in his forearm. In fact, four of the Celtics starters had 20 plus points.
Although Jayson Tatum struggled from the Three again, he utilized ways to attack the basket, and make plays for his teammates. Although he finished 1-6 from the Three, he tallied 21 Points, 11 Assists, and 8 Rebounds. If Jayson Tatum continues to struggle in Game 6, it will be crucial for them to facilitate through him to create the plays.
Derrick White is arguably one of the most consistent shooters for the Celtics in the NBA Playoffs. White is shooting 48 percent from the Three-Point and is averaging 39.1 Percent from the Three against Miami this series. In addition, he’s averaging 3.6 made threes a game, and has an average of 6.2 attempted threes. Boston will need Derrick White to continue his hot shooting, especially if Tatum continues to struggle. Whether it’s a corner three or on the hash, Derrick White is a fantastic spot up shooter.
It was evident the Celtics defense held Butler to 14 Points in Game 5. Jimmy Butler shot 50 Percent from the field, and 0-2 from the Three. Furthermore, Butler only attempted 10 Shots, and Boston forced other players to shoot the ball. Derrick White is a fantastic two-way guard who was all over Jimmy, along with Jason Tatum.
Butler stated the Heats poor shooting percentage led to a lack of defense.
"The last two games are not who we are," Butler said. "It just happened to be that way. We stopped playing defense halfway because we didn't make shots that we want to make. But that's easily correctable. You just have to come out and play harder from the jump (MSN)”
It’s no secret the Miami Heat are playing without injured star players, such as Tyler Herro, Victor Oladipo, and Gabe Vincent. Although Kyle Lowry got the start in place of Vincent, it was Robinson who stepped up for the Heat. Duncan Robinson shot 2-3 from the Three, and 7-10 from the field. Although his role diminished this season, Robinson earned an extension in 2020-2021, and has playoff experience. In addition, both Robinson and Bam Adebayo have chemistry, and they work well together on the floor. Not only did Robison contribute points wise, but he also accounted for 9 of their 20 assists. Erik Spoelstra is an excellent coach who finds unique ways for his team to win, regardless of who is on the floor.
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat.
Boston: -145, -3.
Miami: +125, +3.
Over/Under: 211.
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]]>Tonight, is Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The 2nd Seed, Boston Celtics (57-25, 25-16 Away) are facing elimination against the 8th Seed Miami Heat (44-38, 27-14 Home). Miami has a 3-0 Series lead and has home court advantage. These two teams will play tonight at 8:30 PM EST, at the Kaseya Center, located in Miami, Florida. In addition, the matchup will air on TNT.? If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Boston Celtics: +1600.
Miami Heat: +275.
Boston Celtics: +700.
Miami Heat: -1100.
*The Miami Heat have the least odds of winning the Eastern Conference Finals. *
NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat.
Miami: -120 ML, -1.5.
Boston: +100, +1.5.
Over/Under: 217.
PF Kevin Love (Day-To-Day): Left Lower Leg Strain.
PG Tyler Herro (OUT): Hand.
SG Victor Oladipo (OUT): Left Knee.
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT): Knee.
Jayson Tatum Over 29.5 Points ( -110).
Series Numbers: 26 PPG, 10 REB, 3.7 AST, 0.7 STL.
Field Goal Percentage: 45 %.
Three-Point Percentage: 25 %.
Free Throw Percentage: 95.8 %
It’s no secret Jayson Tatum is struggling in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Although Tatum hit over 30 points two times, he’s shooting very poorly from the three.? In addition to his shooting struggles, Tatum turns the ball over frequently.? We’ve seen Tatum have monstrous games in the playoffs and seen him completely disappear.
One great characteristic of Tatum’s game is his ability to lead in elimination?games. In elimination games throughout his career, Tatum averages 27.1 Points, 40.8 Minutes, and shoots 41.7 Percent from the Three. In the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Jayson Tatum scored 23 Points 6 Rebounds, and 8 Assists in an elimination game against the Milwaukee Bucks. In Game 7 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals, Tatum finished with 26 Points, 10 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 blocks, and 1 Steal. In addition, Tatum shot 4-7 from the Three.
Both Jayson Tatum and the Celtics know this is a desperation game against the Heat at home. Tatum had 51 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Assists, and shot 60 Percent from the Three in Game 7 vs the 76ers. Although Tatum had 14 Points in Game 3, he put up 34 in Points in Game 2, and 30 Points in Game 1. In Games 1 and 2, Jayson Tatum shot under 35 Percent from the Three, and at least 50 Percent from the Field.
Right now, there is not an explanation for Tatum’s struggles. However, we all know how talented he is, and how much he can step up in pivotal games. If he is off to slow start shooting wise, Tatum will have to find a way to limit turnovers, make smart passes, drive to the rim, and utilize the mid-range shot. It will be a tough fight for Boston on the road, however, I expect Tatum to step up.
Overall, Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.8 Points in the Post Season, and 28.6 Points on the road this season. Knowing Tatum does not shoot as well on the road, he will have to adjust his game. If Tatum can get to the Free-Throw line 11-13 times, I also expect him to his that 29.5 line. I like Jayson Tatum OVER 29.5 Points.
Marcus Smart OVER 5.5 Assists (-150).
Series Numbers: 9.3 PPG, 4.7 REB, 7.4 AST.
Game 1: 11 Assists.
Game 2: 3 Assists.
Game 3: 8 Assists.
Although the Boston Celtics lack a true pure Playmaker, Marcus Smart is the heart and soul of this team and knows how to distribute the ball. Not only did Smart have a double-double in Game 1, but he also nearly had another one in Game 3. However, Smart only played 30 minutes in Game 3 against Miami, and the team lacked any sort of facilitating when he was off the court. It’s important to note, Boston pulled their starters in the 4th Quarter due to the Heat’s dominance.
Overall, Marcus Smart averaged 6.3 Assists, and 7 Assists against Miami in the regular season. In addition, Smart averages 5.5 Assists in the postseason, and 6.1 Assists on the road. Although Boston’s starting five can facilitate, Marcus Smart is the guy that can make the right plays, and a floor general who constantly creates opportunities for his team. If Marcus Smart can avoid foul trouble and technicals, I see him getting 6 Assists without a problem.
Marcus Smart is as brilliant on the defensive end as he is on the offensive side. I expect Boston to make their shots, and for Smart to find the plays. When Marcus Smart’s Assists line is at 5.5, the under-hit rate is 41 percent. I like Marcus Smart OVER 5.5 Assists.
Derrick White Over 2.5 Threes (+140).
Series Numbers: 10.3 PPG, 2.3 REB, 1.3 AST, 56 % from the Three.
Game 1: 3-6 3PT.
Game 2: 3-6 3PT.
Game 3: 3-6 3PT.
Derrick White may not score the most points for the Celtics; however, he’s been extremely consistent. In 16 Post Season Games, White is averaging 15.3 Points and is shooting 45.6 Percent from the Three. In three games against Miami, White has hit 3 Threes in each of the games and is averaging 56 Percent from downtown in the series.
Overall, White was consistent shooting wise in both series against the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers. In addition,?he's?shooting 38.4 Percent from the three in road games and is averaging anywhere from 6-9 shots in this series. I love what White brings to the table, especially this post season. If Derrick White can keep his minutes up, I fully expect him to find the corner threes, and make those though shots. Although the Odds are higher, I like Derrick White OVER 2.5 Threes.
Jimmy Butler OVER 5.5 Assists (-150).
Series Numbers:?26 PPG, 7 REB, 6.3 AST.?
Game 1:? 7 Assists.?
Game 2:? 6 Assists.
Game 3:? 6 Assists.?
?Jimmy Butler continues to show the entire world why he’s one of the best clutch players in post season basketball, and why the Miami Heat should be taken seriously. Not only has he far exceeded his stats in the Post Season, but he also single- handedly carried this team to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Butler is a leading scorer, playmaker, and defensive staple for this Miami Heat team. In the Playoffs, he's averaging 29.9 Points, and 5.6 Assists. Additionally, Jimmy Butler is averaging 5.4 Assists at Home Games, and 6.3 Assists in this Series against the Celtics.
Overall, Miami is shooting 47.8 Percent from the Three Point Range, and 52 percent from the Field in the Eastern Conference Finals. Players like Caleb Martin, Gabe Vincent, Max Strus, and Duncan Robinson can shoot. With the way Boston is playing perimeter defense, I expect Butler to find the open man. I like Jimmy Butler OVER 5.5 Assists, Playoff Jimmy is HIM.
Jimmy Butler OVER 1.5 Steals (-175).
Game 1: 6 Steals.
Game 2: 3 Steals.
Game 3: 2 Steals.?
?Jimmy Butler is a force not only on the offensive end, but the defensive side of the ball. Butler is averaging an incredible 2.2 Steals in the Playoffs, and 1.8 Steals in Home Games this season. In addition, Butler is averaging an impressive 3.7 steals, and has 11 steals in the Eastern Conference Finals. Butler hasn’t had under 2 steals in the series against the Celtics, and I expect Miami to apply defensive pressure this game. With the way the Celtics have been turning over the ball, I like Jimmy Butler OVER 1.5 Steals this game.
Gabe Vincent OVER 11.5 Points (-125).
Series Numbers: 17.7 PPG, 2.3 REB, 1.7 AST.
Game 1: 15 Points.?
Game 2: 9 Points.
Game 3: 29 Points
?Gabe Vincent may only average 12.9 Points in the Playoffs, however, he's scored big in games. In three Games against Boston this series, Vincent is averaging 17.7 Points Per Game, and is shooting 55.6 Percent from the Three. In addition, Vincent averaged 13 Points Per Game against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, and 10.3 Points against the Knicks in the second round.
It's obvious that Boston is not playing efficiently on both sides of the ball this series. Gabe Vincent scored 29 Points and shot 6-9 from the Three in Game 3. In addition, Vincent added 15 Points in Game 1, and has become a reliable scoring option when needed for the Heat.
Although Vincent has some spotty games here and there, I fully expect him to step up with Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo out. I like the minutes Vincent is playing, in addition to Lowry coming off the bench. In fact, he’s averaging 37 minutes a game against Boston this series. Give me Gabe Vincent OVER 11.5 Points.
?Boston averages 114.1 points per game.
?Miami averages 114.9 points per game.
?Boston ranks 8th in points allowed with 110.6 opponent points per game.
?Miami ranks 6th in points allowed with 108.6 opponent points per game.
?Boston ranks 9th in rebounds per game with 43.6.
?Miami ranks 11th in rebounds per game with 40.6.
?Boston ranks 3rd in point differential at +3.4.
?Miami ranks 2nd in point differential at +6.2.
?Boston ranks 1st in blocked shots with 6.4 per game.
?Miami ranks 14th in blocked shots with 3.6 per game.
?Boston averages 37.7 percent from the 3-point range, while Miami averages 38.8 percent from the 3-point range.
-Boston covered the spread in 4 of their last 10 games.
-Miami covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 games.
–Boston has a 54-44-0 record ATS this season.
-Miami has a 42-53-3 record ATS this season.
–Miami is 20-27-2 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Boston is 26-22-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
?Miami covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 games and is playing great basketball. Boston looks lifeless and has struggled on both ends of the ball. Although Miami has a negative record at home, I trust them at home. Give me Miami -1.5.
-Boston won the Money Line 4 out of their last 10 games.
-Miami won the Money Line 8 of their last 10 games.
?As much as I want to say Boston will have a comeback win on the road, I just don’t see it here. Miami is playing better basketball and is outcoaching the Celtics. The Heat won 4 straight Money Lines, and I don’t think there is any stopping them. Give me Miami Money Line.
-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.13.
-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.94.
-Boston Overall O/U Record: 53-43-2.
–Miami Overall O/U Record: 52-46-0.
-Boston Overall AWAY O/U Record: 23-24-1.
–Miami Overall HOME O/U Record: 27-22-0.
-Boston hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games.
-Miami hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games.
?The First three games hit the over between the Celtics and the Heat. Although I have Heat Money Line, I expect Boston to put up a fight. Although Boston seemed lifeless in the last game, the over hit. Give me the OVER here.
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]]>The Eastern Conference Finals are here, and the Heat and Celtics find themselves in a familiar spot. The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics met in the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals, where Boston won the series 4-3. The 8th Seed, Miami Heat (44-38,17-24 Away) will face the 2nd Seed, Boston Celtics (57-25, 32-9) in Game 1. These two teams will play tonight at 8:30 PM EST, at TD Garden, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Miami Heat: +1600.
Boston Celtics: +100.
*The Boston Celtics have the least odds of winning the NBA Championship*
Miami Heat: +400.
Boston Celtics: -525.
*The Boston Celtics currently have the?least odds of winning the series. *
Miami: +290.
Boston: -350.
Spread: Miami +8, Boston -8.
Over/Under: 211.5.
C Cody Zeller (Day-To-Day).
PG Tyler Herro (OUT): Hand.
SG Victor Oladipo (OUT): Knee.
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT).
Betting Odds: Boston -2, Over/Under 219.
Betting Results: Boston ML, Boston -2, UNDER.
This was the first matchup since the Celtics beat Miami 4-3 in the 2022 Eastern Conference. In Game 1, Boston got the win in a road game against Miami. Not only did Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 57?Points,?but Boston also shot 42.4 Percent from the Three, and 52 Percent from the Field. The Celtics hit 100 percent of their free-throws, had more points in the paint, and outrebounded Miami, 43-36. The Celtics also capitalized and had more points off turnovers. In addition, The Celtics bench added 27 Points, including Grant Williams with 10 points. Defensively, Boston had 7 Blocks as a team, including 3 from Guard Derrick White, and 3 Steals. It’s important to note that every player on this Celtics roster contributed rebounds. Center Robert Williams III was out of this game with an injury.
Instead of Jimmy Butler leading the way, both himself, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry, Gabe Vincent, and Tyler Herro all had points in double digits. Miami couldn’t find their stride from the Three and shot only 30 percent. In addition, the Heat shot 80 Percent from the line, and 45.7 Percent from the field. Besides Vincent adding 17 Points, the Heat bench only put up 4 points.
Betting Odds: Boston -9.5, Over/Under 224.5.
Betting Results: Boston ML, Boston -9.5, OVER.
Jayson Tatum had another electric night for the Celtics at home in Game 2. Tatum finished with 49 Points, including sinking 8 three-point shots. In addition, Jayson Tatum grabbed 11 rebounds, and snagged 2 steals. Jaylen Brown had another big game with 26 Points, 5 Rebounds and 7 Rebounds. Although Brown struggled from the Three, he shot 10-18 from the field. Both Marcus Smart and Derrick White added points in double-digits, and 1 steal a piece. Also, Malcom Brogdon added 21 off the Bench. Overall, the Celtics had 5 steals as a team, dominated the first and fourth quarters, Outrebounded Miami, and shot 55 Percent from the Field and 49 percent from the Three.
Although the Heat were without star Jimmy Butler due to a sore Knee, they hung with the Celtics for most of the game. Much like Boston, Miami shot extremely well, and their role players stepped up. The Heat shot 100 Percent from the Free-Throw Line, 45 Percent from the Three, and 52 Percent from the Field. In fact, Highsmith and Vincent added a combined 26 Points off the Bench, and all 5 of the Heat’s starters scored points in double-digits. Max Strus shot 5-10 from the three, and Tyler Herro added 22 Points. Although Bam Adebayo only grabbed 6 rebounds, he put up 23 Points. Although Boston dominated on fast break points, Miami dominated when it came to points in the paint.
Betting Odds: Boston -7, Over/Under 227.
Betting Results: Heat ML, Heat +7, OVER.
Down 2-0 in the regular season, Miami came out with a chip on their shoulder in Game 3. Jaylen Brown had another huge performance, with 37 Points, 5 assists, and 14 rebounds. In addition, Jaylen Brown shot 5-11 from the three, and 12-23 from the field. In fact, Brown sunk a three-point shot to force this game into overtime. Much like many games in the playoffs, Jayson Tatum struggled in Game 3. Tatum put up 14 Points, 12 Rebounds, and shot 5-18 from the field, and 0-7 from the three. The Celtics were held to 33 Percent Three-Point shooting, in which Marcus Smart, Al Horford, Tatum, and Sam Hauser all struggled. Although the Celtics had more fast break points, the Heat had the return of Jimmy Butler, including a three-pointer to seal the game.
For the Heat, all their starters played extremely well. Jimmy Butler, back from injury, had 25 Points, 1 steal and 15 Rebounds. Bam Adebayo had a huge game with 28 Points, along with Tyler Herro with 26 Points. As a team, Miami shot 47.5 Percent from the field and 31 Percent from the Three. It was a high scoring offense from their starting five, who ultimately outscored and outplayed Boston in overtime. Miami not only dominated in the paint but grabbed more rebounds.
Betting Odds: Miami -2.5, Over/Under 214.5.
Betting Results: Miami ML, Miami -2.5, UNDER.
Game 4 was a relatively low scoring game, given Jaylen Brown and Jimmy Butler were out. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 31 Points, 14 Rebounds and 7 Assists. In addition, Tatum shot 11-14 from the line, and 9-18 from the field. Guard Derrick White added 23 Points, and Boston’s Bench only contributed 10 Points. Robert Williams III was back in the lineup, and added 11 Points, 2 blocks and 8 rebounds. As a team Boston shot 31 percent from the three, and only 43 percent from the field. Boston was outrebounded by Miami 44-51 and had more turnovers.
Bam Adebayo led the way for Miami with 30 Points and 15 Rebounds. Although Butler was out for this game, Max Strus added 13 Points, and Miami’s bench added 37 points.? It’s important to note, both Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, and Caleb Martin all struggled from the field. Overall, Miami shot better as a team, 36 percent from the three. However, The Heat shot 36 Percent from the field. Although Boston had a 10-point lead, Miami went on a 15-0 run to secure the lead in the 4th quarter. Although Herro struggled, he had a key steal to secure the game.
?Miami averages 113.3 points per game.
?Boston averages 115.5 points per game.
?Miami ranks 7th in points allowed with 108.8 opponent points per game.
?Boston ranks 6th in points allowed with 108.3 opponent points per game.
?Miami ranks 11th in rebounds per game with 41.3.
?Boston ranks 8th in rebounds per game with 44.
?Miami ranks 3rd in point differential at +4.4.
?Boston ranks 2nd in point differential at +7.2
?Miami ranks 15th in blocked shots with 3.5 per game.
?Boston ranks 2nd in blocked shots with 6.8 per game.
?Miami averages 36.8 percent from the 3-point range, while Boston averages 39.5 percent from the 3-point range.
-Miami covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.
-Boston covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Miami has a 39-53-3 record ATS this season.
-Boston has a 54-41-0 record ATS this season.
-Boston is 28-20-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Miami is 19-26-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Miami doesn’t have a good record against the spread in away games, and they covered the spread in 2 out of their 4 regular season games against Boston. The Celtics have a great record against the spread at home. I think Tatum and company have another great game. If the Celtics can play team ball and shoot well, I think they cover here at home.
-Miami won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games.
-Boston won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
Boston is a very good team at home, and they are coming off a blowout win against the 76ers. If Tatum is on his game, I think the Celtics will win. The Bench rotation is all dependent on Head Coach Joe Mazzulla. Ball key will be movement to get everyone involved. Give me Celtics Money Line.
-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.51.
-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.74.
-Miami Overall O/U Record: 49-46-0.
-Boston Overall O/U Record: 50-43-2.
-Miami AWAY O/U Record: 23-23-0.
-Boston HOME O/U Record: 28-19-1.
-Miami hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games.
-Boston hit the UNDER 7 times in their last 10 games.
?Two of the Heat vs. Celtics game hit the OVER in the regular season. Although Boston hit the under in their last two games, I expect both teams to produce a lot of offense. Boston is facing a Miami team who is hot and playing as good as any team right now. Give me the over.
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]]>?The 8th Seed in the East, Miami Heat (44-38, 27-14 Home) are looking to eliminate the 5th Seed New York Knicks (47-35, 24-17 Away) tonight. Miami has a 3-2 series lead and looks to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. These two teams will play tonight at 7:30 PM EST, at Kaseya Center, located in Miami, Florida. The matchup will air on ESPN. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
New York Knicks: +7000
Miami Heat: +2000
New York: +205.
Philadelphia: -245.
Spread: New York: +6.5, Miami: -6.5.
Over/Under: 207.
SG Immanuel Quickley (Day-To-Day): Ankle.
C Jericho Sims (OUT): Right Shoulder.
SF Caleb Martin (Day-To-Day): Back.
SF Jimmy Butler (Day-To- Day): Right ankle sprain.
SG Victor Oladipo (OUT): Left Knee.
PG Tyler Herro (OUT): Right hand.
F Haywood Highsmith (Day-To-Day): Knee.
?Jalen Brunson has been playing his heart out for this New York Knicks team. Brunson scored 38 Points in Game 5, and 32 Points in Game 4. With an elimination game on the line, I can’t think of anyone else to step it up. Additionally, Jalen Brunson scored 30 Points in Game 2, and 20 points in Game 3 due to poor shooting.
Overall, Brunson is averaging 26.5 Points in the Playoffs, and averaging 29 Points Per Game in the series vs the Miami Heat. He’s a guy that can get to the rim, and hit from downtown, although that’s inconsistent at times. Although the Knicks have RJ Barrett and Julius Randle, it’s Brunson who will need to come up big for the Knicks. Give me Jalen Brunson OVER 27.5 Points here in Game 6 against the Miami Heat.?
?Even though RJ Barrett is hot and cold from the three, he’s been consistent in the series against the Miami Heat. In 5 Games against Miami, Barrett is averaging 22.8 Points Per Game, and is shooting 41.2 Percent from the Three.
In 4 regular season games against the Heat, Barrett averaged 21.3 Points, and shot 51.6 Percent from the field. In addition, he’s averaging 20.1 Points Per Game in the Postseason, and 19.1 Points on the road. Look for Barrett to step it up alongside Jalen Brunson.
?We all know Julius Randle has been inconsistent with points and battled injuries this post season. One aspect that’s been consistent has been his ability to pass the ball and get assists. In 5 games against the Miami Heat, Randle is averaging 4.5 Assists, and had 5 assists in Game 4.
If Randle is doubled down low, he can kick out, and find teammates like Brunson or Barrett. In 4 regular season games against Heat, Randle averaged 4.8 Assists, and is averaging 3.7 in the playoffs. Ball movement will be key here for the Knicks if they want to survive this game. Give me Julius Randle OVER 3.5 Assists.
?If there’s any player I trust with the ball this series, it’s Max Strus. In 4 regular season games against New York, he shot 61 Percent from the field, and 64.3 from the Three-Point-Range, which is incredible. In addition, Strus is shooting 39 Percent from the Three in the NBA Playoffs, and 38.1 Percent in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. There’s only been ONE game where Max Strus didn’t hit 3 made Three Pointers, and that was game 1. He is a player that will shoot anywhere from 11-14 shots game, and I fully expect him to make his threes. I like Max Strus OVER 2.5 made threes tonight.
I also like Max Strus over 12.5 Points. Strus is averaging 14.8 Points in the Semifinals, especially with Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo out with injuries. Also, Max Strus hit over 12.5 points in 4 Games against Miami and is averaging 11.5 Points at home this season. Strus is a reliable scorer for the Heat, that comes up in big moments.?
?Jimmy Butler certainly has lived up to his nickname, “Jimmy Buckets.” Not only has he been playing out of his mind while battling injuries, but he’s also the leader of this team. Jimmy Butler averaged 6.3 Assists in 4 season games against New York, 5.6 Assists in the Playoffs, and 6.5 Assists in 5 games against the Knicks. I expect a big game from Butler, following the Heat’s Game 5 loss. I like Jimmy Butler OVER 6.5 Assists.
?New York averages 100.9 points per game.
?Miami averages 115 points per game.
?New York ranks 2nd in points allowed with 100.1 opponent points per game.
?Miami ranks 8th in points allowed with 110.5 opponent points per game.
?New York ranks 5th in rebounds per game with 45.8.
?Miami ranks 11th in rebounds per game with 41.4.
?New York ranks 6th in point differential at +0.8.
?Miami ranks 3rd in point differential at +4.5.
?New York ranks 11th in blocked shots with 4.0 per game.
?Miami ranks 13th in blocked shots with 3.7 per game.
?New York averages 29.2 percent from the 3-point range, while Miami averages 37.5 percent from the 3-point range.
-New York covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Miami covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 games.
-New York has a 49-39-4 record ATS this season.
-Miami has a 39-52-3 record ATS this season.
-Miami is 19-26-2 in HOME games ATS this season.
-New York is 49-39-4 in AWAY games ATS this season.
?New York only covered the spread 5 of their last 10 games, and once in this series. Tonight, is a potential elimination game, and the Knicks only got blown out once, which was Game 3 against Miami. The Knicks must find a way to keep it close. Give me New York +6.5.
-New York won the Money Line 6 out of their last 10 games.
-Miami won the Money Line 7 of their last 10 games.
?Erik Spoelstra and the Heat know the playoffs very well. The Heat simply have a better supporting cast, high level coaching, and they will be at home tonight. Jimmy Butler has some incredible games in the playoffs, and I expect him to come out with a chip on his shoulder tonight. Give me Heat Money Line.
-New York Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.96.
-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.69.
-New York Overall O/U Record: 46-44-2.
-Miami Overall O/U Record: 49-45-0.
-New York hit the UNDER 7 times in their last 10 games.
-Miami hit the OVER 8 times in their last 10 games.
?3 out of the 5 games in the series hit the Over. Game 3 was a blowout, which hit the under, and the Heat hit the over 8 out of their last 10 games. With an elimination game on the line, I expect offense here. Give me the OVER.
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]]>?The Denver Nuggets have the least odds of winning the NBA Finals (+290) and will look to advance to the Western Conference Finals. The 1st Seed Nuggets (53-29, 19-22 Away) will face off against the 4th Seed Phoenix Suns (45-37, 28-13 Home) in Game 6.? The question is, can the Suns look to avoid elimination at home? These two teams will play tonight at 10 PM EST, at Footprint Center, located in Phoenix, Arizona. ?The matchup will air on ESPN. If you are looking for the best NBA betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Denver Nuggets: +290.
Phoenix Suns: + 1200.
Denver: +110.
Phoenix: -130.?
Spread: Denver +2, Phoenix - 2.
Over/Under: 211.5.
? G Colin Gillespie (OUT): Leg.?
PG Jamal Murray (Questionable): Illness Non-Covid.
PG Chris Paul (OUT): Groin.?
C Deandre Ayton (OUT): Ribs.
?Jamal Murray is playing fantastic basketball and is the X factor for this Nuggets team.? The Denver Nuggets head into Game 6 up 3-2 on the road.? Murray averages 19.1 Points and is shooting 38.5 Percent from the Three in road games this season.
Joki? is playing unbelievable basketball as well, and I don’t see the extra pressure for Murray to light it up from downtown tonight.? Murray shot 2-4 from the Three in Game 5, and went 1-3, and 1-6 from downtown in games 4 and 5.? In addition Jamal Murray shot 0-9 from the Three in Game 2.?
Although Jamal Murray is averaging 37.8 Percent from the Three in the Playoffs, his under-hit rate is 48 Percent.? He’s playing incredible; however, I don’t trust over 2.5.? Give me Jamal Murray UNDER 2.5 Threes.
?Nikola Joki? is playing better basketball than anyone right now.? He added 29 points in Game 1, 39 Points in Game 2, 30 Points in Game 3, 53 points in Game 4, and 29 points in Game 5.
He can attack inside, the midrange, and has a deadly three-point shot.? In 2 Games against the Suns this season, Joki? averaged 31 Points per Game.? In addition, he’s averaging 30.6 Points in the Playoffs.?
The Nuggets have a great supporting cast, and another superstar in Jamal Murray. If the Nuggets want to advance tonight, I expect Joki? to lead the way and have a monster game.? It will all start with him and whether he can attack early against Phoenix.? Joki?’s under hit rate is 74 percent, however I like OVER 30.6 points.
? This is an elimination game for the Suns and look no further than Kevin Durant to do anything he can to help this team win tonight.? Durant has 21 total assists combined in the last three games against the Nuggets and does well with Devin Booker on the pick and pop.? In addition, Kevin Durant is averaging 5.6 assists in the Playoffs, and 5.5 Assists at home this year. Even if Chris Paul is still out, expect Durant to score, and find his open teammates, especially Booker.
Although Durant’s over hit rate on 5.5 Assists is 34 percent, I like Kevin Durant OVER 5.5 Assists.
?Yes, Kevin Durant is a fantastic basketball player. However, Devin Booker is playing excellent basketball, and is carrying the Suns.? He’s averaging 35.9 Points in the NBA Playoffs, and 28 Points at Home.? In addition, he’s able to drive to the hoop, create his own shot, and knock down threes.? Booker has not shot under 50 percent of the three in this series and has no less than 3 made threes against the Nuggets.?
Given this is an elimination game for the Suns, I am not sold on the Nuggets defense, and I think Booker will have no problem hitting over 2.5.? Expect him to keep up the hot hand. I like Devin Booker OVER 2.5 threes.
?Denver averages 114.9. points per game.
?Phoenix averages 115.6 points per game.
?Denver ranks 5th in points allowed with 107.3 opponent points per game.
?Phoenix ranks 12th in points allowed with 115.6opponent points per game.
?Denver ranks 6th in rebounds per game with 44.7.
?Phoenix ranks 12th in rebounds per game with 41.1
?Denver ranks 1st in point differential at +7.6.
?Phoenix ranks 8th in point differential at 0.0.
?Denver ranks 2nd in blocked shots with 6.8 per game.
?Phoenix ranks 13th in blocked shots with 3.7 per game.
?Denver averages 38 percent from the 3-point range, while Phoenix averages 35.9. percent from the 3-point range.
-Denver covered the spread in 6?their last 10 games.
-Phoenix covered the spread in 4?of their last 10 games.
-Denver has?a 50-41-1 record ATS this season.
-Phoenix has a 46-44-2 record ATS this season.
-Phoenix is 25-20-1?in HOME games ATS this season.
-Denver is 20-25-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Denver is fully healthy, and unfortunately the Suns aren't.? The Nuggets were not a good team on the road this year, however, I think they have the star power to get it done tonight with the injuries. Give me Nuggets +2.
-Denver won?the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games
-Phoenix?won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
Although Denver is away, Deandre Ayton is listed as OUT for the Suns. This will give the Nuggets rebound advantages.? I don't think the Suns can pull it off, without a playmaker and a center. Give me Nuggets Money Line.
-Denver Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.71.
-Phoenix?Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -0.35
-Denver Overall O/U Record: 44-47-1
-Phoenix Overall O/U Record: 48-41-3
-Denver hit the OVER 6?times in their last 10 games.
-Phoenix hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games.
The Over hit 3 out of the 5 games between the Nuggets and the Suns.? Although defense has been questionable on both sides, I like the UNDER here.?
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]]>?The 3rd Seed Philadelphia 76ers (54-28,25-16 Away) will take on the 2nd Seed Boston Celtics (57-25,32-9 Home). The Series is tied 2-2, and the Celtics will look to take a 3-2 lead with home court advantage. The Boston Celtics currently have the least odds of winning the NBA Championship. These two teams will play Tonight at 7:30 PM EST, at TD Garden, located in Boston Massachusetts. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Philadelphia 76ers: +1100.
Boston Celtics: +155.
Philadelphia: +250.
Boston: -300.
Spread: Philadelphia + 7.5, Boston -7.5.
Over/Under: 213.
C Joel Embiid (Questionable): Knee.
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT): Knee.
?Philadelphia averages 104.9 points per game.
?Boston averages 119.1 points per game.
?Philadelphia ranks 4th in points allowed with 104.4 opponent points per game.
?Boston ranks 8th in points allowed with 111.9 opponent points per game.
?Philadelphia ranks 10th in rebounds per game with 43.6.
?Boston ranks 7th in rebounds per game with 44.3.
?Philadelphia ranks 6th in point differential at + 0.5.
?Boston ranks 1st in point differential at +7.2.
?Philadelphia ranks 4th in blocked shots with 4.9 per game.
?Boston ranks 2nd in blocked shots with 7.4 per game.
?Philadelphia averages 39 percent from the 3-point range, while Boston averages 39.6 percent from the 3-point range.
? James Harden has had some ups and downs in this series against Boston. Harden had 2 40 Point plus games, and two games under 20 Points. In Game 3, James Harden scored 16 Points, going 2-8 from the Three.
?James Harden shot 66.7 Percent from the Three in Game 4, and 50 percent in Game 1. Game 2 Harden struggled and shot 0-6 from downtown. Overall. Harden is averaging 50 Percent at the TD Garden this Post Season and is shooting 42 Percent from the Three in the Playoffs this year.
?Even if Boston has a plan for Harden, he is one of the best Three-Point shooters, especially with his deadly step back combo. I do expect Boston to challenge Harden with their two-way guards and to pick up on the screens. Give me Harden OVER 2.5 Threes.
?Joel Embiid was out for Game 1 against Boston, and only scored 15 Points in Game 2. However, Embiid rebounded with 30 Points in Game 3, and 34 Points in Game 4. Embiid was an MVP candidate and is an elite. He can hit inside and outside, which is great for a big man. I truly believe Embiid will have to score over 30 points to keep up with the Celtics.
In 4 Games against Boston in the regular season, Joel Embiid averaged 36.8 Points Per Game.? In 2 Games at the TD Garden this Postseason, Embiid averages 27 Points Per Game. In addition, he’s averaging more than 32 points on the road this season.
?Al Horford is an elite shooter, and he knows it. Horford quoted, “I mean, we’re just trying to keep it light, man. … I’m excited for this opportunity that we have. And, yeah. (T)he reality is that I am (an elite shooter), said Horford. “So, that’s kind of that.” (MSN).
Horford is a career 37. 4 percent Three Point Shooter and shot 48.1 Percent from the Three at Home this season. In addition, Horford shot 43.5 Percent beyond the arc against Philadelphia in the regular season. He’s shooting 35.3 Percent from the three this postseason, and hit 2 Threes the last game, and 5 in the game before.
With Jayson Tatum struggling, Horford is a seasoned veteran who knows how to space the floor. If Tatum continues to struggle, expect him to do some play making. Horford comes up big in clutch, and I can’t see a better game for him to have over 1.5 threes.
?Although Robert Williams III hasn’t played many minutes in the last two games, he’s been a defensive presence on the court. Williams has had 7 Blocks in the last three games, and I expect Boston to utilize him more this game.
Williams averages 1.4 Blocks at Home Games this season and is averaging 1.5 Blocks in the postseason. Give me Williams OVER 1.5 Blocks this game.
-Philadelphia covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 games.
-Boston covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Philadelphia has a 52-36-2 record ATS this season.
-Boston has a 52-40-0 record ATS this season.
-Boston is 27-19-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Philadelphia is 25-19-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Jayson Tatum was cold for most of the last game, and the entire game play was sloppy. The Celtics had a questionable last possession in overtime, which led to the loss. Boston is an extremely efficient team at home, and besides last game, the Celtics beat the 76ers by 7.5 in Games 2 and 3. They should have a better defense plan at home for James Harden. Give me Celtics -7.5.
-Philadelphia won the Money Line 8 out of their last 10 games.
-Boston won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
The Boston Celtics have less than 10 losses at home this season. Although Boston lost Game 1 at home, the Celtics should have a better plan Harden. I expect better coaching and better ball out of Jayson Tatum. Give me Boston Celtics Money Line Here.
-Philadelphia Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.21.
-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.08.
-Philadelphia Overall O/U Record: 48-40-2.
-Boston Overall O/U Record: 49-41-2.
-Philadelphia hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games.
-Boston hit the UNDER 7 times in their last 10 games.
Both teams hit the over frequently in their last 10 games. In addition, 3 out the 4 games between these two teams hit the OVER. Give me the over here.
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]]>The Western Conference Semifinals are underway. The 6th Seed Golden State Warriors (44-38,11-30 Away) will face off against the 7th Seed Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, 23-18 Home). Also, The Boston Celtics currently have the least odds of winning the NBA Championship. The Series is tied 1-1, and Game 3 will be at the Lakers home turf. These two teams will play on 5/6 at 8:30 PM EST, at Crypto.com Arena, located in Los Angeles, California. The matchup will air on ABC. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
*Odds as of 5/6. *
Golden State Warriors: +600.
Los Angeles Lakers: +600.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-4.5), Over/Under 227.
Betting Results: Lakers ML, Lakers +4.5, OVER: 229.
The Golden State Warriors had everything in their favor before the start of the Game. They were favored by -4.5 and were playing at home. Instead, the Lakers made a statement in Game 1. For the Lakers, Anthony Davis showed why he could be the guy. Davis put up an impressive 30 Points, and 23 Rebounds. Although LeBron struggled from the field, D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, and Dennis Schr?der all added Points in double figures. The Lakers struggled from the Three-Point range as a team, however, they shot better from the field. The Lakers dominated in rebounds, points inside the paint, and the Warriors had 24 fouls.
For the Warriors, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined for a total of 52 Points, and Wiggins added 15. Jordan Poole added in an additional 21 Points off the bench. It’s important to note Center Kevin Looney had a double-double, with 23 Rebounds, and 10 Points. As a team, the Warriors struggled from the field. They got outrebounded, led in fouls, and dominated in points scored in the paint.
Does LeBron James have to do it all against Steph Curry? Not anymore. If anything, Davis can stay healthy, this is the type of player he is. The Lakers didn’t have to unleash Hachimura and had other players that stepped up.
With less than 10 seconds to go, Jordan Poole took a game tying three from about 30 feet. Unfortunately he missed, and the Warriors lost the Game. There was speculation whether Poole had more time or should’ve swung the ball with that much time to go.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-7), Over/Under 226.5.
Betting Results: Golden State ML, Golden State -732, OVER: 227.
The Golden State Warriors took Game 2 at home, in large part due to their big second and third quarters. The Warriors outscored the Lakers 41-23 in the Second Quarter, and 43-24 in the third quarter. For Golden State, the “Splash Brothers” did not disappoint. Guard Klay Thompson scored 30 Points and shot 8-11 from the Three. In addition, Steph Curry added 20 Points, 12 Assists on 7-12 shooting. Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Jamychal Green, and Moses Moddy all added Points in double figures.
Although the Warriors had 16 turnovers, something they’ve struggled with all seasons, they shot 50 Percent from the Field and the Three. Golden State did an excellent job of outrebounding the Lakers, especially on the defensive end, had more fast break points, and points in the paint.
Besides Hachimura, this Lakers team struggled top to bottom of the rotation. As a team, The Lakers shot 29 Percent from the Three, and Anthony Davis was held to only 6 Rebounds. Although Los Angles started off hot, they couldn’t buy a shot in the next two quarters. LeBron James shot 3-8 from the Three, and much of the Lakers bench struggled as well. In conclusion, the Lakers team was lifeless after the first quarter.
Golden State: +130
Lakers: -150
Spread: Golden State +3, Lakers -3.
Over/Under: 228.
F Patrick Baldwin Jr. (OUT): Toe
F Andre Iguodala (OUT): Wrist
G Ryan Rollins (OUT)
C Mo Bamba (Day-To- Day): Ankle.
The Golden State Warriors found themselves down 0-2 against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Playoffs First Round. They rallied to win the next two games and forced a Game 7 on the road. Not only did the Warriors take Game 7 on the road against the Kings, but they also have a horrendous record in away games this season. In Game 7, star Guard Steph Curry added 50 Points. Throughout this series, we saw terrible shooting, turnovers, ejections, and brilliant game play by Steph Curry.? The Warriors are currently tied with the Los Angeles Lakers 1-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals and look to take a lead tonight.
In the Post Season, Golden State ranks 4th in Points Per Game (116.3), 8th in Three-Point Shooting (35.6), 12th in Free-Throw Percentage (74.2), 3rd in Rebounds (47.7) 1st in Assists (28.6), and 12th in turnovers (13.2).
On the defensive side, the Warriors rank 9h in Opponent Points Per Game (112.6), 11th in Steals (7.4), and 9th in Blocks (4.8).? If the Warriors want to win, they must put the ball in the hands of Steph Curry, play well from the perimeter, and step up on defense, something they struggled with all season long.
The “Splash Brothers” Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are two of the best shooters the NBA will ever see. Thompson came back from injury this season and struggled to find his old form. However, that has not been the case in the playoffs. Both Curry and Thompson are lethal from the three, and two of the best off-ball shooters in the league. In addition, Steph Curry is excellent at creating his own shots, and moving around screens.
In the Postseason, Thompson is averaging 22.1 Points, 2.2 Assists, and 3.7 Rebounds. He’s shooting an impressive 40 percent from Three-Point Range. At age 35, Steph Curry is averaging 31.4 Points, 5.4 Assists, and 4.9 in the Playoffs. He’s shooting 48.6 Percent from the Field and 39.8 Percent from the three. Look for the Warriors to put the ball in the hands of these two players if they want to win.
Golden State may be only shooting 35 Percent from downtown, however, this is a team that has incredible potential from downtown. When the Warriors are hot, they have at least 5 players that can knock down the three-point shot. In Game 2 against the Lakers, Golden State shot 50 Percent from downtown, and Curry and Thompson went a combined 11-16 from the Three. The Warriors have always been a three or bust team, so keep an eye on their shooting percentages.
This is a Warriors Team that has chemistry and has experience together in the Playoffs. Both Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Head Coach Steve Kerr have 4 NBA Championships in almost a decade and made 7 Playoff appearances. The Golden State Warriors beat the Celtics last year, in large part due to their chemistry. From the coaching to the players, don’t ever count out the Warriors.
When the Warriors are hot, they are hot. However, they barely shot over 30 Percent from the Three in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Kings. Although Steph Curry is a staple for this team, the players around him have been inconsistent. One Game, the Warriors shot 50 Percent from downtown, and the next they are shooting 39 Percent. In Game 1 against the Lakers, Curry and Thompson combined for 12-29 on Three-Point Shooting.
The Warriors have bench players in Jordan Poole, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II, Jamychal Green, and Donte Divincenzo. However, their play and their minutes have been inconsistent, which matters when Curry or Thompson struggles. I think the warriors have a talented bench, however, it’s hard to tell who will get minutes night to night.
Golden State struggled defensively and created turnovers for most of the season. In fact, both Golden State and the Sacramento Kings ranked bottom tier in opponent point per game scored. The Warriors had a game high 23 turnovers in Game 2, and will need to limit them, and play tight defense on the Lakers.
The Lakers won the first round series against the Memphis Grizzlies 4-2. Although their Three-Point shooting was underwhelming, the Lakers outrebounded Memphis, came out with key blocks, and shot better from the field.
Los Angeles currently is tied 1-1 with the Golden State Warriors in Round 2 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals.
As we’ve learned, LeBron has help this time around, and the key around this team is Anthony Davis.
In the Post Season, Los Angeles ranks 13th in Points Per Game (99.8), 16th in Three-Point Shooting (26.8), 14th in Free-Throw Percentage (73.5), 6th in Rebounds (45.3), 16th in Assists (25.3), and 8th in turnovers (12.8).
On the defensive side, the Lakers rank 2nd in Opponent Points Per Game (96.5), 1st in Steals (9.3), and 7th in Blocks (4.5).
The Lakers have more size and physicality when it comes to their matchup against the Warriors. As we saw in Game 1, Los Angeles was able to overcome Golden States Threes and attack them down below. Anthony Davis had an incredible game, adding 30 points and over 20 Rebounds. Los Angeles ranks first in blocks, in which Davis had a key block against Curry in the first game. Although Kevin Looney can grab boards down below, AD will be the key when it comes to rebounds.
LeBron has help this time around, and he doesn’t need to do everything himself. If Anthony Davis is on his game, it makes it easier for the entire team. In addition, when Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell carry the ball, it helps take pressure off LeBron. Rui Hachimura, Malik Beasley, Dennis Schroder, Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt can all contribute to the team. Vanderbilt will be important, especially when matched up against Curry. The Lakers Bench added 43 points in Game 2.
The Lakers currently rank 15th in Three Point Percentage in the playoffs, and this is one of their biggest weaknesses. Los Angeles shot only 31 Percent from the Three in their series against Memphis and are shooting 27 Percent against the Warriors. Given the Warriors are a very good team beyond the arc at times, the Lakers will need to match that, or beat them down below.
The Lakers have trouble defending the perimeter, and the Warriors are shooting 44.2 Percent from the Three this series. The key to this series will be to contain Curry and Thompson and make them force tough shots. However, it always seems Curry makes a good portion of hard shots.
The Key to the Lakers this series will be big man Anthony Davis. Davis had a monstrous first game, adding 30 Points, and 23 rebounds. He struggled in Game 2, only adding 11 Points and 7 Rebounds. Davis had key blocks and had 7 blocks in the last two games. When Anthony Davis can’t get around screens, he is forced to guard the Perimeter, leaving Golden State with the rebound. Anthony Davis’s performance will dictate how this team does the rest of the playoffs.
Key Stats- Playoffs
?Golden State averages 116.7 points per game.
?Los Angeles averages 111.3 points per game.
?Golden State ranks 8th in points allowed with 112.6 opponents points per game.
?Los Angeles ranks 6th in points allowed with 108.4 opponents points per game.
?Golden State ranks 3rd in rebounds per game with 47.7.
?Los Angeles ranks 1st in rebounds per game with 48.9.
?Golden State ranks 3rd in point differential at + 4.1
?Los Angeles ranks 6th in point differential at +2.8.
?Golden State ranks 4th in blocked shots with 5 per game.
?Los Angeles ranks 1st in blocked shots with 8.5 per game.
?Golden State averages 35.6 percent from the 3-point range, while Los Angeles averages 30.1 percent from the 3-point range.
-Golden State covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Golden State has a 43-47-1 record ATS this season.
-Los Angeles has a 45-45-1 record ATS this season.
-Los Angeles is 24-21-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Golden State is 13-31-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Golden State is on the road, and they have a 13-31 record against the spread in away games. The Warriors shot very well as a team, and I think the Lakers will challenge them, especially at home. I think this game will be close, however, give me the Lakers -3 here.
-Golden State won the Money Line 6 out of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles won the Money Line 7 of their last 10 games.
The Warriors are coming off a Game 2 win that wasn’t even close. They are a terrible team on the road, and the Lakers will be hungry this game. I think the Lakers play better all-around and hit their shots. Give me Lakers Money Line.
-Golden State Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.77.
-Los Angeles Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.8.
-Golden State Overall O/U Record: 49-39-3.
-Los Angeles O/U Record: 48-43-0.
-Golden State hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles hit the OVER 5 times in their last 10 games.
Game 2 hit the over, and that was limited defense coming from the Los Angeles Lakers. I expect Los Angeles to come back to life, especially playing the Warriors at home. If both teams can hit their shots, I expect a shootout here. Give me the over.
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The Denver Nuggets are the number one Seed in the West for a reason, and currently have a 2-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals. The 1st Seed Denver Nuggets (53-29, 19-22 Away) will face off against the 4th Seed Phoenix Suns (45-37, 38-13 Home) in Game 3 of the Conference Semifinals. The Boston Celtics still currently have the least odds of winning an NBA Championship. These two teams will play on 5/5 at 10 PM EST, at the Footprint Center, located in Phoenix, Arizona. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Denver Nuggets: +400
Phoenix Suns: +1200
Betting Odds: Denver (-4.5), Over/Under 227.5.
Betting Results: Denver Money Line, Denver -4.5, OVER: 232.
The Nuggets came out with a statement and showed why they are the 1 seed. Jamal Murray erupted for 34 points and 9 Rebounds. Although Phoenix had the 1st Quarter Lead, Denver broke open in the 2nd Quarter, and outscored the Suns 37-19. From there, Denver took control back in the last Quarter. All the Nugget’s starters had points in double figures, Nikola Joki? had a double-double, with 19 Rebounds and 24 Points.
For the Suns, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 56 Points, 2 Steals, and 5 blocks. However, The Suns had 24 Points off their bench.
Denver shot 43 Percent from the Three-Point and held the Suns to 30 Percent. The Nuggets outrebounded them 49-38, especially offensively. In addition, Denver was hot all night, hitting 16 Three Pointers as a team.? The eruption of Jamal Murray, in addition to Nikola Joki? shows why this team can be so scary.
Betting Odds: Denver (-4.0), Over/Under 229.5.
Betting Results: Denver Money Line, Denver -4.0, UNDER: 184.
This was a surprising game, in Which Phoenix was held to under 90 Points. Over the course of the Playoffs, the Suns rank 4th in Offensive Rating, and have Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant to lead the way.
Although Kevin Durant added 27 points, he struggled from the field. Durant shot 2-12 from the Three, and 10-27 from the Field. He added 1 Steal, 3 Assists, and 8 Rebounds. The Suns lost Veteran Guard Chris Paul in the 3rd Quarter due to a groin injury, and Phoenix only had 4 Points off the Bench. For Denver, Nikola Joki? led the way with 39 Points and 16 Rebounds. Although Jamal Murray struggled, Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a decent game.
Although both teams struggled from the Three-Point Range, Phoenix was held to 19 Percent. Denver outrebounded Phoenix 41-39, and dominated inside the pain, 48-30.
(NBA Betting odds as of 5/4. They are subjected to change.)
Denver: +150
Phoenix: -175
Spread: Denver +4, Phoenix -4.
Over/Under: 224.5.
G Collin Gillespie (OUT): Leg.
PF Chris Paul (Day-To-Day): Left Groin Strain.
Much like the Philadelphia 76ers, the Nuggets had a favorable matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs. In fact, they beat the Timberwolves 4-1, held the Timberwolves to 105 Points, and outrebounded them 44.8 to 39.2. Denver never lost a game at home, and Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. all had a huge Game 5.
In 5 Playoff Games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Nikola Joki? led the way with 26.2 Points, 12.4 Rebounds, and 9 Assists per Game.
Once Denver moved onto the Western Conference Semifinals, they knew the Phoenix Suns would be a challenge. However, Denver took the first two games, in which they held Phoenix to under 90 Points in Game 2. Although the Nuggets won the first two games, they will take on the Suns at their home turf.
?In the Post Season, Denver ranks 9th in Points Per Game (113.3), 4th in Three-Point Shooting (38.1),8th in Free-Throw Percentage (80.7), 6th in Rebounds (44.9), 8th in Assists (23.7), and 1st in fewest turnovers (10.9). Overall, they rank 3rd in Offensive Rating (117), just behind the Celtics and the Heat.
On the defensive side, Denver ranks 4th in Opponent Points Per Game (103), 2nd in Steals (5.6), and 10th in Blocks (4.7). In addition, the Nuggets rank 4th in Defensive Efficiency at 107.5.
What makes this team so dangerous are the pieces that surround start Nikola Joki?. Game 1 showed this exactly, and how other players can step up. Jamal Murray is back from injury, and he is a player that can easily put up 30 plus points. All five of Denver’s starters are incredible and can feed off what Nikola Joki? does nightly. If Nikola Joki? is double-teamed, which he finds himself in some cases, he trusts his teammates when he kicks out. The Nuggets are an extremely deep team, who constantly rotates guys that contribute on both sides of the ball.
There’s no doubt this team wouldn’t be nearly as good as Former MVP Nikola Joki?. Nikola Joki? is a player that does it all, plays defense, can shoot, and knows how to facilitate and find the open man. Nikola Joki? averaged 31 Points, 12 Assists, 16.5 Rebounds, and shot 50 percent from the Three in two games against the Suns this season. In addition, Joki? is averaging 27.7 Points, 1.1 Steals, 7.9 Assists, and 13.9 Rebounds in the Playoffs. In those games, Nikola Joki? is averaging nearly 50 Percent from the Field, and 46.7 percent from the Three.
Although the Denver Nuggets aren’t the leaders in points scored, they shoot, and they shoot extremely well. All five of their starts can shoot from downtown, and Denver ranks 4th in Field Goal Percentage (47.9), and 4th in Three-Point Percentage (38.1). Look for this offense to continue against the Suns, who will be without Star Chris Paul.
Denver is playing at an elite level on both sides of the ball. They are 4th in Offensive Rating (117), and they are holding teams to 103 Points Per Game in the Playoffs. We saw this in Game 1 against the Timberwolves, and Game 2 against the Suns. The Nuggets are a team that limits teams in second chance points, and rank 1st in Opponent Points off turnovers. Although their numbers are great, Denver has been known to blow it on defense, especially if Nikola Joki? is forced to guard the Perimeter. This is a team that struggled against the pick and roll, and we have seen it all season long. Although they are playing well now, it could change. Look for Murray to continue to step up on defense if they want to win.
Mentioned in articles before, getting to the Free-Throw line can make the difference in the closets of games. In the Playoffs, Denver gets to the line on average only 20.7 times a game, in which they shoot 80 Percent. This could be a factor in upcoming games.
This isn’t the first time the Suns have been down. In the First Round of NBA Playoffs, Phoenix found themselves down 0-1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The first two games were decided by 10 points combined, and this is a team that did not show any chemistry at all. Fortunately for the Suns, they won their next 4 games to take the series 4-1. All-Star Paul George was out for the Clippers, and Kawhi Leonard only played the first two games due to a Knee Injury. Although Phoenix averaged 122 Points Per Game, they allowed the Clippers to average 115.6 Points Per Game. The Suns were able to outrebound Los Angeles in the series, and Devin Booker led the way with 37.2 Points, 5 Rebounds, and 6.4 Assists Per Game.
Phoenix has a much different matchup in Round 2. They are down 0-2 against Denver and are only averaging 97 Points Per Game. So far, Denver is outrebounding the Suns in the series, and are beating them on both sides of the ball.
In two games against Denver, Devin Booker leads the way with 31 Points, 4.5 Rebounds, and 7 Assists Per Game. Chris Paul is still day-to-day with a groin injury.
In the Post Season, Phoenix ranks 7th in Points Per Game (114.9), 8th in Three-Point Shooting (35.5),6th in Free-Throw Percentage (81.3), 11th in Rebounds (41.6), 5th in Assists (25.1), and 3rd in fewest turnovers (11.3). Overall, they rank 4th in Offensive Rating (116.9), just behind the Celtics and the Heat.
On the defensive side, The Suns rank 11th in Opponent Points Per Game (114.3), 8th in Steals (7), and 3rd in Blocks (5.7). The Suns struggle defensively, and rank 12th in Defensive Rating this Postseason (116.3).
The Suns already had two of the best mid- range shooters in Chris Paul and Devin Booker before the Kevin Durant trade. Once Durant was traded, Phoenix was immediately the favorite team to come out of the West. My initial thought was what opposing team could possibly guard the weak and strong side with this much talent? Even with Chris Paul out, Booker and Durant are incredible mid-range shooters who can get open and create their own shot. In fact, the Suns rank 1st in Mid-Range Percentage in the Playoffs at 49.1.
Although this team is getting adjusted and developing Chemistry, the Suns have two of the biggest stars in the NBA. Although Devin Booker struggled in the regular season against the Nuggets, Booker is averaging 35.4 Points, 2 Steals, 1 Block, 6.6 Assists, and 4.9 Rebounds in the Post Season. In addition, he’s shooting 46.2 Percent from the Three, and 57 Percent from the Field.
Although Durant has only played in limited games with the Suns, he’s averaging 27.9 Points, 1 Steal, 1.4 Blocks, 5 Assists, and 8.6 Rebounds. He’s been excellent from the free-throw line and from the field. Although Durant struggled last game, both him and Booker have plenty of playoff experience. If Phoenix wants to win with a limited rotation, these two players will have to step up in all categories.
The Phoenix Suns have four core Players in Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton, and Devin Booker. Although there is potential for this unit to have high offensive, they struggle defensively. They allowed a high number of points per game and had trouble containing the Clippers in the paint in Round 1. As we saw, they simply could not contain Russell Westbrook whenever he would drive in the lane. They are a team that allows teams to shoot at least 36 Percent from the Three and get to the line 24 times a game in the playoffs. As far as rebounding goes, it’s been a challenge for Ayton down below against Nikola Jokic.
One of the hottest NBA mid-season trades included the Suns dealing for All-Star Kevin Durant. Not only was he dealt to a good team, but to a team with star players. Durant has only played 15 games with the Suns, and it will take time to develop chemistry with Devin Booker, Paul, and Ayton. We saw the chemistry come together in the last four games against the Clippers. However, a team like the Suns needs chemistry, especially against a 1 seed.
We saw how awful the Suns bench was in the First Round, and Monty Williams’ decision to rely on his core guys. Although Chris Paul has struggled in times this postseason, the Suns will most likely be without him due to a hamstring injury. Paul is a pure playmaker who has plenty of playoff experience with Ayton and Booker. Without him, Booker will have to handle the duties at point guard. Durant struggled with injuries this season; the Suns will need their core players to stay healthy to compete.
?Denver averages 113.3 points per game.
?Phoenix averages 114.9 points per game.
?Denver ranks 4th in points allowed with 103 opponents points per game.
?Phoenix ranks 11th in points allowed with 114.3 opponents points per game.
?Denver ranks 4th in rebounds per game with 44.9.
?Phoenix ranks 11th in rebounds per game with 41.6.
?Denver ranks 1st in point differential at +10.2.
?Phoenix ranks 8th in point differential at +0.5.
?Denver ranks 15th in blocked shots with 3.4 per game.
?Phoenix ranks 3rd in blocked shots with 5.7 per game.
Denver averages 38.1 percent from the 3-point range, while Phoenix averages 35.5 Percent from the 3-point range.
-Denver covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.
-Phoenix covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.
-Denver has a 49-39-1 record ATS this season.
-Phoenix has a 44-43-2 record ATS this season.
-Phoenix 23-20-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Denver is 20-23-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Although Phoenix Covered the spread in just 3 of their last 10 games, they are at home, and down 2-0. The Suns covered the spread in 2 out of their regular season games against the Nuggets. I think Phoenix covers here at home.
-Denver won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games.
-Phoenix won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
The Suns are down 2-0 and will be without Veteran Guard Chris Paul. I think Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have a huge night at home. I do expect Ayton to struggle for rebounds, however, it will be up to whether Durant and his supporting cast can make shots and play defense. Give me Phoenix Money line.
OVER/UNDER- OVER
-Denver Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -2.1.
-Phoenix Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -0.7.
-Denver Overall O/U Record: 42-46-1
-Phoenix Overall O/U Record: 46-40-3
-Denver hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
-Phoenix hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games.
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?Not only did the Philadelphia 76ers not have star Joel Embiid, but they also beat the Boston Celtics, 119-115 in Game 1. The 3rd Seed Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, 25-16 Away) will face off against the 2nd Seed Boston Celtics (57-25, 32-9 Home) for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Boston Celtics currently have the least odds to win the NBA Championship by a large margin. These two teams will play tomorrow at 8 PM EST, at the TD Garden, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Philadelphia 76ers: +550
Boston Celtics: +190
Betting Odds: Boston (-10) Over/Under 215.5.
Betting Results: Philadelphia Money Line, Philadelphia +10, OVER: 234.
?The Philadelphia 76ers went into Game 1 without MVP Candidate Joel Embiid. Thanks to James Harden scoring 45 Points, the 76ers were able to escape Game 1 by a slim margin. Guard Tyrese Maxey added 26 Points, and both Maxey and Harden combined for 6 steals. On the Celtics side, Jayson Tatum led the way with 39 Points, 1 Steal, 1 Block, and had 11 Rebounds. In addition, Tatum shot 4-5 from downtown. Jaylen Brown added 23 Points, and Malcolm Brogdon scored 20. It’s important to note Grant Williams, and Sam Hauser played a combined 9 minutes off the bench, and Robert Williams III was not a huge factor in this game.
Both the 76ers and the Celtics shot over 50 percent from the field, and Philadelphia shot 44.7 Percent from the Three. Although Boston Outrebounded, and dominated in paint points, the 76ers shot better overall as a team. The Celtics also had a game high 16 Turnovers and were up once by 12.
Philadelphia: +410
Boston: -520
Spread: Philadelphia +10, Boston-10.
Over/Under: 218.
C Joel Embiid (Day-To-Day): Knee.
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT): Knee.
?The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a favorable position in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs. They defeated and swept the Brooklyn Nets 4-0, in which only Game 3 was close. The 76ers finished their sweep without star Joel Embiid, who suffered a knee injury. Without Embiid, Tobias Harris, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Paul Reed, and De’Anthony Melton all contributed to the win.
In four games, the 76ers held the Nets to under 100 Points Per Game and averaged 48.5 Rebounds. James Harden led the series, and averaged 17.3 Points, 5.5 Rebounds, and 8.8 Assists.
In the Post Season, Philadelphia ranks 11th in Points Per Game (106.8), 2nd in Three-Point Shooting (41.5), 1st in Free-Throw Percentage (89), 8th in Rebounds (44.4), 15th in Assists (20.8), and 2nd in fewest turnovers (11.0).
On the defensive side, the 76ers rank 2nd in Opponent Points Per Game (97), 3rd in Steals (8.8), and 11th in Blocks (4.0).
?We all know that close games can often come down to free throws. The 76ers are not only efficient in their Free-Throw Shooting, but they also rank #1 in the Playoffs in percentage. Philadelphia is shooting 89 percent from the line, while the Celtics are shooting 81.2 Percent.
The 76ers were the top team in Three-Point Percentage during the regular season and shot 38.7 Percent. Even without Joel Embiid, Philadelphia remains 2nd in the Playoffs in Three-Point Percentage (41.5). James Harden not only finished with 45 Points in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, but he also hit a clutch Three-Point shot over Al Horford towards the end of the game. The 76ers shot 44 Percent from downtown in Game 1 and have several players that can strike beyond the arc, including James Harden, De’Anthony Melton, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid.
The Philadelphia 76ers ranked top 10 in defense rating in the regular season and have stepped up their game in the playoffs. The 76ers currently rank 5th in Defensive Rating (107.3), and rank 2nd in Opponent Points Per Game. In addition, they don’t let their opponents get to the free-throw line often, and rank 1st in Opponent rebounds (35.6). Both Maxey and Harden played well defensively in Game 1, and the 76ers rank 3rd in Steals per game (8.9). In addition to all these strengths, Philadelphia is winning their playoff games, and by a large margin (+9.7).
?There’s no question Joel Embiid is the heart and soul of this team and is an MVP Candidate yet again. Embiid was ruled out of Game 1 with a knee injury, and most likely feels less pressure after Philadelphia took the first game. However, Game 2 is in Boston, and the Celtics have the experience and the players to challenge this Philadelphia team.
According to MSN an hour ago, Coach Doc Rivers quoted “There’s no change in his status,” said coach Doc Rivers. “I’m assuming it’s doubtful—I don’t know what the words are, but they haven’t changed if I’m being honest, but he’s working out. He’s over there with some of our guys right now and I’ll get the report when he gets back. The fact that he’s doing that is a step forward for sure.”
Joel Embiid carried this team and put-up incredible numbers this season. He averaged 36.8 Points, 1.4 Blocks 11.8 Rebounds, and shot 61.2 Percent from the Field in 4 games against Boston this season. In addition, Embiid is averaging 32.3 Points, 1.4 Blocks and 9.4 Rebounds in Away Games this Season. Joel Embiid is a rim protector, glass gleaner, and can shoot from the Three. The Boston Celtics are an elite team, and I do think the 76ers will need Embiid to win the series against Boston.
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One of the 76ers biggest weaknesses in the playoffs has been their number of field goal attempts. They make big shots when they count, however, the volume has not been there. Philadelphia ranks 12th in Field Goal Attempts (86.2), and 10th in Three Point Attempts (34.2).
Betting Odds: Boston (-10) Over/Under 215.5.
Betting Results: Philadelphia Money Line, Philadelphia +10, OVER: 234.
?The 76ers shocked the world when they took Game 1 against Boston without star Joel Embiid. Although Boston shot 58 Percent from the Field, they shot slightly less from the Three, and had a game high 16 turnovers. Also, Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way in minutes, Points, and Rebounds. Although Tatum had a double-double, the Celtics didn’t get much help from their bench, besides Malcom Brogdon. I expect Robert Williams III, Derrick White, and the Celtics bench to have a bigger role in Game 2.
It's important to note Boston outrebounded Philadelphia 38-28, had more points in the paint, and had more points off turnovers.
Philadelphia: +410
Boston: -520
Spread: Philadelphia +10, Boston-10.
Over/Under: 218
?The Boston Celtics almost blew their lead in the First Round against the 7th Seed, Atlanta Hawks. Although the Celtics won the Series 4-2, they were close in statistics with the Hawks. They allowed Atlanta to average 115.8 Points Per Game, and Barely outrebounded the Hawks.
Jayson Tatum led the way, and averaged 27.2 Points, 10 Rebounds, and 5.3 Assists in 6 games. In Game 6 against Atlanta, both Tatum and Brown had a combined 62 points to close out and game and advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
In the Post Season, Boston ranks 2nd in Points Per Game (120.3), 3rd in Three-Point Shooting (40.4 Percent), 6th in Free-Throw Percentage (81.2), 9th in Rebounds (44), 1st in Assists (27.1), and 8th in turnovers (12.9).
On the defensive side, The Celtics rank 13th in Opponent Points Per Game 116.3), 15th in Steals (6.0), and 2nd in Blocks (7.2). Boston was a very good defensive team this season, and ranked 2nd in Defensive Rating (110.6) and 2nd in Offensive Rating. If Boston wants to keep up, they must step up their defense.
?There’s no question the Boston Celtics have plenty of offense in the regular season and the Playoffs. Besides Miami, Boston is averaging 120.3 Points Per Game, and they rank 3rd in Three-Point Shooting. In addition, the Celtics have multiple players that can hit their shots, especially from downtown. The Celtics currently lead all Playoff teams in Field Goal Percentage (52.1), and rank 2nd in Three Point Shots made. This is an offense run by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. However, Derrick White, Malcom Brogdon, Marcus Smart, and Al Horford can all take off offensively at any time. Those players will be crucial to the series, especially if Joel Embiid is able to suit up.
Both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have become two of the deadliest pair in the NBA. Not only do they have years of experience playing together, but they’ve also been to the NBA Finals. Although Boston will rely heavily on other stars and bench players to step up, they will ultimately need 100 percent from both Tatum and Brown. This includes vision of the court, playing team basketball, and making smart decisions in crucial situations.
Jayson Tatum averaged 21 Points, 1.3 Steals, 6.3 Assists, and 9.8 Rebounds in 4 Games against the 76ers this season. In addition, Tatum shot 44 Percent from the Field, and only 28.6 Percent from the Field. It’s important to note Tatum is averaging 31.7 Points, 1.2 Steals, and Rebounds in Home Games this season. In those Home Games, Jayson Tatum averages 48.4 Percent from the Field, and 35.8 Percent from the Three.
Like Tatum, Jaylen Brown averaged 21 Points, 1.7 Steals, 2.7 Assists, and 3 Rebounds in 3 games against Philadelphia. Brown has been much better at home, averaging 26.7 Points, 1.1 Steals, 3.3 Assists, and 6.8 Rebounds. In Home Games, Brown is shooting 48 Percent from the field. Although both stars struggled against the 76ers this season, they will need to step it up this series.
?Contrary to the regular season stats, the Boston Celtics currently rank 12th in Defensive Efficiency in the Playoffs (116.3). Additionally, Boston ranks 13th in Opponent Points Per Game, and allows 116 points Per Game. The Importance of Free-Throws was discussed above, and their impact on close games. The Celtics rank 2nd in Opponent Free-Throw attempts, which can make or break a game. If they want to win, Boston needs to stop opponents from getting to the line so often.
Not only do the Celtics allow teams to get to the line, but they are also 2nd to last in Free Throw attempts this Postseason. The only team to make it to the line less are the 76ers. If the Celtics can attack the rim, and get to the line, they could take this second game.
Boston has two-way guards in Marcus Smart and Derrick White. They currently rank 11th in Perimeter Three Defense and are a team that ranked 4th in the Regular season against the perimeter. In fact, Boston limited opponents to 34.5 Percent Three-Point shooting this season.
?Philadelphia averages 106.8 points per game.
?Boston averages 120.3 points per game.
?Philadelphia ranks 2nd in points allowed with 97 opponents points per game.
?Boston ranks 13th in points allowed with 116.3 opponents points per game.
?Philadelphia ranks 8th in rebounds per game with 44.4.
?Boston ranks 9th in rebounds per game with 44.
?Philadelphia ranks 2nd in point differential at +9.7.
?Boston ranks 5th in point differential at +4.0.
?Philadelphia ranks 11th in blocked shots with 4.0 per game.
?Boston ranks 2nd in blocked shots with 6.7 per game.
?Philadelphia averages 41.5 percent from the 3-point range, while Boston averages 40.4 Percent from the 3-point range.
-Philadelphia covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.
-Boston covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.
-Philadelphia has a 51-34-2 record ATS this season.
-Boston has a 50-39-0 record ATS this season.
-Boston 26-19-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Philadelphia is 25-18-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
?Although Philadelphia covered the spread in 7 straight games, and this is a large margin, they will most likely be without Embiid. I think the Celtics found a way to win this game by a large margin and made up for some mistakes in the last game. Give me Celtics -10.
-Philadelphia won the Money Line 8 out of their last 10 games
-Boston won the Money Line 7 of their last 10 games.
As of right now, Joel Embiids’ status has not changed, and he is still doubtful for Game 2. Boston is at Home, and I can’t see them losing here. Give me Boston Money Line.
-Philadelphia Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.1
-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.0
-Philadelphia Overall O/U Record: 46-39-2
-Boston Overall O/U Record: 47-40-2
-Philadelphia hit the UNDER 5 times in their last 10 games.
-Boston hit the UNDER 7 times in their last 10 games.
James Harden exploded for 45 Points last game for the 76ers. If Joel Embiid is ruled out for Game 2, I fully expect Harden to come back down to Earth. However, based off how poorly the Celtics have played defensively, I like the Over here. Last game hit the Over, the Boston hit the over in 5 straight games.
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]]>The Conference Semifinals are here. The 8th Seed Miami Heat (44-38) will face off against the 5th Seed New York Knicks (47-35). In dramatic fashion, the Heat knocked off the 1st Seed, the Milwaukee Bucks, in large part to Jimmy Butler. The Boston Celtics currently have the least odds to win the NBA Championship by a large margin. These two teams will play tomorrow at 7:30 PM EST, at Madison Square Garden, located in New York, New York. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Miami Heat: +2800, Previously +25000.
New York Knicks: +3000, Previously +6500.
Miami: +235
New York: -280
Spread: Miami +7, New York -7
Over/Under: 207.
SF Jimmy Butler- Day-to Day (Ankle)
SG Victor Oladipo (OUT)- Left Knee
PG Tyler Herro (OUT)- Hand
PF- Julius Randle- Day-to Day (Ankle)
C- Jericho Sims (OUT)- Right Shoulder.
The Miami Heat are one of the hottest and most talked about teams in the NBA right now. Their odds of winning an NBA Championship in the First Round were +25000. The Heat were not only facing the top Seed in the East, the Milwaukee Bucks, they were without players Tyler Herro, and Victor Oladipo, towards the end.
Miami stunned the NBA World when they beat the Bucks, however, they started to turn heads when they took the series 4 games to 1. They took advantage when Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo went down with an injury, which caused him to miss a few games.
Although this Heat team has some questions, there’s no doubt they wouldn’t have advanced without star Jimmy Butler. He’s led this team in scoring, including hitting a shot to send Miami into overtime against the Bucks. Butler is averaging 35.5 Points, 1.8 Steals, and 6.8 Rebounds in the playoffs. In addition, Butler has been an extremely efficient scorer from the Field and from downtown. He's shooting an incredible 58.5 Percent from the Field, and 43 Percent from the Three this postseason. The downside is that Butler rolled his ankle in Game 1 vs. the Knicks and is doubtful for tomorrow.
In the NBA Playoffs, Miami ranks 1st in Points Per Game (121.3), 1st in Three-Point Shooting (42.9), 12th in Free-Throw Percentage (75.8), 11th in Rebounds (42) 5th in Assists (25.3), and 10th in turnovers (13.2). It’s a little ironic since the Heat ranked last in the regular season in Points Per Game. On the defensive side, the Heat rank 10th in Opponent Points Per Game (115.3), 3rd in Steals (8.7), and 13th in Blocks (3.7). Miami moved on to the Conference Semifinals, where they took Game 1 against the New York Knicks, 108-101. Although Butler rolled his ankle, he added 25 Points, and Miami played very nicely as a team.
This Heat team has showed why they are elite and can make it far into the Playoffs. For a team that didn’t score many points in the regular season, Miami shot an incredible 45 Percent from the Three, and averaged 124 Points in 5 games against the Milwaukee Bucks. They are scoring at a high level, and are ranked 1st in Points Per Game, and Three Point shooting in the playoffs.
Although doubtful with an ankle injury, Miami has Jimmy Butler,?and veteran Head Coach Erik Spoelstra.??He is?easily one of the best coaches in the league, who’s led this team to titles, with or without talent. He finds ways to strategize and adapt against the opponent in big games.
If Butler is available to play the rest of the series against the Knicks, the Heat will be in good hands. Jimmy Butler put the team on his back, and had a high of 56 Points in Game 4, and 42 Points in Game 5 against the Bucks.
If the Miami Heat didn’t have injuries against them, I would pick them as the absolute favorites to win this series against the Knicks. According to CBS, Jimmy Butler is getting “round-the-clock treatment” for his ankle injury. If he is unable to suit up, other players can step up, however that will come with its challenges. Although Gabe Vincent and Kyle Lowry, and Max Strus had big games, Butler is the go-to guy that can clutch games and dominate on both sides of the ball.
Although Victor Oladipo dipped in numbers this season, he was a veteran presence for this team. He averaged double digits in points in the Playoffs, and the Heat will be without a player who could be a difference maker. Like Oladipo, former Sixth Man of the Year, Tyler Herro, is out indefinitely with a hand injury. Although he only averaged 12 Points Per Game in the playoffs, Herro can take over games and hit big three-point shots. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Although the Heat get to the line, with key players out, they will need to hit their free throws. They currently rank 11th in the Free-Throw Percentage, at 75.8.
It’s been quite a long time since Knicks fans have seen their team compete, and advance in the playoffs. In fact, this is hungry Knicks team that got their first playoff win since the 2013 series. Not only did they beat the 4th Seed, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Knicks outrebounded them quite a bit, and put their trust in Jalen Brunson to lead this team.
The Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and are currently down 1-0 against the Miami Heat.
In the Post Season, New York ranks 13th in Points Per Game (99.8), 16th in Three-Point Shooting (26.8), 14th in Free-Throw Percentage (73.5), 6th in Rebounds (45.3), 16th in Assists (25.3), and 8th in turnovers (12.8). On the defensive side, The Knicks rank 2nd in Opponent Points Per Game (96.5), 1st in Steals (9.3), and 7th in Blocks (4.5).?Although the Knicks weren’t the top scoring team in the Regular Season or Playoffs, they will need to rely on the Heat’s injuries and play tough defense.
To much surprise, the Knicks have been more of a defensive team in the playoffs. They rank 2nd in Points Per Game and kept the Cavaliers to under 100 averaged Points in the first round of the playoffs. In addition, the Knicks outrebounded the Cavaliers 45.4 to 37.2 in the first round.
Although Julius Randle has an ankle injury, the Knicks were able to outrebound the Cavaliers in the first round, in addition to Game 1 vs. Miami. With Randle out, Mitchell Robinson had a double-double, with 14 rebounds in the last game. Topin, Hart, and RJ Barrett were all able to grab boards as well. If Julius Randle is out for the second game, look for the Knicks to dominate on the board, and put up second chance points, since they’ve been shooting poorly from the three.
Although the Knicks had an impressive series against Cleveland, there are many inconsistencies and red flags. Although the Knicks held the Cavaliers to 94.2 Points Per Game, the Knicks only averaged 99.6 Points Per Game. In addition, the Knicks struggled from both the field and from downtown. Given the game of basketball has changed, the Knicks will not win games shooting 28 Percent from the Three, and only 43 Percent from the field. If the Knicks want to keep up shooting wise, they will need to rely heavily on guard Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, and even RJ Barrett to step up. The Knicks continued their shooting troubles in Game 1 against the Miami Heat. New York shot 20 percent from the Three, and 60 percent from the Free-Throw Line.
Julius Randle proved how important he is to the Knicks in Game 1 against Miami. Not only did Randle suffer an ankle injury, but he was also unable to suit up for the Game. This is a huge loss for New York in the sense Randle is a player that plays with toughness and tenacity. He is a rim protector that can grab rebounds, fight down low, and can shoot outside. Also, he’s struggled in the last two games, and played limited minutes. The Knicks will need him to advance.
Right now, the lack of depth for this Knicks team is concerning. New York only had 15 Points off the bench in Game 1, in addition to losing Julius Randle. Even with Randle out, Hartenstein and Grimes each played under 15 minutes, and Quickley added 9 Points. Brunson, Hart, and Barrett all played 40 minutes and up. If the Heat speed up their tempo, it’s possible the Knicks starters will be gassed.
?Miami averages 121.3 points per game.
?New York averages 99.8 points per game.
?Miami ranks 10th in points allowed with 115.8 opponents points per game.
?New York ranks 2nd in points allowed with 96.5 opponents points per game.
?Miami ranks 11th in rebounds per game with 42.0.
?New York ranks 6th in rebounds per game with 45.8
?Miami ranks 4th in point differential at +5.5.
?New York ranks 6th in point differential at +2.3.
?Miami ranks?13th in blocked shots with 3.7 per game.
?New York ranks 7th in blocked shots with 4.5 per game.
?Miami averages 42.9 percent from the 3-point range, while New York averages 26.8 from the 3-point range.
-Miami covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.
-New York covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Miami has a 36-51-3 record ATS this season.
-New York has a 48-36-4 record ATS this season.
-New York 20-21-3 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Miami is 18-25-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
?Jimmy Butler played 43 minutes last game, in which he added 25 points, and 2 Steals. If Butler is unable to Play, it will be a challenge. Lowry had 33 Points in the first round, and has proven he can step up when needed, along with Max Strus. Although it won’t be easy, Miami has some pieces that can put up numbers to compete in this series if Butler cannot suit up. The Heat will also have to rely on Randles injury.?
-Miami won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games.
-New York?won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
?Let's just say Julius Randle and Jimmy Butler are out with injuries for Game 2. All around, I do not trust the Knicks offense, their shooting troubles, and their limited bench.? Miami has been shooting very well, and there are some other players that can step up. Give me Miami Money Line for Game 2, and Miami in 7.
Prediction: Miami in 7.
-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.74
-New York Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.12
-Miami Overall O/U Record: 46-44-0
-New York Overall O/U Record: 43-43-2
-Miami hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games
-New York hit the UNDER 7 times in their last 10 games
If Julius Randle and Jimmy Butler are out for Game 2, I expect this to hit the Under. New York has struggled to hit 100 points against Cleveland, and last game was low scoring, even WITH Jimmy Butler. Give me the UNDER here.?
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]]>?The 3rd seed Sacramento Kings (48-34, 19-22 Away) will play the 6th seed, Golden State Warriors (44-38, 33-8 Home) tonight in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Warriors won the past three games and are looking to eliminate the Kings tonight. These two teams will play tonight at 8:00 PM EDT, at the Chase Center, located in San Francisco, California. The matchup will air on ESPN. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Kings: +255
Warriors: -305
Kings: -110
Warriors: -110
Kings: +7.5(-110)
Warriors: -7.5(-110)
Betting Odds: Sacramento (-1.5) Over/Under 237.5.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento -1.5, OVER.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-2.5), Over/Under 238.5.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money, Sacramento -2.5, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-6), Over/Under 241.
Betting Results: Golden State Money Line, Golden State -6, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-7), Over/Under 236.
Betting Results: Golden State Money Line, Sacramento -7, OVER.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-2), Over/Under 231.
Betting Results: Golden State Money Line, Golden State (-2) OVER.
?Sacramento at all the momentum going into Game 5 at home. However, this was not the case. Although both the Warriors and Kings struggled from the Three-Point, The Warriors had more points in the paint. It’s important to note, the Warriors won only 11 games on the road this season. Draymond Green had a breakout NBA playoff game with 21 Points, and Steph Curry had a team high 31 Points. Despite their struggles, the Warriors looked much more like a championship team this game. Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, and Draymond Green all had points in double-digits. Also, Green came off the bench for the Warriors. Although De’Aaron Fox has a fractured finger, he added 24 points on 9-25 shooting.
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?Sacramento averages 118.4 points per game
?Golden State averages 115.6 points per game
?Sacramento ranks 12th in points allowed with 118.4 opponents points per game.
?Golden State ranks 9th in points allowed with 115.6 opponents points per game.
?Sacramento ranks 4th in rebounds per game with 46.4.
?Golden State ranks 5th in rebounds per game with 45.6.
? Sacramento ranks 10th in point differential at -2.8.
?Golden State ranks 7th in point differential at +2.8.
?Sacramento ranks 16th in blocked shots with 3.4 per game.
?Golden State ranks 4th in blocked shots with 5.4 per game.
?Sacramento averages 30.1 percent from the 3-point, while Golden State averages 33 percent from the 3-point.
? Sacramento averages 120.7 points per game
? Golden State averages 117.9 points per game
? Sacramento ranks 25th in points allowed with 118.1 opponents points per game.
? Golden State ranks 21st in points allowed with 117.4 opponents points per game.
? Sacramento ranks 22nd in rebounds per game with 42.2.
? Golden State ranks 16th in rebounds per game with 43.3.
? Sacramento ranks 8th in point differential at +2.6
? Golden State ranks 11th in point differential at +1.8.
? Sacramento ranks 29th in blocked shots with 3.4 game.
? Golden State ranks 25th in blocked shots with 4.0 per game.
? Sacramento averages 36.9 percent from the 3-point, while Golden State averages 38.5 from the 3-point.
- Golden State covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
- Sacramento covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
- Golden State has a 41-45-1 record ATS this season.
- Sacramento has a 48-38-1 record ATS this season.
- Golden State 28-14-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
- Sacramento is 28-15-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
This is an elimination game for the Sacramento Kings. I think they come out with a fight, and keep it within 7.5, as long as Fox has a better game.?
- Golden State won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games
- Sacramento won the Money Line 3 of their last 10 games.
The Warriors won their last 3 games, and they are playing at Home. Golden State is playing like a championship game and coming together as a team. Give me Warriors Money Line.?
- Golden State Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.14
- Sacramento Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.2
- Golden State Overall O/U Record: 47-37-3
- Sacramento O/U Record: 43-43-1
- Golden State hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
- Sacramento hit the UNDER 6 times in their last 10 games
Given this is an elimination game, I expect both teams to have a good amount of offense. Give me the OVER.?
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]]>The 2nd seed Boston Celtics (57-25, 25-16 Away) will play the 7th seed, Atlanta Hawks (41-41, 24-17 Home)?tonight in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Atlanta Hawks fought their way back to secure the win 119-117 in Game 5, and with the facing elimination, they will look to get a win at Home. These two teams will play tonight at 8:30 PM EDT, at State Farm Arena, located in Atlanta, Georgia. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Celtics: -280
Hawks: +235
Celtics: -110
Hawks: -110
Celtics: -7 (-110)
Hawks: +7 (-110)
Betting Odds: Boston (-10), Over/Under 231.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -10, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Boston (-10), Over/Under 231.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -10, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Boston (-5.5), Over/Under 229.5.
Betting Results: Hawks Money Line, Hawks -5.5, OVER.
Betting Odds: Boston (-7), Over/Under 231.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -7, OVER.
Betting Odds: Boston (-13), Over/Under 231.
Betting Results: Hawks Money Line, Hawks +13, OVER.
The Boston Celtics had everything in their favor Game 4. Celtics were at home, and the Hawks were without star Dejounte Murray, due to a one game suspension. Although Boston commanded a 2nd Quarter lead, the Hawks outscored Boston in the final quarter, 37-25. Not only did Trae Young have 38 Points, Young took 33 shots. In addition, John Collins stepped up nicely with 22 Points, and shot 4-9 from the Three.
The Celtics showed signs of what happened in last year’s NBA playoffs. Jayson Tatum struggled, and shot 1-10 from the Three, and 8-21 from the field. Although Jaylen Brown had 35 Points, this Celtics team often played one on one, versus playing as a team. Overall, The Hawks shot more efficient from the Field, the Three-Point, even though they were outrebounded by the Celtics, and dominated inside the paint. It was an incredible effort by the Hawks, especially in the 4th quarter.
Betting Odds: Money Line Even, Over/Under 234.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -25, UNDER.
Although they were without guards Malcom Brogdon and Marcus Smart, Boston Outrebounded 49-45, and simply outshot the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics shot 54.5 percent from the field, and 45.6 percent from the field. Much like Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, Atlanta shot only 21.9 percent from the Three, and 41.6 Percent from the field. The Hawks also had 18 turnovers, and more points in the Paint. The Celtics showed how they are so dangerous, and how much depth they had. They had 7 players in points in double-digits, and their bench put up 44 points. It’s important to note, Boston got a win on the road at State Farm Arena.
Betting Odds: Boston (-10), Over/Under 230.5.
Betting Results: Celtics ML, Hawks +10, OVER.
The Celtics had Marcus Smart for this game, however, he was ejected. Once again, Boston had 6 players in double-digit Points, and Jayson Tatum lead the way with 34 Points, 1 Block, 5 Assists, 15 Rebounds, and 5-14 from the Three. The Celtics shot 54.7 Percent from the field, and 47.6 Percent from the Three. Atlanta improved their shooting, going 50 percent from the field, and 29.4 percent from the three. Although Atlanta outrebounded Boston 48-40, and had more points in the paint, Boston simply shot better, had more points off turnovers, and fast break points. Much like the Celtics, Atlanta had 7 players who scored points in double-digits. Trae Young led the way with 35 Points, 13 Assists, and shot 4-11 from the three. Much like their first matchup, the Celtics got the win on the road.
Betting Odds: Miami (-4.5), Over/Under 224.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -4.5, OVER.
Once again, Boston came out with the win and the season sweep as the NBA betting lines predicted earlier this year. Boston was without most of their starters, except Derrick White, and The Hawks were without all their starters except De’Andre Hunter. Payton Prichard led the way for the Celtics, adding 30 Points, 11 Assists, and 14 Rebounds for a Triple- Double. Mike Muscala added 27 points on 4-7 Three Point shooting, and Sam Hauser scored 26 Points. On the Hawks side, they had 6 players who scored points in double-digits. Overall, Boston shot 47.2 percent from the field and 46 percent from the Three. Atlanta shot an underwhelming 28.2 percent from the three, and 45 percent from the field. Although the Hawks outrebounded the Celtics, and had more points in the paint 60-30, The Celtics shot better, and had more points off turnovers.
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PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT) Knee.
?Atlanta averages 115 points per game.
?Boston averages 119.8 points per game.
?Atlanta ranks 14th in points allowed with 112 opponents points per game.
?Boston ranks 9th in points allowed with 115 opponents points per game.
?Atlanta ranks 10th in rebounds per game with 43.6.
?Boston ranks 8th in rebounds per game with 44.6.
?Atlanta ranks 11th in point differential at -4.7.
?Boston ranks 6th in point differential at + 4.7.
?Atlanta ranks 7th in blocked shots with 4.4 per game.
?Boston ranks 2nd in blocked shots with 6.6 per game.
?Atlanta averages 36.5 percent from the 3-point, while Boston averages 40.1 from the 3-point.
?Atlanta averages 118.4 points per game (3rd in the NBA).
?Boston averages 117.9 points per game (4th in the NBA).
?Atlanta ranks 26th in points allowed with 118.1 opponents points per game.
?Boston ranks 5th in points allowed with 111.4 opponents points per game.
?Atlanta ranks 10th in rebounds per game with 44.4.
?Boston ranks 7th in rebounds per game with 45.3.
?Atlanta ranks 18th in point differential at + 0.2.
?Boston ranks 1st in point differential at +6.5.
?Atlanta ranks 12th in blocked shots with 4.9 per game.
?Boston ranks 6th in blocked shots with 5.2 per game.
?Atlanta averages 35.2 percent from the 3-point, while Boston averages 37.7 percent?from the 3-point.
-Atlanta covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Boston covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.
-Atlanta has a 39-48-1 record ATS this season.
-Boston has a 49-38-0 record ATS this season.
-Boston 23-20-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
-Atlanta is 19-24-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Atlanta won the Money Line 5 out of their last 10 games.
-Boston won the Money Line 7 of their last 10 games.
-Atlanta Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.06.
-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.64.
-Atlanta Overall O/U Record: 50-38-0.
-Boston Overall O/U Record: 45-40-2.
-Atlanta hit the UNDER 5 times in their last 10 games.
-Boston hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games.
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]]>?The 3rd seed, Sacramento Kings (48-34, 25-16 Away) will face off against the 6th Seed Golden State Warriors (44-38, 33-8 Home) tonight in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Sacramento Kings lead the Series 2-1 and will have a tough matchup on the road. These two teams will play today at 3:30 PM EDT, at the Chase Center, located in San Francisco, California. The matchup will air on ABC. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Kings: +270
Warriors: -325
Kings: -110
Warriors: -110
Kings: +7.5 (-110)
Warriors: -7.5(-110)
Betting Odds: Sacramento (-1.5), Over/Under 237.5.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento +1.5, OVER.
This is the first time the Sacramento Kings are in in the NBA playoffs for the first since in 16 years. According to ESPN, “the arena was deafening starting in pregame warmups with some fans even bringing back the cow bells that were so common during their playoff runs two decades ago.”
Most of the King’s starters struggled in this game. However, De’Aaron Fox did not disappoint in his playoff debut, and erupted for 38 Points, attempted 27 shots, and had 3 steals. As a team, the Kings outrebounded the Warriors 50-41, and were more efficient at the Free-Throw Line, and the Three-Point. In addition, Sabonis and the Kings outscored the Warriors in the paint, 60-44, and led in fast break points.
Although Sacramento trailed in the first half, they outscored the Warriors in the 2nd half. Sabonis may have struggled offensively, however, he grabbed 16 boards. Malik Monk made up for their struggles with 32 Points off the bench. For the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins was rusty upon his return, and Jordan Poole was limited in minutes.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-2.5), Over/Under 238.5.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento +2.5, UNDER.
?Game 2 was an eventful one, again the Sacramento Kings hosting the Golden State Warriors at home. Known for his fights on and off the court, Draymond Green was hit with a flagrant foul and ejected from the game, after stomping on Domantas Sabonis chest. Although Green isn’t a high scorer, he is a player who can facilitate plays and makes a difference on the defensive end.
Although Golden State took an early lead in the 1st Quarter, the Kings outscored them in the 2nd, 41-29, and 25-23 in the 3rd Quarter. Even though Sacramento only shot 23 Percent from the Three, they shot 45 Percent from the Field, and dominated in the paint. The Sacramento Kings knew they had the opportunity to win this game without Draymond Green, and pulled away around the 2-minute mark, thanks to De’Aaron Fox go ahead three.
Betting Odds: Golden State (-6), Over/Under 241.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento -6, UNDER.
?No Draymond Green, No problem. After Green got ejected in Game 2, he was suspended for Game 3 against the Kings.? Steph Curry knew this team needed to take advantage at home, being down 2-0. He did not disappoint, and led the Warriors with 36 Points, 1 Block, 2 Steals, and attempted 25 shots. Although Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole struggled, Andrew Wiggins stepped up in a huge way for the Warriors. The Warriors and Kings are not normally known for their defense, however, the Warriors had 5 Blocks as a team, and 12 Steals.
Both teams struggled from the three, which has been the case this series. The Kings shot well under 30 percent from downtown, and the Warriors barely shot 30 percent. Overall, the Warriors outrebounded the Kings, 59-53, shot better from the line, and dominated in the Paint.
Betting Odds: Warriors (-10) Over/Under 232.5.
Betting Results: Warriors Money Line, Kings +10, OVER.
Betting Odds: Warriors (-8), Over/Under 235.5.
Betting Results: Kings Money Line, Kings +8, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Warriors (-6) Over/Under 241.
Betting Results: Warriors Money Line, Warriors -6, UNDER.
PG Matthew Dellavedova (OUT): Finger.
SG Gary Payton II (Probable): Illness.
SG Jordan Poole (Probable): Sprained Left Ankle.
F Andre Iguodala (OUT): Wrist.
G Ryan Rollins (OUT).
?Fox is one of the main reasons why this Kings team is so efficient, especially on the offensive side. Only 25 years old, Fox is averaging 29.3 Points, 3 Steals, 7.7 Assists, and 5 Rebounds in 3 Playoffs games against the Warriors. In addition, he’s averaging 68.5 Percent from the line, 44.4 Percent from the Field, and 33 Percent from the Three. He single-handedly carried this team to a win in Game 2 and averaged over 25 Points in all 3 regular Season games against the Warriors.
Fox has been nearly as efficient on the Road this season. He averaged 25 Points, 1.3 Steals, 6.2 Assists, and shot 49.8 Percent from the field in road games this season. Given the Warriors are at home, and are down in the series, look for Fox to continue his amazing gameplay. I fully expect him to lead the way for the Kings again this game.
?Domantas Sabonis has been an extremely important player when it comes down to rebounds and points down below. Standing at 7 Feet tall, he has what it takes to take over games, especially when the Warriors play small.
Sabonis is averaging 17 Points, 1.7 Steals, 3.3 Assists, and 13.7 Rebounds in the NBA Playoffs this year. He’s shooting 46.5 Percent from the field, and 61 percent from the Line. Although Sabonis hasn’t made nearly as many three-pointers, he shot 40 percent from downtown in 3 regular season games against the Warriors.
On the road, Domantas Sabonis averaged 19 Points, 6.5 Assists, and 12.6 Rebounds. In addition, he averaged over 60 percent from the field in road games. Sabonis will get another matchup against Looney, and Draymond Green, who is back in the lineup. Although Sabonis struggled offensively in the last game, he did grab 16 boards. If fully healthy from that sternum injury, I expect Sabonis to be a force on the glass.
?Steph Curry has been a constant force, even in two playoff losses against the Kings. In 3 Playoff games, Curry is doing what he does best, and that’s leading this team. Curry is averaging 31.3 Points, 3.8 Assists, and 5 Rebounds. He is a pure shooter who is averaging 48.5 Percent from the Field, 38.5 Percent from the Three, and nearly 94 Percent from the Line.
Curry shoots even better in Home Games this season. He averaged 24.6 Points, 1.6 Steals, and shot nearly 43 percent from downtown. In 4 regular season games against the Kings, Steph Curry averaged over 30 Points, and shot 50 percent from the Three.
The Kings and the Warriors are not known for their defense. I fully expect Curry, along with Fox to facilitate the ball, and shoot high volume shots. With Green back, Curry will be able to get the shot off and on the ball.
?Andrew Wiggins has been outstanding in his 4 regular season games against the Kings. Wiggins averaged 25 Points, 2.3 Steals, and 6.3 Rebounds. He also averaged an incredible 55 percent from the Field, and 39 Percent from the Three. In 3 Post Season games, Wiggins is averaging 19.1 Points, 1.7 Blocks, 5 Rebounds, and is shooting 47 percent from the Field. Wiggins shoots efficiently at Home Games, 41 Percent from downtown, and 55.6 percent from the Field. It’s important to note, Wiggins is struggling from the three, and if he makes his shots, that can be the difference maker for the Warriors.
?Sacramento averages 112.3 Points Per Game.
?Golden State averages 114.3 Points Per Game.
?Sacramento ranks 11th in Points Allowed with 114.3 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Golden State ranks 10th in Points Allowed with 112.3 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Sacramento ranks 2nd in Rebounds Per Game with 48.0.
?Golden State ranks 4th in Rebounds Per Game with 47.
?Sacramento ranks 9th in Point Differential at -2.0.
?Golden State ranks 8th in Point Differential at +2.0.
?Sacramento ranks 13th in Blocked Shots with 3.7 per game.
?Golden State ranks 6th in Blocked Shots with 4.7 per game.
?Sacramento averages 27.4 percent from the 3-point range, while Golden State averages 32.1 percent from the 3-point range.
?Sacramento averaged 120.7 Points Per Game.
?Golden State averaged 118.9 Points Per Game.
?Sacramento ranked 25th in Points Allowed with 118.1 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Golden State ranked 21st in Points Allowed with 117.1 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Sacramento ranked 21st in Rebounds Per Game with 44.4.
?Golden State ranked 20th in Rebounds Per Game with 42.5
?Sacramento ranked 8th in Point Differential at + 2.6.
?Golden State ranked 11th in Point Differential at +1.8.
?Sacramento ranked 29th in Blocked Shots with 3.4 per game.
?Golden State ranked 25th in Blocked Shots?with 4.0 per game.
?Sacramento averages 36.9 percent from the 3-point, while Golden State averages 38.5 percent from the 3-point,
-Sacramento covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Golden State covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento has a 47-37-1 record ATS this season.
-Golden State has a 40-44-1 record ATS this season.
-Golden State is 28-13-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Sacramento is 27-15-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
-Sacramento won the Money Line 5 out of their last 10 games.
-Golden State won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.01
-Golden State Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.95
-Sacramento Overall O/U Record: 41-43-1
-Golden State Overall O/U Record: 45-37-3
-Sacramento hit the UNDER 7 times in their last 10 games
-Golden State hit the UNDER 6 times in their last 10 games
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]]>The 2nd seed Memphis Grizzlies (51-31, 16-25 Away) will play the 7th seed, Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, 23-18 Home) tonight in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Series is tied 1-1, and Grizzlies star Ja Morant is questionable for the game. These two teams will play tonight at 10 PM EDT, at Crypto.com Arena, located in Los Angeles, California. The matchup will air on ESPN. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Grizzlies: +170
Lakers: -200
Grizzlies: -110
Lakers: -110
Grizzlies: +5 (-110)
Lakers: -5 (-110)
Betting Odds: Memphis (-4.5) Over/Under 228.
Betting Results: Lakers Money Line, Lakers +4.5, OVER.
By halftime, Memphis had the lead, and outscored the Lakers 38-27 in the 2nd quarter. Not only were the Grizzlies at home, but they had the best home record in the NBA this season. Although Ja Morant played a solid 30 minutes, he left the game in the 4th quarter due to a hand injury.
Although the Grizzlies had control through the first 2 quarters, the Lakers dominated in the 3rd and 4th quarters, thanks to Rui Hachimura. Los Angeles not only shot better from the Field, but they also shot better from the Three-Point Range. This time, they outrebounded Memphis 45-34, and did a great job of scoring off fast break points. For once, it was nice to see LeBron James get some help around him. Anthony Davis had a double-double, and both Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura had the game of their lives. Besides Hachimura scoring 29 off the bench, the Lakers didn’t get much bench help.
Both Dillion Brooks and Desmond Bane shot a combined 5-19 from the Three, and Morant had 6 turnovers himself. Jaren Jackson Jr. was a force on the offensive and defensive end, adding 31 points. Ultimately, Memphis didn’t shoot as efficiently, and got outrebounded. In addition, Memphis lost Ja Morant in the 4th quarter, a player who is not only an efficient scorer, but someone who can attack the rim and make plays.
Betting Odds: Lakers (-1) Over/Under 223.
Betting Results: Grizzlies Money Line, Grizzlies +1, UNDER.
A little trash talk never hurts anyone in the NBA Playoffs. The Grizzlies opened the series with yet another playoff loss and made sure that didn’t happen this game. In addition, Memphis was without star Ja Morant due to a hand injury. According to the Grizzlies, Morant had a bruised right hand, although x-rays were negative. On the betting side, the Lakers were favored entering this game, especially with Morant out.
Memphis came out aggressive, especially in the 1st quarter, in which they outscored Los Angeles 30-19. They held the Lakers to 27 Percent Three Point Shooting, and 41 Percent from the field. The Grizzlies did an excellent job of outrebounding the Lakers, especially defensively.
Although both teams shot 76.2 percent from the Free-Throw Line, it was the Grizzlies defense and early momentum that spoke for this game. Xavier Tillman had a quiet first game and ended up with a career-high 22 Points in Game 2. In addition, Tillman grabbed 13 boards for the double double. Dillon Brooks was in LeBron’s face all night, forcing him to throw passes in the paint. In addition, there was a tremendous amount of glaring and trash talking from Brooks to James.
Anthony Davis struggled down low, although he had 5 blocks. Davis went 4-14 from the Field and played 38 Minutes. However, Rui Hachimura stepped up later, and LeBron James led the way with 28 Points and 12 Rebounds. It’s important to know guard D’Angelo Russell struggled for the 2nd straight game. Russell shot 2-11 from the Field, and 1-5 from the Three. Besides Hachimura, the Lakers bench only provided 7 points, which is concerning. For the Grizzlies, all their starters had points in double-digits and had 24 points off the bench. Jaren Jackson Jr. worked Anthony Davis all game, had 5 Blocks, 9 Rebounds, and 18 Points. Both Jackson Jr. and Tillman combined for 22 Rebounds. This was a little surprising since the Grizzlies play small at times.
Betting Odds: Memphis (-7), Over/Under 244.
Betting Results: Lakers Money Line, Lakers +7, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Memphis (-9), Over/Under 230.5.
Betting Results: Memphis Money Line, Memphis -9, UNDER.
Betting Odds: Memphis (-1.5) Over/Under 224.
Betting Results: Lakers Money Line, Lakers +1.5, UNDER.
PG Ja Morant (Questionable): Hand Injury.
C Steven Adams (OUT): Knee.
PF Brandon Clarke (OUT): Left Achilles Tear.
F Jake LaRavia (OUT): Calf.
PG Dennis Schroder (Probable): Right Achilles Soreness.
PF Anthony Davis (Probable): Right Foot Stress Injury.
SF LeBron James (Probable): Right Foot Soreness.
Power Forward Jaren Jackson Jr.? stepped up nicely, given star Ja Morant was out for the game. He has been very much a force on both sides of the basketball. ?In 2 playoff games against the Lakers, Jackson Jr. averages 24.5 Points, 2.5 Blocks, 1 Steal, and is shooting 42.9 percent from the Three, and 54.5 Percent from the Field. Jackson is listed as 6”11 and plays the 5 with Steven Adams out.
Like Game 2, Jackson will be a key matchup against Anthony Davis down low and will look to keep up his offensive numbers. ?Jackson Jr. averaged 18.8 Points, 2.4 Blocks, 6.5 Rebounds, and shot 37.7 percent from the Three on the Road this season.
Desmond Bane is another series leader, and a key player for the Grizzlies. In 2 Playoff games against the Lakers, Bane is averaging 19.5 Points, 3.5 Assists, 4.5 Rebounds, and shoots 100 percent from the free-throw line. However, he’s struggled shooting from the Field and the Three-Point.
Bane shot the ball very well on the road this season. He averaged 16.1 Points, and shot 42.6 Percent from the Three, and 46.9 Percent from the field. In 2 regular season games against Los Angeles, Desmond Bane averaged only 13 a game, however, he had almost 2 steals a game. Look for Bane to lock up D’Angelo Russell, who’s been struggling, or Austin Reaves, who could be an X- Factor for the Lakers.
LeBron James had a tremendous amount of help in Game 1, however, he had to take over in the second game. Although Dillion Brooks plays strong defense on James, LeBron didn’t seem bothered by Brooks play or his comments. If anything, LeBron James has been in the league and postseason long enough to keep his head down and help his team anyway he can.
In 2 Playoff Games against Memphis, LeBron James is averaging 24.5 Points, 1.5 Steals, 2 Blocks, 4 Assists, and 11.5 Rebounds. In addition, he’s shooting 51 percent from the field. However, James continues to struggle from the Three and the Free-Throw line.
In Home Games this season, James averaged 27.7 Points, 7.2 Assists, and 8 Rebounds. He shot 49.4 Percent from the Field, and 33.7 Percent from the Three. LeBron will be a huge X factor tonight, offensively, and defensively. The Key for LeBron will be his three-point shot percentage and free-throw percentage.
Anthony Davis is a key part of the Lakers, especially when it comes to rebounds down low. Although Anthony Davis didn’t look himself, and struggled from the field in Game 2, he’s averaging 17.5 Points, 1.5 Steals, 6 Blocks, 3 Assists, and 10.5 Rebounds in 2 Playoff Games against Memphis. In addition, Davis is shooting 100 percent from the Free-Throw Line, 100 percent from the three, and 45 percent from the Field. Anthony Davis also averaged over 12 Rebounds a game, and 2.1 Blocks in Home Games this year.
I expect Anthony Davis to have a bounce back game, especially if the Grizzlies play small. He looked lifeless last game, and the Lakers need him to perform. I do expect Jaren Jackson Jr. to be a force on the boards, which will be a challenge for Davis.
?Memphis averages 107.5 Points Per Game.
?Los Angeles averages 110.5 Points Per Game.
?Memphis ranks 7th in Points Allowed with 110.5 Opponent Point Per Game.
?Los Angeles ranks 6th in Points Allowed with 107.5 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Memphis ranks 10th in Rebounds Per Game with 41.5.
?Los Angeles ranks 5th in Rebounds Per Game with 46.
?Memphis ranks 12th in Point Differential at -3.
?Los Angeles ranks 5th in Point Differential at +3.0.
?Memphis ranks 1st in Blocked Shots with 9 per game.
?Los Angeles ranks 3rd in Blocked Shots with 7 per game.
?Memphis averages 33.3 percent from the 3-point range, while Los Angeles averages 36.5 percent from the 3-point range.
?Memphis averaged 116.9 Points Per Game.
?Los Angeles averaged117.2 Points Per Game.
?Memphis ranked 11th in Points Allowed with 113 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Los Angeles ranked 20th in Points Allowed with 116.6 Opponent Points Per Game.
?Memphis ranked 21st in Rebounds Per Game with 44.4.
?Los Angeles ranked 25th in Rebounds Per Game with 44.9.
?Memphis ranked 4th in Point Differential at + 3.9.
?Los Angeles ranked 16th in Point Differential at +0.5.
?Memphis ranked 3rd in Blocked Shots with 5.8 Per Game.
?Los Angeles ranked 16th in Blocked Shots with 4.6 Per Game.
?Memphis averaged 35.1 percent from the 3-point range, while Los Angeles averaged 34.6 from the 3-point range.
-Los Angeles covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Memphis covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles has a 41-43-1 record ATS this season.
-Memphis has a 38-44-2 record ATS this season.
-Los Angeles 21-21-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Memphis is 14-26-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Memphis only covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.? Lakers had a down game, and their Home Record Against the Spread is 21-21-0.? I expect Davis, LeBron, and the supporting cast to figure out way around Grizzlies defense tonight.? Give me Lakers -5.
-Los Angeles won the Money Line 8 out of their last 10 games
-Memphis won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
We are all waiting to see if Grizzlies start Ja Morant will be out for tonight's game.? According to WOJ, Morant will try to practice before tonight's game. I think Anthony Davis comes alive, and the Lakers get a must win here at home.? Look for LeBron James to get some help from role players again. Give me Lakers Money line.?
-Los Angeles Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.1
-Memphis Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.09
-Los Angeles Overall O/U Record: 45-40-0
-Memphis Overall O/U Record: 38-44-2
-Los Angeles hit the OVER 8 times in their last 10 games.
-Memphis hit the OVER 5 times in their last 10 games.
The Under hit in BOTH of the first 2 NBA playoff games between the Grizzlies and the Lakers.? If Ja Morant is out, I like the under even more. I expect both teams to apply pressure and defense, much like Game 2.?
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]]>The 4th Seed, Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31, 20-21) will play the 5th seed, New York Knicks 47-35, 23-18) tonight in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Series is currently tied 1-1, and these two teams will play tonight at 8:30 PM EDT, at Madison Square Garden, located in New York, New York. The matchup will air on ABC. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Cavaliers: +105
Knicks: -125
Cavaliers: -110
Knicks: -110
Cavaliers: +1.5 (-110)
Knicks: -1.5(-110)
Betting Odds: Cleveland (-5), Over/Under 216.
Betting Results: Cleveland Money Line, Knicks +5, UNDER.
Game 1 was close; however, the Knicks found a way to close it out. Although Jalen Brunson found himself in foul trouble, and had limited minutes in the first half, he carried this team. In 30 minutes, Brunson added 27 Points, 2 Steals, and shot 11-24. In those 30 minutes, most of his points came in the third and fourth quarters.
Julius Randle was gassed the entire game and came back from a 5-game absence, in which he had an ankle injury. However, he added 22 Points, 1 Steal, 8 Rebounds, and shot 42.9 Percent from the Three, and 40 Percent from the Field in 33 minutes. Randle grabbed a clutch rebound late in the fourth quarter to seal the deal for the Knicks. In addition, the Knicks bench added 37 points, 1 steal, and 22 Rebounds. Josh Hart, who was a mid-acquisition trade, added 17 Points and 10 Rebounds.
Overall, both Cleveland and New York struggled shooting from both the Three-Point and the Field. The Knicks shot 27.6 Percent from the Three, and 42 Percent from the Field, while the Cavaliers shot 32.3 Percent from the Three, and 43.4 Percent from the field. Also, the Knicks outrebounded the Cavaliers 51-38, had more points in the paint, and fast break points. It’s important to note, Cleveland struggled from the line, and shot only 71.4 percent.
For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell led the way with 38 Points, 1 Block, 3 Steals, 5 Rebounds, and shot 6-16 from the Three, and 14-30 from the Field. Out of his 38 points, 14 of them came in the last quarter of the game. It’s important to note, the Cavaliers bench only added 14 Points.
Betting Odds: Cleveland (-5), Over/Under 214.5.
Betting Results: Cleveland Money Line, Cleveland -5, UNDER.
Game 2 was a much different pace for the Cavaliers, in which they controlled the first three quarters of the game. Specifically, Cleveland dominated the Knicks in the 2nd quarter, 34-17. Overall, Cleveland shot much better this game compared to Game 1, and shot nearly 50 percent from the field, and 42 percent from the Three. The Knicks shot an underwhelming 24 percent from the Three, which was not much better than Game 1. This time, Cleveland outrebounded the Knicks 43-36, had more fast break points, and more points in the paint.
After an underwhelming first game, Darius Garland put on a show. Garland added 32 Points, 7 Assists, 3 Rebounds, and shot 6-10 from the Three, and 10-11 from the Free-Throw Line. He was extremely aggressive in the first half and was on the path to a 50-point game. Although Garland scored 26 in the first half of the game, he was quiet in the last two quarters. For the Knicks, both Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, and RJ Barrett couldn’t get anything to fall. In fact, they shot a combined 17-50 from the field.
Betting Odds: Cleveland (-3.5), Over/Under 220.
Betting Results: Cleveland Money Line, Cleveland -3.5, OVER.
?Donovan Mitchell had a career game, adding a career-high 12 Assists, and 38 Points to lead the Cavaliers past the Knicks. Kevin Love, who was a Cavaliers bench player at the time, exploded for 29 Points, 8 Rebounds, and shot 8-13 from the Three. Cleveland solidified this game in the 4th quarter by outscoring New York 37-15. Although Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson struggled from downtown, the Knicks had 5 players who scored points in double-digits.
Ultimately Cleveland shot better from the Free-Throw Line (84. 2 Percent), Three-Point (46 Percent), although the Knicks outscored them in the paint 64-32, outrebounded them, and had more fast break points.
Betting Odds: Cleveland (-2.5) Over/Under 222.5.
Betting Results: New York Money Line, New York +2.5, UNDER.
Looking at the score of this game, you would think both teams were without their star Players. However, that was not the case, although Cleveland was without start Center Jarrett Allen. New York controlled game 75 percent of the game, and both teams shot very poorly from the Three-Point. In addition, both struggled from the line, and the Knicks outscored the Cavaliers in the paint, 56-40, and outrebounded them 40-31. Cleveland shot a combined 8-35 from the Three, and only 34 percent from the field. In addition, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Love, and Darius Garland couldn’t buy a shot. In combination, those three players shot 7-29 from the Three.
Betting Odds: Cleveland (-3), Over/Under 220.
Betting Results: New York Money Line, New York +3, UNDER.
It was yet again another low scoring affair from the Knicks and the Cavaliers. Although it was a close game, Julius Randle answered with 13 Rebounds and 26 Points. Out of his 26 Points, Randle hit 5 Three-Point shots in the first quarter. Overall, The Knicks shot 50 Percent from the Three and the Field. Once again, they outrebounded Cleveland 42-41, and both teams struggled from the Free-Throw Line.
Betting Odds: Cleveland (-3.5), Over/Under 219.5.
Betting Results: New York Money Line, New York +3.5, OVER.
?Game 4 was much more of an offensive game than the last. Both teams combined 89 points in the first quarter, and 62 in the in the 2nd. For the fans in the stands, this showdown did not disappoint. On Cleveland’s side, star Donovan Mitchell erupted for 42 Points and shot 16-23. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 48 Points, 9 Assists, and shot 18-32 from the Field, and 7-12 from the Three. Both teams shot efficiently, however, the Knicks outrebounded the Cavaliers 48-33, and had more points in the paint. The Cavaliers ultimately had 21 Fouls in this game and couldn’t get any help on the offensive boards.
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SF Cedi Osman (Day-to Day): Ankle.
SG Dylan Windler (OUT): Foot.
There’s a reason why the Knicks signed Jalen Brunson to a 4-year Contract after he left the Dallas Mavericks. He’s had career-highs this season, and has brough this Knicks team around, with the help of Julius Randle.
Jalen Brunson averaged 24.5 Points, 6.1 Assists, and shot 48.6 percent from the Field at Home Games this season.
In addition, Brunson averaged 25.3 Points, 1 Steal, 6 Assists, 3 Rebounds, and shot 45 percent from the Three in 4 regular season games against Cleveland.
In two playoff Games against New York, Brunson is averaging 23.5 Points, 4 Assists, 3.5 Rebounds, and is shooting 39 Percent from the Field. It’s important to note, Brunson is shooting only 17 percent from the Three, however he’s a very efficient free-throw shooter in this series. Look for him to step up his shooting tonight at home.
Julius Randle has been everything for the Knicks and beyond. In Home Games this year, Randle, averaged 23.5 Points, 9.7 Rebounds, 4.1 Assists, and shot 44.6 Percent from the field, and 31 Percent from the field. In addition, he knocked down 77 percent of free-throws at home games.? In 3 games against Cleveland in the regular season, Randle averaged 23 Points, 5 Assists, 10.3 Rebounds, and shot 41 Percent from the Three.
In 2 Playoff Games against Cleveland, Julius Randle is averaging 20.5 Points, 1.5 Steals, 9 Rebounds, and is shooting 35.3 Percent from the Field. The Knicks will rely heavily on Randle and Brunson to carry this team if they want to make a deep playoff run.
Donovan Mitchell was acquired by the Utah Jazz and hasn’t disappointed. Mitchell is a huge part of this Cleveland team, on and off the court. In Road Games this season, Mitchell averaged 28.9 Points, 1.2 Steals, 4.2 Assists, and 4.2 Rebounds. He averaged 48 Percent from the Field, and 36.5 Percent from the Three. In addition, Mitchell averaged 88.2 Percent from the line in road games.
In 4 games against the New York Knicks in the regular season, Donovan Mitchell averaged 31.8 Points, 1.3 Steals, 1.3 Blocks, and 4.8 Rebounds. He shot an incredible 50.6 Percent from the Field, and 46.8 Percent from downtown.
In two playoffs games against New York, Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.5 Points, 2.5 Steals, 1 Block, and 10.5 Rebounds. Additionally, Mitchell is shooting 38 Percent from the Three, and 48.9 Percent from the Field. I expect Mitchell to be a huge influence on the court tonight, especially on the road.
Darius Garland is an extremely talented guard who can facilitate, shoot, and can take it upon himself to control games. On?Road Games this season, Garland averaged 20.2 Points, 1.3 Steals, and 2.7 Rebounds. Garland shot 82 Percent from the line, 38.7 percent from the three, and 43.6 percent from the field on the road.
In 3 Regular season games against the Knicks, Darius Garland averaged 19.7 Points, 1 Steal, and 6 Assists. In addition, he averaged 82 percent from the line, 36.8 Percent from the Three, and 34.5 Percent from the field.
Darius Garland has stepped up nicely in two playoff games against the Knicks. He’s averaging 24.5 Points, 2 Steals, and 4 Assists. Garland is shooting an incredible 57 Percent from Three, and 50 Percent from the Field. He is a main staple of this team and is averaging 40 playing minutes in the playoffs.
?New York averages 99 Points Per Game.
?Cleveland averages 112 Points Per Game.
?New York ranks 9th in Points Allowed with 112 opponents points per game.
?Cleveland ranks 4th in Points Allowed with 99 opponents points per game.
?New York ranks 7th in Rebounds Per Game with 45.
?Cleveland ranks 1st in Rebounds Per Game with 58.
?New York ranks 12th in Point Differential at -13.
?Cleveland ranks 4th in Point Differential at +13.0.
?New York ranks 7th in Blocked Shots with 4 per game.
?Cleveland ranks 3rd in Blocked Shots with 7 per game.
?New York averages 17.4 percent from the 3-point,?while Cleveland averages 39.4 from the 3-point.
?New York averaged?116 Points Per Game.?
?Cleveland averaged 112.3 Points Per Game.?
?New York ranked 13th in Points Allowed with 113.1 opponents points per game.
?Cleveland ranked 1st in Points Allowed with 106.9 opponents points per game.
?New York ranked 3rd in Rebounds Per Game with 44.4.
?Cleveland ranked 25th in Rebounds Per Game with 46.6.
?New York ranked?7th in Point Differential at + 2.9
?Cleveland ranked?2nd in Point Differential at + 5.3.
?New York ranked 23rd in Blocked Shots with 4.1 per game.
?Cleveland ranked 14th in Blocked Shots with 4.7 per game.
?New York averaged 35.4 percent from the 3-point, while Cleveland averaged 36.7 from the 3-point.
-New York covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Cleveland covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-New York has a 45-35-4 record ATS this season.
-Cleveland has a 43-37-4 record ATS this season.
-New York 18-20-3 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Cleveland is 18-20-3 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Unless Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland go ice cold from shooting, I fully expect Cleveland to take close in this game. Give me Cleveland +1.5.
-New York won the Money Line 6 out of their last 10 games.
-Cleveland won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
This is an extremely hard pick. The Knicks are 3-1 vs. The Cavaliers this season and play well at Home. In addition, Randle and Brunson did not play well last game. Give me the Knicks Money Line at home. I expect both teams to rely on their 5 starters, and not so much on their benches.
-New York Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.8.
-Cleveland Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.31.
-New York Overall O/U Record: 43-39-2.
-Cleveland Overall O/U Record: 40-44-0.
-Cleveland hit the UNDER in 7 of their last 10 Games.
-Cleveland hit the OVER 5 times in their last 10 Games.
So far, the under has hit in both playoff games, and 2 out of their 4 games in the Regular Season. Unless both Teams are hot from the field, I expect this game to hit the UNDER.
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]]>The 7th Seed Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, 20-21 Away) will play the 2nd Seed Memphis Grizzlies (51-31, 35-6 Home) tonight in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Los Angeles Lakers won the first game, 128-112, and are looking to take a 2-0 lead against Memphis. These two teams will play tonight at 7:30 PM EDT, at FedEx Forum, located in Memphis, Tennessee. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Lakers: -115
Grizzlies: -105
Lakers: -110
Grizzlies: -110
Lakers: -1(-110)
Grizzlies: +1(-110)
Betting Odds: Memphis (-4.5), Over/Under 228.
Betting Results: Lakers Money Line, Lakers +4.5, OVER.
The Los Angeles Lakers certainly made a statement in Game 1 after a tumultuous first season under Head Coach Darvin Ham. Rui Hachimura was acquired mid-season and had the best game of his Playoff Career. Hachimura exploded for 29 Points, 6 Rebounds, and shot 5-6 from the Three off the Lakers Bench. Most of his points took place in the third quarter, where the Lakers took control.
In addition, Anthony Davis had a double-double, 22 Points along with 12 Rebounds. LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell, and Austin Reaves all had points in Double-Digits. Overall, the Lakers shot 43.2 Percent from the Three, 43 Percent from the Field, 87.5 Percent from the line, and outrebounded the Grizzlies 45-34. In addition, they set the tempo and led in fast break points. The Lakers had 11 Blocks as a team, including 7 by Anthony Davis. We really got to see the amount of depth and talent the Lakers have, and how good they can be when they get into a rhythm.
Although Memphis had complete control in the second quarter, they lost All-Star Ja Morant to a hand injury. Morant quoted, “My main focus was to be out there for my guys. Another incident where, you know, that's pretty much in jeopardy. (ESPN).” Even though Morant went down with an injury, he still added 30 minutes and 18 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. erupted for 31 points, 1 Steal, 2 Blocks, and shot 13-21 from the Field. Also, Desmond Bane, and Dillon Brooks added points in double-digits. ?Overall, the Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the Field, 36 Percent from the Three, and kept up with the Lakers in the paint offensively. Ultimately, the Grizzlies couldn’t keep up without Ja Morant, the Lakers shot better from the Three, and had more fast break points.
Betting Odds: Memphis (-7), Over/Under 244.
Betting Results: Lakers Money Line, Lakers +7, UNDER.
Before this game, the Grizzlies were on an 11-game win streak. However, that streak came to an end, thanks to the Lakers. This game was a nail biter until the end, when Dennis Schr?der knocked down a Three in the last seconds of the game. Both the Lakers and Memphis struggled from the Three, shooting 31 percent. In addition, Memphis Outrebounded the Lakers 63-47, and dominated points in the paint 64-44. However, the Grizzlies couldn’t hit their free-throws, had more fouls, and the Lakers capitalized at the Free-Throw Line.? ?Overall, the Lakers again controlled the tempo, and had more fast break points. Also, it’s important to know Los Angeles were without Anthony Davis.
Betting Odd: Memphis (-9), Over/Under 230.5.
Betting Results: Memphis ML, Memphis -9, OVER.
The Lakers were without star LeBron James, and again had a different roster, given this game was before the NBA Trade Deadline. Anthony Davis led the way with 28 Points, and 19 rebounds. In addition, the Lakers Bench added 53 Points.? Ja Morant exploded for 39 Points, 10 Assists, 10 Rebounds, and took over in the third quarter.
The Grizzlies struggled from the Three-Point and shot 19 percent from beyond the arc. In addition, The Lakers Outrebounded the Grizzlies 56-47, and shot 38 percent from the Three. Also, the Lakers had 41 points off turnovers. Although Memphis dominated points in the paint 86-48, Lakers were able to capitalize off those turnovers and the three-point shot.
Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-1.5), Over/Under 226.5.
Betting Results: Lakers Money Line, Lakers -1.5, UNDER.
The Lakers came up with the win, without star LeBron James, and an overhauled roster. Also, Memphis was without star Ja Morant. Once again, Anthony Davis led the way for the Lakers, and their bench added 32 Points. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way for Memphis.
Once again, both teams struggled from the Three, shooting 25 percent and under beyond the arc. However, the Lakers shot nearly 46 percent from the Field, and outrebounded Memphis 57-45. In addition, Los Angeles had more points in the paint, and had more fast break points.
SF LeBron James (Probable): Right Foot Soreness.
PF Anthony Davis (Probable): Right Foot Stress Injury.
PG Dennis Schr?der (probably): Right Foot Soreness.
PG Ja Morant (Questionable): Hand Injury-Game Time Decision.
C Steven Adams (OUT): Knee.
PF Brandon Clarke (OUT): Achilles Tear.
F Jake LaRavia (OUT): Calf.
Although Anthony Davis only played in 56 games this year, due to injury, he is a vital part of this time, on both sides of the court.
Anthony Davis averaged?28.5 Points, 1.2 Steals, 2 Blocks, 12.8 rebounds, and shoots 57.1 percent from the field, and 26 percent from the three on the road this season.
Davis averaged 29 Points, 3.5 Blocks, 20.5 Rebounds, and shot 55.6 Percent from the Field, and 33 Percent from the Three in 2 regular season games against Memphis.
In Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, Anthony Davis played 37 minutes, and put up 22 Points, 3 Steals, 7 Blocks, 3 Assists, 12 Rebounds, shot 100 Percent from the Line, and 59 Percent from the Field. If he’s available to play, he will be a huge x-factor on the glass and on the offensive end. Rebounding is a huge part of winning games, and Anthony Davis will have to take advantage of the size matchup without Steven Adams in the lineup.
If LeBron James is available to play, he is the most important player to this team off and on the court.
In 29 Road games, James averaged 30 Points, 6.5 Assists, 8.6 Rebounds, shot 50 Percent from the Field, and 31 Percent from the Three.? In 1 regular season game against Memphis, James averaged 23 Points, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks, 6 Assists, 9 Rebounds, and struggled shooting.
LeBron had a lot of help in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, thanks to Lakers Bench. In 34 minutes, LeBron added 21 Points, 2 Steals, 3 Blocks, 5 Assists, and 11 Rebounds. Additionally, he shot 50 percent from the field, and 37.5 Percent from downtown.
?Rui Hachimura added 29 Points off the bench for the Lakers in Game 1 against the Grizzlies. In addition, the Lakers bench scored 39 points. In 4 games against Memphis, Hachimura averaged 11 Points, and shot 40 percent from the three, and 48.6 percent from the field. Austin Reaves was incredible in Game 1 and was a big contributor in the regular season matchup against the Grizzlies. In Game 1, Reaves scored 23 Points, had 1 Block, 1 Steal, and shot 60 percent from the field AND the three-point. In 2 regular season games against the Grizzlies, Austin Reaves averaged 17 Points, 7 Assists, and 50 percent from the Three.
Although D’Angelo Russell didn’t have his best game, look for him to step up if Lebron James or Anthony Davis can’t suit up for this game. Both Lonnie Walker IV Dennis Schr?der, and Malik Beasley all can step up in big games.
Ja Morant is the Star, and the heart and soul of this team. If he is unable to suit up tonight, it will be a huge loss for Memphis, who’s already without Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke. Ja is a player that can attack the rim, handle the ball, distribute, and has extremely versatility and athleticism.
Before Morant exited with a hand injury, he played 30 minutes, added 18 points, 2 Steals, 6 Rebounds, and shot 66.7 Percent from the Three.
In 2 Regular Games against the Lakers this Season, Morant averaged 30 Points, 9 Assists, 6.5 Rebounds, and shot only 9 percent from the Three.
In Home games this year, Ja Morant averaged 27 Points, 1.3 Steals, and shot 46 percent from the field.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is an extremely talented player that quietly averaged 18.6 Points in the regular season.
In Home Games this season, Jackson Jr. averaged 18.5 Points, 1.2 Steals, 3.6 Blocks, and shot 51 Percent from the field.
In Game 1, he erupted for 31 Points, 2 Blocks, 1 Steal, and shot 62 Percent from the field, and 50 percent from the Three. He is a vital part of this team, with or without Ja Morant.
?Los Angeles averages 128 Points Per Game.
?Memphis averages 112 Points Per Game.
?Los Angeles ranks 8th in Points Allowed with 112 opponents points per game.
?Memphis ranks 15th in Points Allowed with 128 opponents points per game.
?Los Angeles ranks 6th in Rebounds?Per Game with 45.
?Memphis ranks 16th in Rebounds?Per Game?with 34.
?Los Angeles ranks 2nd in Point Differential at +16.
?Memphis ranks 14th in Point Differential at -16.
?Los Angeles ranks 1st in Blocked Shots with 11 per game.
?Memphis ranks 15th in Blocked Shots with 2 per game.
?Los Angeles averages 43.2 percent from the 3-point, while Memphis averages 36.1 from the 3-point.
?Los Angeles averaged 117.2 Points Per Game.
?Memphis averaged 116.9 Points Per Game.
?Los Angeles ranked 20th in Points Allowed?with 116.6 opponents points per game.
?Memphis ranked 11th in Points Allowed with 113 opponents points per game.
?Los Angeles ranked 25th in Rebounds?Per Game with 44.9.
?Memphis ranked 21st in Rebounds?Per Game with 44.4.
?Los Angeles ranked 16th in Point Differential at + 0.5
?Memphis ranked 4th in Point Differential at +3.9
?Los Angeles ranked 16th in Blocked Shots with 4.6 per game.
?Memphis ranked 3rd in Blocked Shots with 5.8 per game.
?Los Angeles averaged 34.6 percent from the 3-point range, while Memphis averages 35.1 from the 3-point range.
-Los Angeles covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Memphis covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles has a 41-42-1 record ATS this season.
-Memphis has a 37-44-2 record ATS this season.
-Memphis 23-18-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Los Angeles is 20-21-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
-Los Angeles won the Money Line 8 out of their last 10 games.
-Memphis won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
The Lakers won the regular season series 2-1 against Memphis. Assuming Anthony Davis and LeBron will be in the lineup, I like the Lakers here. Although Ja Morant will be a game time decision, this Lakers team has more depth and the talent around LeBron to get a win. Give me Lakers Money Line.
-Los Angeles Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.43
-Memphis Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -0.78
-Los Angeles Overall O/U Record: 45-39-0
-Memphis overall O/U Record: 38-43-2.
-Los Angeles hit the OVER 9 times in their last 10 games.
-Memphis hit the OVER 5 times in their last 10 games.
It’s hard to pick the Over, when LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Ja Morant are all on the injury report. I can’t see the Grizzlies getting well over 100 Points if Morant is indeed out.
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]]>The 2nd seed Boston Celtics (57-25, 32-9 Home) will play the 7th seed, Atlanta Hawks (41-41, 17-24 Away) tonight in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Boston Celtics won the first game, 112-99, and are looking to take a 2-0 lead against Atlanta. These two teams will play tonight at 7 PM EDT, at the TD Garden, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The matchup will air on NBATV, NBC Sports Boston. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Hawks: +410
Celtics: -520
Hawks: +10.5(-110)
Celtics: -10.5(-110)
Betting Odds: Boston (-10), Over/Under 231.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -10, UNDER.
Hand tape and all, Jaylen Browns hand injury didn’t seem to be a problem this game. After missing the last few regular season games, Brown led the Celtics with 29 Points, 1 Steal, 12 Rebounds, and shot 12-23 from the field. Boston outscored Atlanta 29-19 in the first quarter and exploded in the second quarter 45-25. Additionally, star Jayson Tatum scored 21 Points in the first half of the game and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Although Boston’s bench only scored 17, all five of their starters played 32 minutes and above. In fact, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown all scored points in double-digits. Boston shot 39.4 percent from the Three, 83 percent from the line, and 47.7 percent from the field. They also outrebounded the Hawks 58-45, especially on the defensive end, and scored more points off turnovers.
The Atlanta Hawks did not have a good shooting day in Game 1. The Hawks struggled beyond the arc and shot 17 percent, and the Celtics held them to 38.8 percent from the field. Atlanta did an excellent job of keeping up with the Celtics in the paint and were once down 32 points. The Hawks outscored Boston 31-20 in the third quarter, 24-18 in the fourth quarter, and closed the gap to 13 by the end of the game. Although Boston had more turnovers, the Hawks were not able to capitalize on them. In fact, they had only 12 points off turnovers. Although Dejounte Murray added 24 points, both him and star Trae Young struggled with their shots. Between the two of them, they shot 1-11 from the three, and 15-43 from the Field. The Hawks bench put up 24 points, however, if they want to win game 2, they must hit their shots, and capitalize off Boston’s Turnovers.
Betting Odds: Money Line Even, Over/Under 234.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -25, UNDER.
Although they were without guards Malcom Brogdon and Marcus Smart, Boston Outrebounded 49-45, and simply outshot the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics additionally shot 54.5 percent from the field, and 45.6 percent from the field. Much like Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, Atlanta shot only 21.9 percent from the Three, and 41.6 Percent from the field. The Hawks also had 18 turnovers, and more points in the Paint. The Celtics showed how they are so dangerous, and how much depth they had. They had 7 players in points in double-digits, and their bench put up 44 points. It’s important to note, Boston got a win on the road at State Farm Arena.
Betting Odds: Boston (-10), Over/Under 230.5.
Betting Results: Celtics ML, Hawks +10, OVER.
The Celtics had Marcus Smart for this game, however, he was ejected. Once again, Boston had 6 players in double-digit Points, and Jayson Tatum lead the way with 34 Points, 1 Block, 5 Assists, 15 Rebounds, and 5-14 from the Three. Furthermore, The Celtics shot 54.7 Percent from the field, and 47.6 Percent from the Three. Atlanta improved their shooting, putting up 50 percent from the field, and 29.4 percent from the three.
Although Atlanta outrebounded Boston 48-40, and had more points in the paint, Boston simply shot better, had more points off turnovers, and fast break points. Much like the Celtics, Atlanta had 7 players who scored points in double-digits. Trae Young led the way with 35 Points, 13 Assists, and shot 4-11 from the three. Much like their first matchup, the Celtics got the win on the road.
Betting Odds: Miami (-4.5), Over/Under 224.5.
Betting Results: Celtics Money Line, Celtics -4.5, OVER.
Once again, Boston came out with the win and the season sweep. Boston was without most of their starters, except Derrick White, and The Hawks were without all their starters except De’Andre Hunter. Payton Prichard led the way for the Celtics, adding 30 Points, 11 Assists, and 14 Rebounds for a Triple- Double. Mike Muscala added 27 points on 4-7 Three Point shooting, and Sam Hauser scored 26 Points. On the Hawks side, they had 6 players who scored points in double-digits.
Overall, Boston shot 47.2 percent from the field and 46 percent from the Three. Atlanta shot an underwhelming 28.2 percent from the three, and 45 percent from the field. Although the Hawks outrebounded the Celtics, and had more points in the paint 60-30, The Celtics shot better, and had more points off turnovers.
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PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT) Knee.
There have been trade rumors surrounding Trae Young all week. However, he remains the top producer and scorer for this team.? Trae Young averaged 24.9 Points, 1.1 Steals, 9.6 Assists, and shot 34.2 percent from the Three on the road this season.? Young averaged 31 Points, 11 Assists, 4 Rebounds, and shot 33 percent from the Three, and 44 percent from the Field in 2 games against the Celtics in the Regular Season.
Young struggled in Game 1, along with the rest of the team. Trae scored 16 points on 20 percent Three-point shooting, and 27.8 percent from the field. Additionally, He added 8 Assists, 2 Steals and 3 Rebounds. If the Hawks want to keep up with the Celtics, they will need Trae to score double what he did in Game 1 and shoot the ball better.
Dejounte Murray was acquired from the San Antonio Spurs to take some pressure off All-Star Trae Young. Murray averaged 20.9 Points, 1.4 Steals, 5.9 Assists, 5.1 Rebounds, and shot 36.2 percent from Three on the road this season.
In 2 games against Boston in the regular season, Murray averaged 16.5 Points, 2 Steals, 4.5 Assists, and shot 16 percent from the Three. In Game 1 of the Playoffs, Dejounte Murray put up 24 Points, 3 Steals, 6 Assists, 8 Rebounds, and shot 40 percent from the field, and 0 percent from the three.
?Jayson Tatum is the heart of this team, and one of the best players in the NBA. Tatum averaged 31.7 Points, 1.2 Steals, 4.3 Assists, 8.8 Rebounds, and shot 48.4 percent from the Field, and 35.8 Percent from the Three in Home Games this year.
In 2 games against the Atlanta Hawks in the regular season, Jayson Tatum averaged 26.5 Points, 1 Block, 1 Rebounds, and shot 33.3 Percent from downtown, and 41 percent from the field. In Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, Tatum added 25 Points, 11 Rebounds, and shot 42.9 Percent from the Three, and 43.5 Percent from the Field. Although Tatum can struggle from the three at times, I fully expect him to have a big Game 2.
Going into the playoffs, no one knew the status of Brown after he cut his hand and had it tapped. Jaylen Brown averaged 26.7 Points, 1.1 Steals, 6.8 Rebounds, and shot 48.8 Percent from the field at Home Games.
Brown continued his dominance against the Hawks. Jaylen exploded for 29 points, 1 Steal, 12 Rebounds, 3 Assists, and shot 33.3 percent from the Three, and 52 percent from the Field in Game 1. In addition, he shot 100 percent from the free-throw line. In 2 regular season games against Atlanta, Brown averaged 23 Points, 2 Steals, 5 Rebounds, and 57 percent from the field. It’s important to note, Jaylen Brown averaged only 18.2 percent from downtown in those two games.
Marcus Smart is also the heart and soul of Boston, and both him and Derrick White are excellent defensive guards. In Home games this season, Derrick White averaged 12.5 Points, 3.8 Rebounds, and shot 37.8 Percent beyond the arc. White stepped up big in Game 1, erupting for 24 Points, 2 Blocks, 7 Assists, 5 Rebounds, and shot 57.1 from the Three, and 53.8 Percent from the Three.
Marcus Smart averages 11.6 Points, 1.7 Steals, 6.5 Assists, and shot 36.7 from downtown in Home Games this season. In Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, Smart shot 50 percent from the Three, added 3 Steals, 2 Blocks, and 7 Rebounds and Assists. These two players play with a lot of tenacity and can be difference makers on the defensive and offensive side of the court.
?Atlanta averages 99 Points Per Game.
?Boston averages 112 Points Per Game.
?Atlanta ranks 9th in points allowed with 112 opponents points per game.
?Boston ranks 4th in points allowed with 99 opponents points per game.
?Atlanta ranks 7th in Rebounds Per Game with 45.
?Boston ranks 1st in rebounds per game with 58.
?Atlanta ranks 12th in Point Differential at -13.
?Boston ranks 4th in Point Differential at +13.0.
?Atlanta ranks 7th in Blocked Shots with 4 per game.
?Boston ranks 3rd in Blocked Shots with 7 per game.
?Atlanta averages 17.4 percent from the 3-point, while Boston averages 39.4 from the 3-point.
?Atlanta averages 118.4 Points Per Game (3rd in the NBA).
?Boston averages 117.9 Points Per Game (4th in the NBA).
?Atlanta ranks 26th in Points Allowed with 118.1 opponents points per game.
?Boston ranks 5th in Points Allowed with 111.4 opponents points per game.
?Atlanta ranks 10th in Rebounds Per Game with 44.4.
?Boston ranks 7th in Rebounds Per Game with 45.3.
?Atlanta ranks 18th in Point Differential at + 0.2.
?Boston ranks 1st in Point Differential at +6.5.
?Atlanta ranks 12th in Blocked Shots with 4.9 per game.
?Boston ranks 6th in Blocked Shots with 5.2 per game.
?Atlanta averages 35.2 percent from the 3-point, while Boston averages 37.7 from the 3-point.
-Atlanta covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.
-Boston covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 games.
-Atlanta has a 37-46-1 record ATS this season.
-Boston has a 47-36-0 record ATS this season.
-Boston 25-17-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Atlanta is 19-23-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Although Atlanta only covered in 3 of their last 10 games, 10.5 seems high to me. Trae Young and Murray both struggled shooting wise, and I expect them to step it up. They outscored the Celtics in the 3rd and 4th Quarter. Give me Atlanta to cover +10.5
-Atlanta won the Money Line 5 out of their last 10 games.
-Boston won the Money Line 8 of their last 10 games.
It almost felt the Celtics didn’t have to fight much in the second half of last game. This Boston team is very good, and they have a team that has team chemistry and playoff experience. Give me the Boston Money line.
-Atlanta Avg +/- vs O/U Line: + 2.71
-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.21
-Atlanta Overall O/U Record: 47-37-0
-Boston Overall O/U Record: 42-39-2
-Atlanta hit the UNDER 5 times in their last 10 games
-Boston hit the OVER 5 times in their last 10 games
Atlanta shot bad last game, and I don’t expect them to shoot 17 percent from the Three- Point again. Although Boston is in the top 10 in defense, I still like the over here.
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]]>The First Round of the NBA Playoffs kicked off this week. The NBA Play-In Tournament has ended, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the 7th Seed, while the Minnesota Timberwolves Secured the 8th Seed in the Western Conference.? The First Round of the NBA Playoffs will continue for the next week or two. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats for the NBA Championship, here is information and stats to know:
Phoenix Suns: +425 (favorites to win according to most NBA sportsbooks)
Golden State Warriors: +1100
Denver Nuggets: +1100
Los Angeles Lakers: +1400
Memphis Grizzlies: +2500
Sacramento Kings: +4000
Los Angeles Clippers: +5000
Minnesota Timberwolves: +25000
-The Los Angeles Clippers lead the series 1-0.
-Game 1 Over/Under was a PUSH at 225.
-Clippers won the Money Line.
**Paul George is likely out for the series with a leg injury. **
-Overall, the Suns rank 17th in Points Per Game (113.6), 11th in Rebounds Per Game (44.2), 4th in Assists Per Game (27.3), and 6th in Opponent Points Per Game (111.6).
-Phoenix covered the Money Line in 2 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs the Clippers.
-Phoenix covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Phoenix overall Over/Under record this year is 42-38-3.
-Phoenix is 22-19-1 ATS in Home Games this year.
-Phoenix hit the OVER in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Phoenix covered the Spread in 3 out of their 4 games against the Clippers.
?The regular season series is tied 2-2 between the Suns and the Clippers
?The Suns are down 0-1 against the Clippers this series.
?Devin Booker averaged 22.7 Points, 5.7 Assists, and shot 92 Percent from the line in three games against the Clippers.? Booker averages 28.1 Points, 5.5 Assists, and shoots 50 percent from the field at Home this season.
?Kevin Durant averaged 27 points per game and 2 Steals in one game against the Clippers. He shot 60 percent from the Three and 62 percent from the Field.
?Center Deandre Ayton averaged 15.5 Points, and 7 Rebounds in 2 games against the Clippers in the regular season.
-Overall, the Clippers rank 18th in Points Per Game (113.6), 17th in Rebounds Per Game (43.2), 24th in Assists Per Game (23.9), and 12th in Opponent Points Per Game (113.1).
-Los Angeles covered the Money Line in 2 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs the Suns.
-Los Angeles covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angles overall Over/Under record this year is 40-42-1.
-Los Angeles is 22-20 ATS in Away Games this year.
-Los Angeles hit the OVER in 9 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles covered the Spread in Game 1 against the Clippers 115-110.
-Los Angeles covered the Spread in 1 out of their 4 games against the Suns.
-Los Angeles outrebounded Phoenix 49-42 in Game 1.
?The Clippers lead the series 1-0 against the Phoenix Suns.
?Kawhi Leonard averaged 17.3 Points and 10 Rebounds in 3 games against the Suns this year. Leonard also averaged 30 minutes, and 40 percent from the field.
?Guard Terance Mann averaged 15.3 Points, and shooting 61.5 Percent from the Three, and 66.7 Percent from the field in 4 games against the Suns.
?Guard Norman Powell averaged 18.5 Points, 1.5 Steals, and 4 Rebounds in two games against the Suns. In addition, he averages over 50 percent from the field.
?Center Ivica Zubac averaged 8.3 Points, and 9.3 Rebounds in 3 games against Phoenix.
-The Los Angeles Lakers lead the series 1-0.
-The Lakers won the Money Line
-The OVER hit at 240
-Memphis was favored by -5. Lakers covered +5
**Memphis Guard Ja Morant suffered a hand injury. His status for the second game is in “jeopardy.” **
-Overall, the Lakers rank 6th in Points Per Game (117.2), 6th in Rebounds Per Game (45.7), 15th in Assists Per Game (25.3), and 20th in Opponent Points Per Game (116.6).
-Los Angeles covered the Money Line in 2 out their 3 Regular Season games vs Memphis.
-Los Angeles covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles overall Over/Under record this year is 45-39-0.
-Los Angeles is 20-21-1 ATS in Away Games this year.
-Los Angeles hit the OVER in 9 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles covered the Spread in 2 out of their 3 games against the Grizzlies.
?The Lakers lead the series 1-0 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
?LeBron James averaged 23 Points, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks in his only regular season game against the Grizzlies.
?LeBron James added 21 Points, 11 Rebounds, 3 Blocks and 2 Steals in Game 1.
?Center Anthony Davis averaged 29 Points, 3.5 Blocks, 20.5 Rebounds, and shot 56 percent from the field against the Grizzlies this season.
?Anthony Davis added 22 Points, 3 Steals, and 7 Blocks in Game 1.
?Rui Hachimura averaged 11 Points and shot 40 percent from the Three in four games against the Grizzlies.
?Hachimura exploded for 29 Points, 6 Rebounds, and shot 83 Percent from the Three in Game 1.
?Austin Reaves averaged 17 Points, 1 Steal, 7 Assists, and shot 50 percent from the Three in 2 games against Memphis.
?Austin Reaves added 23 Points, 1 Block, 1 Steal, 3 Rebounds, and shot 60 percent from the Three in Game 1.
-Overall, the Grizzlies rank 9th in Points Per Game (116.9), 2nd in Rebounds Per Game (46.6), 9th in Assists Per Game (26), and 11th in Opponent Points Per Game (113.0).
-Memphis covered the Money Line in 1 out of their 3 Regular Season games vs the Lakers.
-Memphis covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.
-Memphis overall Over/Under record this year is 38-43-2.
-Memphis is 23-18-1 ATS in Home Games this year.
-Memphis hit the OVER in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Memphis covered the Spread in 1 out of their 3 games against the Lakers.
?The Memphis Grizzlies trail the Lakers 0-1 in this playoff series.
?Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. averaged 18 Points, 3.3 Blocks and 7 Rebounds in 3 games vs. the Lakers this season. Jackson Jr. exploded for 31 Points, 2 Blocks, 1 Steal, and shot 50 percent from the Three in Game 1.
?Guard Desmond Bane struggled against the Lakers in the regular season. He averaged 13 Points and shot only 17 percent from the Three. Bane rebounded in Game 1 of the playoffs. He added 22 Points, 6 Assists, 5 Rebounds, and shot 100 percent from the field.
?The Grizzlies will be in trouble if Ja Morant is out for the series. Morant averaged 30.5 Points, 1 Steal, 9 Assists, 6.5 Rebounds in 2 games against the Lakers this season.
-The Nuggets lead the series 1-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
-The Nuggets?won the Money Line
-The Under hit at 189.
-Denver was favored by 8-5. Nuggets covered -8.5
-Overall, the Denver Nuggets rank 12th in Points Per Game (115.8), 19th in Rebounds Per Game (43), 2nd in Assists Per Game (28.9), and 8th in Opponent Points Per Game (112.5).
-Denver won the Money Line in 2 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs Minnesota.
-Denver covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Denver overall Over/Under record this year is 38-44-1.
-Denver is 26-15-1 ATS in Home Games this year.
-Denver hit the UNDER in 8 of their last 10 games.
-Denver covered the Spread in 1 out of their 4 games against the Timberwolves.
?The Nuggets lead the series 1-0 against Minnesota.?
?Nikola Joki? averaged 25 Points, 1.3 Steals, 12.7 Assists, and 10 Rebounds in 3 games against Minnesota. He added 13 points and 14 rebounds in Game 1 against Minnesota.
?Jamal Murray averaged 21 Points, 1.5 Steals, and shot 53.3 percent from the field in 2 games against Minnesota. Murray led the way with 24 Points, 1 Block, 8 Assists, and 8 Blocks in Game 1. Furthermore, Murray shot 40 percent from the Three.
?Michael Porter Jr. averaged 18.5 Points and shot 40 percent in 4 games against Minnesota. Porter added 18 Points, 11 Rebounds, and shot 44.4 percent from Three in Game 1.
-Overall, the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 13th in Points Per Game (115.8), 23rd in Rebounds Per Game (41.9), 8th in Assists Per Game (26.2), and 18th in Opponent Points Per Game (115.8).
- Minnesota covered the Money Line in 2 out of their 3 Regular Season games vs Denver.?
- Minnesota covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
- Minnesota overall Over/Under record this year is 39-46-0.
- Minnesota is 21-21-0 ATS in Away Games this year.
- Minnesota hit the UNDER in 8 of their last 10 games.
- Minnesota covered the Spread in 3 out of their 4 games against the Nuggets.
?The Minnesota Timberwolves trail the Nuggets 0-1 in this playoff series.
?Guard Anthony Edwards averaged 21 Points, 6.4 Rebounds, 1 Steal, and shot 46.4 percent from the field in 4 games against the Nuggets. In Game 1, Edwards added 18 Points, 2 Steals, 1 Block, and shot 25 percent from the Three.
?Center Rudy Gobert averaged 8 Points, 1.3 Blocks, and 5.7 Rebounds in 3 games against Denver. In Game 1, Gobert added 8 Points, 2 Blocks, and 13 Rebounds against the Nuggets.
?Center Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t play any games against the Nuggets during the regular season. However, Towns struggled in Game 1, with 11 points and shot 14 percent from the Three.
-The Sacramento Kings lead the series 1-0.
-The Kings won the Money Line
-The OVER hit at 249
-Golden State was favored by -1.5. Sacramento covered the spread.
-Overall, the Golden State Warriors rank 2nd in Points Per Game (118.9), 8th in Rebounds Per Game (44.6), 1st in Assists Per Game (29.8), and 21st in Opponent Points Per Game (117.1).
-Golden State won the Money Line in 3 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs Sacramento.?
-Golden State covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Golden State overall Over/Under record this year is 45-35-3.
-Golden State is 11-30-0 ATS in Away Games this year.
-Golden State hit the UNDER in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Golden State covered the Spread in 1 out of their 4 games against Sacramento.
?The Golden State Warriors trail the series 0-1 against the Sacramento Kings.
?Stephen Curry averaged 33 Points 1 Steal, 6.5 Rebounds, 5 Assists, and shot 50 percent from the Three, and 58 percent from the field in 4 games against the Kings. Curry exploded for 30 points, 6 rebounds, and shot 50 percent from the Three in Game 1.
?Klay Thompson averaged 17.5 Points in 4 games against the Kings this season. In Game 1, Thompson added 21 Points on 42 percent from the field, and 36 percent from the Three.
?Jordan Poole is a vital part of this Warriors team. He put up 17 Points, 1 Block, and shot 40 percent from the Field and the Three in Game 1.
?Star Forward Andrew Wiggins averaged 25 Points, 2.3 Steals, and shot 55 percent from the field in 3 games against the King this season. Wiggins added 17 Points, and 4 blocks in Game 1. However, he struggled shooting wise, finishing 12 percent from the Three, and 43 percent from the Field.
-Overall, the Sacramento Kings rank 1st in Points Per Game (120.7), 20th in Rebounds Per Game (42.5), 3rd in Assists Per Game (27.3), and 25th in Opponent Points Per Game (118.1).
-Sacramento Kings covered the Money Line in 1 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs Golden State.?
-Sacramento Kings covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento Kings overall Over/Under record this year is 42-43-0.
-Sacramento Kings is 26-15-1 ATS in Home Games this year.
-Sacramento Kings hit the UNDER in 7 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento Kings covered the Spread in 3 out of their 4 games against the Warriors.
?The Sacramento Kings lead the Golden State Warriors 1-0 in this playoff series.
?Guard De’Aaron Fox averaged 25.3 Points, 1.3 Steals, 8 Assists, and shot 51.8 from the Field in 3 regular season games against the Warriors. In Game 1, Fox put up huge numbers for this Kings team. He added 38 Points, 3 Steals, 5 Assists, and shot 50 from the Three.
?Malik Monk had an incredible game in the first game of the series. Monk exploded for 32 Points and shot 50 percent from the Three. It’s important to note he averaged 17 points in 3 games against the Kings in the regular season.
?Domantas Sabonis added 16 Rebounds and 12 points in Game 1 against the Warriors. However, he was held to 29.4 percent Field Goal Shooting.
Denver Nuggets in 4
Los Angeles Lakers in 6
Golden State Warriors in 7
Phoenix Suns in 7
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]]>Tonight, is the last night of the NBA Play-In Tournament. The 7th seed Miami Heat (44-38, 27-14 Home) will play the 10th seed, Chicago Bulls (40-42, 18-23 Away). The Winner of this game will play the #1 Seed, Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Playoffs First-Round. These two teams will play tonight at 7 PM EDT, at Kaseya Center, located in Miami, Florida. The matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Bulls: +185
Heat: -215
Bulls: -110
Heat: -110
Bulls: +5.5 (-110)
Heat: -5.5 (-110)
Betting Odds: Miami (-7), Over/Under 216
Betting Results: Bulls ML, Bulls -7, OVER
Game Summary:? The Bulls were outperformed by Miami in both Field Goal and Three-Point Percentage. However, their defense continued to shine. The Bulls had 12 steals, forced the Heat to commit 19 turnovers, and had 6 blocks.
Betting Odds: Miami (-1.5), Over/Under 221.5
Betting Results: Bulls ML, Bulls -10, UNDER
Game Summary: In this game, Chicago was the superior team in Field Goal and Three-Point shot percentage. In addition, they led in Free-Throw Percentage (83.3), and outrebounded the Heat 39-35. The Bulls scored more points in the paint and were the better shooting team.
Betting Odds: Miami (-2.5), Over/Under 216
Betting Results: Bulls ML, Bulls -4, OVER
Game Summary:? While Chicago shot 50 percent from the Three, they held Miami to 27 percent beyond the arc. Furthermore, Chicago shot 100 percent from the line, and 56.3 percent from the Field. Although Miami outrebounded the Bulls 39-32, and had more points off turnovers, Chicago dominated in the paint, 42-34.
The Bulls survived the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday. Although they did not play their best game, the Bulls defeated the Raptors 109-105. Not only did Toronto outscore Chicago in the first two quarters, but the Bulls also couldn’t buy a shot. They specifically struggled from three-point range, hitting 26.9 percent of their shots. Even worse, Chicago shot 3-19 from the Three through the first three quarters of the game.
Although the Raptors outrebounded the Bulls 50-35, Chicago had 9 steals, had more points in the paint, and points off turnovers. This game ultimately came down to poor shooting for the Bulls, and free-throwing shooting for the raptors. Pascal Siakam missed two vital free-throws at the end of the game, and Toronto shot 18-36 from the line.
Guard Zach LaVine led the way for Chicago. He scored 39 points, on 12-22 from the field, and 2-7 from the Three-Point. In addition, he went 13-15 from the field. Although he didn’t make many threes, his shots mattered late in the game. LaVine was hot towards the end of the game, adding 17 points in the third quarter alone, 1 Steal, and 6 Rebounds.
DeMar DeRozan is one of the most underrated forwards in the game. He added 23 Points, on 10-19 shooting, and added 2 blocks. He contributed 7 Rebounds and shot 3-5 from the line.
Center Nikola Vu?evi? was a force on the glass. He added 14 points and grabbed 13 total Rebounds. Guard Alex Caruso had three steals, and Forward Patrick Williams had 2 steals as well, along with 10 points.
The Miami Heat Missed their chance to secure the 7th Seed in the east and advance to the First-Round against the Boston Celtics. Miami had a horrible first half and was outscored 65-50 by the Atlanta. Miami was outrebounded 63-39 and allowed the Hawks bench to score 53 points. In addition, Miami got outrebounded on the offensive side 26-6. This unfortunately led to second chance points for Atlanta. Although the Hawks were cold from the Three and Free-Throw Line, they dominated Miami inside the paint 64-46. Bottom line, you cannot win games when you’re outrebounded by that much.
Kyle Lowry had his best game of the season and scored the highest points in his time with Miami. He was questionable for the game and missed a chunk of the season due to injuries. Lowry exploded for 33 points on 11-16 shooting, and 6-9 from the Three-Point. In addition, he dished out 5 Assists, and grabbed 4 Rebounds.
Tyler Herro had a rough start to this game. Herro is known to knock down threes, especially when it comes to the playoffs. In addition, he has a career 38.3 percent Three-Point Percentage in the playoffs. Although he finished with 26 points on 12-23 shooting, he shot only 2-9 from the Three. In addition, he had 4 turnovers.
Star Forward Jimmy Butler struggled in this game as well. Playoff Jimmy “buckets” is known for his playoff performances and shot only 6-19 from the field. Butler didn’t hit a single three-point shot, although he dished out 9 Assists.
Center Bam Adebayo struggled down low. He shot 5-12 from the field and added 12 points. However, he grabbed 9 boards, only 2 offensively. He’s averaged 20.4 Points Per Game in the Regular Season.
PG Lonzo Ball: (OUT) Left Knee
F Justin Lewis: (OUT)
F Nikola Jovic: (OUT) Back.
PG Kyle Lowry: (Questionable) Left Foot Soreness.
SF Jimmy Butler: (Questionable) Personal- expected to play.
PG Gabe Vincent: (Questionable) Back Pain
Zach LaVine
LaVine gave the Bulls life last game and was their best player vs. the Raptors.? As mentioned before, he exploded for 39 points, and brought this Chicago Bulls team back, who was once down 19 points.? In two games against the Heat this Season, LaVine averaged 19.5 Points Per Game, 7 Assists, 5 Rebounds. In addition, he shot 83.3 percent from the line, 42.9 Percent from the Three, and 56 Percent from the Field.? In addition, He’s averaged 37.5 Minutes against Miami this season.? Zach LaVine averaged 26.6 Points, 49.9 Percent from the Field, and 37.6 Percent from the Three on the road this season.
DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan?balled out in his three games against the Heat this season. Given Miami doesn’t give up many points. DeMar averaged 28.3 Points, 1.7 Steals, 8 Assists, and 5.3 Rebounds against Miami this season. In addition, he shot 50 percent from the Three, and an amazing 64.7 percent from the field.? DeMar DeRozan averaged 25 Points Per Game, 1.1 Steals, 5.5 Assists, and 4.8 Rebounds on the Road this Season.
Nikola Vu?evi?
As we know, rebounding is extremely important in the game of basketball. Nikola Vu?evi? averaged 19 Points, 1.3 Blocks, and 13 Rebounds against Miami in three games this season. In addition, he shot 100 percent from the line, 40 percent from the three, and 63.2 percent from the field. Vu?evi? will be a key player in tonight’s game offensively and defensively.
The Bulls Bench
Believe it or not, this Bulls bench is extremely important, especially on the defensive end. In their three games against Miami, Chicago’s bench averaged 33 Points Per Game, 3.3 Steals, 1 Block, and 9 Rebounds. Patrick Williams, Alex Caruso, Coby White, Andre Drummond, and Derrick Jones Jr. all have the ability to provide on the defensive end. Drummond had a key block in his last game against the Raptors.
Tyler Herro
Although Herro struggled from the Three last game, he averaged 19 Points, 1.3 Steals, 3.3 Assists, and 5.3 Rebounds in his 3 games against Chicago this season. It’s important to note Herro averaged 40 percent from the Three, and 47.6 percent from the Field. Also, Tyler Herro averaged 19.3 Points, 4.4 Assists, 5.4 Rebounds, and shot 37.4 percent beyond the arc at home this season. He will be a key piece in this game, given he is one of their top shooters.
Max Strus
Max Strus is another underrated player, who only played 24 minutes and shot 1-5 against the hawks. If fully healthy, Max can be a difference maker on this Heat team. In his three games against the Bulls this season, Strus averaged 15.3 Points, 3.7 Assists, 4.7 Rebounds, and shot 40.7 Percent from the Three, and 44.1 Percent from the field. Although his numbers are lower at home, he could be an x-factor.
Bam Adebayo
If rebounding will be an issue this game, there will be extra pressure on Adebayo. In his three games against Chicago, he averaged 20.7 Points, 9.3 Rebounds, and shot 55.3 from the field.? Additionally, he will have a tough matchup with Nikola Vu?evi? down low on the glass. It’s important to note, Adebayo averaged 20.1 Points, 8.9 Rebounds, and had an 82 Field Throw Percentage at home games this season.
Jimmy Butler
Butler had a down game against Atlanta, however, he’s the heart and soul of this team. Also, the fans do not call him “playoff Jimmy” for nothing. Past years, we have seen Jimmy Butler carry this team, and erupt for some big games. Butler averaged 24 Points, 7.5 Rebounds, and shot 54.2 percent from the field in two games against the Bulls this season. He also averaged 24.2 Points, 1.8 Steals, 5.4 Assists, and 6.4 Rebounds in home games. In those home games, Butler averaged 37 percent from the Three, and 54 percent from the field.
?Chicago averages 113.1 points per game.
?Miami averages 109.5 points per game (Last in the League).
?Chicago ranks 7th in points allowed with 111.8 opponents points per game.
?Miami ranks 2nd in points allowed with 109.8 opponents points per game.
?Chicago ranks 22nd in rebounds per game with 42.4.
?Miami ranks 26th in rebounds per game with 40.6.
?Chicago ranks 13th in point differential at +1.2.
?Miami ranks 21st in point differential at -0.3.
?Chicago ranks 19th in blocked shots with 4.5 per game.
?Miami ranks last in blocked shots with 3.0 per game.
?Chicago averages 36.1 percent from the 3-point, while Miami averages 34.4 from the 3-point.
-Chicago covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Miami covered the spread in 4 of their last 10 games.
-Chicago has a 41-39-3 record ATS this season.
-Miami has a 30-50-3 record ATS this season.
-Miami is 11-26-2 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Chicago is 19-20-2 in AWAY games ATS this season.
The Bulls covered the spread in their last three games. Although they struggled against Toronto, I truly believe they have key pieces to keep up with Miami. Give me Bulls +5.5 here.
-Chicago won the Money Line 6 out of their last 10 games.
-Miami won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
Chicago is 3-0 against the Heat this season. Besides Lowry erupting for the game of his life, I don’t feel Miami has what it takes to go far this year. We saw what Chicago did in the third quarter last game. With their defense and depth, I expect them to win this game tonight against Miami.
-Chicago Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -2.86
-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -0.48
-Chicago Overall O/U Record: 38-45-0
-Miami O/U Record: 41-42-0
-Chicago hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games
-Miami hit the OVER 7 times in their last 10 games
These are two solid teams that do not allow many points per game. However, Chicago struggled in the last game, and still hit the over. If both teams rebound shooting wise, I expect this game to go over, slightly.
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]]>? The NBA Play-In Tournament is finally here. For the Eastern Conference, the 8th Seed, Atlanta Hawks (41-41, 17-24 Away) will face the 7th Seed Miami Heat (44-38, 27-14 Home).?The two teams will play tonight at 7:30 PM EDT at the Kaseya Center, located in Miami, Florida. If you’re looking to watch this game, the matchup will air on TNT.
?For the Western Conference, the 8th Seed Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40, 20-21 Away) will face the 7th seed Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, 23-18 Home). These two teams will play tonight at 10:00 PM EDT at Crypto.com Area, located in Los Angeles, California. In addition, the matchup will air on TNT. If you are looking for the best betting odds for the NBA Championship, here is information to know:
Atlanta Hawks: +35000
Miami Heat: +25000
Minnesota Timberwolves: +30000
Los Angeles Lakers: +1800
Hawks: +170
Heat: -200
Spread: Heat -5, Hawks +5
Over/Under: 228
Timberwolves: +295
Lakers: -360
Spread: Lakers -8.5, Timberwolves +8.5
Over/Under: 232.5
?The Atlanta Hawks have 1 NBA Championship in 49 total appearances and won their only championship in 1958. The Hawks lost to the Miami Heat in last year’s First Round, and they are looking for revenge. Atlanta ranks 3rd in Points Per Game (118.4), 18th in Assists Per Game (25), 10th in Rebounds per Game (44.4), 22nd in Three-Point Shooting Percentage, and 26th in Opponent Points Per Game (118.1). After a 7-3 start to the Season, Atlanta was 17-20 by New Years Day. By the time February came along, the Hawks fired Head Coach Nate McMillan, who took them to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021.
In late February, former Head Coach of the Utah Jazz, Quin Snyder, signed a 5-year deal to become the next Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Since Snyder’s debut against the Washington Wizard, the Hawks finished 10-11, and lost their last two games of the regular season. Although Atlanta lost to the Heat last season, the addition of guard Dejounte Murray should take some pressure of All-Star Guard, Trae Young. Although the Atlanta Hawks have two extremely talented guards, this team has been mediocre all season.
?The Atlanta Hawks are a high scoring team, and they rank 3rd in the league in points per game. They are a very efficient team at the line, ranking 3rd in the league in Free-Throw Percentage (81.8), and 9th in Field Goal Percentage (48.1). The Hawks also rank 1st in the league in Field Goals Made (44.6).
It’s important to note Trae Young ranks 10th in the League in Points-Per Game with 26.2. In addition, Young is averaging over 10 Assists per game, which is 2nd in the league and a career high. Although Trae struggled shooting percentage wise, he is more efficient from the field and three-point range on the road.? Guard Dejounte Murray was acquired to help Guard Trae Young in the backcourt. He’s averaged 20.5 Points-Per-Game, 6.1 Assists, 5.3 Rebounds, and is shooting 46.4 percent from the field. Like Trae Young, Murray shoots better from the three-point on the road (36.2 percent).
?The Atlanta Hawks can score, and sometimes numbers can be deceiving. Although Atlanta ranks 9th in Field Goal Percentage, they rank 21st in Three-Point Shooting (35.2). Given the league caters to the three-point shot, this is a huge disadvantage for this team. Furthermore, Trae Young is shooting 33.5 percent beyond the arc this season, compared to 38.2 percent last year. Apart from that, they are not a team that frequently gets to the free-throw line.
It’s no secret the Atlanta Hawks also have depth issues. If the Hawks want some decent three-point shooting, they will have to rely on guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, who is shooting 40 percent beyond the arc. One of the Hawks’ biggest weaknesses is their lack of defense. Ironically, this is a top scoring team that ranks 26th in Opponents points per game (118.1). Even Worse, they allow opponents to shoot 35.6 percent from the three-point line. Although Young has been the star of this team, Atlanta is open to a trade. According to CBS Sports, “Hawks front office has ‘green light’ to consider moving All-Start guard (Trae Young).”
?Trae Young is averaging 19.8 points and 9.8 assists against the Miami Heat this season. He’s been ice cold from the three-point, shooting 20 percent and 35.6 from the field against Miami.
?Dejounte Murray averages 18.5 points per game and 5 assists per game against the Heat. Much like Young, the Heat held Murray to 29.6 Three-point shooting, and 43.9 percent from the field.
?Center Clint Capela is averaging 13.3 Points and 9.7 Rebounds against the Heat this year.
?The Miami Heat have total of 3 NBA Trophies in 24 appearances. Although the Heat finished as the #1 Seed in the East last season, they lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.? Although Miami is 1st in the Southeast Division, they’ve regressed. They finished 44-38 and sit in the Play-In Tournament.? Stat- wise, the Heat rank last in the league in Points Per Game (109.5), 25th in Assists Per Game (23.8), 26th in Rebounds Per Game (40.6), and 26th in Three Point Percentage (34.8).
?Although Miami struggles in most of those categories, they are 2nd in the league in Opponent Points-Per Game (109.8), and Opponent Field Goal Attempts (83.2). The Heat started their season 12-15 and won 4 out of their 5 last regular season games. Although Miami has not performed to their expectations, Head Coach Erik Spoelstra has experience in the postseason, and Jimmy Butler (Playoff Jimmy) is known for his tough playoff performances. Given Kyle Lowry has been out, can Miami advance far given they do not have a true playmaker?
?The Heat are one of the best defensive teams in the league. They do not allow many points per game, and they rank 3rd in the league in Field Goal Attempts (21.1). They also rank 8th in Steals Per-Game (7.0). In addition, they rank 6th in the league in Opponent Rebounds Per Game (41.8), and 2nd in the league in opponent field goal attempts (83.2). Regarding Rebounds, Miami ranks 1st in the league in Opponent Offensive Rebounds Per Game (8.9). Although they do not get to the free-throw line much, they make their shots when it matters. Miami is 2nd in the league in Free-Throw percentage (83.1). In addition, Miami handles the ball well, and does not commit as high of turnovers compared to the rest of the NBA.
?Although Miami is a very good defensive team, they allow opponents to shoot 36.7 percent from the Three-Point, and 48.2 percent from the Field. They do not get to the free-throw line frequently and rank dead last in the league in points scored. In addition, the Heat do not shoot the ball well beyond the arc (34.4) and rank towards the bottom in Assists. Although Miami has stars in Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler, they lack a true point guard and playmaker. Tyler Herro is perfect as a 2 guard, and Gabe Vincent has been starting in place of Veteran Point guard Kyle Lowry.
?The Miami Heat won the regular season series 3-1 against the Atlanta Hawks.
?Jimmy Butler is averaging 25 points and 6.3 assists against the Hawks this season. He shot 100 percent from the Three-Point, and 63.2 percent from the Field in those games.
?Bam Adebayo averages 24.5 Points Per Game, 1.8 Steals, and 9.5 Rebounds against Atlanta. He’s also shooting 92.3 percent from the Free-Throw line.
?Guard Tyler Herro struggled in his 4 games against Atlanta. He’s averaging 14.8 points per game, 5.5 assists, and shooting 21 percent from the Three.??
?The Minnesota Timberwolves have a total of 11 playoff appearances and never won an NBA Championship. Furthermore, Minnesota lost to the #2 Seed Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA First Round last season. The Timberwolves rank 13th in Points Per Game (115.8), 8th in Assists Per Game (26.2), 23rd in Rebounds Per Game (44.4), 13th in Three-Point Shooting Percentage, and 18th in Opponent Points Per Game (115.8). The Wolves made some moves, acquiring Center Rudy Gobert in exchange for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverly, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, 2023 first-round pick, 2025 first-round pick, 2026 pick swap, 2027 first-round pick, and a 2029 first-round pick. You could make the argument Minnesota gave up too many assets for Gobert.
Minnesota hovered around the .500 mark all season. The Timberwolves shipped off D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt to the Lakers in a three-way trade with the Utah Jazz. Minnesota received Veteran Point Guard Mike Conley, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, 2024 2nd-round pick swap, 2025 2nd-round pick, and a 2026 2nd round pick. Minnesota has a record of 29-23 against teams in the Western Conference and will be without Rudy Gobert.? Also, Karl-Anthony Towns is on the injury report. In addition, the Timberwolves will be without forward Jaden McDaniels.
?The Timberwolves are a middle-of the road team in many statistical categories. Although they hovered around the .500 mark, Minnesota finished the season 7-3 in their last 10 games. In those 10 games, they averaged 117 points per game, over 7 steals, nearly 44 rebounds, and 29 assists. The Wolves rank 4th in Blocks per game, however, with Gobert and Towns possibly out, this will affect the team. Anthony Edwards, Kyle Anderson, and Mike Conley will have to pick up the slack for this team, who does not have many strengths right now. If the Wolves lineup were healthy, there would be plenty of depth, especially at the Center position.
?Minnesota is a depleted team after a disastrous last game of the Season. Rudy Gobert was sent home from the team, after throwing punches at teammate Kyle Anderson. In addition, Jaden McDaniels will be out for the rest of the season after punching a wall, resulting in a broken hand. Both McDaniels and Gobert are defensive players, and without them, this team could struggle.? ?Even with two big men, the Wolves rank 23rd in the league in Rebounds (41.9), and their point differential is 0.0. Even worse, Minnesota ranks 24th in opponent three-point percentage (36.9), and this team turns the ball over many times (14.9).
?The Minnesota Timberwolves won the regular season series 2-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
?Rudy Gobert is averaging 19.3 Points and 15.3 Rebounds against the Lakers this season. With him at, the Wolves will be at a defensive disadvantage.
?Anthony Edwards averages 19.7 Points Per Game, 2 Steals, and is shooting 43.5 percent from the Three-Point against the Lakers.
?Veteran Point Guard Mike Conley is averaging 17 Points Per Game and 8 Assists against LA this season. In addition, Conley is shooting 44.8 percent from the Three-Point in his last 10 games, and 48 percent from the Field.
?The Los Angeles Lakers have 17 NBA Championships and 63 NBA Playoff Appearances. The Lakers are three years removed from an NBA Championship and missed the 2021-2022 playoffs entirely. It’s Darvin Ham’s first season, in which the Lakers did not get off to a great start.? Los Angeles started the season 2-9 and lost 5 in a row in the month of November. The Lakers rank 6th in Points Per Game (117.2), 15th in Assists (25.3), 6th in Rebounds (45.7), 25th in Three-Point Shooting Percentage, and 20th in Opponent Points Per Game (116.6).
In desperation, the Lakers traded for D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Malik Beasley. Although stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis endured injuries, Los Angeles finished 8-2 in their last 10 games. Over their last 10 games, this Lakers team is gelling nicely, shooting nearly 50 percent from the field. If Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and D’Angelo Russell suit up and are healthy, this team could make a serious run if they win tonight. Although they sit in the Play-In Tournament, this Lakers team is 18-9 since the NBA Trade Deadline.
?The Lakers have a great amount of depth, particularly at the forward position. The addition of Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt gives Anthony Davis and LeBron James a great amount of support. Rui Hachimura’s playing good basketball as of late, and Vanderbilt is a guy who is a defensive player the Lakers needed. If Russell suits up, he has Dennis Schroder and Austin Reaves. As far as their shooting guards go, Malik Beasley is a nice 2 guard, in addition to Lonnie Walker IV, who’s proven he can put up stats in certain situations.
If the Lakers cannot make their three-point shots, they will get to the line. They currently rank 1st in the league in Free-Throw Attempts and are top 6th in Rebounding (45.7). In particular, the Lakers are 2nd in the league in Defensive Rebounds per game (35.7). LA is in the top 10 in field goal percentage, especially if Davis and LeBron are both in the Lineup. Also, it’s important to note, although the Lakers are not the best team on the defensive end, they are very good against opponent perimeter three-pointers (34.4 percent).
?The Lakers have been hit with injuries all season, particularly to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and D’Angelo Russell. One of their biggest weaknesses is the ability to shoot the three-ball, where they rank 25th at 34.6 percent. Although the Lakers get to the free-throw line quite frequently, they rank towards the bottom in field goal percentage (77.5). In addition, LA ranks 20th in opponents points per game (116.6) and does not force many turnovers (12.1).
?LeBron James averages 23 points, 8.5 Rebounds, and 5.5 Assists against Minnesota this season. The Wolves held LeBron to 22 percent three-point and 39.5 percent field goal shooting.
?Anthony Davis averages 38 points per game, 2 blocks, 1 steal, and 11 Rebounds per game against the Wolves. In addition, Davis shot 56 percent from the field during those 2 games.
?Guard Malik Beasley is averaging 14.4 Points and is shooting 38 percent from the three against Minnesota this year.
Heat ML
Heat -5
Over
Lakers ML
Minnesota +8.5
Over
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]]>?The 6th seed, Golden State Warriors (42-38, 9-30 Away) are coming off a 136-125 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With two games to go in the regular season, the Warriors are tied with the Clippers record wise. If Golden State loses tonight, there is a large possibility they could fall into the play-in-tournament, which are seeds 7-10. The 3rd seed, Sacramento Kings (48-32, 23,17 Home) clenched the Pacific Division, and secured the 3rd spot in the Western Conference. The Kings are coming off a 123-119 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
These two teams will play Tonight at 10 PM EDT, located at Golden 1 Center, in Sacramento, California. The matchup will air on NBC Sports-Bay Area, FuboTV, and NBA League Pass. If you are looking for the best betting sites & odds, here is information to know:
Warriors: -425
Kings: +340
Warriors: -110
Kings: -110
Warriors: -9.5 (-110)
Kings: +9.5 (-110)
?The Warriors were favored -10, and the over/under was 232.5. Golden State covered the Money Line, Sacramento covered the spread, and the OVER hit at 255.
The Kings outrebounded the Warriors 51-37 and dominated in the paint, 64-48.? Sacramento had a game high 16 turnovers and were held to 25.6 percent on three-point shooting. The Warriors shot an impressive 42.4 percent from the three-point range and 51.7 percent from the field. In addition, The Kings had a game high 29 fouls, and 10 steals. The Warriors did not have Klay Thompson for this game, however, Steph Curry scored 33 points on 7-12 three-point shooting. Both Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole added 24 points apiece as well. For the Kings, Domantas Sabonis had another double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox has a monstrous night scoring 26 points, on 11-12 field goal shooting, and 10 Assists.? The Kings also added 67 points off the bench.
?The Splash Brothers were reunited again. Golden State was favored by -8 going into this game, and the Over/Under was 235.5. Golden State won the Money Line, Sacramento covered the spread, and the UNDER hit at 229.
The Warriors had plenty of offense from their starting five. Although Golden States bench only scored 15 points, Steph Curry erupted for 47 points, 8 rebounds and assists. Curry shot 17-24 from the field, and 7-12 from beyond the arc. Andrew Wiggins had another monster game with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and shot 50 percent from the three. Although Klay Thompson struggled from the three-point, he added 16 points. For the Kings, De’Aaron Fox led the way with 28 points, 5 assists, and got to the free-throw line 12 times. Sacramento bench added 49 points, which is incredible. Steph Curry was brilliant and secured the win with two throws at the end.
?After winning the first two games of the regular season, Golden State was favored -4.5 before the game. The Over/Under was 237. Sacramento won the Money Line, covered the spread, and the PUSH was 137 points.
Thanks to Domantas Sabonis, the Kings outrebounded the Warriors 45-43. Golden State had a game high 18 turnovers, and Sacramento shot 43 percent from the three-point range. In addition, Sacramento shot better from the field, had 26 points off turnovers, and gathered more points in the paint. Although Golden State led by 15, the Kings had a huge second quarter, outscoring the Warriors 38-23. Sacramento’s starting five contributed the bulk of the offense. Sabonis scored 26 points on 10-17 field goal shooting. In addition, he grabbed 16 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists. Keegan Murray, De’Aaron Fox, and Kevin Huerter all had points in double-digits. It’s important to note, De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray had 3 steals a piece.
?The Warriors are 6-4 in their last 10 games, and have wins against Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City. They had losses to Memphis, Denver, Minnesota, and Atlanta. This Warriors team had a tumultuous season and were under .500 by Christmas Day. Injuries hit not only Steph Curry, but Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins.
Over their last 10 games, Golden State is averaging 119.8 points per game, shooting 35.8 percent from the three-point, and 47.7 percent from the field. Although the Warriors are fighting for the 5th seed in the Western Conference, they have an away record of 9-30. Although the Warriors rank 2nd in the league in points-per game (118.5), and 1st in Assists (29.5), they struggle defensively. Golden State ranks 23rd in opponent points per game (117.6) and ranks 9th in Rebounds Per Game (44.4).
?The Kings are an incredibly fun team to watch this season.? Sacramento is 5-5 in their last 10 games, and they are coming off a loss against the Dallas Mavericks. Sacramento has wins over New Orleans, Portland twice, and Utah. They have 5 losses to Utah, Boston, Minnesota, San Antonio, and Dallas. Sacramento has surprised many this season and are one of the top teams in the Western Conference. After starting 0-4, the Kings were 17-14 by Christmas Day. They finished the season strong, winning 16 of their last 23 games.
Although the Kings are 5-5 their last 10 games, The Kings rank 1st in the league in points scored (121.3) and 3rd in Assists (27.4). Much like the Warriors, this team struggles defensively. Sacramento ranks 26th in Opponent Points Per Game (118.2), and 20th in Rebounding (42.6).
SF Andrew Wiggins (OUT)
F Andre Iguodala (OUT-Wrist Surgery)
G Ryan Rollins (OUT)
PF Domantas Sabonis (Questionable- ankle)
SG Kevin Huerter (Questionable- ankle soreness)
SF Keegan Murray (Questionable-foot soreness)
PG De'Aaron Fox (Questionable- ankle soreness)
SG Malik Monk (Questionable- leg)
PF Trey Lyles (Questionable- shoulder)
PG Davion Mitchell (Questionable- Knee)
PG Matthew Dellavedova (OUT)
?Steph Curry is without a doubt the leader of this Warriors team. Curry is an incredible shooter and athlete, who can shoot on and off the ball. He creates plays when needed and is the definition of a leader. In three games against the Kings this season, Curry is averaging 35.7 points per game, 6.3 rebounds, and is shooting 51.5 percent from the three-point range, and 58.7 percent from the three.
With Andrew Wiggins out, I expect Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson to step up tonight. In Poole’s three games against Sacrament, he’s averaging only 14.7 points, 2.7 assists, on 43.8 percent field goal shooting, and 42.9 three-point shooting. Klay Thompson struggled from downtown in his three games against the Kings. Although he’s averaging 13.7 points, Klay is averaging only 33.3 percent from the three-point range, and 34.1 percent from the field. Klay Thompson is a pure shooter, expect him to step up.
?The Kings COULD be without their stars tonight, PF Domantas Sabonis (Questionable- ankle), SG Kevin Huerter (Questionable- ankle soreness), SF Keegan Murray (Questionable-foot soreness), and PG De'Aaron Fox (Questionable- ankle soreness). With two games to go in the regular Season, the Kings are locked in for the playoffs.? With Malik Monk out, the Kings will get to play their bench players. Forward Trey Lyles has only played 4.3 minutes against Golden State this season.
Small Forward Kessler Edwards has not played any minutes against the Warriors this season, along with Alex Len. Forward Harrison Barnes will get a shot to play the game of his life against his former team. Davion Mitchell averages 7 points per game against Golden State this season. His best game this season came against the Hornets. Mitchell added 23 points, 4 rebounds, and shot 83.3 percent from the three-point range. If Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox play tonight, look for them to keep up their stellar numbers against the Warriors.
? Golden State averages 118.5 points per game during the regular season.
? Sacramento averages 121.3 points per game during the regular season.
? Golden State ranks 23rd in points allowed with 117.6 opponents points per game.
? Sacramento ranks 26th in points allowed with 118.2 opponents points per game.
? Golden State ranks 9th in rebounds per game with 44.4.
? Sacramento ranks 20th in rebounds per game with 42.6.
? Golden State ranks 15th in point differential at +0.8
? Sacramento ranks 7th in point differential at +3.1
? Golden State ranks 26th in blocked shots with 3.9 per game.
? Sacramento ranks 29th in blocked shots with 3.3 per game.
? Golden State averages 38.2 % from the 3-point, while Sacramento averages 37.1 % beyond the arc.
-Golden State covered the spread in 4 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Golden State has a 37-42-1 record ATS this season.
-Sacramento has a 45-34-1 record ATS this season.
If Sacramento has most of their starters out, I expect?Golden State to cover here. However, if Sabonis and Fox suit up, I expect the Kings to cover.
-Golden State won Money Line 6 out of their last 10 games
-Sacramento won Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
?This is an important game for the Warriors. Their season is on the line, and they are fighting for the 5th or 6th seed in the Western Conference. If not, they may be placed in the play-in-tournament. If the Kings core players can suit up, I expect this to be a competitive game. Either way, I like the Warriors here.
-Golden State Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.46
-Sacramento Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.13
-Golden State Overall O/U Record: 43-34-3
-Sacramento O/U Record: 40-39-1
-Golden State hit the UNDER in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento is 5-5 for the Over/Under their last 10 games.
?Sacramento may be without their starting 5. If Sabonis, Fox, and Murray play, this will be a very competitive game. In that case, I would take over. Both teams struggle on the defensive end, and both are in the top 5 offensively.
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]]>?The Los Angeles Lakers (41, 38, 20-20 Away) are playing The Los Angeles Clippers (41, 38, 21-18 Home) in their final regular season matchup of the 2022-2023 season. With three games to go, the Lakers and Clippers are fighting for the 6th seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers are coming off a four-game win streak, and sit at the 7th seed, which puts them in the play-in tournament. These two teams will play tonight at 10 PM EDT, located at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The matchup will air on ESPN. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Lakers: +105
Clippers: -125
Lakers: -110
Clippers: -110
Lakers: +1.5(-110)
Clippers: -1.5 (-110)
Clippers are 3-0 against the Lakers this season.
October 20th, 2022 – Clippers Win 103-97 (Lakers Home)
Before the start of the game, the Clippers were favored -5, and the Over/Under at 226.5. Clippers secured the NBA money line, covered the spread, and this game hit the UNDER at 200 points.
You can argue these two teams have home court advantage, given they share the same turf, Crypto.com Arena. This time, Kawhi Leonard came off the bench, after tearing his ACL in the playoffs. Although the Clippers had a team high 23 turnovers, they held the Lakers to 20 percent three-point shooting and outrebounded the Lakers 58-38. This was John Wall's season debut for the Clippers, and he added 14 points. Kawhi added 14 off the bench, along with 15 points for Paul George. On the Lakers side, Anthony Davis and Lebron James added 45 points combined, on 4-12 three-point shooting. In addition, Lebron had a double-double, adding 10 rebounds. Russell Westbrook scored 2 points, and shot 0-11, 0-6 from the three-point. Guard Lonnie Walker IV added 26 points.
November 10th, 2022 – Clippers Win 114-101 (Clippers Home)
Before the start of the game, the Clippers were favored -3, and the Over/Under at 219. Clippers secured the money line, covered the spread, and this game hit the UNDER at 215 points.
The Clippers had their second win against the Lakers, with the help from superstar Paul George. George added 29 points, 1 steal, 6 rebounds, on 10-17 field goal shooting. Although the Clippers were without star Kawhi Leonard, other players stepped up. Marcus Morris Sr., Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and Ivica Zubac added double-digits in points. In addition, the Clippers added 37 points off the bench, shot 36.4 percent from the three, and 50.6 percent from the field. Unfortunately, the Lakers lost star Lebron James late in the game with a leg injury. James led the way with 30 points, 8 rebounds, on 12-22 shooting. Although the Lakers outrebounded the Clippers, they only had 22 points off the bench.
January 25th, 2023 – Clippers Win 133-115 (Lakers Home)
Before the start of the game, the Clippers were favored -4.5, and the Over/Under at 231.5. Clippers secured the money line, covered the spread, and this game hit the OVER at 248 points.
This was the first time this series the Los Angeles Clippers were able to start both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. George and Leonard combined for 52 points and grabbed 9 rebounds each. In addition, Kawhi had 2 steals. Once again, the Clippers showed their depth, in which their bench added 53 points. The Clippers outrebounded the opposing team 47-32, shot 50 percent from the three, and shot 61 percent from the field. Although the Los Angeles Lakers only had 7 turnovers, Lebron’s 46 points, 2 steals, 7 assists, and 8 rebounds was not enough. With Anthony Davis out this game, Lakers struggled in the paint, and Russell Westbrook had an official bench role.
Overall: 41-38 Home: 21-18, Away: 20-20 Last 10: 7-3
It’s safe to say the Lakers are having a tumultuous season, especially in the beginning. It’s Darvin Hams first season, and the Lakers shot at the NBA Title was looking bleak before the trade deadline. Los Angeles decided to keep point guard Russell Westbrook after numerous trade talks to start the season. Both Anthony Davis and LeBron James have dealt with injuries this season, and the Lakers had a dreadful 0-5 start. By the time Christmas Day came, the Lakers were sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference at 13-20. In fact, the Lakers pushed over the .500 mark for the first time on March 31st, 2023. Los Angeles made some mid-season trades to better their roster, which included cutting the cord with Guard Russell Westbrook.
The Lakers Received Center Mo Bamba for Guard Patrick Beverly. Los Angeles went the next step and traded for an upgrade at the point guard position. The Lakers received Point Guard D’Angelo Russell, Guard Malik Beasley, and Forward Jarred Vanderbilt, in exchange for Russell Westbrook, Juan-Toscano Anderson, and Damian Jones, and a 2027 First-Round pick. The Lakers also received Forward Rui Hachimura from the Wizards in exchange for Guard Kendrick Nunn, and three second-round picks. The Lakers overhauled their roster and added a scoring guard in Russell. Not only do Beasley and Vanderbilt give this Lakers roster more depth, but it also gives them more power around stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
Although Russell has been out with a foot injury, Los Angeles is 16-7 since the trade deadline. In addition, Guards Dennis Schroder and Austin Reaves have stepped up with D’Angelo Russell out. The Lakers rank 8th in league in points-per game (117.0), and 10th in field-goal percentage (48.1). They are top 6th in Rebounds per game (45.6) and are 3rd in the league in opponent three-point percentage (34.4). The Lakers won four in a row; can they make it out of the play-in-tournament?
Overall: 41-38 Home: 21-18, Away: 20-20 Last 10: 5-5
It was only a few years ago, the Clippers signed superstars Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard. Unfortunately, due to injuries to both stars, they have only played 118 games together. Leonard was coming off a torn ACL and made his regular season debut on 10/20. Even worse, Kawhi Leonard missed nearly all of October, and most of November. Paul George has been relatively healthy until recently with a knee injury. Before the All-Star game, George carried the Clippers nightly. He’s averaging 23.8 points per game, 6.1 rebounds, on 45.7 percent field goal shooting. Although he is sidelined with a right Knee Sprain, the success of this Clippers team will ultimately boil down to the health of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
Much like the Lakers, the Clippers made quite a few moves during the NBA Trade deadline. Los Angeles shipped off Veteran Point Guard John Wall, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and received Bones Hyland, Mason Plumlee, Eric Gordon, and Russell Westbrook. Although Plumlee adds depth to their rotation, I don’t see Russell Westbrook, and Eric Gordon much of an upgrade over John Wall and Reggie Jackson. By Christmas Day, this was a 19-14 team, however, the Clippers are 10-10 since the NBA Trade Deadline.? Los Angeles ranks 23rd in points-per game (113.1), tied for 2nd in three-point percentage (38.2), and 13th in opponent points-per game (112.9). As mentioned before, the Clippers will continue to struggle with PG13 out.
Los Angeles Lakers
SF LeBron James (GTD)
PF Anthony Davis (GTD)
PG D’Angelo Russell (Probable)
C Mo Bamba (Probable)
G Scotty Pippen Jr (OUT)
Los Angeles Clippers
SF Marcus Morris (OUT)
SG Eric Gordon (Questionable)
F Paul George (OUT)
LeBron James is currently a game time decision with a foot injury. Although James battled injuries all season, he is having an incredible season. At 38 years old, James is averaging 28.9 points per game, 8.4 rebounds, and is shooting 50 percent from the field. He’s coming off a 37-point game, and the Lakers will see if he can suit up for tonight game. The Lakers are 18-15 this season when LeBron James and Anthony Davis both play on the court. It’s important to note LeBron James hit the game winner in an overtime win against the Utah Jazz last game. In three games against the Clippers this season, LeBron averages 32 points per game and 8.6 rebounds. In addition, he’s shooting 50 percent from the field, and 29.4 percent from three.
Like LeBron James, Anthony Davis has battled through injuries, and is a game time decision tonight with a foot injury. Like LeBron, Davis is averaging 26.5 points per game, 12.4 rebounds, and is shooting 54.9 percent from the field, which is 14th in the league. He recently scored 40?points and?added 9 rebounds against the Rockets on 4/4. If he can suit up, the Lakers will rely on Davis and LeBron to avoid a 0-4 sweep against the Clippers. If Davis or LeBron can’t suit up for tonight’s game, look for Austin Reaves, Hachimura, and Vanderbilt to step up in their absence. In his two games against the Clippers, Davis is averaging 23 points per game and 8.5 rebounds. As far as shooting goes, Anthony Davis is shooting 56.3 percent from the field, and 40 percent from the three.
The Clippers are without star Paul George, who has carried this team all season long. It’s important to note Kawhi is coming off a 40-point game, and 8 rebounds against the New Orleans Pelicans. Kawhi can defend, score, and be the difference maker for this team, as long as he has some help. In two games against the Lakers this season, he’s averaged 19.5 points per game, 8 rebounds, on 60.7 percent from the field, and 12.5 percent three-point. Look for Mason Plumlee, Norman Powell, and their bench to make up for George.
?LA Lakers averages 117 points per game.
?LA Clippers averages 113.1 points per game.
?LA Lakers rank 21st in points allowed with 116.6 opponents points per game.
?LA Clippers rank 13th in points allowed with 112.9 opponents points per game.
? LA Lakers rank 17th in rebounds per game with 45.6.
?LA Clippers rank 7th in rebounds per game with 43.1.
?LA Lakers rank 16th in point differential at + 0.3.
?LA Clippers rank 18th in point differential at + 0.2.
?LA Lakers rank 16th in blocked shots with 4.6 per game.
?LA Clippers rank 21st in blocked shots with 4.4 per game.
?LA Lakers averages 34.7 percent from the 3-point, while LA Clippers averages 38.2 from the 3-point.
-LA Lakers covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-LA Clippers covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-LA Lakers have a 39-39-1 record ATS this season.
-LA Clippers have a 39-40-0 record ATS this season.
-LA Clippers are 18-21-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-LA Lakers are 19-20-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
The Clippers covered the spread in all three games against the Lakers. If Anthony Davis and LeBron do suit up, I expect the Lakers to cover. If not, I’ll take the Clippers to cover.
-LA Lakers won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games
-LA Clippers won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
If Anthony Davis and Lebron suit up, this is a must win for the Lakers. They are tied with the Clippers in the 6th and 7th seed, and are currently in the play-in-tournament. If they can’t suit up, I’m choosing Clippers Money Line, with Kawhi Leonard leading the way.
-LA Lakers Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.37
-LA Clippers Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.39
-LA Lakers O/U Record: 41-38-0
-LA Clippers O/U Record: 37-42-0
-LA Lakers hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
-LA Clippers hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
The Under has hit two out of their three matchups this season. If Anthony Davis and LeBron James are out, I can’t see the Lakers making up those numbers. Since Paul George is out for the Clippers, I like the under here.
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]]>UConn: -350, Massive favourites to win according to college basketball betting sites
San Diego State: +290
Over: -110
Under: -110
UConn: -7.5 (-110)
San Diego State: +7.5 (-110)
Tournament betting records: UConn is 5-0 Money Line, 5-0 against the spread (ATS), and hit the UNDER 3 of their 5 NCAA Tournament games.
The Connecticut Huskies are playing their best basketball this NCAA Tournament, outscoring Miami, Gonzaga, Arkansas, Saint Mary’s, and Iona by double-digits in points. UConn is averaging 79.8 points per game and allowing an average of 59.2 opponent points per game. Connecticut has been brilliant on the defensive end, allowing a high of 65 points scored against Arkansas. It’s no secret the game of basketball has evolved over the past 10 years, and the three-point shot is more relevant than ever. Connecticut has held all five opponents in the NCAA Tournament to 29.74 percent three-point shooting. In addition, the Huskies held all five of their opponents to 34.5 percent field goal shooting.
Forward Adama Sonogo keeps proving why he is the glue to this basketball team. Sonogo has 7 blocks, 49 total rebounds, and is averaging 20 points per game in the tournament. Head Coach Dan Hurley is a defensive minded?coach and?is not afraid to teach his players how much that means on the biggest stage. Guard Andre Jackson Jr. has 6 steals in the past 5 games, in addition to guards Tristen Newton, Joey Calcaterra, and Forward Alex Karaban. In this year’s March Madness Tournament, UConn is averaging 50 percent from the field, and nearly 41 percent from the three-point.
UConn is playing an elite level of defense. However, they are an extremely efficient team on the offensive end. In the Final Four game against Miami, The Huskies dominated in the first quarter, beating the Hurricanes 72-59. Connecticut played extremely well in the first half, outscoring Miami 37-24. In addition, The Huskies shot nearly 50 percent from the field, and 34.6 percent from downtown.? Although they had a game high 15 turnovers, Connecticut outrebounded the Hurricanes 41-32, and had 5 blocks.
Not only did Adama Sanogo dominate inside the paint, but the Hurricanes let him shoot two open three-point shots. Although Jordan Hawkins was coming off an illness, he added 13 points on 3-7 three-point shooting. Donovan Clingan and Alex Karaban added some key rebounds, while guards Andre Jackson Jr., and Tristen Newton added shooting, defense, and assists. Even though Connecticut won this game, they did not play as well in the second half. They had a high number of turnovers, and only shot 50 % from the free-throw line.
UConn vs. Miami: 72-59 (Final Four).
UConn vs. Gonzaga: 82-54 (Elite 8).
UConn vs. Arkansas: 88-65 (Sweet 16).
UConn vs. Saint Mary’s: 70-55 (Round of 32).
UConn vs. Iona: 87-64 (Round of 64).
Tournament betting records: San Diego State is 5-0 Money Line, 4-1 against the spread (ATS), and hit the UNDER 4 of their 5 NCAA Tournament games.
?San Diego State is not technically classified as a “Cinderella Team,” given they are a 5th seed this year. However, they have proven themselves, knocking off FAU with a buzzer beater to advance to the Championship game. If they win tonight over Connecticut, the Aztecs will be the first number 5 seed to ever win the National Title. It’s important to note, the Aztecs last two wins against FAU and Creighton were decided by 1 point or less. Like the Huskies, San Diego State has been brilliant on the defensive end. They hold opponents to an average of 60 points-per game.? It’s even more impressive the Aztecs are holding opponents to 21.6 percent free-throw shooting this tournament as well.
Besides their FAU matchup, San Diego State held Creighton, Alabama, Furman, and Charleston all under 65 points. Although they beat the number 1 seed Alabama, their only double-digit win came against Furman. San Diego state was not the most efficient team on the offense end this season. Furthermore, Matt Bradley is their only player who averaged double digits in points. Although Bradley struggled over the tournament, he is the key piece to this team if they want to win. Over their 5 NCAA Tournament games, San Diego State is averaging, 67.6 points per game. In this year’s March Madness Tournament, San Diego State is averaging 42.5 percent from the field, and nearly 33 percent from the three-point.
Remember the name Lamont Butler. In one of the most exciting games in NCAA history, Butler hit the game winning mid-range shot to advance to the NCAA Championship Final game. Like UConn, San Diego State is a physical team that is playing at an elite defensive level. In their Final Four matchup, they beat FAU 72-71. This game was a higher scoring game than others, however, they rebounded FAU, and shot nearly 50 percent from the three-point line.? Although they were down 40-33, they outscored 39-31 in the second half. Matt Bradley rebounded with 21 points, on 5-12 shooting, and 4-8 from the three. In addition, The Aztecs received help off the bench with 28 points.
None of the Aztecs starters touched double digits in points, however, Keshad Johnson, Darrion Trammell, and Lamont Butler all had defensive steals. Also, it’s important to note, although the Aztecs outrebounded FAU, not one player had double-digits in rebounds. 22 Rebounds were equally grabbed by the Aztecs starting five. If San Diego State wants to win, they must outrebound UConn, rely heavily on Matt Bradley, and capitalize off Connecticut turnovers. It will be extremely difficult to guard this UConn team, given players can shoot from both the strong and weak sides.
San Diego State vs. FAU: 72-71 (Final Four).
San Diego State vs. Creighton: 57-56 (Elite 8).
San Diego State vs. Alabama: 71-64 (Sweet 16).
San Diego State vs. Furman: 75-52 (Round of 32).
San Diego State vs. Charleston: 63-57 (Round of 64).
Connecticut Huskies (UConn)
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San Diego State Aztecs
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Adama Sanogo
Adama Sonogo has been lights out for the Huskies this season, and in the NCAA Tournament. Sonogo is a powerful force, who can score and grab rebounds inside. He stands at 6 foot 9 and weighs 245 pounds. In the Huskies win against Miami, Sonogo surprised by hitting two three-points in less than a minute. In this year's NCAA Tournament, he’s averaging 20.2 points-per game, 1.4 blocks, and 9.8 rebounds per game.
Jordan Hawkins
There was some concern when Hawkins was listed on the injury report last game due to a non-covid illness. Jordan suited up for the Final Four game and added 13 points on 3-7 three-point?shooting. Hawkins is averaging 16.4 points per game, and 3 rebounds this tournament. He is shooting a stellar 51.8 percent from the three-point, and 43.5 percent from the field. Look for him to be a key part of this Huskies offense tonight.
Matt Bradley
Matt Bradley has been the “guy” for the San Diego State Aztecs all season long. He was the only Aztec to average double digits in points with 12.7. In addition, Bradley averaged 36.5 percent from the three, and 40 percent from the field. It’s important to know Bradley struggled this tournament. He scored a combined 8 points between the Creighton and Alabama game.? In those two games, he played no more than 20 minutes, and averaged 17.4 percent from the field. Luckily for the Aztecs, Bradley stepped up in their Final Four win against FAU. He added 21 points and shot 50 percent from the three-point line. If Bradley is struggling, Senior Guard Darrion Trammell could step up big time. He added 21 points against Alabama, and three steals in the NCAA tournament.
? UConn averages 78.5 points per game during the regular season.
? San Diego State averages 72.1 points per game during the regular season.
? UConn ranks 34th in points allowed with 64.3 opponents points per game.
? San Diego State ranks 25th in points allowed with 63.1 opponents points per game.
? UConn ranks 10th in rebounds per game with 39.3.
? San Diego State ranks 87th in rebounds per game with 36.3.
? UConn ranks 2nd in point differential at +14.3
? San Diego State ranks 35th in point differential at +8.3
? UConn ranks 20th in blocked shots with 4.8 per game.
? San Diego State ranks 78th in blocked shots with 3.9 per game.
? UConn averages 36.4 % from the 3-point, while Arkansas averages 35.1 % beyond the arc.
-UConn covered the spread in 9 of their last 10 games.
-San Diego State covered the spread in 7 their last 10 games.
-UConn has a 26-11-1 record ATS this season.
-UConn has a 9-1-0 record ATS their last 10 games.
-San Diego State has a 19-16-2 record ATS this season.
-San Diego State has 7-3 record ATS their last 10 games.
UConn is dominant team that wins by a lot of points.? Although the Aztecs are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games, give me UConn to cover.
-UConn won the Money Line 9 out of their last 10 games
-San Diego State won the Money Line 9 of their last 10 games.
Although San Diego State played well all tournament long, I think UConn has the better coaching and talent.? They have won every game by double-digits and are a force on both sides of the ball. Give me UConn Moneyline.?
-UConn Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.14
-San Diego State Avg +/- vs O/U Line:
-UConn Overall O/U Record: 20-18-0
-San Diego State O/U Record: 15-22-0
-UConn hit the UNDER in 7 of their last 10 games.
-San Diego State hit the UNDER in 9 of their last 10 games.
Both UConn and San Diego State have incredible defenses. It's the most important game on the biggest stage. I expect a solid defensive effort from both sides. Give me the under.?
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]]>UConn Huskies: -125 (Clear favorites among online betting sites)
Miami Hurricanes: +450
San Diego State Aztecs: +400
Florida Atlantic Owls: +650
UConn Huskies: +2500
Miami Hurricanes: +7500
San Diego State Aztecs: +10000
Florida Atlantic Owls: +13000
The Connecticut Huskies have not been to a final four since 2014, in which they won the NCAA National Championship against Kentucky. Connecticut has 36 tournament appearances, 6 Final Fours, and 4 Championships. They Started the tournament at +2500 and?are coming off an impressive blow-out win against The Gonzaga Bulldogs, 82-54. UConn has covered the spread, and the money line, in all four games of the NCAA Tournament. UConn respectively held Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga to under 56 points each and hit the under those games.
Strengths: The UConn Huskies rank 7th in the nation in rebounds per game, with 29.9 per game. Led by Forward Adama Sanogo, Connecticut is an excellent defensive team. The Huskies held Gonzaga to 54 points, a team that ranked 1st in points scored. In addition, they held Saint Mary’s to 55 points, and they are averaging 59.3 opponent’s points-per game in this year’s NCAA Tournament. Sanogo is a glass cleaner, who has been an unstoppable force on both ends of the ball. This team has many talents and ranks 7th in the nation with an offensive rating of 116.7. UConn is a inside team that dominates in the second half.
Weaknesses: The UConn Huskies turn the ball over a lot, including 48 times in the NCAA Tournament. Dan Hurley and the Huskies need to find a way to limit turnovers, and not allow opponents to get to the line as frequently as they do. UConn ranks 317th in the league, allowing teams to get to the line on average 15 points per game.
This is the Miami Hurricanes first ever trip to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. They entered the NCAA Tournament +7500, are coming off an 88-81 win over Texas. Led by Head Coach Jim Larranaga, the Hurricanes have covered the spread, and the money line, in all four games of the NCAA Tournament. In addition, three of their last four games have hit the Over. The Hurricanes are averaging 81.3 points-per game and are extremely efficient on the offensive end.
Strengths: The Miami Hurricanes rank 21st in the nation in points-per game, with 79.6. This is a Hurricanes team that can score efficiently from anywhere on the court. Miami ranks 42nd in three-point percentage at 36.9. Led by Guards Isaiah Wong, Jordan Miller, Nijel Pack, and Norchad Omier, the Hurricanes are top 14th in field goal percentage at 48.4. Miami is shooting an efficient 78 percent from the line, which ranks top 12 in the Nation. This is a team that can cook up beyond the three, can attack inside, and scores anywhere. It will be interesting to see how the Hurricanes matchup against the Huskies defense. On another note, this team knocked off a #1 seed Houston, and #2 seed Texas.
Weaknesses: Although Miami is an offensive powerhouse, they lack defense compared to teams like UConn and San Diego State. They have allowed an average of 70.3 points per game per opponents in the NCAA Tournament. In fact, Miami ranks 236th in the Nation in points allowed at 71.9. It’s important to say, numbers can be deceiving. The Hurricanes played hard against Drake, holding the Bulldogs to 29.2 percent shooting from the three-point. Furthermore, Miami held Indiana to 69 points scored, and 32 percent from the three, and 41.3 percent from the field.
This is the San Diego State Aztecs first ever trip to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. However, San Diego State has been kicked out of the first round of the last two NCAA Tournaments. They entered the NCAA Tournament +10000, and they are coming off an incredible win against Creighton, 57-56. In addition, the Aztecs have covered the spread, and the money line, in all four games of the NCAA Tournament.
Strengths: San Diego is a 5th seed that may have been overlooked this tournament. The Aztecs rank 25th in the nation, allowing an average of 62.9 points per game. They are a tough team physically, and are allowing an average of 57.3 opponents points per game in this years March Madness Tournament. In addition, they held Creighton, a team who’s fantastic offensively, to 63 points per game, and Alabama to 64 points per game. It’s important to note this Aztecs team knocked off the #1 seed Alabama, who was considered one of the favorites to win this year’s NCAA Tournament. San Diego State has hit the under in their last 10 games.
Weaknesses: Although the Aztecs are a physical team that plays incredible defense, they rank 183rd in points-per game at 71.5, and rank 153rd in three-point shooting at 34.7 percent. Guard Matt Bradley is the only player to average double digits in points, and they only shoot 44.1 percent from the field. They rank 86th in the Nation in rebounds and will rely heavily on their defense.
This is the Florida Atlantic Owls first ever trip to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. Their only NCAA Tournament appearance came in the 2001-2002 season, where they got kicked out in the first round. They entered the tournament with March Madness betting lines of +13000, and they are coming off an exhilarating win against Kansas State, 79-76. In addition, the Owls have covered the spread in three of their four Tournament games, and the money line in all four. It’s important to note FAU knocked off one of the top defensive teams, Tennessee, 62-55 in the Sweet 16.
Strengths: Don’t let that 9th seed fool you. FAU has shown every reason to be in the Final Four. This team can hoop, especially from, an offensive standpoint. The Owls rank 37th in the nation in points-per game at 78. In addition, they are an efficient passing team, especially with cuts. They might not be the #1 team beyond the arc, however, they hit their three-point shots when it counts. Speaking of defense, FAU ranks 45th in the nation in opponents points per game at 65.1. In addition, they are ranked 18th in opponent field goal percentage at 40.2 percent.
Weaknesses: FAU has shown to be a competitive team, with the right amount of balance on both ends of the ball. They are only team that hasn’t beaten a #1 or #2 seed, however, they doesn’t mean we should count them out. Although they have point-differential of +12.8, their biggest point differential came against Fairleigh Dickinson at 8 points. Both wins against Memphis, and Kansas State were decided by less than 5 points.
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