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The Detroit Pistons are 2-29 on the season, and have lost 28 straight games. Tonight, they face the Toronto Raptors, who recently had a major shakeup in their lineup. Can they break their streak tonight and avoid the wrong side of history?

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In the world of betting, bettors are rooting for the Pistons. Actually, most of the basketball world is pulling for Detroit. Riding a 28 game losing streak, it's D-Day for this team. After a gut wrenching 128-122 loss against the Celtics, the Pistons are on the verge of tying the 1942-1945 Chicago Cardinals for the longest losing streak in the history of American sports.

Sure, the Pistons can forget about this season, it's been disastrous. Having chalked up as many losses before the All-Star break is historically bad. However, Detroit has a chance to avoid their name even deeper in the history books tonight against the Toronto Raptors.

While the Pistons already own the longest single losing streak in NBA history, they still have the urgency to win. Detroit is a tough city, and it's not known to go down without a fight. Let's break down why Detroit can stop their losing streak at 28 games, and cash out bettors tonight.

Raptors (12-19, 4-10 away) vs. Pistons (2-26, 1-14 home)

Money Line
Raptors: -155
Pistons: +140

Spread
Raptors: -3.5
Pistons: +3.5

Over/Under (Totals)
Over 231.5 (-108)
Under 231.5 (-112)

*Odds courtesy of DraftKings sportsbook*

Both the Raptors and the Pistons almost upset the Celtics

As terrible as the Pistons are, the Raptors have fallen to 12-19 in the standings. If these two teams have something in common, they almost upset the top team in the league, the Boston Celtics. In a chaotic sequence of events, the Raptors lost by two points, while the Pistons lost by six total points in overtime. It may be possible Detroit extends their losing streak to 29 games tonight, however, there are several reasons why I'm hot on the Pistons tonight.

Also, I haven't forgotten the night I bet on the Pistons to take the victory against the shorted handed Utah Jazz last week. Tonight, for some reason, there's a feeling in my gut to sprinkle a unit or so on Pistons Money Line. Also, I have factual data to back that up.

You can bet on when the Pistons next win will be

Currently, on DraftKings sportsbook, bettors can wager on which game the Pistons will break their losing streak. Before I took a look at this, I already decided in my mind I would be riding Detroit tonight. In the book, the Pistons are favored to win tonight at home against the Raptors at +135 odds. If they are unsuccessful, their next change is against the Utah Jazz, on Jan. 3, which odds of +425. And as I'm typing this, I can see Detroit Money Line trending on X.

While I've bet on Pistons Money Line tonight, I might as well grab the special running on Draft Kings for them to win tonight at +145 odds. If you plan to do just, you can't parlay these together, and would have to take them at two separate bets. I currently placed 1.1 units on the Pistons Money Line tonight, along with .6 units for them to win their next game.

The Raptors had a major shakeup this afternoon

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The Raptors acquire: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, 2024 second round picks

The Knicks acquire: OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, Malachi Flynn

The Knicks Odds to win a title: +6000https://t.co/w79kRCM4eh#NBA #knicks #raptors

— Ballislife Bets (@BallislifeBets) December 30, 2023

If you haven't heard the news, the Toronto Raptors shipped two-way sensation OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks, in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second round picks.

With that said, according the Rotowire, Barrett and Quickley are not expected to suit up for the Raptors tonight. With several players unavailable, their expected starting lineup includes Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., Otto Porter, Pascal Siakam, and Jakob Poeltl.

For the Pistons, Isaiah Stewart is out for tonight's contest with a toe injury, and Monte Morris, out with a quadriceps injury. Under head coach Monty Williams, Detroit is expected to start Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Bojan Bogdanovic, Kevin Knox, and big man Jalen Duren.

With the change in the lineup, Cade Cunningham will have less pressure on him, now that Anunoby has been shipped off. Known for his defensive prowess, Anunoby has often guarded Cunningham. Along with the major trade, Raptors head coach recently made the decision to insert Gary Trent Jr. in the starting lineup in exchange for Dennis Schroder. For the Pistons, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren have finally been given starting opportunities by Williams.

Their head-to-head matchup history

In the last ten matchups, the series is split 5-5 between Toronto and Detroit. Since Nov. 2022, the Raptors captured five straight victories, including a 142-113 blow out on Nov. 19. With that said, this is why I chose to put only a unit on tonight's game. OG Anunoby was a non factor offensively in that meeting, finishing with nine points. Between Flynn and Achiuwa, they combined for only 19 points. With Barnes, Schroder, Siakam, Trent Jr. pulling the weight offensively, Toronto was able to dominate Detroit on the boards, inside scoring, and fast break points.

Sure, the Raptors blew the Pistons out at home. However, this Detroit team has come close in several defeats, specifically to the Celtics, Nets, Hawks, Knicks, Nuggets and more. Yes, they've been exploited defensively by several teams, but as you can see, they've managed to hang in games.

According the Sofascore, the Pistons have been the first half loser in five of their last six matchups against Toronto. In their last ten head-head-matchups, they've been offensively even, which each team scoring around 110 points.

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The Pistons have one lone victory at home, and that came agains the Chicago Bulls, on Oct. 28. As terrible as their record is overall, specifically at home, the Raptors aren't much better. 4-10 on the road, Toronto is 3-7 in their last ten games, which key losses to the Celtics, Jazz, 76ers, Nuggets, and Knicks. Not one of their three wins have come against a teams who's win/loss record is above .500. 1-4 in their last five games, the Raptors are one of the worst offensive teams, ranking 23rd in offensive efficiency. Much like Detroit, scoring has been a problem, only putting up 113 points a game, compared to Detroit's 109.

What truly has separated these two teams is their defense and point differential. Allowing over 121 points, the Raptors allow opponents to score significantly less at 114.5 points per game. However, with Anunoby not in the picture, it drastically changes the defensive landscape for the Raptors. With the Raptors ranking 16th in defensive efficiency (114.9), the Pistons are ranked 26 (119).

Offensively, both teams struggle and leave a lot to be desired. Both teams shoot at a low clip beyond the perimeter (33 percent), and Toronto remains the worst free-throw shooting team in the league at 73.3 percent.

While the Pistons have plummeted in several statistical categories over the last ten games, so have the Raptors. Throughout the last ten, Toronto falls to 21 in defensive rating at (119.5), allowing 14.8 second chance points per game.

Why I chose Detroit Money Line (+145)

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— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 27, 2023

Sure, we've established Detroit has dropped 14 straight games at home. However, they've narrowed the deficit to 11.6 points per game over the last five. Their hard fought play and determination against the Celtics was eye opening, and tonight they get the chance to break the streak in front of their home fans.

For Toronto, they've been terrible as of recent, and are 1-4 in their last five games. Even worse, they are 1-4 on the road, and with a newer lineup, it's unpredictable how they will look against the Pistons.

For Detroit, I love the insertion of Duren and Ivey into the starting lineup. This time around, they'll have a boost with Bogdanovic back, who's putting up 19.7 points per game. With a combined 26 games started, Duren and Ivey combine for a total of 25.5 points per game.

Bottom line, the Pistons have to secure a victory to avoid the wrong side of history, and the Toronto Raptors are coming off back-to-back games. Averaging over 23 points, Cade Cunningham has been on a tear, scoring a combined 72 points in consecutive games against the Celtics and Nets. While he's put everything on the line for his team, Detroit has made it known, they strictly want to win.

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There are ten games on the NBA slate tonight, beginning at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET. While the Celtics barely defeated the Detroit Pistons in overtime, can they stay undefeated at home tonight? With Joel Embiid out for the 76ers, can Philadelphia capture the win against Houston on the road? In this article, I am picking my favorite NBA plays of the day. You can bet them single, or group into a parlay, your choice. I chose to take each individual straight bets and placed 1 unit on each. Here you will find the NBA betting odds, stats, trends, player prop bets, and predictions for Friday, Dec. 29

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What's your favorite matchup?

Knicks @ Magic (-1.5)
Nets (-6) @ Wizards
Bucks (-6) @ Cavaliers
Kings @ Hawks (-1)
Raptors @ Celtics (-8)
76ers (-1.5) @ Rockets
Thunder @ Nuggets (-2.5)
Hornets @ Suns (-15.5)
Spurs @ Trail Blazers (-5.5)
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— Ballislife Bets (@BallislifeBets) December 29, 2023

NBA Daily Game Odds for 12/29

^{*Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook}
Knicks (-1) (-115) @ Magic (-105): O/U 226
Nets (-6) (-238) @ Wizards (+195): O/U 241.5
Kings (-1) @ Hawks (-110): O/U 252
Bucks (-6) (-238) @ Cavaliers (+195): O/U 239.5
Raptors (+195) @ Celtics (-6)(-238): O/U 224.5
76ers (-1.5)(-118) @ Rockets (-102): O/U 224
Thunder (+100) @ Nuggets (-1.5) (-120): O/U 236.5
Hornets (+800) @ Suns (-16)(-1350): O/U 232
Spurs (+190) @ Trail Blazers (-230) (-5.5): O/U 233
Grizzlies (+210) @ Clippers (-6)(-258): O/U 225.5

Sara Jane's favorite bets

Bet #1: Toronto Raptors +6 vs. Celtics

The Boston Celtics (24-6, 15-0 home) will host the Toronto Raptors (12-18, 4-9 away) at home tonight. The only undefeated team at home, the Celtics are coming off a thrilling 128-122 overtime victory against the Pistons. While Boston has a 3-1 win/loss record coming off back-to-back games, I chose to stay clear of the money line tonight.

Tonight, Boston are the clear cut favorites, with a 65.8 percent chance to win, according to ESPN Analytics. However, there is much uncertainty in the lineup, with Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum all listed as questionable. Even worse, Boston will be without Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, as Horford doesn't play in back-to backs.

While the Raptors are fairly healthy, they are 14-16-0 against the spread, in which they have a 4-9 win/loss record on the road. 3-7 in their last ten games, they recently covered the favored -6.5 spread against the Wizards. Other than that, they haven't been able to cover any spread since Dec. 18 versus the Charlotte Hornets. Only 2-3 in their last five matchups, Toronto had some tough looks against Philadelphia and Denver. Respectively, they lost to the 76ers by ten points, and the Nuggets, nine points.

W in Washington pic.twitter.com/bHYZkWftKZ

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) December 28, 2023

Overall, the Celtics own the Raptors, standing at 8-2 against them in the last ten meetings. Their first matchup, Boston smoked Toronto, 117-94 at home, which I was in attendance. Their second matchup, the Raptors kept the game within three points at home. It's important to note, the Celtics starting five was fully healthy for that game.

For the Celtics, they are 9-1 in their last ten games, including four consecutive wins. However, they barely snuck out a win versus the Pistons, and are banged up. 15-13-2 against the spread, the Celtics ironically average the most points off zero days rest, at 126.8. Boston has already faced several tests with various players out of the lineup. With Horford and Porzingis out tonight, Lamar Stevens will get the test at Center. If there are more injuries, I wouldn't be as reluctant to take Toronto money line.

Offensively, these two teams aren't on the same wavelength when healthy. Unable to generate adequate offense, the Raptors rank 18th in offensive efficiency( 113.5), where the Celtics rank 4th overall (120.5). While Toronto started off as one of the best defensive teams, they rank 14th in defensive efficiency, whereas Boston ranks near the top.

Coming off a 132-102 victory over the Washington Wizards isn't certainly a statement, but the Raptors do hold the momentum. After avoiding an embarassing loss yesterday, the Raptors should be able to take advantage of the Celtics grueling schedule, along with their injury ailments.

Head coach Darko Rajakovic has played around with the starting five, taking Dennis Schroder out for Gary Trent Jr. It's important to note, Siakam, Anunoby, and Barnes are all coming over 20+ point games.

Given the Raptors aren't terrible defensively, I expect them to hang around with the Celtics tonight. I would be genuinely surprised if both Tatum, Brown, and Holiday all decided to suite up. Look for Toronto to capitalize tonight.

Bet #2: Trae Young 10+ Assists vs. Kings

If there's a player prop I love tonight, It's Trae Young to have over 10 assists. Averaging 28.1 points and 11.3 assists per game, Young gets the Sacramento Kings who allowed the 23rd most assists (27.2) in the NBA. Coming off four straight games with 13 plus, is there any team that can stop Young from dishing out dimes as of right now?

10 + assists is a prop that's hit 67 percent this season, and in eight straight games. If you're betting on the NBA, the Hawks play at home, where Young is coming off a 15 and 13 total assist night against the Detroit Pistons, and the Memphis Grizzlies. While i've made the mistake of taking under Young assists, it's hard to fade a player who's averaging 40 minutes in the last three games, and hasn't dished out less than ten assists since Dec. 11 against the Nuggets.

Trae dimes up Bogi pic.twitter.com/7opWnQRfYx

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 27, 2023

The return of Jalen Johnson has been a huge impact on the Hawks offensively. Sharing the backcourt with Dejounte Murray, Young has the option of hitting Bey and Bogdanovich, who's been a proven sniper from downtown. Although DeAndre Hunter is out for tonights matchup, the Kings have recently allowed Scoot Henderson, and Jrue Holiday to hit 10+ assists.

Surprisingly, the Hawks have the 5th best offensive in the league, even though they stand at 12-18. While they rank middle of the road in assists, it's the defense that's been an issue. Currently, Young leads the Hawks in points scored and assists. In his first meeting with Sacramento this season, he last had seven and six assists against the Kings 2022, and early 2023.

Yes the Hawks are struggling, however, Young has clearly proved his value, especially since the team functions significantly better when he's on the court. Putting up historic numbers, it's hard to fade this prop, as I will continue to ride the hot hand. Plus, the Kings are a mess defensively. Since his prop line is lower than his season average, I'm taking Young to have a big night tonight.

Bet #3: Bradley Beal 12.5+ Points vs. Hornets

It's no secret the Phoenix Suns are struggling, and that's been primarily due to Bradley Beals injury history. A team that's built to "win now" with Booker, Beal, and Durant, look for Beal to make an immediate impact tonight against the Hornets. Normally, I don't bet on player props, especially coming back from injury. However, Phoenix has a prime matchup with Charlotte, and with growing frustrations in the Valley, they will need him to step up tonight.

12.5 points is a low total, especially for Beal who's used to being the main scorer. Although a small sample size, Beal hit the over in five of the six matchups he's played this season. A 86 percent hit rate during the 2022/2023 season, over 12.5 points has hit in 11 of his last 15 games.

Tonight, the Suns will face the Hornets who allow the 26th most points in the NBA (121). Even worse, they rank near last in several statistical categories, including rebound, assists, opponent three-point percentage, and field goal percentage. With LaMelo Ball out with injury, the Hornets will also be without Gordon Hayward tonight. On the road, that primarily leaves Brandon Miller or Terry Rozier with the task of guarding Beal.

INJURY UPDATE: Bradley Beal is available for tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/A1x3HQ86nT

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 29, 2023

In his last three outings against Charlotte, the newly acquired guard scored 26, 33, and 17 points, all back last season, and as a member of the Washington Wizards. Yes, he'll have to share the scoring with Durant and Booker. However, with several minimum player signed, Beal should take the starting place of Grayson Allen or Eric Gordon. Other than that, Phoenix ranks 26th in bench points with 29.4 per game.

While it's unclear if he will be on a minute restriction, Charlotte most recently allowed Bennedict Mathurin, Gary Trent Jr. Duncan Robinson, Coby White, and Cam Thomas to all score over 12.5 points. While Beal was hurt against the Knicks on Dec.15, he did score six points in five minutes.

7-9 at home, the Suns will look to bounce back in front of their home fans at FootPrint Center. In five games at home, Beal hit over this prop in four of five games, including 24 points against the Los Angeles Lakers.

In six regular season matchups, the guard is averaging 14.7 points, on 42.9 percent three-point and 44.9 field goal shooting. After going through a tough 3-9 stretch, the Suns are coming off an impressive 129-113 victory over the Rockets. Although the big three have only played 25 minutes together this season, I'm all on the Beal train tonight versus a weak defense riddled with injuries.

Bet #4: Oklahoma City Thunder +1.5 vs. Nuggets

Slightly a risky play tonight, I love the Oklahoma City Thunder to cover the spread tonight against the Denver Nuggets. 20-9 on the season, the Thunder are 8-4 on the road, while the Nuggets are 13-2 at home. Two of the best teams in the west, Oklahoma City currently stands a game behind Denver for the No. 3 seed. With such a young, talented core, the Thunder lead the Western Conference with a +7.7 point differential, and rank 6th in offensive rating (118.8).

Don't be alarmed, the Thunder are the real deal. With Chet Holmgren favored to win Rookie of the Year, the team plays at a fast pace, and like the Nuggets, are at the top in terms of assists/turnover ratio. Defensively, they rank 6th in defensive rating, holding opponents to 113.6 points per game. Offensively, both the Thunder and Nuggets averaging near the same three-point percentage, and Oklahoma City ranks third overall in field goal percentage (49.7).

The Thunder are the most-bet ATS team by handle for tonight's NBA slate.

OKC is currently +2.5 for tonight's matchup against the Nuggets in Denver pic.twitter.com/9QLivxinov

— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) December 29, 2023

To me, these teams are fairly comparable on paper, except the fact Denver has NBA Championship experience. Riding a six game win streak, the Nuggets are coming off a 37 point win against the Memphis Grizzlies, and will have a back-to-back game tonight. Much like the Boston Celtics, the Denver Nuggets have a 5-1 record when coming off zero days rest, and Nikola Jokic is coming off a triple double against Memphis.

While Denver is playing incredible, so are the Thunder. 20-9 against the spread, the Thunder are 7-3 in their last ten games. What's more impressive, this team had hard fought victories over the Knicks, Timberwolves, Clippers, and Warriors. In their last matchup, the Thunder covered the +5.5 spread, the defeated the Nuggets 118-117.

It's worth a shot to sprinkle a little bit on the Thunder, who are clearly winning games versus teams over .500, and already beat the Nuggets once. They are a better shooting team and can absolutely hang in there defensively. They are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games. If you're betting on the NBA, I would ever pick Thunder money line as a straight bet.

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First Round begins Wednesday September 13th at 8pm/ET on ESPN2 #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/Jc90UfZUKt

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WNBA Championship Title Odds

2023 WNBA Playoffs: Liberty vs. Mystics

(2) New York Liberty (32-8) vs. (7) Washington Mystics (19-21)

Game 1: Sept 15, Washington at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET/ ESPN2

Game 2: Sept 19, Washington at New York, 7 p.m. ET/ ESPN

Game 3: Sept. 22, New York at Washington, TBD /ESPN (If necessary)

Season Matchups

*The Series is split 2-2*

Game 1:?Washington 80, New York 64 (Washington +2.5, under 163.5).
Game 2:?New York 89, Washington 88 OT (Washington +7, over 161.5)
Game 3:?New York 96, Washington 87 (Washington +10, over 163.5)
Game 4: Washington 90, New York 88 (Washington +10.5, over 162.5)

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— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 10, 2023

Injuries

New York Liberty

• Han Xu, Center: Out (Wasn't with the team Sept. 10 due to overseas commitment)

Washington Mystics

• Kristi Toliver, guard: OUT (ACL)
• Shakira Austin, Center: OUT (Hip- Out Sept. 9)

Series Preview

Liberty

The New York Liberty finished with their best record in franchise history (32-8) under Head Coach Sandy Brondello. Led by Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Courtney Vandersloot, and Betnijah Laney, the Liberty finished first 1st in the WNBA Eastern Conference. Their 32 wins are the second most regular season wins in history. As they enter into the WNBA playoffs, New York averaged a franchise best in points, assists, three-pointers made, offensive rating, and total net rating.

Since the month of August, the Liberty led the league in win percentage (.867) field goal percentage (45.8), field goals made (33.3), three-pointers made/attempted, rebounds, assists, offensive rating, defensive rating, net rating, true shooting percentage, and player impact estimate. Though they dropped a nail biter in their last matchup against Washington, New York has been one of the most elite teams, especially towards the backend of the season. Overall, their roster features a combined 19 All-Star appearances. Crowned first time WNBA Commissioners Cup Champions, the Liberty look the bring the first ever trophy to New York.

Mystics

After finishing as the 5th seed in 2022, and losing to Seattle in the Semi-Finals, Washington is out for revenge this year. Unable to gather consistency due to injuries to Elene Delle Donne, Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins, and Shakira Austin, the Mystics have somewhat of a healthy roster. After losing Kristi Toliver due to a recent ACL tear, Washington will lose some slight guard depth. Through 40 games, the Mystics finished 7th in offensive rating, 5th in defensive rating and total net rating (-0.4). They finished as the worst team in terms of rebound percentage, and near last in field goal percentage (42.8). Since the All-Star break, Washington remained the 9th worst team offensively, with a 99.4 offensive rating. They finished 4-3 in their last games, included victories over the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. With Center Shakira Austin questionable, Washingtons biggest questions remains their health.

Season Matchups

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— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 11, 2023

In four regular season matchups, The Washington Mystics hold an eight-point differential, with the series split 2-2. Both franchises have met a total of nine times in the playoffs, including their last meeting in 2017. In those nine playoff matchups, New York has a 6-3 record against Washington. Overall New York outrebounded Washington 169-121. For rebounds, that's a significant margin (48), and will be a huge impact in this series.

Through four meetings, the Mystics averaged over 86 points a game, which is six points higher than their season average. Defensively, they held New York to under 40 percent three-point shooting in all matchups. For the Liberty, they averaged 84 points per game, five points less than their norm. Two of the four games were decided by two points or less, including an 89-88 overtime win by New York. On Sept. 10, the Mystics won by two points at the buzzer, thanks to a last second shot by Brittney Sykes. The New York Liberty are 32-8 when betting on the money line, and Washington 19-21-0. With only 8 losses on the season for New York, two came against Washington.

Liberty Key Players

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Some would call this team a "super team," while Sabrina Ionescu stated "I think we're just super humans" on WSLAM. With the offseason acquisitions of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Courtney Vandersloot, the Liberty finished with the second-best record, with the No. 2 seed.

Voted the 2023 Associated Press Player of the Year, Breanna Stewart has the most 40-point, 10 rebound games in history. Stewart broke the WNBA record for points in a single season, tied the franchise record for 20 double-doubles, and has the most 40-point games in a season. No. 30 finished second behind Jewell Loyd in total points scored (919), third in rebounds (371) and blocks (63). Behind Stewart is a powerhouse, including Sabrina Ionescu, who was selected to the 2023 All- Associated Press Second Team.

Ionescu, 25, broke to all-time record for three-pointers made in a game, and just the 3rd player in history with 100 three-pointers made in a single season. Guard Courtney Vandersloot, "the floor general" reached 4,000 career points, and is playmaker and engine of this team. Former MVP Jonquel Jones was named Commissioners Cup MVP in August. Betnijah Laney, a defensive specialist, recently signed a multi-year extension, and has proven herself a vital part of this team. The starting five make up 74 points a game, which is 84 percent of their offense.

Defensive Specialists

With Kayla Thornton, Stefanie Dolson, and Marine Johannes on the bench, the Liberty rank near last in bench points per game (15.2). Truly a special team, all players have unselfishly come together, and developed trust and chemistry throughout the season. Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Courtney Vandersloot rank within the top ten in offensive rating. Thornton, Jocelyn Willoughby, and Dolson, all defensive players, rank top 17 in defensive rating.

Mystics Key Players

Bringing this Energy to playoffs #BallOnOurTerms pic.twitter.com/cq7S1edZLY

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) September 12, 2023

The Washington Mystics are the biggest mystery heading into the playoffs. Plagued by injuries, the Mystics find themselves in a tough matchup on the road. Washington, 7-13 in away games, will be without Kristi Toliver, and possibly Shakira Austin. Led by Elena Delle Donne, the Mystics dropped three of their last five, although they achieved impressive victories over New York and Las Vegas. Delle Donne, limited to 23 games this season, finished 17th in points per game (16.7), and 13th in field goals made.

Behind Delle Donne is Brittney Sykes, Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins, and Shakira Austin. With a three-guard lineup, when healthy, Clout, Atkins, and Skyes account for 50 percent of the team's total offense. In their previous matchup against the Liberty, the Mystic's backcourt comprised of 48 points, with 25 off the bench. If Austin is unable to suit up, the Mystics will struggle for frontcourt depth, behind Delle Donne and Hines-Allen.

Guard Brittney Sykes ranks 21st in points per game (15.9), including a 29-point performance in game three against New York. If healthy, this is a Mystics team that can be competitive, as we've seen in previous games. With a majority of their starters healthy and ready to suit up, this may be one of the most entertaining series we may see in the first round.

Prediction

Mentioned in my previous article, all predictions are for the straight money line series win. Although the Mystics gained a few players, the health of some are questionable. With the series tied 2-2, the Liberty are a vastly different team than their third meeting, on July 21st. With the Mystics averaging 86 points a game against New York, this should be a fun and competitive series. The Liberty are scary good, and several players mentioned they haven't reached their full potential. Perhaps we will see this in the upcoming weeks.

Washington covered the spread in four games and won't let New York walk away with any easy wins. With question marks in the frontcourt, the Mystics will heavily rely on their three guards. In my opinion, this series will be close, however, I will take the Liberty based off experience and talent. New York will have to dominate on the boards, as well as in the paint, and Washington will have to play stellar defense on the perimeter.

My prediction for the WNBA Playoffs First-Round: New York in three

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Tonight, is Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The 8th Seed Miami Heat (12-7, 6-5 Away) are looking to bounce back tonight against the 1 Seed Denver Nuggets (13-3, 9-0 Home). Denver has a 1-0 lead over the Heat and stays undefeated at home in the playoffs. These two teams will play tonight at 8:00 PM EST, at Ball Arena, located in Denver, Colorado. In addition, the matchup will air on ABC. If you are looking for the best NBA betting odds and stats, here is information to know:

NBA Championship Odds:

Miami Heat: -700
Denver Nuggets: +500

Game 2: Miami Heat @ Denver Nuggets (1-0).

Miami: +300 ML
Denver: -365
Over/Under: 216.
Spread: Miami +8.5, Denver -8.5

Injuries:

Miami Heat

C Cody Zeller (Questionable): Sprained right foot.
PG Tyler Herro (OUT): Hand.
SF Caleb Martin (Questionable): Illness.
SG Victor Oladipo (OUT): Knee.

Denver Nuggets

PG Collin Gillespie (OUT): Leg.

Key Stats-Playoffs:

?Miami averages 110.7 points per game.
?Denver averages 115.6 points per game.
?Miami ranks 6th in points allowed with 107.3 opponent points per game.
?Denver ranks 5th in points allowed with 107.1 opponent points per game.
?Miami ranks 11th in rebounds per game with 41.1
?Denver ranks 7th in rebounds per game with 44.3.
?Miami ranks 2nd in point differential at +3.4
?Denver ranks 1st in point differential at +8.5.
?Miami ranks 16th in blocked shots with 3.4 per game.
?Denver ranks 12th in blocked shots with 3.9 per game.
?Miami averages 38.7 percent from the 3-point range, while Denver averages 38.2 from the 3-point range.

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION:

SPREAD: Miami + 8.5

-Miami covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Denver covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
–Miami has a 44-56-3 record ATS this season.
-Denver has a 54-43-1 record ATS this season.
–Denver is 31-18-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Miami is 22-28-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
–Denver is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games ATS in the playoffs.
-Miami is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games ATS in the playoffs.

?Miami shot under 35 Percent from the three, and only 41 percent from the field in Game 1. ?Their star player Jimmy Butler had an off-shooting night and was held to 14 points. In addition, guard Max Strus and Caleb Martin struggled to find their shots. With that said, Miami woke up in the fourth quarter, and cut the deficit to 11 points at the end of regulation.

I expect Head Coach Erik Spoelstra to have a better plan for Miami in Game 2, especially with Jimmy Butler. 8.5 is a large spread, and even though Miami has a sub .500 record against the spread on the road, I think they keep it close. In addition, Miami covered the spread 5 out of the 7 games against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.? I like Miami +8.5 here.

MONEY LINE: Nuggets ML.

-Miami won the Money Line 5 out of their last 10 games (5-5).
-Denver won the Money Line 8 of their last 10 games (8-2).
-Miami’s Money Line record in AWAY games is 22-29-0.
-Denver’s Money Line record in HOME games is 43-7-0.

?Right now, the Nuggets money line isn’t favored towards NBA bettors, and the line is high at -365.? Caleb Martin could be an x-factor in Game 2 for the Heat, and he is questionable due to an illness. I like the Miami Heat +8.5, however, I do not like Miami money line at Denver's home court.? Not only is Denver favored by -8.5, but they are also undefeated at home in the playoffs. Also, the Nuggets only have 7 losses as a home team when it comes to the Money Line. I don’t see anyone stopping Jokic after his historic performance in Game 1. Right now, the Nuggets have the size advantage, tempo, and physicality over Miami. Maybe this will change for Game 3, however, I like Nuggets Money Line here.

OVER/UNDER: OVER.

-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.41
-Denver Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.61
-Miami Overall O/U Record: 52-51-0
–Denver Overall O/U Record: 46-51-1
-Miami Overall AWAY O/U Record: 25-25-0
–Denver Overall HOME O/U Record: 21-28-1
-Miami hit the UNDER 6 times in their last 10 games.
-Denver hit the UNDER 6 times in their last 10 games.

?Both teams have hit the under 6 out of their last 10 games. Even further, Miami hit the UNDER in 5 straight games, and the Nuggets in 2 back-to-back games. Although Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a relatively low scoring affair, the UNDER hit at 219. Given the line is 216 for Game 2, I expect better offense on both sides, especially the way Denver shot from the Perimeter. I think Jimmy Butler comes alive this game, and the Heat give them everything they’ve got. I like the OVER here.

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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:

NBA Finals Scoring Leaders Odds:

Nikola Joki?: +115

?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.

Jimmy Butler: +650

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: +250

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.

Bam Adebayo: +2500

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.: +3000

?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.

Caleb Martin: +3500

?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: +6000

?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: +7000

?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: +10000

?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.

Aaron Gordon: +100000

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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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:

NBA Championship Odds: Eastern Conference.

Miami Heat: +1600.

Boston Celtics: +100.

*The Boston Celtics have the least odds of winning the NBA Championship*

NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics (Series Odds).

Miami Heat: +400.
Boston Celtics: -525.
*The Boston Celtics currently have the?least odds of winning the series. *

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics (Game 1).

Miami: +290.
Boston: -350.
Spread: Miami +8, Boston -8.
Over/Under: 211.5.

Injuries:

Miami Heat

C Cody Zeller (Day-To-Day).
PG Tyler Herro (OUT): Hand.
SG Victor Oladipo (OUT): Knee.

Boston Celtics

PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT).

Regular Season Recap (Series split 2-2).

Game 1: Celtics 111 @ Heat 104

Betting Odds: Boston -2, Over/Under 219.
Betting Results: Boston ML, Boston -2, UNDER.

Game Summary:

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.

Game 2: Heat 121 @ Celtics 134

Betting Odds: Boston -9.5, Over/Under 224.5.
Betting Results: Boston ML, Boston -9.5, OVER.

Game Summary:

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.

Game 3: Heat 120 @ Celtics 116 (OT)

Betting Odds: Boston -7, Over/Under 227.
Betting Results: Heat ML, Heat +7, OVER.

Game Summary:

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.

Game 4: Celtics 95 @ Miami 98.

Betting Odds: Miami -2.5, Over/Under 214.5.
Betting Results: Miami ML, Miami -2.5, UNDER.

Game Summary:

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.

Key Stats-Playoffs

?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.

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

SPREAD: Boston +8

-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.

MONEY LINE: Boston ML

-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.

OVER/UNDER: OVER

-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 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:

NBA Championship Odds:

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

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers.

-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. **

Phoenix Suns Stats and Betting Trends.

-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.

Key Stats.

?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.

Los Angeles Clippers Stats and Betting Trends.

-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.

Key Stats

?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.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies.

-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.” **

Los Angeles Lakers Stats and Betting Trends.

-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.

Key Stats.

?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.

Memphis Grizzlies Stats and Betting Trends.

-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.

Key Stats.

?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.

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves.

-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

Denver Nuggets Stats and Betting Trends.

-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.

Key Stats

?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.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats and Betting Trends.

-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.

Key Stats.

?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.

Golden State Warriors vs.? Sacramento Kings.

-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.

Golden State Warriors Stats and Betting Trends.

-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.

Key Stats.

?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.

Sacramento Kings Stats and Betting Trends.

-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.

Key Stats

?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.

Predictions

Denver Nuggets in 4
Los Angeles Lakers in 6
Golden State Warriors in 7
Phoenix Suns in 7

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Betting Odds Final Four Teams

UConn Huskies: -125 (Clear favorites among online betting sites)

Miami Hurricanes: +450

San Diego State Aztecs: +400

Florida Atlantic Owls: +650

2023 Futures: Tournament Opening Odds.

UConn Huskies: +2500

Miami Hurricanes: +7500

San Diego State Aztecs: +10000

Florida Atlantic Owls: +13000

Team Recaps

Connecticut Huskies (UConn)

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.

Miami Hurricanes

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.

San Diego State Aztecs

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.

Florida Atlantic Owls

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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