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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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]]>The Dallas Mavericks (36-35, 14-21 Away) will be without their star guard, Luka Doncic, due to a left thigh strain. In addition, star Kyrie Irving is listed as questionable with right foot soreness. Also, Dallas is on a two-game win streak, and barely holds onto the 6th seed in the Western Conference. These two teams will play tonight at 8 PM EDT, located at FedEx Forum, in Memphis, Tennessee. Both teams are looking to make a run in the Western Conference with just under four weeks left. The matchup will air on NBATV. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Dallas: +170
Grizzlies: -200
Over: -110
Under: -110
Dallas: +5 (-110)
Grizzlies: -5 (-110)
The Memphis Grizzlies are 2-1 against the Dallas Mavericks this season. In their home opener, Memphis took a loss to the Mavericks, 137-96. Ja Morant, had an efficient game, scoring 20 points on 6-12 shooting from the field. However, Ja did not get much help from the other starters. Steven Adams was held with 2 points and 1 rebound. Guard Desmond Bane was held to 14 points on 4-11 shooting. Their biggest lead over the Grizzlies was 42 points.
Memphis struggled from the three, shooting 27.3 percent, and not one teammate besides Ja Morant scored until almost 5 minutes into the first quarter. Defensively, The Grizzlies could not stop Luka, allowing him to score 25 points, including hitting 80% of his first ten shots. Also, the Grizzlies were outrebounded 52-29, and had a total of 18 turnovers.
The Narrative changed quickly as the season progressed. In game two, on March 11th, Memphis evened up the series with a 112-108 win over the Mavericks. Dallas was up 11 points at one time, and rookie forward David Roddy helped Memphis with a comeback win. Roddy had a breakout game with 25 points, 8 assists, in 35 minutes. Memphis shot poorly from the three-point at 26.3 %. This time, Ja Morant was out, due to suspension by the NBA. Desmond Bane stepped up big time, scoring 25 points, on 8-18 shooting, adding in 7 rebounds and 8 assists.? Although Jaren Jackson Jr. struggled offensively, he added 14 points. Tyus Jones, Xavier Tillman, and Santi Aldama provided double digits in points. However, they were more efficient from the line, and shot nearly 48 percent from the field. Dallas had some unfortunate turnovers late in the game, which sealed their fate. Without stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dallas was already facing the odds against them. Tim Hardaway Jr., Christian Wood, Josh Green, and Jaden Hardy all scored in double digits. After being outscored 33-21 in the 3rd quarter, Memphis fought back, and outscored the Mavericks by ten in the 3rd quarter, 25-25.
Two days later, The Grizzlies had a blowout win against the Mavericks in Dallas. Again, the Grizzlies were without star guard Ja Morant, and The Mavericks were without stars Kyrie Irving and Luke Doncic. Memphis shot 32.4 percent from the three-point and held Dallas to 26 percent (12-46).? Although the Grizzlies were without Steven Adams, they outrebounded Dallas 47-41. Memphis shot nearly 48 percent from the field and held Dallas on 25-90 field goal shots. Memphis had an impressive 9 steals in this game, and their largest lead was 21 points. This difference in this game were fast break points for the Grizzlies.
Desmond Bane stepped up nicely again for Memphis, providing 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Dillon Brooks, rookie David Roddy, and Tyus Jones all provided double-digit points. Roddy added 19?points and?is averaging just over 6 points per game this season. On the defensive end, Tillman and Brooks combined for 5 steals, and Aldama snagged 9 defensive rebounds as well. Forward Tim Hardaway struggled from the floor, shooting 2-10, and 1-6 from beyond the arc.? In addition, Jaden Hardy shot a team high 25 shots, added 28 points, and finished 5-15 from the 3-point. Memphis outscored Dallas 36-21 in the third quarter, which solidified this game.
It’s no secret, the Memphis Grizzlies had a fantastic 2021-2022 season, and lost to the Golden State Warriors 4-2 in the Western Conference Semis. Despite injuries and personal conduct issues, the Grizzlies hold the #3 spot in the Western Conference. Although Memphis is top team in the West, their away record is concerning. The Grizzlies have been without Center Steven Adams since late January, due to a right knee injury. In addition, Memphis has been without two-time all-star Ja Morant, due to NBA violations.
Ja Morant is playing exceptional basketball, averaging 27.1 points per game, 6 rebounds, 8.2 assists on 46.3 field goal percentage. In late December through mid-January, the Grizzlies won a season high 11 games in a run. After that, they lost 8 of their next 10 games. Memphis traded for guard Luke Kennard in part of the Clippers, Rockets trade to add guard depth. Since Ja Morant has been out of the lineup, the Grizzlies have gone 8-5. When Ja returns, the Grizzlies will be getting back an elite scorer, and an athletic playmaker. They are a top 10 offensive team, and top 10 in defense, specifically rebounds and steals.
Last year, the Mavericks surprised many, and made a run to the Conference Semi Finals, where the Golden State Warriors won the series 4-1. Star Luka Doncic averaged over 30 points per game, and was evident Doncic needed help around him. After losing Jalen Brunson to the guards, the Mavericks knew Luka could not do it all. The Mavericks hold that #6 spot in the Western Conference, half a game above the Warriors.
A week before Christmas, this Dallas team was just 15-16. At the NBA trade deadline, the Mavericks added All-Star Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris from the Brooklyn Nets, in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney Smith, two future second-round picks, and 2029 first-round pick. Irving made his debut 2/8 against the Clippers, and the Mavericks have gone 7-9 since then. Luke Doncic is their star player, who can do it all. He’s averaging close to a triple double, 33 points per game, 8.6 rebounds, and 8 assists. Kyrie Irving is one of the most talented ball handlers in the NBA, some NBA bookies even have him as an MVP favorite. His IQ and talent in undeniable. This question is, can Luka and Kyrie stay healthy? Can they fit together as two on ball dominant point guards? The Mavericks are middle of the pack defensively AND offensively. The Mavericks rank towards the bottom in points in the point, per game at 42.3. With these two guards out, can their role players step up?
PG Ja Morant (OUT)
G Vince Williams Jr. (OUT)
SF Jaren Jackson Jr. (Questionable)- Left calf soreness.
C Steven Adams (Out) Knee.
PF Brandon Clarke(out) Left Achilles tear.
PF Markieff Morris (OUT) Knee.
PG Luka Doncic (OUT) Thigh.
SF Tim Hardaway Jr. (Doubtful) Non-Covid illness
PG Kyrie Irving (Questionable)- Foot
Dallas is missing their two guards, Luka Doncic and MAYBE Kyrie Irving. With Tim Hardaway Jr. Questionable, that’s one less key player the Mavericks are without.
Given Kyrie Irving scored 38 points last game, look for Christian Wood and Josh Green to step it up.
With Ja Morant out, keep an eye on guard Desmond Bane. He’s proven he can step up without Morant, and contributed 26 points, 4 rebounds, on 3-5 3-point shooting against the Warriors. He’s a guard that can score, rebound, and dish out to teammates. In his last 10 games, he’s averaging 21 points per game, 5.5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Small forward Dillon Brooks is an athlete who plays tough. He’s passionate and is averaging 13.2 points per game over his last ten. He’s able to shoot from the three point and plays hard.
Rookie David Roddy. Memphis has several role players who are capable of scoring in double-digits.
? Dallas averages 113.8 points per game
? Memphis averages 116.1 points per game
? Dallas ranks 14th in points allowed with 113.3 opponents points per game.
? Memphis ranks 4th in points allowed with 112.2 opponents points per game.
? Dallas ranks 30th (last in the league) in rebounds per game with 38.8.
? Memphis ranks 3rd in rebounds per game with 46.9.
? Dallas ranks 13th in point differential at +0.5
? Memphis ranks 3rd in point differential at +3.9
? Dallas ranks 28th in blocked shots with 3.6 per game.
? Memphis ranks 3rd in blocked shots with 5.9 per game.
? Dallas averages 37.1 percent from the 3-point, while Memphis averages 34.7 from the 3-point.
-Dallas covered the spread in 4 of their last 10 games.
-Memphis covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Dallas has a 26-42-3 record ATS this season.
-Memphis has a 33-35-2 record ATS this season.
-Dallas is 21-12-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Memphis is 10-9-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
Dallas has held their own without stars Kyrie Irving and Luke Doncic. They have kept things close with the Lakers, Suns, and 76ers over the last ten games. With Ja Morant out, and Hardaway, I don't see this being a close game.? If Kyrie plays, Dallas +5.
-Dallas won the Money Line 4 out of their last 10 games
-Memphis won the Money Line 4 of their last 10 games.
Although both teams have won their last two, Memphis has two wins against Dallas, and Golden State over the past 5. The Mavericks beat the Lakers 111-110, and barely won against a young Spurs team in Overtime. I like Memphis defense, and role players better here. Upside, they are playing at home.
-Dallas Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -2.96
-Memphis Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -2.45
-Dallas Overall O/U Record: 38-32-1
-Memphis O/U Record: 31-37-2
-Dallas is 5-5 O/U in their last 10 games
-Memphis is 5-5 O/U in their last 10 games
Without both teams' stars, it will hard visualize what this game will look like. Will it be a blow out like last time? Can Dallas keep up its 3-point shooter after their win against the Lakers?? I am hesitant to put an answer for the Over/Under. If I had to guess, I would pick the under here.
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