One week of the NBA playoffs is within the books.
Some sequence are simply heating up and look to have an opportunity to go the total seven video games, whereas different sequence … effectively, they had been over earlier than they even started.
The Thunder and Cavs have flexed their respective muscle mass, as each high seeds look poised to advance with ease to the convention semifinals. Within the West, the Clippers, Timberwolves, and Warriors are all decrease seeds of their respective matchups, however all managed to wrestle away house court docket benefit early on, placing themselves able the place they’ll advance if they’ll win their house video games.
Within the East, a Cavaliers-Celtics Jap Convention finals collision course appears to be inevitable, as each groups seem a minimize above their convention foes.
With a full weekend of video games forward, let’s check out the motion, and attempt to discover some wagers which are value making.
“Bucks In 6″ Appropriate Sequence Rating, +1100 (Fanatics Sportsbook)
The Bucks have been completely outplayed within the first two video games of this sequence, as they not solely face an 0-2 deficit, however additionally they face questions on the way forward for star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Whereas the “Greek Freak” is likely to be a scorching matter for commerce conversations this summer time, maybe he and his teammates can delay these conversations by rallying on this sequence.
Regardless of the sequence deficit, it’s not all dangerous for the Bucks. They bought their different star, Damian Lillard, again from a blood clot for Sport 2. In the meantime, the Pacers have proven no potential to cease Antetokounmpo, as he’s averaging 34.5 factors per sport. Returning house to Milwaukee for Video games 3 and 4 with a wholesome complement of gamers might give the Bucks an opportunity to even this factor.
At 11-1 odds to win in six video games (a $10 wager pays $110), that is justifiably an extended shot contemplating the Bucks would wish to win 4 in a row. Nevertheless, with three of these 4 at house, I feel the Bucks can be heard from on this sequence, and I’ll chunk on the 11-1 potential payout.
Rockets +1.5 Video games Sequence Unfold, -130 (DraftKings Sportsbook)
Coming into the playoffs, I believed the Rockets getting 1.5 video games (we win our wager if the Rockets win the sequence or if the sequence goes seven video games) was the easiest way to assault this sequence. After seeing how the primary two video games performed out, I really feel even stronger on this place.
Regardless of dropping house court docket benefit (for now), the Rockets confirmed they’ve some actual benefits on this sequence. Second-seeded Houston has out-rebounded the Warriors 99-69 over the primary two video games, amassing 33 complete offensive rebounds. Not solely is there a serious benefit for the youthful, extra athletic Rockets on the glass, however now they face a maybe depleted Warriors group, after Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion in Sport 2.
With Butler’s standing murky going ahead, and the Rockets having extra measurement and youthful, more energizing legs, getting 1.5 video games right here remains to be the play. A number of who wins this sequence may come right down to how wholesome Butler is, and that’s one thing we simply received’t know till we see him again in motion.
I count on the Rockets to push the Warriors to the gap right here, if not win the sequence.
Will Hill, a contributor on the Bears Bets Podcast, has been betting on sports activities for over a decade. He’s a betting analyst who has been a number on VSiN, in addition to the Goldboys Community.
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