Our experts provide the bets to make for every first-round series of the NBA playoffs.
GMs love to trade up in the NFL draft, but it's often a mistake: Why their reasoning doesn't match realityHere are our NBA betting experts Tyler Fulghum, Andre Snellings, Eric Moody, Jim McCormick and Steve Alexander with the bets they like most for each series.has averaged 34.8 points and 7.4 assists per game over the past 16 games, and the Knicks have been playing great, but I believe the 76ers will be too much for New York, especially withouthas played, which is significant.
The Pacers have had the Bucks' number all season, taking the regular-season series 4-1; Doc Rivers has struggled in the playoffs; andsounds like he won't be available for the beginning of the series due to his calf injury. This is a perfect storm for the Pacers to bust out of the gate and steal Game 1 in Milwaukee, and if it happens, the series might be over. If you want to go all-in for the sweep, the Pacers' odds jump to +1100.
The Cavaliers and Magic are evenly matched, with similar rankings in points scored and allowed per 100 possessions. Although the Cavaliers have the edge in several important statistical categories, injuries tobenefit the Magic. With both teams being young without much playoff experience, this series could stretch to seven games, so I recommend taking the over. --The Magic could really struggle to score in this series.
The Nuggets finished the regular season with a 3-0 record against the Lakers. Los Angeles enters the playoffs with six wins in its past eight games. However, the Lakers' lack of depth might prove detrimental against a team as deep and talented as the Nuggets., as he has averaged 27.8 points, 13.2 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game against him in the regular season and playoffs over the past two seasons.
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