NBA Playoffs Bets Analysis for Tuesday Evening and Related Odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 5, and the odds are firmly in their favour. The Thunder, who boasted the best defence in the NBA this season, won Game 2 at home against the Nuggets by a remarkable 43 points during the regular season.
The Thunder's impressive form at home continues, as they had a 35-6 record during the regular season. In their four wins against the Nuggets, the Thunder have won by at least 15 points in three of those games. Their most recent victory, Game 4, saw them hold the Nuggets to 87 points in regulation.
However, the Nuggets will be hoping for a different outcome in Game 5. The Pacers, who are currently 7.5 point underdogs for their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight, have shown resilience on the road. They have won each of the first two games on the road and beat Cleveland at home twice during the regular season.
The Pacers' shooting performance will be crucial in this matchup. In their only loss of the series, they shot 9-30 (30%) from the three point line. In the other three games, they made at least 11 three pointers and shot 39% or better from downtown. Tyrese Haliburton, who has already proven himself as a closer, will be key in this aspect.
The moneyline for the Pacers is 235, and the total points for the game is O 229.5 (-110). The Thunder, on the other hand, are steep -110 odds to cover the line in Game 5.
Despite their impressive home record, the Thunder are due for an outburst after scoring just 104 and 92 points in their last two games. After carrying momentum from Game 4 into Game 5, the Thunder are expected to put up a strong offensive performance.
Legal NBA betting sites list OKC as 10.5 point favourites for Game 5. The Thunder averaged four more points per game and had an average margin of victory of 15 points per game at home during the regular season. However, the Pacers should not be underestimated, especially given their ability to cover the line and their recent road success.
The Pacers dominated in their Game 4 win against the Cavaliers, scoring 129 points and winning by 20 points. If they can replicate this form against the Thunder, it would not be surprising to see them win Game 5 outright. Nonetheless, the Thunder's impressive home record and defensive prowess make them the favourites going into this matchup.
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