NBA Playoffs Predictions Today: Top Picks and Player Props – May 9th Edit: Forecasts and Wagers on Today's Playoffs Matches, Including Player-Related Propositions – May 9th
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Hey there, sports fans! If you're here, it's because you want a winning edge on the NBA Playoffs. Well, you're in the right place! Here's a sizzlin' hot tip for tonight's games.
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Game 3: Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers - 7:30 pm ET
Injuries are aplenty for the Cavaliers with Darius Garland, De'Andre Hunter, and Evan Mobley all listed as questionable. If history repeats itself and these wonders miss Game 3, as they did Game 2, the Pacers have a golden opportunity to take command of this series. Here's why:
- The Cavaliers may be scrappy, but they're no powerhouse. From January 1st onwards, Cleveland was 35-14, boasting a respectable +7.8 Efficiency Differential, according to Cleaning The Glass. In the same span, Indiana clocked in at 34-14, with a slightly lower +5.5 Efficiency Differential.
- Home-court advantage counts for a lot, especially in the playoffs. Add a healthier rotation, and Indiana becomes an attractive bet to bag a win, especially at these mouth-watering +130 odds.
- The Cavs looked drained in Game 2, and they don't exactly have a long recovery period for Game 3. The Pacers have the key advantage of rest and home-court advantage. Plus, Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam are due to ignite on their turf.
- Despite their regular-season success, the Cavaliers struggle to overcome teams with winning percentages between 60% and 70%. The Pacers possess the edge in talent and motivation to take advantage.
💵 $$$ Betting Pick 💵 $$$Pacers ML (+130)
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Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets - 10:00 pm ET
In the Last Dance, Nikola Jokic was a reliable long-range bomber, and there's no reason to believe he's lost that touch. History backs up that Jokic averaged 2.0 made 3s per game during the regular season, shooting at a 41.7% clip from the arch on 4.7 attempts. And, Jokic was even deadlier from behind the arc at Ball Arena, where he shot 42.7% from 3 and averaged 2.2 makes per game on 5.1 attempts.
Jokic's ability to connect from beyond the arc is crucial for Denver, especially against the Thunder, who were Sixth in the NBA in 3-point makes per game (14.5). Denver, on the other hand, was tied for 27th in that regard (12.0). The Nuggets desperately need Jokic's 3-point Heaven to counterbalance the Thunder's deadly shooting ability.
💰 $$$ Player Prop Pick 💰 $$$Jokic Over 1.5 Made 3s (-125)
Stay tuned for additional plays, teasers/parlays, or in-season futures! Don't miss a beat—be sure to check back before the games start!
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Efficiency Differential is a measure used to evaluate a team's performance by comparing their points scored per possession (offensive efficiency) to their points allowed per possession (defensive efficiency). Check out Basketball-Reference or NBA.com for more details and historical statistics on Efficiency Differential.
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- The Pacers, with a healthier rotation, might benefit from the home-court advantage and the uncertainties surrounding the Cavaliers' roster, offering appealing odds of +130 for a win in Game 3.
- In Friday's game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic's ability to make 3-pointers, particularly at home, could be crucial for the Nuggets, given the Thunder's strong 3-point shooting.
- Jokic's history of making 3-pointers during the regular season and even more so at home provides a sound basis for betting on him to make over 1.5 three-pointers, currently priced at -125.
- The Cavaliers have historically struggled against teams with winning percentages between 60% and 70%, making the Pacers an attractive bet for those seeking strong prospects in tonight's games.
- Despite their regular-season success, the Cavaliers face a challenging prospect against the Pacers, who can leverage injuries to Cleveland's key players and their strong home-court advantage in Friday's game.
