NBA Postseason Wagers: Punters Favor Warriors and Lakers
Get ready for the NBA playoff betting action as tonights first-round games heat up! BetMGM Sportsbook has the lowdown on tonight's postseason showdowns, with the Golden State Warriors looking to finish off the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves aiming to upset the Los Angeles Lakers.
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public's favorite teams - Moneyline (tickets)
The betting public has a strong preference for the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. Over 74% of wagers on the moneyline are on Steph Curry and the Warriors to clinch Game 5 in Houston. On the opposite side, 55% of bets are on the Timberwolves in Game 5.
public's favorite teams - Spread (tickets)
In tonight's games, 57% of bets are on the Warriors as 3.5-point underdogs, with 69% of the betting handle favoring them. The betting public is also backing the Lakers to cover their -5.5 point spread, with 55% of bets and an astounding 73% of the handle supporting them.
public's favorite - Warriors-Rockets player props
The public seems to be steering clear of FVV, Draymond, and Jalen Green for tonight's Warriors-Rockets player props, viewing these players as risky choices since they'll be playing significant minutes in the deciding matchup.
public's favorite - Timberwolves-Lakers player props
The trend for the Timberwolves-Lakers player props is similar, with bettors leaning away from Anthony Edwards assists and rebounds, as the success of Minnesota's role players in maintaining their hot shooting will factor into the outcome of this play. Fading LeBron James in crucial matchups might not be for the faint-hearted, but "The King's" impressive history in elimination games is undeniable.
Keep these insights in mind, but remember that betting comes with risk, so make sure to do your homework and only bet what you're comfortable with. Good luck!
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- The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are the public's favorites in tonight's games, with a majority of wagers on their moneyline in the respective matchups.
- The Warriors and the Lakers are attracting substantial bets on the spread, with a higher percentage of betting handles favoring the Warriors as underdogs and the Lakers as favorites.
- Player props for the Warriors-Rockets and Timberwolves-Lakers games suggest that the public is cautious about betting on FVV, Draymond, Jalen Green, Anthony Edwards assists and rebounds, and LeBron James in crucial matchups.
