Predicted Wagers in NBA According to Gambling Breakdowns, Rankings, and Patterns for May 12-13
Ready to ace those NBA bets for May 12, 2025 and May 13, 2025? Check out our analysis and insights!
The AI's Takes of the Day
Based on AI predictions, let's go with:- Golden State Warriors (+5.5) versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Multiple systems and ratings favor the Warriors when taking on the Timberwolves in Game 5.- Cleveland Cavaliers (-7.5) when facing the Indiana Pacers. Multiple systems, team strength system #1, extreme stat system #9, and three ratings projections all favor the Cavaliers in Game 5.
AJ's Angles
Check out these top systems hand-picked by VSiN analyst AJ Makinen:
Close losses have been galvanizing for teams in the playoffs, as those who lose by 6 points or fewer in one game typically come back with a 20-7 SU and ATS (74.1%) record over the last four postseasons. In Game 5, look at:- Cleveland Cavaliers (-7.5) when taking on the Indiana Pacers- Golden State Warriors (+5.5) versus the Minnesota TimberwolvesNuggets and Thunder divisional rivalry: This rivalry favors underdogs. In the last 20 games, underdogs are 11-9 SU and 16-4 ATS. For Game 5, consider:- Denver Nuggets (+10) when visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder
DK NBA Betting Splits Data
When: May 12, 2025, 12:30 PM ET
Two strategies using DraftKings Betting Splits Data:- DK NBA Betting Splits system #2: When 59% or more of the handle has been on the road side of an ATS wager, the "super" majority group has gone 616-546 ATS (53%) over the last 2 seasons. In May 2025, consider: - Boston (system match) - Denver (system match)- DK NBA Betting Splits system #8: In divisional games, the super-majority number (67%) has struggled, going 105-120 ATS (46.7%). In May 2025, go against: - Denver (system match)
NBA Second Round Playoffs Trends/Systems
Scoring trends to watch:- Teams that score 112 points or more in second-round playoff games have gone 127-30 SU and 121-35-1 ATS (77.6%). No such games have been scheduled in May 2025.- Lack of success accompanies teams that fail to reach the 103-point mark. In the second round of the playoffs, teams scoring 102 points or less have a 27-122 SU and 34-114-1 ATS (23%) record over the last eight seasons. No such games have been scheduled in May 2025.
Last Game Trends
- Following close losses, winning teams go on a roll. In the last four postseasons, teams losing by 6 points or fewer in one game and coming back in the follow-up contest have a 20-7 SU and ATS (74.1%) record. Several teams have the potential for this trend in May 2025, including:
- Boston Celtics (Game 4 vs. New York Knicks)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 4 vs. Golden State Warriors)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (Game 4 vs. Denver Nuggets)
System Matches (PLAY UNDER ALL)- Indianapolis Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (o/u: 229.5) in Game 5: The total has gone 38-20-1 Under (65.5%) in the last 59 when games have been decided by 10 points or fewer.- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors (o/u: 199.5) in Game 5: This trend produced a 38-20-1 Under record in the last 59 when games have been decided by 10 points or fewer.- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets (o/u: 221) in Game 5: In the second round of the playoffs, the total is 39-22-1 Under (63.9%) when game totals are 220.5 or higher.
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- Sports betting on NBA games show a trend favoring the Golden State Warriors (+5.5) against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, as multiple systems and ratings predict their success.
- AJ Makinen's selected systems suggest betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers (-7.5) against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5, as recording well after close losses has been a successful strategy in recent playoffs.
- In the divisional rivalry between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, betting trends indicate the underdog may be a favorable choice, as underdogs have an 16-4 ATS (74.1%) record in the last 20 games.
