Wagering Actions for NBA Playoffs: Punters Favor the Warriors and Lakers in Betting Markets
Let's dive into the NBA playoff action, as we've got some betting handles for the ongoing first round tonight. Our homies over at BetMGM Sportsbook have hooked us up with all the betting insights for tonight's thrilling matchups. Let's see what's on the menu:
NBA Playoff Betting Handles
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Most popular teams - Moneyline (tickets)
Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler have the masses betting on their teams tonight. Over 74% of wagers on the moneyline are backing the Golden State Warriors to bring home a W in Houston tonight. Talk about public favorites!
On the flip side, bettors seem to be banking on the Timberwolves, with over 55% of tickets placed on Minnesota for Game 5.
Most popular teams - Spread (tickets)
The Warriors are attracting 57% of bets and a whopping 69% of the betting handle as 3.5-point underdogs in Game 5. That's some serious action on the Bay Area boys!
Conversely, 55% of bets and a huge 73% of the handle are on the Lakers, who are looking to cover the -5.5 point spread. With money galore pouring in on Los Angeles, there's a question mark hanging over the Timberwolves – are they the sharp play here?
Most popular player props – Warriors-Rockets
The majority of these player props tend to be on the square side of the betting spectrum, with the public focusing on players who've hit these props during previous matchups. Tonight, the public is fading FVV, Draymond, and Jalen Green. While these might be worth a shot, remember that all three will likely see significant minutes in the Warriors vs Rockets postseason showdown.
Most popular player props – Timberwolves-Lakers
The player prop tickets for the T-Wolves vs Lakers show similar trends. Backing Anthony Edwards' assists and rebounds could be a solid idea, but if Minnesota's role players can't keep hitting their shots, that play could be in jeopardy.
Fading LeBron James in elimination games is a gutsy move, as he's averaged over 18 assists and rebounds in his career during elimination contests.
Enrichment Data:- Public favorites often dominate the moneyline betting, as evidenced by the 74%+ support for the Warriors and over 55% for the Timberwolves.- When betting on the spread, over two-thirds of the betting handle is backing the previously-mentioned teams as underdogs or favorites (Warriors and Lakers, respectively).- Home teams have historically shown an edge in both straight-up and against-the-spread records throughout the postseason.- Teams that win outright tend to have a high success rate against the spread in the playoffs, so keep that trend in mind when selecting your bets.
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- The Golden State Warriors are receiving an overwhelming 74% of wagers on the moneyline for tonight's game, making them a popular betting choice among many.
- Conversely, the Timberwolves are favored by over 55% of bettors for Game 5, indicating a strong preference for their chances.
- In the spread betting, the Warriors are attracting 57% of bets with a massive 69% of the betting handle, suggesting significant action on their underdog status.
- Bettors are wagering heavily on the Lakers to cover the -5.5 point spread, with 55% of bets and an impressive 73% of the handle, raising questions about the Timberwolves' potential as the sharp play.
