Because the insanity of March ends, the NBA postseason begins.
Let’s try the percentages for the primary spherical of the playoffs, at FanDuel Sportsbook as of April 27.
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EAST FIRST ROUND
No. 8 ORLANDO (+100) vs. No. 1 DETROIT (-118)
ORL leads 2-1
GAME 4 — DET @ ORL (April 27)
Unfold: Pistons -2.5
Moneyline: Pistons -146, Magic +124
O/U: 214.5
What to know: Orlando acquired what it wanted, splitting on Detroit’s dwelling flooring by successful Recreation 1. It then took that momentum dwelling and received Recreation 3, and has an opportunity to take a 3-1 lead on its dwelling flooring on Monday. Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren has struggled all collection, averaging 9 factors on 41.7% taking pictures.
No. 7 PHILADELPHIA (+2500) vs. No. 2 BOSTON (-10000)
BOS leads 3-1
GAME 5 — PHI @ BOS (April 28)
Unfold: Celtics -11.5
Moneyline: Celtics -620, 76ers +460
O/U: 214.5
What to know: The return of Joel Embiid did little to assist Philly win a recreation on its dwelling court docket, as Boston took Video games 3 and 4 on the street. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard mixed for 82 factors. Embiid had 26 in 34 mintues.
No. 6 ATLANTA (+188) vs. No. 3 NEW YORK (-225)
Tied 2-2
GAME 5 — ATL @ NYK (April 28)
Unfold: Knicks -6.5
Moneyline: Knicks -290, Hawks +235
O/U: 212.5
What to know: New York needed to get a win in Recreation 4, and it did, because it was going through a 3-1 deficit on Atlanta’s dwelling flooring. The Knicks took a 21-point lead into the fourth quarter, cruising to the win by taking pictures 45% from distance in Recreation 3.
No. 5 TORONTO (+360) vs. No. 4 CLEVELAND (-460)
Tied 2-2
GAME 5 — TOR @ CLE (April 29)
Unfold: Cavs -9.5
Moneyline: Cavs -405, Raptors +320
O/U: 215.5
What to know: Residence court docket has held true by way of 4 video games on this collection, with Toronto wins in Video games 3 and 4, the primary two on Canadian soil. However contemplate this: The Cavs shot simply 37% from the ground and 25% from 3 … solely to be outdone by the Raptors, who shot 32% from the sector and 13% from 3. Which staff needs this collection?
WEST FIRST ROUND
No. 8 PHOENIX (+10000) vs. No. 1 OKLAHOMA CITY (N/A)
OKC leads 3-0
GAME 4 — OKC @ PHX (April 27)
Unfold: Thunder -11.5
Moneyline: Thunder -500, Suns +385
O/U: 213.5
What to know: This one has changed into a blowout, however there may be trigger for concern in OKC, after Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring damage in Recreation 2. Nevertheless, on the season, the Thunder are 40-10 with out their second star, together with a Recreation 3 win in Phoenix. SGA had 42 factors on 15-for-18 taking pictures in that one.
No. 7 PORTLAND (+3500) vs. No. 2 SAN ANTONIO (-20000)
SA leads 3-1
GAME 5 — POR @ SAS (April 28)
Unfold: Spurs -12.5
Moneyline: Spurs -650, Blazers +460
O/U: 215.5
What to know: Wemby missed a recreation (concussion), however he did not miss a beat. After the Spurs received with out their famous person in Recreation 3, Wembanyama returned in Recreation 4 and put up 27 factors, 11 rebounds, seven blocks and 4 steals. Yeesh. It equaled a 21-point win for San Antonio, who can shut this factor out at dwelling in Recreation 5.
No. 6 MINNESOTA (-158) vs. No. 3 DENVER (+134)
MIN leads 3-1
GAME 5 — MIN @ DEN (April 27)
Unfold: Nuggets -11.5
Moneyline: Nuggets -520, Wolves +400
O/U: 222.5
What to know: This collection is wild. The Wolves are up 3-1 and have dominated the Nuggets in back-to-back video games. Nevertheless, of their Recreation 4 win, they misplaced beginning guard Donte DiVincenzo to a torn Achilles and star guard Anthony Edwards to a knee damage. Edwards may return however DiVincenzo is finished. Can Denver one way or the other flip it round and win three straight over the battered Wolves?
No. 5 HOUSTON (+590) vs. No. 4 LA LAKERS (-850)
LAL leads 3-1
GAME 5 — HOU @ LAL (April 29)
Unfold: Rockets -2.5
Moneyline: Rockets -146, Lakers +124
O/U: 207.5
What to know: Houston was closely favored coming into this collection, contemplating Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are injured. However Kevin Durant missed Video games 1, 3 and 4 for Houston. The Rockets staved off elimination with a Recreation 4 win on their dwelling flooring, however L.A. goes dwelling for Recreation 5, and Reaves is perhaps again.
