NBA Playoffs Best Bets, Picks, & Predictions: Monday (5/8)
There is only two NBA playoff game tonight, which means limited sports betting. Between both the games tonight, there is plenty of betting value if bettors know where to look.
Let us look at the best bets for the games tonight.
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Monday’s Best NBA Bets
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks
The Miami Heat are leading this series 2-1. They have looked like a true playoff contender that could make it to the Eastern Conference championship. The Knicks have been unable to stop the Heat when Jimmy Butler plays. New York must find a way to stop Butler if they want to win this series.
Jimmy Butler is playing the best basketball of the playoffs. In the one game that New York won, Butler sat out that game. When Butler played, they beat the Knicks by an average of 13 points. This game is in Miami, and the Heat player is much better at home. Being at home and the playoff dominance of Jimmy Buttler make this one of the best bets of the night.
Bet: Miami Heat -4.5 (-105 DraftKings)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers lead this series 2-1. Both of these teams have had lopsided wins during this series. The Lakers won a game 127-97, and the Warriors won a game 127-100. That means both of these teams can win this game at any time.
Tonight the betting value is one for the Golden State Warriors to win. Both teams have plenty of talent, and bettors can never count out the Warriors. That means take advantage of them being an underdog tonight and get the plus money. The Warriors are familiar with how to beat LeBron James and company.
Bet: Golden State Warriors Moneyline (+130 DraftKings)
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