NBA Playoffs Odds, Picks, & Predictions: Monday (5/13)
The NBA playoffs are in full stride. Even though there are only a handful of games each night, there are plenty of good NBA picks available. You only need to know where to look. Here are my best NBA picks for playoff action on Monday, May 13.
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Monday’s NBA Best Picks
(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers
The NBA playoffs are at the point that any of these teams can win on any given night. Boston is a talented team and they are up 2-1 in the series, but Kristaps Porzingis is their most talented big man. Porzingis is listed as out tonight, and that worries me with the series back in Cleveland.
The Cavs have already won one game this series. They also kept their games close during the regular season, losing by an average of only eight points. This game being in Cleveland gives the Cavaliers an upside in tonight's matchup.
NBA Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +8.5 Points (-110)
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas Mavericks
Both teams have young talent that could push them to be playoff contenders for a long time. However, the Thunder still lack the championship-caliber experience that Kyrie Irving provides to the Dallas Mavericks, and that makes me lean towards Dallas winning this game tonight.
The Dallas Mavericks made some key additions before the trade deadline. P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford have made the team better defensively, and both have made contributions during the playoffs. Along with Luka Doncic, Irving, Washington, and Gafford make this team one that could win this year’s championship.
NBA Pick: Dallas Mavericks -1.5 Points (-110)
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