Top NBA Playoffs Odds, Picks & Predictions: Monday (4/29)
The NBA playoffs are in full stride. Even though there are only a handful of games each night, there are plenty of good bets. You only need to know where to look.
Here are my best NBA bets for Monday, April 29.
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Monday’s NBA Best Bets
(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
Boston Celtics @ Miami Heat
The Boston Celtics are one of the most talented teams in the NBA. They are the favorites to win it all this season. The entire team is stacked, making them one of the toughest teams to match up against. Miami may not have the talent, but they play hard every night.
The point line is too high tonight. Miami Heat will need to continue to fight and play tough defense to win this game tonight. That means this contest will be close, and the point line will only help bettors get more value out of this matchup tonight.
Bet: Miami Heat +10.5 Points (-110)
Oklahoma City Thunder @ New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans have looked like a different team during this playoff series. They have lost by an average of 18.3 points per game. Without Zion Williamson, this team has struggled to produce offensively. That will continue until the Pelicans can figure something else out.
Oklahoma City dominated New Orleans during the regular season and has continued into the playoffs. That consistency means the Pelicans have matchup problems against this Thunder team. The Thunder are a young, talented team that could make a deep run if they keep playing like they are against the Pelicans.
Bet: Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5 Points (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have had the Lakers number for the past few seasons. They have always found ways to win the series, and there is a good chance they win this series tonight. They simply match up well against the Lakers.
Still, this pick is not about winning. The Los Angeles Lakers will give their all to win this game. The Nuggets have won by an average of 7.7 points per game during this series, but LeBron James and Anthony Davis will fight to keep this team alive. That will allow them to cover in this matchup.
Los Angeles Lakers +7.5 Points (-110)
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