Top NBA Playoffs Parlay Odds & Picks for Sunday, May 8 (2022)
On Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers will look to tie their Semifinals matchups at two apiece. The Mavericks will take on the Phoenix Suns while the 76ers will take on the Miami Heat.
These aren’t exactly the easiest of games going up against the one-seeds from both conferences. However, both teams found a way in Game 3 and will now look to even up their series in Game 4.
Here’s a two-team parlay to consider for your Sunday basketball betting action.
(Odds courtesy DraftKings)
Suns vs. Mavericks
The Suns shot 46.4% from deep in Game 3 and ultimately still ended up losing their game to the Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix has been dominant inside of the arc all season and had been terrific against Dallas to start the series.
But in Game 3, the Suns struggled to find offense inside and turned the ball over 17 times while Dallas only turned the ball over seven times.
Still, the Suns ended up earning nine more rebounds. They were just bad inside the arc against a Dallas Mavericks team that is usually a three-point shooting-friendly type of team.
Dallas took 14 more shot attempts and scored 18 more points inside the paint against Phoenix in Game 3 and that led Dallas to win that game. However, Dallas still hasn’t proven that they’re capable of winning this series against Phoenix. The Mavericks got 54 points from Jalen Brunson and Luca Doncic and didn’t get a heavy amount of production from anyone else offensively.
Meanwhile, the Suns entire starting five all scored in double figures. The Suns didn’t get production from the bench and just ultimately struggled to score inside.
I would like to believe the Suns will make adjustments in this game. The Suns, on paper, have been superior inside the arc. The turnovers usually don’t get nearly as high as they did on Friday either. Back the Suns to win Game 4. Then they’ll have an opportunity to win the series back at home.
Bet: Suns ML (-125 at DraftKings)
Heat vs. 76ers
The Heat was dreadful on Friday, losing to the 76ers, 99-79. Of course, Joel Embiid was back in the lineup for the 76ers and the Heat had Kyle Lowry back in the lineup and healthy.
Overall, Miami shot just 23.3% from deep and 35.1% from the field throughout the entire game. It was just a case of Miami trying to get comfortable shooting in Philadelphia. There are no guarantees, but I’d have to think that the Heat will shoot at a higher percentage than they did on Friday. 35.1% for a 1-seed, 53-win team, its just not going to continue.
The 76ers shot 48.5% from downtown on 33 shot attempts in Game 3. That’s also likely not going to last either. The Heat took ten more shot attempts and forced seven more turnovers. The Heat lost based on the fact that their offense struggled to make shots. But like I said, those shots will fall in this one and the 76ers will start to see some of their shots rim out. It’s the law of averages.
The Heat are the best team in the East for a reason. They win games. They’ll adjust to Embiid and figure out a better game plan to get the victory.
Bet: Heat ML (+110 at DraftKings)
Parlay: (+278 at DraftKings)
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