🏀NBA Playoffs Game 5 Best Picks
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM PT
📍 Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
Spread: Bucks +8.0 (-110) | Pacers -8.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Bucks +270 | Pacers -340
Total: 223.0 (O -110, U -110)
Game #5 – First Round Playoffs, IND leads series 3-1
Matchup Breakdown: The Bucks face elimination without star guard Damian Lillard, who suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo will need to carry the load, with support from Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr. The Pacers have showcased a balanced attack, with Myles Turner, Tyrese Haliburton, and Andrew Nembhard leading the way. Indiana aims to close out the series at home.
It looks like Indiana will simply close this one out today at home. The Bucks are defeated, Giannis is likely in a new uniform next year, and but I still think you’re going to see him show up and fight like crazy in this game. It feels a little too obvious for the Pacers to cover here so I’m staying away.
Key Trends:
Pacers have won 3 of the 4 games in the series.
Bucks are 1-3 against the spread in the series.
The total has gone over in 3 of the 4 games.
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: No bet.
Total Bet: Over 223.0
Player Props:
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 32.5 Points (Also 40+)
Gary Trent Over 16.5 PRA
Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks
🕒 Time: 4:30 PM PT
📍 Location: Madison Square Garden (New York)
Spread: Pistons +5.5 (-110) | Knicks -5.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Pistons +190 | Knicks -230
Total: 213.0 (O -110, U -110)
Game #5 – First Round Playoffs, NY leads series 3-1
Matchup Breakdown: The Knicks look to close out the series at home after a narrow 94-93 victory in Game 4. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have been instrumental, combining for 59 points in the last game. The Pistons rely on Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 25.8 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds in the series, but turnovers have been an issue. Isaiah Stewart's status remains questionable.
To be honest, the Pistons have won more quarters in this series compared to the Knicks. It could very easily be 3-1 Detroit, but here we are. I think the pistons keep this close.
Key Trends:
Knicks are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games.
Pistons are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games.
The total has gone under in 3 of the 4 games in the series.
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: Pistons +5.5
Total Bet: Under 213.0
Player Props:
Cade Cunningham Over 26.5 Points
Tobias Harris Over 6.5 Rebs
🏀 Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM PT
📍 Location: TD Garden (Boston)
Spread: Magic +11.0 (-105) | Celtics -11.0 (-115)
Moneyline: Magic +460 | Celtics -675
Total: 198.5 (O -110, U -110)
Game #5 – First Round Playoffs, BOS leads series 3-1
Matchup Breakdown: The Celtics aim to advance to the next round with a win at home. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have led Boston's offense, while the team's defense has been effective in limiting Orlando's scoring. The Magic's Paolo Banchero has been a bright spot, averaging 32.3 points per game in the series, but the team needs more contributions to extend the series.
Boston will close this one out at home. The Magic are just a talent level below the Celtics, but they’ve fought hard and nasty to keep a few of these games close. I think Boston probably wins this one big.
Key Trends:
Celtics are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games.
Magic are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games.
The total has gone under in 3 of the 4 games in the series.
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: Celtics -11.0
Total Bet: No Bet
Player Props:
Derrick White Over 2.5 Points 1st Quarter
Jaylen Brown Over 25.5 Points + Rebs
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM PT
📍 Location: Ball Arena (Denver)
Spread: Clippers -2.0 (-110) | Nuggets +2.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Clippers -130 | Nuggets +110
Total: 209.0 (O -110, U -110)
Game #5 – First Round Playoffs, Series tied 2-2
Matchup Breakdown: The series is tied as the teams head into a pivotal Game 5. The Nuggets secured a dramatic win in Game 4 with a buzzer-beating dunk by Aaron Gordon. Nikola Jokic continues to be a force, while the Clippers rely on Kawhi Leonard and James Harden to lead their offense. Ball security will be crucial, as turnovers have plagued the Clippers in previous games.
It feels like the Clippers are the better team right now but mental errors have given them problems in a few of these games and Denver has taken advantage. I’m expecting another close game in this one, but feeling like the Clippers will take it.
Key Trends:
Nuggets are 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 games.
Clippers are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games.
The total has gone under in 2 of the 4 games in the series.
💎 Premium Picks:
Spread Bet: Clippers -1.5
Total Bet: Under 209.0
Player Props:
Nikola Jokic Over 28.5 Points
James Harden Over 20.5 Points
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