🏀NBA Best Picks: Game 5 Action
Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
🕒 Time: 4:00 PM PT
📍 Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland)
Spread: Cavaliers -7.5 (-105) | Pacers +7.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Cavaliers -285 | Pacers +235
Total: 229.5 (O -110, U -110)
Game #5 – Second Round Playoffs (IND leads series 3-1)
Matchup Breakdown:
The Cavaliers face elimination, trailing 3-1 in the series. Star guard Donovan Mitchell is a game-time decision due to a reaggravated ankle injury sustained during Game 4's halftime warm-ups. His availability is crucial, as he averaged over 40 points in the first three games. Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are expected to play, though both have been dealing with injuries.
The Pacers have capitalized on the Cavaliers' injury woes, taking a commanding series lead. Their balanced offense and depth have been key factors.
We don’t really know what the deal is with Mitchell now, but he will probably play. It’s pretty wild the Pacers are 7.5 underdogs with him as a game-time decision. This feels like a massive trap game. We have to bet Cavs here in some way.
Key Trends:
Cavaliers are 2-4 ATS in their last six games.
Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games.
The total has gone over in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams.
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Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
🕒 Time: 6:30 PM PT
📍 Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
Spread: Thunder -10.5 (-110) | Nuggets +10.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Thunder -510 | Nuggets +370
Total: 221.0 (O -110, U -110)
Game #5 – Second Round Playoffs (Series tied 2-2)
Matchup Breakdown:
The series is tied 2-2 as it returns to Oklahoma City. The Thunder aim to leverage their home-court advantage and youthful energy to take the lead.
The Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokić, have shown resilience but are dealing with fatigue due to a condensed schedule and limited bench depth. Jokić's performance is critical, but he has faced challenges in recent games.
This is a pretty big number for the Thunder to cover at home. I think they may pull away later in the game and win, but I have a hard time seeing a big blowout here.
Key Trends:
Thunder are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 as underdogs.
The total has gone under in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams.
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