NBA Predictions & Preview For Friday, May 9th

After just one game on the NBA Playoffs schedule on Thursday (c’mon Warriors – cover the spread for me!), we’re back to an early and late game tomorrow night. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Friday, May 9th.

NBA Predictions & Preview For Friday, May 9th

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers

Start Time – 7:30 PM EST

The Cleveland Cavaliers being the favorites on the spread, even after dropping both games at home to start this series against the Indiana Pacers, is a bit surprising. Especially considering three key players – Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and De’Andre Hunter – remain questionable to suit up tomorrow night, and star Donovan Mitchell is banged up as well.

The Pacers are one of the strongest NBA teams at home, and they’ve got the beaten-up Cavs on the run. Indiana covers tomorrow as a home dog.

Best Bet: Indiana +2.5 (-105)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets

Start Time – 10:00 PM EST

The Oklahoma City Thunder certainly bounced back in Game 2 after dropping the series opener to the Denver Nuggets, didn’t they?! Can the NBA’s best team repeat the feat on the road tomorrow night?

I think they can. For all the hype over “elevation”, the Nuggets were only the 11th-best home team this season. However, I don’t think they cover the spread we’re being offered. My line is Oklahoma City -4.5, so the Nuggets plus the points is my play.

Best Bet: Denver +5.5 (-112)

Overall Record: 182-150 (55%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1,627.56
Return on Investment: 5%