Well, I certainly didn’t have to sweat that New York -1 bet on Sunday, did I?! However, I missed a play on Saturday, so I’m “only” 14-4 for the month. Here are your NBA Playoffs predictions and preview for Sunday, May 10th.
NBA Playoffs Predictions & Preview For Monday, May 11th
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Start Time – 8:00 PM EST
The Cleveland Cavaliers saved their season – or at least extended it by a game – by holding serve on their home court in Game 3, cutting the Detroit Pistons’ series lead to 2-1. Now, the Cavs will look to repeat the trick tomorrow night at Rocket Arena.
Counting on Donovan Mitchell and James Harden to excel in back-to-back playoff games is probably a fool’s errand, but my line remains Cleveland -1, so maybe they can squeak out another win. Regardless, the Pistons plus the points is my play.
Best Bet: Detroit +3.5 (-100)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers
Start Time – 10:30 PM EST
There was no season-saving performance, however, by the Los Angeles Lakers on their home floor in Game 3, as the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder administered another thorough beating, by 23 points.
Which makes my Oklahoma City -9 line seem a little suspect. But, I’m going to ride with the numbers that have taken me this far. So I’ll take a big gulp and grab the Lakers plus the points.
Best Bet: Los Angeles +10.5 (+101)
2025/6 Overall Record: 209-164 (56%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $2,450.45
Return on Investment: 7%
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