We’re only two games in (as of this writing), but what a wild conference finals round of the playoffs we’ve already had. Let’s see what tomorrow has in store for us and try to find a winning play. Here are your NBA Playoffs predictions and preview for Thursday, May 21st.
NBA Playoffs Predictions & Preview For Thursday, May 21st
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks
Start Time – 8:00 PM EST
My Cleveland Cavaliers +7.5 ticket for Game 1 was as good as cashed, I figured, as the fourth quarter started on Wednesday night. Then, we all know what happened. How do the Cavs rebound from one of the greatest playoff collapses in recent memory?
Who’s to say that they do? A team led by Donovan Mitchell and James Harden can’t give you too much faith in the playoffs, especially this deep into the proceedings. And letting a key road win – a blowout road win – slip out of your grasp has to be a serious gut punch to the team as a whole.
Plus, the Knicks are rolling, winning eight straight playoff games now – they’re undefeated for the past month. You’d have to expect them to come out of the gates better in Game 2 and take control of the game.
My line is New York -6, so I’ll take the Knicks to win and cover the spread.
Best Bet: New York -6 (-109)
2025/6 Overall Record: 212-171 (55%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $2,040.40
Return on Investment: 5%
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