Four more NBA Playoffs First Round series tip off tomorrow, and if the spreads are any indication, we aren’t going to be getting any exciting games. Here are your NBA Playoffs predictions and preview for Sunday, April 19th.
NBA Playoffs Predictions & Preview For Sunday, April 19th
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Start Time – 3:30 PM EST
The biggest loss of the Phoenix Suns’ season was their play-in defeat at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, instead of facing the inexperienced San Antonio Spurs in Round 1, they’ve got the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
I doubt the Suns will get a win in this series, especially with the health of Grayson Allen and Mark Williams up in the air. However, I do like them to at least cover on Sunday. My line is Oklahoma City -10.5, so I’m taking Phoenix plus the points.
Best Bet: Phoenix +14.5 (-107)
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs
Start Time – 9:00 PM EST
Which brings us to the aforementioned Trail Blazers and Spurs. The young San Antonio Spurs get their first taste of playoff action tomorrow, as they host the Portland Trail Blazers at the Frost Bank Center.
The Blazers could offer a few matchup issues for the Spurs, but I expect Wemby and company to roll in this series, starting with Game 1. My line is San Antonio -13, so the Spurs on the spread is my play.
Best Bet: San Antonio -10.5 (-109)
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