Slowly but surely, the NBA Playoffs field is being winnowed down. Three more teams could be heading to Cancun after tomorrow’s action. Here are your NBA Playoffs predictions and preview for Thursday, April 30th.
NBA Playoffs Predictions & Preview For Thursday, April 30th
New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks
Start Time – 7:00 PM EST
The New York Knicks already won once in Atlanta this series, beating the Hawks by 16 points in Game 4. After also winning Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks can stamp their ticket to the second round with another win in Atlanta tomorrow night.
Going 24-17 at State Farm Arena this season, the Hawks are only an average team at home. But road wins are at a premium in the playoffs. My line is Atlanta -0.5, so I’ll take the Hawks on the spread.
Best Bet: Atlanta +2.5 (-104)
Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Start Time – 9:30 PM EST
The Denver Nuggets are the team with their backs against the wall in this series, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are the underdogs after losing Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards.
However, with Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson still questionable to suit up for the visitors on Thursday, I like the Wolves in this spot. Maybe not to win, but to at least cover. My line is Denver -3, so the Timberwolves as a home dog on the spread is my play.
Best Bet: Minnesota +6 (-114)
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Profit (based on $100/bet): $1,392.51
Return on Investment: 4%
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