I’m off to a 5-2 start on my NBA bets in May, a very nice start to the month. But, naturally, I want more. Here are your NBA Playoffs predictions and preview for Wednesday, May 6th.
NBA Playoffs Predictions & Preview For Wednesday, May 6th
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
Start Time – 7:00 PM EST
Is this the year that the New York Knicks don’t fumble the bag? The way they are steamrolling the competition, it just may be.
The Knicks have now won four straight games by double-digits, including 29, 51, and 39-point wins over their last three. The Philadelphia 76ers were no match for the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday, and I expect that to be the case tomorrow night, as well. My line is New York -10, so the Knicks will win and will cover again.
Best Bet: New York -6.5 (-113)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs
Start Time – 9:30 PM EST
I often wondered what would happen if teams stopped caring whether Victor Wembanyama blocked their shots and kept challenging him regardless. Despite a playoff-record 12 blocks in Game 1 by Wemby, the Minnesota Timberwolves won, so maybe it’s a winning strategy.
But can the Wolves steal another game in San Antonio, where the Spurs were 32-8 during the regular season? I’m guessing no, at least not tomorrow night. My line is San Antonio -9.5, so I’ll take the Spurs on the spread.
Best Bet: San Antonio -9 (-110)
2025/6 Overall Record: 200-162 (55%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1,822.79
Return on Investment: 5%
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