4% PACERS/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The best words in sports: "Game 7"! Most experts (including myself) and all bookmakers didn’t expect this series to go the distance, but the Indiana Pacers have proved that teamwork makes the dream work.

Without a clear-cut superstar, they’ve made life tough for every opponent throughout the playoffs.

While the Thunder are objectively the better team and have multiple blowout wins this postseason, this is too many points to lay in a Game 7 of the NBA Finals in my opinion.

Let’s go Pacers!

4% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

5% NBA FINALS TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 8-1 to the under on the road this postseason and with the Indiana Pacers in a do-or-die game, I expect them to be locked in on D. 

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% PACERS/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back in the driver’s seat after tying the series with a 111-104 win in Indiana in Game 4.

However, they needed a big fourth quarter to rally and pull away, and I think we’ll see another tight battle here. While the Thunder have been lighting up the scoreboard all postseason, the Pacers have shown they’re a much tougher matchup and continue to grind.

This is too many points to lay against a team as resilient as Indiana.

4% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

5% NBA FINALS TOTAL OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Oklahoma City Thunder were held to just 107 points in their Game 3 loss, continuing a trend of reduced offensive efficiency on the road during the playoffs.

With the series now 2-1 in favor of Indiana, this is as close to a must-win as it gets for OKC.

Falling into a 3-1 hole would be a massive challenge to climb out of, even with homecourt advantage.

Expect both teams to bring a heightened defensive intensity in what should be a tightly contested battle.

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% THUNDER/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY

I expected the Indiana Pacers to keep it closer last game, but the Oklahoma City Thunder reminded everyone why they’re such a heavy favorite in this series with a dominant bounce-back win after dropping Game 1. Now the series shifts to Indiana, and while I misjudged OKC’s ability to cover the big number last time, I don’t think the Pacers are getting enough points here. When the Thunder are locked in, they’re clearly the superior team. With the urgency to steal back a road win, expect another focused performance from OKC.

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

5% NBA GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a tricky spot for the Thunder.

Typically, I'd back OKC in a bounce-back spot as they've dominated off a loss this postseason, winning those games by an average of 20.5 points.

But this isn’t a typical scenario. This is the NBA Finals, and the Pacers are no matter what the line says no pushover.

While I’d be surprised if the Thunder drop this one outright, laying this many points feels risky. I’d lean toward the underdog to keep it close.

5% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

4% PACERS/THUNDER NBA FINALS GAME 1 TOP PLAY

Bookmakers have the Oklahoma City Thunder as sizable favorites in this series, and it’s easy to see why.

They've taken down tougher competition en route to the Finals, while the Pacers benefited from a relatively weak Eastern Conference path.

The Thunder have piled up blowout wins throughout the postseason, and this looks like another spot where they can flex their dominance. I’m laying the points with OKC.

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% KNICKS/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY

The New York Knicks are back in it after a convincing 111-94 win at home, but they still trail 3-2 in the series.

Knowing a potential Game 7 would be at Madison Square Garden has to give them some confidence, but the Indiana Pacers are just as aware of that fact, and they’ll be highly motivated to close things out tonight.

The Knicks led wire to wire in Game 5, but their road wins this postseason have mostly come after digging themselves into early holes.

The Pacers are too steady and too balanced to let this one slip. I like Indiana to finish the job.

4% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Indiana Pacers come into this one as underdogs in New York, despite already winning both Game 1 and Game 2 at Madison Square Garden and holding a commanding 3-1 series lead.

They’re 6-1 straight up and against the spread in their seven postseason games, and with all the momentum on their side, I expect the Pacers to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals tonight.

5% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This series is done. We know it, the Oklahoma City Thunder know it, and the Minnesota Timberwolves know it. The Wolves managed to cover the spread last time out, but they were never truly in a position to win the game.

Monday's 128-126 result was the rare exception—when the Thunder win, they usually win big. They've racked up multiple double-digit victories throughout the playoffs, and I expect another one here.

With Minnesota looking deflated and OKC smelling the Finals, look for the Thunder to close this out in dominant fashion.

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% KNICKS/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks clawed their way back into the series with a gritty 106-100 win on Sunday, not for the first time in this playoffs erasing a 20-point deficit.

At this point, they’ve earned the title of comeback kings, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them build on that momentum with another win tonight.

Head coach Tom Thibodeau has instilled a relentless, never-back-down mentality in this group, and that toughness could be the difference as the series tightens.

The big question now: do the Pacers have the killer instinct to close the door, or will the Knicks keep the pressure on and flip the series on its head?

My money (for this game at least), is on the Knickerbockers. 

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% NBA CONF FINALS GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to even the series after a dominant 143-101 win in Game 3, but while that blowout was impressive, I still believe the skill gap is too wide for them to truly turn this series around.

The Thunder essentially threw in the towel after falling behind by 20 in the first quarter, but don’t expect a repeat of that effort.

With their starters well-rested after logging limited minutes in the loss, I expect OKC to return to the form they showed in the first two games and deliver a bounce-back blowout of their own in Game 4.

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% KNICKS/PACERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

I really expected the New York Knicks to bounce back strong in Game 2, but instead they took another loss and now head to Indiana down 2-0 in the series.

Sure, they'll be highly motivated to get back in it, but the Pacers have flat-out outmuscled them so far, and I expect that to continue on their home floor in front of a fired-up crowd.

Indiana has all the momentum, and I like their chances to take a commanding 3-0 lead.

4% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Thunder took care of business at home with back-to-back dominant wins over the Wolves, and I don’t see the script flipping just because the series shifts to Minnesota.

OKC has been strong on the road all season and continues to outwork and outclass the Wolves in every phase.

This feels like a sweep, or a gentleman’s sweep at best, but if Minnesota steals one, it’s more likely to come in Game 4, not Game 3.  

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% PACERS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

In Game 1, the New York Knicks got a dose of their own medicine.

After pulling off multiple comebacks against Boston in the last round, they let the Pacers hang around and paid the price as Indiana rallied late and stole the game in OT.

Expect a more locked-in effort from the Knicks in Game 2, knowing they can’t afford to head to Indiana trailing 0-2 in the series and the Pacers might come out less hungry knowing they already have a road win in the bag. 

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

4% WOLVES/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

We cashed in with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1, but Game 2 feels like a different story. The Timberwolves were right there at halftime before going ice-cold in the second half.

Expect sharper execution this time from Minnesota, who should come in with better focus after that wake-up call.

OKC had trouble stringing together consistent performances in the last round against Denver. Let’s grab the points with the Wolves in what should be a much tighter contest.

4% PLAY ON THE WOLVES. 

4% PACERS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Both the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are coming off impressive upset wins in the Conference Semifinals, but I like the favorite Knicks to take Game 1. Their resilience against the Celtics was nothing short of remarkable, constantly battling back from deficits and showing real toughness. They also took two of three from the Pacers during the regular season.

This series should be tightly contested, but in the opener at home, the edge goes to New York.

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

4% WOLVES/THUNDER NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Nuggets pushed the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games, but the West’s top seed stepped up when it mattered most. I expect OKC to carry that momentum into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and roll over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Minnesota benefited from a fortunate break in the last round, as Steph Curry went down in Game 1 and the Warriors never recovered without him. While the Wolves wrapped that series up in five games, they’re arguably less battle-tested. The Thunder, on the other hand, are deep, and fatigue shouldn't be a concern despite the longer series. I’m backing OKC to come out strong and take Game 1 convincingly. 

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

5% NBA WEST CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The totals posted by bookmakers have steadily dropped throughout the series, and this number is well below the opening lines for the first four games, all of which closed around 230 points.

Given that it's a Game 7, this adjustment makes sense. I expect a defensive battle more in line with Game 4’s 92-87 final.

There will be no room for a run-and-gun approach as every possession will matter, and longer offensive sets should drive the total down.

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% CELTICS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Down 3-1, the Boston Celtics kept their season alive with a dominant 127-102 win on Wednesday. With Jason Tatum sidelined, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White stepped up in a big way, and to be honest, Tatum hasn’t looked like much of a leader in this series outside of scoring. Now an underdog in another do-or-die spot at Madison Square Garden, I expect the Celtics, who are 10-2 without Tatum this season, to rally again and prove they're not a one-man team.

4% PLAY ON THE CELTICS. 

4% THUNDER/NUGGETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to close out the series after winning three of the last four games to take a 3-2 lead. The Nuggets have held their ground, but OKC’s impressive depth is starting to take over. With momentum on their side and the ability to wear teams down, I think the Thunder finish the job tonight and punch their ticket to the next round.

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

5% NBA PLAYOFFS R2 GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

One has to wonder what the mood is like in the Celtics’ camp—down 3-1 in the series and now without Jayson Tatum, who’s sidelined with an Achilles injury. They’ve struggled to handle the Knicks even with their leading scorer on the floor, so how can we expect them to turn things around without him? Honestly,

I don’t even think we need the points here. Either the Knicks win outright or the Celtics blow them out.

Still, we’ll take the insurance with the points in case it turns into a tight one.

5% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Indiana Pacers have the Cavs on the ropes, heading into Game 5 in Cleveland with a 3-1 series lead. It might feel like a major upset on paper, but Indiana has had Cleveland’s number all season long. The Cavs look deflated, and even if the Cavs manage to extend the series with a win here, I don’t expect them to cover the spread.

5% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

4% CELTICS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Underdogs have been cashing tickets across the board in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, and the Celtics-Knicks series has followed that trend. New York pulled off two upset wins in Boston before falling 115-93 at home in Game 3. Despite the series score, the Celtics have controlled long stretches of every game, blowing 20-point leads in both losses. In Game 3, they finally maintained focus and held the distance. Still trailing 2-1, I expect another strong response from Boston to even the series.

4% PLAY ON THE CELTICS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Oklahoma City Thunder responded to a Game 1 loss with a dominant 149-108 win, and I expect a similar bounce back after their overtime letdown in Game 3.

Scoring just two points in OT was embarrassing, but this team has consistently responded well to adversity all season. Meanwhile, the Nuggets have had trouble putting together back-to-back strong performances.

I like OKC to even the series tonight and head back home for Game 5 with momentum.

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% WOLVES/WARRIORS NBA TOP PLAY

The Minnesota Timberwolves evened the series with a commanding 117-93 win on Thursday.

How they let Game 1 slip away—despite Steph Curry exiting early remains a head-scratcher, but Game 2 was a clear reminder of how dominant the Wolves can and should be without the Warriors’ superstar on the floor.

With Curry expected to miss a few more games, Minnesota has a prime opportunity to seize back home court and control of the series tonight.

4% PLAY ON THE WOLVES. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Boston Celtics find themselves in a 2-0 hole despite controlling much of the action in both games. Game 3 is now do-or-die for the reigning champs, and I expect them to respond with urgency and intensity.

They’ve been their own worst enemy in this series. Mental lapses and sloppy stretches have cost them dearly. But if they can stay locked in, they have the talent to not only win but pull away. This is the spot where they need to make a statement, and I believe they will.

5% PLAY ON THE CELTICS. 

5% NBA WEST PLAYOFFS R2 TOTAL OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The first two games of the series both went over the total, and I expect another high-scoring game here in Game 3. The Thunder put up 149 points in the last game and Denver's defense has looked shaky all series. They're still only tied and will need another solid offensive performance to take back control of the series. 

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

4% WARRIORS/WOLVES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Golden State Warriors stole Game 1 despite losing Stephen Curry to a hamstring injury in the second quarter. Riding a wave of adrenaline, they went on an unlikely run without their superstar, who’s now expected to miss at least a week. But can they do it again? I’m betting against it.

The Timberwolves will be locked in, hungry to even the series before it shifts to San Francisco for Games 3 and 4.

4% PLAY ON THE WOLVES. 

4% KNICKS/CELTICS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

'The Boston Celtics controlled most of Game 1, dominating the Knicks for almost three quarters—but let it slip away late and eventually fell 108-105 in overtime. Make no mistake, though: the Celtics are the better team by a wide margin. They lost focus and paid the price, but I don’t expect a repeat. With their backs against the wall and down 0-1 in the series, look for a complete 48-minute effort from Boston. This feels like a bounce-back-and-roll spot for the Celtics, and I expect them to cover the number with ease.

4% PLAY ON THE CELTICS. 

4% DEN/OKC NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a grueling seven-game series against the LA Clippers while the Oklahoma City Thunder dismissed the Memphis Grizzlies in four games. With a big rest advantage for an already superior OKC team, I can only see this ending with a blowout win for the Thunder. 

4% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% ROCKETS/WARRIORS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to back the Golden State Warriors to bounce back after getting completely outworked in Game 5 at Houston. Now back home with another shot to close out the series, I expect a much sharper effort from a refreshed Warriors squad that started pulling key players early once Game 5 got out of hand.

Look for Golden State to set the tone early and take care of business in front of the home crowd.

4% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

4% NUGGETS/CLIPPERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Denver Nuggets hold a 3-2 series lead after taking Games 1, 4, and 5, and they’ll look to close things out in LA tonight.

With a playoff-tested roster and momentum on their side, they’re simply getting too many points to ignore. The Clippers have shown flashes, but their inconsistency continues to be a problem.

Even if they manage to push this to a Game 7, covering the spread won’t come easy against a battle-hardened Nuggets squad that knows how to finish.

4% PLAY ON THE NUGGETS. 

5% NBA WEST PLAYOFFS R1 GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Minnesota Timberwolves head to LA with a commanding 3-1 lead, and the Lakers are officially on the ropes.

This isn’t how the script was supposed to go, especially after the blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic. but the balance has been off, and they’ve had no answer for the Wolves’ size and physicality down low.

The Lakers have star power, but they’re getting outmuscled and outworked. I think the Wolves will close out the series tonight, so I gladly take the points on the road underdog. 

5% PLAY ON THE WOLVES. 

4% WARRIORS/ROCKETS NBA TOP PLAY

The Warriors may not have covered as home chalk in Game 4, but they still got the job done and now hold a 3-1 series lead. I like them as a road underdog in Game 5. They had to navigate Draymond Green’s foul trouble and near ejection last time out, and it limited what they could do defensively.

Even then, they held off Houston, and with a full-strength lineup back on the floor, I wouldn’t be shocked if Golden State finishes the job and punches their ticket to the next round tonight.

4% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

4% CLIPPERS/NUGGETS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The series is all knotted up at 2-2 after Denver escaped LA with a narrow 101-99 win, but I like the Clippers to bounce back strong in Game 5 at Ball Arena.

Both teams have shown they can win on the road, but there’s something telling about the way these games have played out—the Nuggets' two wins came by just two points each, while the Clippers have already posted a blowout victory in the series.

As the grind of the playoffs wears on, LA’s deeper bench could prove to be the difference-maker down the stretch. Give me the Clippers to take control tonight.

4% PLAY ON THE CLIPPERS.

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Warriors took care of business with a 104-93 win and now have this series right where they want it. Losing Game 2 by 15 wasn’t a shock after stealing one on the road, but don’t expect any more slip-ups, this is Golden State’s series to lose.

Jimmy Butler missed the last game and might miss this one too, but honestly, it doesn’t even matter.

The Warriors have the firepower and depth to put Houston away, and I expect them to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series with another win here. 

5% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

NUGGETS/CLIPPERS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Los Angeles Clippers have taken control of the series with a dominant 117-83 win last time out. They’ve now won two straight in the series, and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t look nearly as strong as the ones we’ve seen in past playoff runs while the Clippers look very solid.

3% PLAY ON THE CLIPPERS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Memphis Grizzlies gave the Oklahoma City Thunder a scare in Game 3, but a dominant fourth quarter saw OKC get away with the win. Down 0-3 in the series, I don't think there's any fight left in the Grizzlies, and I expect a blowout win for the visitors. 

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

4% PACERS/BUCKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Bucks are in a must-win spot after dropping both games at Indiana. They have the talent and experience to turn this around, and I expect a big game from the Bucks in front of their hometown crowd. 

4% PLAY ON THE BUCKS. 

THUNDER/GRIZZLIES TOTAL

The Thunder have completely controlled the first two games of this series, winning by 51 and 19 points while holding the Grizzlies to just 80 and 99 points. They’ve done it without MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing at his peak, which speaks volumes about the depth and discipline of this team.

OKC is 32-8 SU and 26-13-1 ATS on the road this season, and there’s no reason to expect a major swing just because the series shifts to Memphis. Their defense has set the tone, and that should carry them to another comfortable win and cover.

3% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Thunder have completely controlled the first two games of this series, winning by 51 and 19 points while holding the Grizzlies to just 80 and 99 points. They’ve done it without MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing at his peak, which speaks volumes about the depth and discipline of this team.

OKC is 32-8 SU and 26-13-1 ATS on the road this season, and there’s no reason to expect a major swing just because the series shifts to Memphis. Their defense has set the tone, and that should carry them to another comfortable win and cover.

5% PLAY ON THE THUNDER. 

KNICKS/PISTONS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The series is tied at 1-1 following a 100-94 Detroit Pistons win in Game 2. While the Pistons have now won four of six meetings on the season, I fully expect the Knicks to bounce back with a win here in Detroit and take back command of the series. 

3% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Cleveland Cavaliers made light work of the Miami Heat in the opener of this series that they won 121-100. The Heat made their way to the playoff through the play-in tournament, and the difference in quality between them and the top-seeded team in the East is massive. This will be the fourth meeting this calendar year, and the Cavs have won the previous three by an average of more than 15 points. This will be another blowout. 

5% PLAY ON THE CAVS. 

4% WOLVES/LAKERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Timberwolves humiliated the LA Lakers in Game 1 of this series, but I expect the Lakers to bounce back with a strong outing in Game 2. The Lakers are favored again despite a 22-point loss in the opener, and they have the veterans to regroup the right way. 

4% PLAY ON THE LAKERS. 

4% PISTONS/KNICKS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Knicks outscored the Detroit Pistons 40-21 in the fourth quarter of Game 1 to earn a 123-112 win. I think those final 12 minutes better reflect the talent gap between these teams, and I expect the Knicks to come out locked in from the opening tip tonight. Look for them to build an early lead and control the game wire to wire.

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% NBA WEST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

I think the Golden State Warriors have a real shot to make a deep playoff run, but this series opener against the Houston Rockets could be a tougher test than they might expect. The Rockets earned the No. 2 seed in the West for a reason—they’re younger, more physical, and have a noticeable edge in length, all of which become even more important in the postseason. The Warriors had to grind through the play-in just to get here, and while their experience is a huge asset, they’ll have their hands full right out of the gate.

5% PLAY ON THE ROCKETS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Detroit Pistons won 115-106 when these teams met on April 10, but I expect tighter defense and fewer points in Game 1 of this playoff series.

While Detroit saw plenty of overs to close out the regular season, the intensity shifts in the postseason, and you can bet the Pistons will lock in defensively against a familiar rival.

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% MAVS/GRIZZLIES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a dominant upset win over the Kings, while the Memphis Grizzlies arrive off a loss to the Warriors.

The Mavs caught their last opponent off guard, but the Grizzlies won’t be taken by surprise.

Ja Morant took a knock in that loss to Golden State, but he made it clear afterward that he'll be suiting up Friday,  and let’s be honest, there’s no way he misses this one with the season on the line.

4% PLAY ON THE GRIZZLIES. 

4% MAVS/KINGS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The decimated Dallas Mavericks find themselves in the play-in tournament despite dealing away Luka Doncic to the Lakers back in February, a clear sign the front office wasn’t expecting a deep run this season. They’ve gone just 13-20 SU and 15-18 ATS since February 1, and were swept 3-0 in the regular season by the Sacramento Kings, including a 122-98 blowout on March 3. With a shorthanded roster and little momentum, it’s hard to imagine the Mavs rallying here when even the players seem to sense this isn’t their year.

4% PLAY ON THE KINGS. 

5% NBA PLAY-IN TOURNEY GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

I think the Golden State Warriors are simply too talented to be stuck in the play-in, and I expect them to cruise past the Memphis Grizzlies to lock up the No. 7 seed in the West. They took three of four from Memphis during the regular season, including a 134-125 road win earlier this month, and if fully healthy, I see them as a legit threat to make a deep playoff run.

5% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

CLIPPERS/WARRIORS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

I think we'll see a defensive battle when the Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers clash with playoff positioning on the line in the season finale.

Steph Curry summed it up best: "It should be like a Game 7 kind of vibe."

With both teams desperate to avoid the play-in, expect playoff-level intensity, especially on the defensive end.

3% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% NBA WEST CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Denver Nuggets have scored 120, 124 and 117 points in their last three games and with playoff seeding still on the line, I expect another full-effort offensive performance in their regular season finale. The Houston Rockets are locked into the No. 2 seed and have shown little urgency on defense lately, giving up 134 and 140 points in their last two.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% NBA NON-CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Minnesota Timberwolves will play on no rest following a 141-125 win at Memphis last night, as will the Brooklyn Nets after a 133-108 loss to Atlanta. The Nets have split their last six games, with all but one going over the total, and I think both teams will look to push the pace and exploit tired legs in a fast-tempo shootout.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

LATE 4% WOLVES/GRIZZLIES NBA TOP PLAY

Games involving the Memphis Grizzlies or the Minnesota Timberwolves have trended toward the over much of the season, but recent form suggests a shift. The Grizzlies are 3-0 to the under in their last three, and the Wolves have seen two straight stay under the total. With bookmakers tightening their numbers down the stretch, I wouldn't be surprised to see more unders ahead.

4% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Toronto Raptors have won five of their last eight and they're 9-4 SU and ATS as favorites on the season. The Charlotte Hornets have already thrown in the towel and lost 108-97 when they visited Toronto on March 28,

5% PLAY ON THE RAPTORS. 

4% WARRIORS/SUNS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Phoenix Suns have lost five on the bounce and will be without Kevin Durant again as they return home from a three-game road trip. The Golden State Warriors will look to get back to their winning way after seeing a five-game winning streak come to an and with a loss to the Rockets last time out.  

4% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

5% NBA NON-CONF TOTAL OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Sacramento Kings are 42-36 to the over on the season, but they've gone 7-3 to the under in their last 10 as oddsmakers have started adjusting to their pace and style. The Detroit Pistons are coming off two strong defensive efforts, and their last three have gone under the total. With both teams trending that direction, I think this one stays under the total.

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY OF THE DAY

The Knicks are coming off a 121-105 win at Atlanta and they've been hot recently. The Phoenix Suns have lost five in a row and will miss Kevin Durant. 

4% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% NBA NON-CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Minnesota Timberwolves have won four straight and had scored 123+ in three consecutive games before a 105-90 win at Brooklyn. The 76ers have struggled to get stops down the stretch, and the Wolves already beat them 126-112 at home a month ago. With defense seemingly optional in Philly right now, this looks like another high-scoring affair.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Bucks snapped a four-game skid with a 133-123 win over the shorthanded Suns on Tuesday. Here, they'll face another shorthanded team: the Philadelphia 76ers. They have lost nine in a row and failed to cover the spread in their last eight. They can not stand up enough defensively to compete with the Bucks. 

5% PLAY ON THE BUCKS. 

4% HAWKS/MAVS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to fade the Atlanta Hawks who will play on no rest off a 127-113 loss to Portland on Tuesday. They've now dropped three of their last four, and here they'll take on a Dallas Mavericks team that has won four of its last six, and looking to rebound from a 113-109 home loss as 10-point favorites over the Brookly Nets. 

4% PLAY ON THE MAVS. 

RAPTORS/BULLS TOTAL

The Toronto Raptors are officially on a heater, riding a four-game SU and ATS win streak, and I like their chances to keep it close against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.

Chicago is coming off back-to-back losses to Dallas and OKC, and now they'll face a Raptors team eager to avoid a season sweep after dropping the first three meetings.

Toronto has stepped up defensively in recent games, and I expect them to cover in what should be a relatively low-scoring battle. 

3% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

RAPTORS/BULLS TOP PLAY

The Toronto Raptors are officially on a heater, riding a four-game SU and ATS win streak, and I like their chances to keep it close against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.

Chicago is coming off back-to-back losses to Dallas and OKC, and now they'll face a Raptors team eager to avoid a season sweep after dropping the first three meetings.

Toronto has stepped up defensively in recent games, and I expect them to cover in what should be a relatively low-scoring battle. 

4% PLAY ON THE RAPTORS. 

BLAZERS/HAWKS NBA TOTAL

The Portland Trail Blazers are heading to Atlanta on a four-game losing streak, but they should at least be able to put up points against a Hawks team that has allowed 119-124 points over their last four games. The Hawks are 17-9-1 to the over against teams from the West and that's a trend I expect to continue here against Portland. 

3% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

4% NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Sacramento Kings are reeling, coming off a 121-91 loss to Orlando and just one win in their last six games. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have dropped two of their last three, but those losses came against quality opponents in the Lakers and Thunder. With the Kings struggling under playoff pressure, I like the Pacers to take advantage and get back on track.

4% PLAY ON THE PACERS. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

This looks like a great spot to fade the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers who will play on no rest off a 118-95 home loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday.

On the other hand, the Toronto Raptors have recorded three wins in a row and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.

The Raptors are 3-0 against the Sixers on the season and won 118-105 when these two teams clashed in Toronto on March 12 and I expect another relatively comfortable Raptors win here. 

5% PLAY ON THE RAPTORS. 

4% LAKERS/GRIZZLIES NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off back-to-back games decided at the buzzer, one win and one loss.

Tonight, they'll face a Memphis Grizzlies team looking to get back on track after four losses in five games (all on the road) and a firing of coach Taylor Jenkins.

With the Grizzlies back home from a road trip and the movitation to rally behind their interim coach, I like the Grizzlies to get the W. 

4% PLAY ON THE GRIZZLIES. 

HEAT/SIXERS NBA SIDE

This looks like a potential flat spot for the Miami Heat after three straight wins and five covers against the spread in a row.

The Philadelphia 76ers have had their season ruined by injuries. While wins have been few and far between lately, they've been putting up a decent amount of points in most games. I like the Sixers to get the cover in a relatively high-scoring game in this one. 

3% PLAY ON THE 76ERS. 

HEAT/SIXERS NBA TOTAL

This looks like a potential flat spot for the Miami Heat after three straight wins and five covers against the spread in a row.

The Philadelphia 76ers have had their season ruined by injuries. While wins have been few and far between lately, they've been putting up a decent amount of points in most games. I like the Sixers to get the cover in a relatively high-scoring game in this one. 

3% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

4% NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a 126-113 win over the Knicks, and while they've shown increased efficiency on the offensive end in recent games, I think this matchup with the Brooklyn Nets will be a relatively low-scoring affair.

The Nets have not scored more than 103 points once during a five-game slide, and here, they'll face a Clippers team ranking fourth in scoring defense for the season. 

4% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% MAVS/MAGIC NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Mavericks are severely shorthanded and should find scoring difficult against one of the best defensive teams in the NBA.

The Magic have held their last three opponents to 105, 106 (Lakers) and 104 points, and they are 17-9 to the under on the season against teams from the West. 

4% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% NBA NON-CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Boston Celtics have held their last three opponents to fewer than 100 points, and the Phoenix Suns have also been playing well defensively of late, and coming off a 108-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Additionally, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is doubtful due to an ankle injury, which would hurt the Celtics' offense. 

The Celtics are 20-13 to the under as road favorites, while the Suns are 8-5 to the under as home underdogs. I think this will be a relatively low-scoring game. 

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% CAVS/BLAZERS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a 129-116 loss to Boston and now face another Eastern Conference contender in the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Despite a recent four-game skid, the Cavs have still been scoring at a high clip, averaging 121.5 points during that stretch before routing the Jazz 120-91.

The Blazers had won four straight before falling to Boston, and with both teams capable offensively, this looks like a strong spot for the over.

4% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

MAVS/KNICKS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

This looks like a good spot to fade the Dallas Mavericks, who are on no rest after last night’s win in Brooklyn. The New York Knicks, meanwhile, are well-rested with two days off since a 122-103 win over the Wizards and should be motivated to avenge a 129-114 loss to the Mavs from earlier this season.

3% PLAY ON THE KNICKS. 

5% GSW/MIA NBA NON-CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a great spot to fade the Miami Heat following a 122-105 win over the Hornets that snapped a 10-game skid. The Warriors, meanwhile, are coming off a rare loss since Jimmy Butler joined them from Miami, and you can bet he’ll have the squad dialed in for this one. Golden State is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games off a loss, and I fully expect them to bounce back in dominant fashion here.

5% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

5% NBA NON-CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Philadelphia 76ers have allowed 125+ points in five straight games and now play on no rest after a 132-119 loss to Atlanta. The New Orleans Pelicans are in a similar spot, giving up 136 points to Detroit on Saturday and also playing the second night of a back-to-back. With tired legs often impacting defense more than offense, this looks like a prime spot for another high-scoring shootout.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

SIXERS/HAWKS NBA TOTAL

The shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers have been lit up plenty lately and have allowed 125 points or more in four straight games. Tonight, they'll face a hot Atlanta Hawks team that has won seven of their last 10, but not due to standout defensive outings but rather improved efficiency on the offensive end.

For the season, the Hawks rank 27th for points allowed and 5th for points scored...

I expect this to be a shootout. 

3% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

SPURS/RAPTORS NBA TOTAL

The San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors have come alive down the stretch.

The over/under is 8-2 in the Spurs' last 10 as they've found their scoring touch and with neither team in the playoff conversation, I expect the play to be a fast and open game as they give their youngsters a chance to shine. 

3% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

HORNETS/HEAT NBA TOTAL

The Miami Heat are ice cold and they've scored more than 100 points in only one of their last five games. The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a 141-106 loss at OKC, and while they've allowed big numbers in several of their last games, I think they can hold off the misfiring Heat. 

3% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% BULLS/LAKERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to back the Los Angeles Lakers to bounce back from a 118-98 loss to Milwaukee. They were missing several key players after a big win over Denver the night before, but they should be healthier for this one. The Bulls could be in a flat spot after upsetting the Kings, and with this being their fifth straight road game and a visit to Denver on deck, fatigue may start to show. 

4% PLAY ON THE LAKERS. 

4% GRIZZLIES/CLIPPERS NBA TOP PLAY

The LA Clippers have scored 119 points or more in four straight wins. The Memphis Grizzlies are in a bounce-back spot after two losses, the most recent a 115-99 loss at Portland on Wednesday.

The Clippers won 128-114 in the last meeting, and I expect another high-scoring affair. 

4% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

4% NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Both teams are on no rest after high-scoring games, with the Bulls falling 127-121 in Phoenix and the Kings pulling off a 123-119 upset over Cleveland on Wednesday.

Fatigue usually impacts defense more than offense, and the trends back it up; Chicago is 6-3-1 to the over on no rest, while Sacramento is 8-5 to the over.

4% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

4% ROCKETS/MAGIC NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Houston Rockets roll into Orlando on a seven-game winning streak after outlasting Philly 144-137.

The Sixers gave them more trouble than expected, but that should prepare the Rockets for an Orlando Magic team in a potential letdown spot after an upset win in Cleveland.

4% PLAY ON THE ROCKETS. 

5% NBA NON-CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a fantastic spot to back the Cleveland Cavaliers to bounce back after seeing a 16-game winning streak come to an end with a 108-103 home loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Clippers are in a potential flat spot after six wins in seven games and three in a row. They are 3-6-1 ATS off three wins on the season. 

5% PLAY ON THE CAVS. 

RAPTORS/SUNS LATE NIGHT BOOKIE BREAKER

The Phoenix Suns took a 107-106 loss to the LA Lakers on Sunday and here they'll face a Toronto Raptors team that has heated up down the stretch. The Raptors have held four of their last five opponetns to 105 points or fewer and I think this will be a relatively low-scoring affair. 

3% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% WIZARDS/BLAZERS NBA TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a great spot to fade the Washington Wizards after back-to-back wins as double-digit underdogs in Detroit and Denver, and this will be their sixth straight game away from home.

The Portland Trail Blazers will play on no rest after ending a five-game slide with a 105-102 win over Toronto on Sunday, but I think they'll have enough energy to take care of the Wizards.  

4% PLAY ON THE BLAZERS. 

SIXERS/ROCKETS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers will play on no rest off a 130-125 win in Dallas last night, and I think we'll see another high-scoring game when they visit the Houston Rockets Monday night. The Rockets are firing on all cylinders, coming off six wins, and scoring has not been an issue. I think they can rack up the points against an exhausted Philly team. 

3% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% NBA EAST CONF GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

Both teams are a bit banged up, but unlike the unmotivated Nets, the Atlanta Hawks are still in a dogfight for a playoff spot.

They had won four on the bounce before a 121-98 home loss to the Clippers on Friday, while the Nets have lost nine of their last 10 and are just 4-9 ATS as home underdogs against conference rivals on the season. 

Also, the Nets burned a lot of energy in the first leg of a back-to-back situation in a 115-113 loss to Boston last night, and I expect the more rested Hawks to bounce back with a big win. 

5% PLAY ON THE HAWKS. 

5% NYK/GWS NBA NON-CONF GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a 130-104 win over the Sacramento Kings, and they've been dominant since Jimmy Butler joined the team.

The New York Knicks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and had lost three on the bounce before picking up wins at Sacramento and Portland. This will be their fifth consecutive road game, and they've played eight of their last 10 away from home.

The Warriors won 114-102 in New York on March 4, and I expect them to win and cover at home as well. 

5% PLAY ON THE WARRIORS. 

5% NBA NON-CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The San Antonio Spurs have struggled defensively since losing Victor Wembanyama for the season and they are 8-2 to the over in their last 10 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a 113-93 loss as an underdog to the Orlando Magic. That opponent play a very different style and tempo than the Spurs though, and I think they'll put up far more points here as a road favorite. 

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

KINGS/WARRIORS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Sacramento Kings head to Chase Center after back-to-back losses to the Clippers and Knicks, surrendering 133 points to New York. Now, they face a red-hot Warriors team firing on all cylinders offensively.

While the Kings have given Golden State trouble in recent history and should keep it close, they’ll need to score to cover—making the over an appealing play as well.

3% PLAY ON THE KINGS. 

KINGS/WARRIORS NBA TOTAL

The Sacramento Kings head to Chase Center after back-to-back losses to the Clippers and Knicks, surrendering 133 points to New York. Now, they face a red-hot Warriors team firing on all cylinders offensively.

While the Kings have given Golden State trouble in recent history and should keep it close, they’ll need to score to cover—making the over an appealing play as well.

3% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% LAL/MIL NBA NON-CONF TOTAL OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with injuries and have scored just 101 and 108 points in back-to-back losses.

The Milwaukee Bucks are also somewhat banged up (not as bad as the Lakers though) and have scored 109, 100 and 114 points in three consecutive losses.

I think this will be a relatively low-scoring affair. 

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

4% WOLVES/NUGGETS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Both teams are coming off +140-point outings, and I think they can run up the score against each other when they clash at Ball Arena on Wednesday.

The Wolves won 133-104 when they hosted the Nuggets back in January, and they'll have center Rudy Gobert back in the lineup for a second consecutive game after missing 10 games with back spasms.

As for the Nuggets, Aaron Gordon will be a game-time decision but Russell Westbrook has been filling in just fine. 

4% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% MIL/IND NBA EAST CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

I expect both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers to bring strong defensive efforts into this game as they look to end a two-game losing streak and a three-game slide, respectively.

Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damien Liliard are listed as day-to-day and probable, bad news as the Bucks struggled to get the offense going with both on the court in a 112-100 loss to Cleveland last time out.  

I expect this to be a relatively low-scoring affair. 

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% NBA NON-CONFERENCE TOTAL OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Houston Rockets are coming off a 146-117 blowout win over the Pelicans, but here they'll face a much tougher defensive test against an Orlando Magic team allowing an NBA-best 106.2 points per game.

The Magic just held the Bucks to 109 points in a road win, and with both teams priding themselves on defense, I expect a relatively low-scoring battle.

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

LAKERS/NETS NBA BOOKIE BREAKER

The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a 105-102 loss at Charlotte, their seventh setback in a row. They lost 102-101 when they visited the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan 17 and considering the Lakers' injury situation, I think this will be another relatively low-scoring affair. 

3% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

HORNETS/HEAT NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER

The Charlotte Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak with a win over Brooklyn last time, but they still struggled on the offensive end in the 105-102 victory. The Miami Heat have scored 107, 104 and 109 points in three straight losses and I think both teams will find it difficult to run up the score in this one. 

3% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% SAC/LAC NBA WEST CONF TOTAL OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a 105-95 win over the New York Knicks and I expect another relatively low-scoring affair when they host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. 

Both teams are looking to improve their playoff prospects in the Western Conference, and this could easily turn into a playoff-type game where defense is prioritized over offense.

That's been the case in the previous two meetings this season, both of which took place in November, when the Clippers won 107-98 and 104-88. 

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER.