8/20 Bets

Miami Heat (-4) vs Indiana Pacers 1:10 PM

The Under hit in game 1 despite the Heat shooting 49% and the Pacers shooting 47%. Combined, these teams shot 39% from the 3-point line. Expect regression of those numbers, but the same pace to continue in Game 2. The totals in the last 3 meetings between these two teams have been: 206, 201, 214. And hey, Pacers were right there in game 1 and trailed by only 1 with 4 and a half to play. If Oladipo plays, may want to take a look at taking the points, or even getting on a moneyline bet. Just keep an “eye” on Dipo’s status.

Final Score Prediction: Heat 101 Pacers 104
Bet: Under 215

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets (-2) 3:40 PM

The Thunder admittedly played sluggish in Game 1 and say they will need to pick up the pace if they want to keep up with the Rockets in Game 2. Despite their sluggish ways and the Rockets shooting 48%, Steven Adams still gobbled up 17 points and 12 rebounds. These teams combined to shoot 87 3-pointers in Game 1, which allows for plenty of boards to be had. Adams has a big advantage over P.J. Tucker underneath, and Charles Barkley did say he thought Adams would average 20-20 in this series. Side with Chuck and go Over 24.5 Points and Rebounds for Adams as the Thunder bounce back in Game 2.

Final Score Prediction: Thunder 117 Rockets 111
Bet: Steven Adams Over 24.5 Points+Rebounds

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks (-12.5) 6:10 PM

Before the Game 1 upset, Milwaukee was 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS versus Orlando this season and boasted an average margin of victory of 17 points in those games. But somehow the bubble just isn’t doing it for this team. Yes, they are so much better and talented than the Magic and should win by 20 tonight. However, I already picked two underdogs, and I really want to throw in another. A $1 bet on the Pacers, Thunder, Magic, Trailblazers parlay would payout $138.61. Look, I don’t know about this game, so ride the over on Giannis Points+Rebounds+Assists. He had 31/17/7 in Game 1 and will be extra freak for this one.

Final Score Prediction: Magic 108 Bucks 120
Bet: Giannis Over Points+Rebounds+Assists

Portland Trailblazers vs Los Angeles Lakers (-6.5) 9:10 PM

The Lakers were 5 of 32 from downtown in Game 1. In the bubble, here are the amount of points scored on the Trailblazers: 135, 128, 102, 115, 122, 121, 131, 133, 122 and then 93 to the gReAtEsT pLaYeR oF aLl TiMe. Sure, Lebron posted good numbers in game 1, but unless they added anyone to this roster, we’re still debating whether Danny Green or “Karl” Kuzma is the third best player on this team. On the bright side for the Lakers, the Trailblazers wore themselves out gaining momentum and swagger in the bubble while Frank Vogel decided to rest his guys since, ya know, they didn’t have any rest time in last 3 months or anything. Taking the Blazers from here on out.

Final Score Prediction: Trailblazers 234 Lakers 12
Bet: Trailblazers +6.5