There are four playoff games tipping off in the NBA today with Russell Westbrook hoping to continue to spark the Thunder offense after their win at home in Game 3. The Thunder, Clippers and Magic will all be looking to even out their respective series’ at 2-2 as we bring you the best betting notes so you can crack the odds on the hardcourt. **video
BOSTON CELTICS AT INDIANA PACERS
Spread: Boston Celtics -3
Over/Under: 204 points
Start Time: 1:00 p.m. ET, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
In game three the Pacers were once again held to under 100 points and only 42 percent shooting from the floor. Offensively the Pacers have not been able to put up points despite holding the Celtics to an average of 95.7 points. Their solid defense still hasn’t been enough, as they have lost all three games by a combined 26 points.
The Under has hit in 11 of the last 16 games when these two teams meet up in Indiana. In the fourth quarter the Pacers might play desperate and could pick up the pace, but early on look for the Celtics to continue to lock down the Pacers defensively and back the first-half game total Under 100.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS AT LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Spread: Golden State Warriors -9
Over/Under: 234.5 points
Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET, STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, California
After blowing a lead late in game two, the Warriors bounced back in a big way with a 132-105 victory. Thursday night in their Game 3 victory. Kevin Durant scored 38 points in that game with the Warriors holding the Clippers to 37 percent shooting from the floor, and 21 percent from beyond the arc.
The Clippers have only won three of the most recent 21 games in the head-to-head, and once in the most recent 10 tries at home versus the Warriors. The average score at halftime over the most recent three games has been 71-52. With the Warriors as the highest scoring first half team in the league, back them to cover the first half spread of 5-points.
TORONTO RAPTORS AT ORLANDO MAGIC
Spread: Toronto Raptors -5.5
Over/Under: 204.5 points
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET, Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
To end the regular season, Orlando won 13 of their final 14 home games. Unfortunately, in the postseason they have already lost once on their own court 98-93 while shooting only 36 percent from the floor during that game.
The Magic have covered the spread in five of the most recent six games versus the Raptors and have played them tough this series. Over the most recent three games in the head-to-head, the score at the half has been an average of 49-47 in favor of Toronto. Take the Magic on the first half spread getting 3 points.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -5.5
Over/Under: 222.5 points
Start Time: 9:30 p.m. ET, Chesapeake Energy Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Home court advantage has been crucial in this series with each team winning on their own court and covering the spread in five of the last six games in the head-to-head.
In all three games this series, Russell Westbrook has logged 10 or more assists and the last time he failed to record a double-double was on March 29 versus the Nuggets when he was one assist and one rebound short of a triple-double. Look for his success in orchestrating the offense to continue and bet Over his assist total of 9.5.
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