NBA Playoffs best bets and prop predictions: First half points hard to come by for Thunder and Blazers

In each Thunder loss this series, they have been held under 100 points and are coming off a game Sunday night where they were held to 37 percent shooting from the floor.

Apr 23, 2019 • 05:43 ET
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The Raptors, 76ers, and Trail Blazers all hope to end their respective series’ today as all three teams have a 3-1 lead and are favored by at least 4 points in each of their matchups. We’re here to bring you the must-read notes from around the Association to help you make the best wagers.

ORLANDO MAGIC AT TORONTO RAPTORS

Spread: Toronto Raptors -12
Over/Under:  205.5 points
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET, Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada

The Raptors have won three straight games since losing by a last second D.J. Augustin 3-point shot in Game 1. The Magic were cooking from deep in that one, where they shot 48 percent from beyond the arc. Since then, the Raptors have held the Magic to 26 percent shooting from deep on 29-of-111, and well under 100 points in all three games.

Orlando’s Nikola Vucevic has struggled this postseason, but ended the regular season off super strong with three straight 25 or more point games with his field goal attempts well into the 20 range. Look for him to have an impact in today’s contest and back Over his points total of 17.5.

BROOKLYN NETS AT PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

Spread: Philadelphia 76ers -8.5
Over/Under: 229.5 points
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET, Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The 76ers have won three straight games in their series since losing Game 1 on their home court 111-102. The 76ers have dominated the paint en route to victory scoring 170 points through the most recent three games and have averaged over 51 percent shooting from the floor during that stretch.

The 76ers are the highest scoring first half team at home averaging 61.4 points a game.The Nets have struggled early on in games especially in the second quarter where they average only 25.8 points away from home ranking them 25th in the Association. Look for the 76ers to continue to excel in the first half, and back them on the first half spread of -4 points.

 

SAN ANTONIO SPURS AT DENVER NUGGETS

Spread: Denver Nuggets -5.5
Over/Under: 211 points
Start Time: 9:30 p.m. ET, Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado

The Nuggets beat the Spurs on their home court in game four in an upset victory giving the Nuggets their first win in San Antonio since 2012. Thankfully for Denver, today’s game is at home, but the Spurs this series have played well away from home series winning the first game and then blowing a 19-point lead late in game two.

Denver’s Paul Millsap does not attempt a lot of 3-point shots, but when he does he is averaging over 36 percent shooting. He has connected from beyond the arc in three of the four games this series, and is up against a Spurs defense allowing opponents to connect on 36 percent of their shots beyond the arc. Bet Millsap Over 0.5 made 3-point shots.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER AT PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS

Spread: Portland Trail Blazers -4
Over/Under: 221.5 points
Start Time: 10:30 p.m. ET, Moda Center, Portland, Oregon

In each Thunder loss this series, they have been held under 100 points and are coming off a game Sunday night where they were held to 37 percent shooting from the floor. Defensively the Thunder will need to be better and force up tougher shots as the Trail Blazers are shooting over 44 percent from the field and over 41 percent from beyond the arc in the series.

With these two teams splitting their most recent 10 games in the head-to-head, look for another closely contested contest. With the average score at halftime over their most recent three games 49-47 for Oklahoma City, back the first half game total Under 112.5.

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