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There’s better odds out there for this one. The Pacers have been dominated on the glass for most of the series. Pascal Siakam has had eight rebounds, or less, in five out of the last seven playoff games. This season against New York, he’s went under this number in six out of nine games. The Knicks looked determined and focused after their game five win to possibly close out the series tonight and control the boards.
No OG Anunoby again tonight for New York. Alec Burks has continued to see an increase in minutes over the last three games. Burks has averaged over 22 minutes and has scored 14, 20, and 18 points in the last three contests. He’s a veteran and shown that he can gave the team some production off the bench.
This one is a little juicy. However, Jaden McDaniels has had at least one block in six straight games. This season against Denver, McDaniels has had at least one block in seven out of nine games. With the season on the line and playing at home, the Timberwolves should some out and set the tempo with their defense like they did in the first two games of the series.
Minnesota’s Mike Conley is active tonight. The Timberwolves have lost the last three games but are still 30-11 SU at home this season. The line has moved in Denver’s favor, but the Timberwolves still opened as a two-and-a-half-point favorite. The public is heavily favoring Denver and with the season on the line you can expect a motivated Timberwolves team in a great atmosphere.
This line continues to rise. Donovan Mitchell is unlikely to play tonight for Cleveland. The line suggests this could be a blowout, so if that happens, the Celtics bench will see an increase in minutes. Payton Pritchard has played 20 minutes, or more, in every game this series and should continue to see those minutes, if not more, tonight. Pritchard has scored 9 points, or more, in three out of four games against Cleveland, averaging 11 points a game.
Colorado has won five straight. Each starter has only allowed one earned runs over their last two outings. The Rockies have been hitting .313 with a .835 OPS over their last seven days as compared to San Diego’s .194 with a .645 OPS. This is a very low total for how well the Rockies have been playing of late and could slow down a bit against righty Dylan Cease as they’re hitting .226 against righties.
New York has been riddled with injuries thus far. Alec Burks has seen an increase in minutes over the last two games. Burks has averaged 22 minutes and has scored 14 and 20 points in the last two contests. He’s a veteran and shown that he can gave the team some production off the bench.
New York just lost by 32 points. The Pacers are 2-8 SU off a home win of 20 points, or more. Yes, New York has been riddled with injuries, but they still opened as a two-and-a-half-point favorite despite the line moving down. The Knicks are a very resilient, grind-it-out team. Many may believe they’re gassed, which could be, but Brunson, Hart, and DiVincenzo all played less 33 minutes in that blowout. New York is 4-1 SU at home in the playoffs and 9-1 SU off a road loss of 10 points, or more.
Cleveland scored 118 points in their game two victory. However, they’ve failed to score 99 points in games one and three. In their first series against the Magic, the Cavaliers failed to score 99 points in five of seven games, only averaging 95.9 throughout. Boston has been holding their opponents to 88 points on the road in the postseason.
Josh Hart leads the league in rebounding in the playoffs. Hart has had 14 rebounds, or more, in five of last seven playoff games. He’s had at least 13 rebounds in every game this series and comes off having 26 rebound chances in game three. Hart has played 41 minutes, or more, in every playoff game thus far and will continue those high minutes especially with Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby sidelined.
Donte DiVincenzo has logged 43 minutes, or more, in the four straight. Indiana has allowed the 2nd most points to shooting guards and DiVincenzo had scored 23 points, or more, in four out of the six meetings against the Pacers. This season, when playing 40+ minutes, he’s had 23 points, or more, in 11 of his last 14 games.
There’s some better odds out there for this one. When Jayson Tatum’s PRA line is set at 42, he’s gone over this number once this postseason, 43 against Miami in game one. This season, he’s played the Cavaliers five times and has failed to go over 42 PRA in all five. Tatum has not gone over his PRA, when set at 42, in six of his last eight road games which include five straight.
This number seems a little inflated. However, New York is shorthanded. Josh Hart has played 41 minutes, or more, in every game this postseason. Now, with OG Anunoby out, he definitely isn’t coming out, unless he’s in foul trouble. With his PRA set at 36, Hart has gone over that number in five out of the eight playoff games thus far. Also, when he’s played 44 minutes, or more, his PRA has gone over 36 in five of the last six games.
Donte DiVincenzo has logged 43 minutes, or more, in the three straight. He’ll see 40+ minutes, now with OG Anunoby out for the next two games most likely. Indiana has allowed the 6th most points to shooting guards and DiVincenzo had scored 21, or more, points in three out of the five meetings against the Pacers. This season, when playing 40+ minutes, he’s had 21 points, or more, in 10 of his last 13 games.