NBA odds, lines, spreads, picks, predictions for Friday, May 8: 3-way parlay pays over +600

Friday's NBA conference semifinal playoffs feature two Game 3 matchups. In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are 1.5-point favorites vs. the Knicks at 7 p.m. ET. In the West, the Spurs are 4.5-point favorites over the Timberwolves at 9:30 p.m. ET. 

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One pick we'll give away: The model is backing the Under 213.5 points in the Knicks vs. 76ers matchup.

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