Best NBA Bets for May 4 Playoff Games: Rockets vs. Warriors, Cavs vs. Pacers | Deadspin.com

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It’s the NBA postseason. Fred VanVleet, putting from at the back of the three-point line, secured a decisive victory towards the Golden State Warriors, giving new hope to the playoff aspirations of the Houston Rockets — and giving NBA fanatics any other recreation to wager on.

Since you’ll’t ask a Jedi Master how the video games are going to play out — or the way to wager — take a look at our Best Bets record for the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, May 4.

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Golden State Warriors (+120) vs. Houston Rockets (-2.5), o/u 203.5

Rockets ML -142

For the Warriors to win, Steph Curry must blow up, and Jimmy Butler should flip in a productive day. Golden State for sure can’t be expecting a lot from its supporting solid — the ones two should prepared the ground and accomplish that in taste.

While they could also be succesful, Golden State’s age goes to take a again seat to a tender, fearless crew that doesn’t realize it must be in awe of the Warriors’ accomplishments in recent times.

It might be shut all over, however finally, Houston’s adolescence will win the day towards Golden State’s getting older warriors.

Steven Adams, OVER 7.5 issues (-120)

Adams hadn’t carried out a lot at the scoreboard all over the collection — till he publish 17 in Game 6. Steve Kerr didn’t have a solution for Houston’s double-big lineup when Adams and Alperen Sengun have been at the flooring.

As a consequence, the Warriors struggled within the fourth quarter, and Adams dropped 17 issues. Golden State might be higher ready these days, however Adams might hit the over ahead of halftime.

Indiana Pacers (+8) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-325), o/u 229.5

OVER 229.5

The offensive firepower of the Cavaliers has many analysts choosing Cleveland to win Game 1 and the collection. After gazing them dismantle Miami, it’s simple to justify having a bet at the Cavs — both outright or to hide.

However, the Pacers received the season collection 3–1.

If that tidbit stuck your consideration, it must. The Pacers can cling with the Cavs. With each groups ratcheting up the depth, this must be one heck of a struggle. As for who will win — arduous to mention. But with how explosive each offenses are, be expecting numerous scoring.

Evan Mobley, OVER 17.5 issues (-125)

Donovan Mitchell has the entire upside it’s good to ask for, however Mobley has been the extra constant manufacturer, with 17, 19 and 20 issues in his final 3 video games. Mitchell scored 22, 13 and 20.

With Indiana most likely specializing in slowing down Mitchell, Mobley must see a couple of additional seems.

Myles Turner, OVER 14.5 issues (-120)

It’s somewhat unexpected this general is so low. Turner averaged 15-plus issues consistent with recreation within the steady season and posted 19, 15, 8, 23 and 21 issues towards the Bucks in Round 1. He hit the over in two of the 4 regular-season video games vs. the Cavs.

Cleveland’s protection will most likely key on Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, which might depart Turner in an excellent spot to move over 14.5.