NBA Tips, Wednesday May 1. Playoffs Round 1

NBA Tips, Wednesday May 1. Playoffs Round 1

NEW YORK KNICKS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Philadelphia 76ers (+4) 1.90

It’s do-or-die for the Sixers as they head to MSG down 3-1 in their first round series against the Knicks.

Despite being 3-1 down, the 76ers have not been embarrassed, with all three of their defeats coming in close contests.

New York have been killing Philly on the boards in recent games, generating a host of 2nd chance scoring opportunities, an area Nick Nurse will have to address.

I’m backing Embiid to have a massive game in the paint here, helping Philly fight to see game 6.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC
Orlando Magic (+4.5) 1.92

Cavs vs Magic head into game 5 with the series poised at 2-2.

Both sides have taken care of business at home so far, though the Magic has done so in emphatic fashion, winning game 3 by 38-points and game 4 by 23!

It’s hard to imagine Cleveland rebounding from those embarrassing defeats.

I’m backing the confident young Magic core to cover the line as away underdogs.