NBA Tips, Monday June 10 – NBA Finals

NBA Tips, Monday June 10 – NBA Finals

BOSTON CELTICS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS
Dallas Mavericks (+7) & Luka Over 32.5 Points $3.04

We enter Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals with the Celts leading the series 1-0, following a dominant performance last time out.

As expected, Boston murdered Dallas on the perimeter, making 16 of 42 of their attempted 3’s, compared to the visitors 7/27, four of which fell for Luka.

Unlike the Mavs, the Celtics had scoring contributions from all five starters, plus Porzingis, who finished with 20 points, 6 boars and 3 blocks on first game back from injury.

Boston dared Luka to beat them in Game 1, refusing to double team the All-star, rather making life difficult for his supporting cast, a supporting cast who offered little to no support.

Dallas has been able to adapt rapidly, winning game two following a loss in their first two series against the Clippers and OKC.

I have the Mavs bouncing back in Game 2, combined with a textbook Luka performance.

NBA Tips, Friday June 7 – NBA Finals

BOSTON CELTICS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS
Mavs to Cover (+6.5) $1.90

The 2024 NBA Finals get underway at TD Garden on Friday morning, as the Celtics lock horns with the Mavs.

Dallas has defied all the odds up until this point, winning all 3 of their Western Conference Playoff series despite starting as the underdogs every step of the way.

They’ll start as heavy outsiders once again, when they line-up against the best side during the regular season, Boston.

I think both sides will be feeling each other out in Game 1, with intense defence set to dominate the fixture.

I’m backing Luka to keep the Mavs within striking distance in the 4th, covering the generous +6.5 point line currently on offer.

NBA Tips, Friday May 31 – Western Conference Finals

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DALLAS MAVERICKS
Mavs to Cover $1.90

The Western Conference Finals heads to Game 5, after the Timberwolves avoided the sweep in Dallas on Wednesday.

The series returns home for the T-Wolves, a spot where they have struggled to perform in the post season,  losing four of their last five games in Minnesota.

Alternatively, the Mavs have won four straight playoffs fixtures on the road, losing just two of eight away games across the post season to date.

I’m backing the Mavs incredible run on the road to continue, covering the +5 point line currently on offer.

NBA Tips, Wednesday May 29 – Conference Finals

DALLAS MAVERICKS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Minnesota Timberwolves (+3) & Edwards to Score 25+ Points

The Mavs have a chance to sweep the Timberwolves when the pair meet in Dallas on Tuesday night (local time).

Luka and Kyrie have dominated the first three games of the Western Conference Finals, Doncic averaging 33-8-9, Irving chipping in with 28-4-5.

Despite the dynamic duo’s dominance, the T-Wolves have held their own in all three games, only lets down by their composure in crunch time.

Minnesota are 5-2 on the road in this post season, and will not shy away from the fight here.

I am backing the T-Wolves to cover as underdogs, combined with a massive performance from star guard Anthony Edwards.

 

NBA Tips, Tuesday May 28 – Conference Finals

INDIANA PACERS VS BOSTON CELTICS
Over 222.5 $1.90

The Pacers look to avoid the sweep when they host the Celtics in Game 4.

The Celts overcame an 18-point deficit in Game 3, eventually pipping the Pacers by three points at the death.

Every game between this pair in the postseason has gone Over the Total Points line with ease.

If Indiana are any chance of winning this fixture, they’ll have to move the ball downhill quickly.

I can see the buckets flowing at both ends of the court here, as such I’m taking the Overs to salute once again.

NBA Tips, Saturday May 23 – Conference Finals

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DALLAS MAVERICKS
Anthony Edwards to Score 30+ Points $2.05

The Timberwolves are out to even the ledger, after going down to the Mavs in a thrilling Game 1.

Both Kyrie and Luka dominated Game 1 in Minnesota, combining for 63 of the Mavericks 108 points.

Anthony Edwards has left his mark in a big way against the Suns and defending champs Denver, and if the T-Wolves are any chance to make the Finals, he’ll need to stand up once again.

I’m backing Ant-man to elevate himself and his side in Game 2, scoring 30+ points.

 

NBA Tips, Friday May 24 – Conference Finals

BOSTON CELTICS VS INDIANA PACERS
Over 224.5 Total Points $1.90

The Celtics head into Game 2 in Boston leading the series 1-0 thanks to a choking masterclass from Tyrese Halliburton at the death in Game 1.

Although the Celts have one of the best defensive ratings in the league, they have struggled to quell the Pacers scoring, instead opting to fight fire with fire.

Indiana are not afraid to move the ball quickly, they have scoring options in every position on the court and their bench runs deep.

It’s hard to image the Celts losing game 2 at home, but I do think they’ll have to score 120+ to win this one.

NBA Tips, Thursday May 23 – Conference Finals

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DALLAS MAVERICKS
Mavs to Cover & Luka to Score 30+ Points $3.29

The Timberwolves (3rd) play host to the Mavericks (5th) in an unlikely Western Conference Finals matchup.

The T-Wolves blew past Phoenix in the opening round, setting up a blockbuster series against the defending champions Denver, a series they would go on to win in Game 7, in Denver, after being 20 points down at the half!

Alternatively, Dallas were easily the better team in both the series against the Clippers and their 2nd round upset over top of the West, OKC.

This pair meet four times during the regular season, Minnesota winning three matches, the caveat being, Kyrie only played in one of those games and Luka twice, and the only time they played together, Mavs won.

I’m expecting a big performance from the Mavs’ star duo, both who have far more experience on the big stage than Minnesota’s young side.

Taking Mavs to cover as underdogs and Luka to score 30+ points.

 

NBA Tips, Wednesday May 22 – Conference Finals

BOSTON CELTICS VS INDIANA PACERS
Over 222 Points & Celtics (-10) $3.31

The Celtics welcome the Pacers to TD Garden for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Celts finished top of the East, and rolled through a Miami Heat side missing Jimmy Butler in Round 1, before easing past an injury depleted Cavs outfit in Round 2 of the Playoffs.

Similarly, the 6th placed Pacers took care of business against the Giannis-less Bucks in Round 1, before winning a Game 7 against an injury ravished Knick unit at MSG in Round 2.

The Celts and the Pacers met five times during the regular season, with Boston taking the series 3-2.

Three of the pairs five matchups saw over 250 total points scored, which comes as no surprise considering they were 1st and 2nd in offensive rankings.

I’m backing Game 1 to hit the Overs combined with the Celtics to cover at home.

NBA Tips, Friday May 17. Playoffs Round 2

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS DENVER NUGGETS
Denver Nuggets (+2.5) $1.90

From 2-0 up, to 3-2 down, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be wondering where it has all gone wrong.

The answer, Nikola Jokic.

The 3x MVP has figured out the Timberwolves defence, and proceeded to pick them to pieces.

The momentum has well and truely shifted to the Nuggets in this series, and I’m backing them to wrap thing up on the road in Game 6.

INDIANA PACERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS
Pacers to Cover $1.90

The Pacers host the Knicks in a must win contest.

Indiana were thoroughly outplayed at MSG in Game 5, with Jalen Brunson dropping 44 points on their head.

The Home side has won every contest in this series so far, and I’m backing the Pacers to bounce back and take this one to a Game 7!