The Raptors can wrap up the NBA championship with a win in Game 5 and the bookmakers have them favored to do so. Toronto opened at -2.5 at some betting shops and are now a consensus -3 at the sportsbooks we follow with a total line posted at 211.5. From this side of the fence the home squad looks like the play, but will our handicapper agree? Read on to get his NBA handicapper Matt Lowry’s thoughts and a best bet play on Game 5.
To no one’s surprise, the Warriors played much better in game two and did exactly what they needed to do to secure home court advantage as they head home. As the series moves to Oracle, there are a few important things to consider. Let’s break down this matchup and the factors bettors should focus on as they consider the sportsbook’s spread of GSW -6!
Giannis was clearly rattled offensively in game three and it showed as he had his lowest scoring outing in this years’ playoffs. He did control the boards, grabbing 23 rebounds on the night but 12 points will not get it done. Can Giannis get freaky and help the Bucks cover the sportsbook’s -2? Matt has your pick!
For the first time this series, the Nuggets looked like a dominant force. They were in control the entire game and now will have the chance to officially punch their ticket to the Western Conference Finals. Denver is a +4 underdog tonight at the Moda Center in Portland. Matt Lowry gives his game 6 playoff pick!
We have seen four games so far in this series and the home team has come out on top each time. That means it’s the Warriors turn to hold serve as they defend Oracle tonight. But can they cover the sportsbook’s number of -6. Let’s look at some of the advantages each team will have and make our NBA pick.
With the Raptors having won game four, the series has turned into a best of three. Philly looked bad in game four and now will have a quick turn around to get ready to play in Toronto. Can the Sixers at least be good enough to cover against the spread getting six? Matt offers his NBA pick!
Denver needs the win today or they’ll find themselves in a deep 3-1 hole in the series. That said needing and doing are two separate things and they’ll have their work cut out for them today against Portland who has lost just nine games at home this season. Handicapper Matt Lowry has a few angles he’s banking on today. Check it out.
The Warriors find themselves in a rare underdog role when then take on the Rockets in Game 3 of their conference semifinals game. The oddsmaker has listed Houston as a small -3.5 point spread favorite with the total line set at 221.5 points. NBA handicapper Matt looks at the betting angles and gives out his free pick.
Matt Lowry underestimated the Raptors in game 1 before they put on a show and blew out the 76ers. Today he breaks down game 3 and looks at why the recent Sixer trends favor Philly at home as small 1.5 point underdogs. Read Matt’s NBA pick.
Matt Lowry breaks down game 1 of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets. Matt focuses on what Denver will need to do to as a team to repeat their success and cover the sportsbook’s opening spread of -3.5. Read the free pick and prediction.