Round 2 of NBA Playoffs Bets and Picks
Each series of the NBA playoffs second round is set, and two series are already on to Game 2. At FanDuel Sportsbook, users can bet on each series and game along with numerous, high-reward player props.
Today, OutKick is giving advice on how to bet on all each of the four series:
Nets-Bucks, Brooklyn leads 1-0
Though the 1-0 Nets have the one-game advantage, and James Harden's injury shifts the series back to where it began: 50-50.
Of the four series, this is the hardest to figure out. Without Harden, the Nets have to rely on one-on-one basketball. That's fine against most teams, but against the Bucks' length, size, and athleticism -- well, it's a problem.
This series should go seven. As the Nets run into inevitable growing pains, give me the Bucks.
Pick: Bucks, +156.
Nuggets-Suns, series 0-0
I'm on the Suns +900 to win it all. I love the depth, 3-point shooting and Chris Paul's leadership.
Against the Lakers, Devin Booker was the best player on the court. However, Booker is not the key to this series. If there is one player alive who can bother Nikola Jokić below the rim -- and there may not be -- it's Deandre Ayton.
I can't unsee the Nuggets' past playoff woes. Until I do, I'm on the Suns.
Pick: Suns, -205.
Hawk-76ers, Atlanta leads 1-0
The 76ers have a point guard who cannot shoot or make free throws late in games. Trae Young is an emerging star, and the Hawks are up 1-0. Yet, I'm still sticking with the Sixers.
I didn't even know if Joel Embiid would play Sunday. He did, and he scored 39 points. Atlanta is good. Embiid -- if healthy -- and his supporting cast are better.
Pick: 76ers, -118.
Clippers-Jazz, series 0-0
Remember how you used to stay up late at night trying to decide if you should fake an illness to delay taking your science test? That's what bettors do with the Clippers.
While the Clippers have the talent to win any series, their lack of chemistry could cost them any four games. Utah will pick up wins, there's no doubt. Should LA prevail, as it did against Dallas, it'll take seven games.
I'm closing my eyes and predicting Kawhi Leonard makes more late-game shots than Donovan Mitchell.
Pick: Clippers, +116.
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