Tonight’s NBA Playoff Picks
Indiana @ Toronto
EASTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 2
Indiana Lead Series 1-0
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Indiana | 102.2 | 100.5 | +1.7 |
| Toronto | 102.7 | 98.2 | +4.5 |
Matchups
| Game 1 | Toronto | Indiana | 90 : 100 |
| 09.04.16 | Toronto | Indiana | 111 : 98 |
| 18.03.16 | Indiana | Toronto | 94 : 101 OT |
| 15.12.15 | Indiana | Toronto | 106 : 90 |
| 29.10.15 | Toronto | Indiana | 106 : 99 |
Best Bet: Toronto WIN @1.29 – The Raptors couldn’t play any worse than in Game 1 and we are putting some faith in them, otherwise we may see another repeat of a first round elimination. Lowry and DeRozan were well down where Cory Joseph was the leading scorer for team, expect them to bounce back.
Feeling Lucky: Indiana +10.5 @1.46 – If the decision was made with which team had the best player, Paul George would be leading the pack, but it’s possible that he could take over like he did in Game 1. After missing last year’s post season, PG13 had a bit in the tank to let loose. Usually the home team bounces back on such a disappointing performance but Indiana have put fear into the Raptor fans.
Dallas @ Oklahoma
WESTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 2
Oklahoma City Lead Series 1-0
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Dallas | 102.3 | 102.6 | -0.3 |
| Oklahoma | 110.2 | 102.9 | +7.3 |
Matchups
| Game 1 | Oklahoma | Dallas | 108 : 70 |
| 25.02.16 | Dallas | Oklahoma | 103 : 116 |
| 23.01.16 | Dallas | Oklahoma | 106 : 109 |
| 14.01.16 | Oklahoma | Dallas | 108 : 89 |
| 23.11.15 | Oklahoma | Dallas | 117 : 114 |
Best Bet: Oklahoma -7.5 @1.30 – With Rick Carlisle at the helm for Dallas you can’t expect them to get blown out again, but you have to wonder how they will be able to keep up with the Thunder. Oklahoma have won all five matchups this season, including game 1, but 3 have been decided within 13 points (2 within 3 points).
Feeling Lucky: Oklahoma -12.5 @1.73 – The flipside on the Thunder is that they are locked in for a major playoff push. With arguably two of the best five players in the league, compared to the Mavericks lineup, it is really no contest. Game 1 was over by half time, and if all things are clicking with Russ and KD, Dallas will be run off the court. Maybe a Dirk/Durant shootout is the only solution?
Houston @ Golden State
WESTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 2
Golden State Lead Series 1-0
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Houston | 106.5 | 106.4 | +0.1 |
| Golden State | 114.9 | 104.1 | +10.8 |
Matchups
| Game 1 | Golden State | Houston | 104 : 78 |
| 10.02.16 | Golden State | Houston | 123 : 110 |
| 01.01.16 | Houston | Golden State | 110 : 114 |
| 31.10.15 | Houston | Golden State | 92 : 112 |
Best Bet: Golden State -9.5 @1.53 – Patrick Beverley did his best impression of the 1992 New York Knicks, but it didn’t last long with Steph destroying the Rockets in only 20 minutes of game time. He did sprain his ankle which contributed to the low minutes, but the game was well over by half time. Steph may be doubtful to play, but that will only mean Klay and Draymond will take over and run the show.
Feeling Lucky: Over 218.0 @1.91 – James Harden will be looking for a better output after only contributing 17 points in game 1, and with any offensive push the Rockets make, the Warriors will double down on the other end. With big scorers on both teams you would have to expect a higher than normal scoring output.
