NBA Playoffs – Day 8

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NBA Playoff Picks

It’s my birthday this weekend lads, so the write-ups are out in place of stats. I’ll be at the pub if you need me… But seriously, don’t call me unless you plan to buy me a round.

*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly. 


The Midfield NBA Parlay:

Washington @ Atlanta – Total Points Over 209.5 – WIN

Golden State @ Portland – Golden State -6.0 – PUSH


Toronto @ Milwaukee

EASTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 4

MILWAUKEE LEADS 2-1

Picks against the spread

Spread O/U Points Result
Milwaukee  Under  Toronto
-2.0  195.0 87-76

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Toronto 28-13 23-18
Milwaukee 23-18 19-22

Season Points +/-

TEAM PPG OPP PPG DIFF
Toronto 106.9 102.6 +4.3
Milwaukee 103.6 103.8 -0.2

SERIES

GAME 3 Milwaukee Toronto 104 : 77
GAME 2 Toronto Milwaukee 106 : 100
GAME 1 Toronto Milwaukee 83 : 97
05.03.17 Milwaukee Toronto 101 : 94
28.01.17 Toronto Milwaukee 102 : 86
13.12.16 Toronto Milwaukee 122 : 100
26.11.16 Milwaukee Toronto 99 : 105

The Trends-

  • Total Points Under in 20-8-1 in Milwaukee’s last 29 games overall.
  • Total Points Under in 4-0 in the last 4 matchups in Milwaukee.
  • Raptors are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 matchups .
  • Total Points Under is 4-0 in the last 4 matchups in Milwaukee.
  • Total Points Under is 4-1 in the last 5 matchups .

Picks –

The Best Pick – Milwaukee -2.0 – LOSS

Feeling Lucky – Total Points Under 195.0 – WIN


Washington @ Atlanta

EASTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 3

WASHINGTON LEADS 2-0

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Washington  Over  Atlanta
+2.5 209.5  116-98

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Washington 30-11 19-22
Atlanta 23-18 20-21

Season Points +/-

TEAM PPG OPP PPG DIFF
Washington 109.2 107.4 +1.8
Atlanta 103.2 104.0 -0.8

SERIES

GAME 2 Washington Atlanta 109 : 101
GAME 1 Washington Atlanta 114 : 107
23.03.17 Washington Atlanta 104 : 100
28.01.17 Atlanta Washington 86 : 112
05.11.16 Washington Atlanta 95 : 92
28.10.16 Atlanta Washington 114 : 99

The Trends-

  • Washington are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 in this matchup.
  • Total Points Under is 4-1 in the last 5 matchups.
  • Total Points Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Atlanta.

Picks –

The Best Pick – Total Points Over 209.5 – WIN

Feeling Lucky – Washington WIN @2.19 – LOSS


San Antonio @ Memphis

WESTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 4

SAN ANTONIO LEAD 2-1

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
San Antonio  Over  Memphis
-3.5 187.5  110-108

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
San Antonio 31-10 30-11
Memphis 24-17 19-22

Season Points +/-

TEAM PPG OPP PPG DIFF
San Antonio 105.3 98.1 +7.2
Memphis 100.5 100.0 +0.5

SERIES

GAME 3 Memphis Spurs 105 : 94
GAME 2 Spurs Memphis 96 : 82
GAME 1 Spurs Memphis 111 : 82
05.04.17 Spurs Memphis 95 : 89 (84 : 84)
24.03.17 Spurs Memphis 97 : 90
19.03.17 Memphis  Spurs 104 : 96
07.02.17 Memphis  Spurs 89 : 74

The Trends-

  • Total Points Over is 4-0 in San Antonio’s last 4 road games.
  • Total Points Under is 3-0-1 in Memphis’ last 4 games played on 1 day’s rest.
  • San Antonio are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Memphis.
  • San Antonio are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 in this matchup.

Picks –

The Best Pick – San Antonio -3.5 – LOSS

Feeling Lucky – San Antonio 11+ @3.76 – LOSS


Golden State @ Portland

WESTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 3

GOLDEN STATE LEAD 2-0

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Golden State  Over  Golden State
-6.0 217.0 119-113

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Golden State 36-5 31-10
Portland 25-16 16-25

Season Points +/-

TEAM PPG OPP PPG DIFF
Golden State 115.9 104.3 +11.6
Portland 107.9 108.5 -0.6

SERIES

GAME 2 Warriors Portland 110 : 81
GAME 1 Warriors Portland 121 : 109
30.01.17 Portland Warriors 111 : 113
05.01.17 Warriors Portland 125 : 117
18.12.16 Warriors Portland 135 : 90
02.11.16 Portland Warriors 104 : 127

The Trends

  • Golden State are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games.
  • Total Points Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Portland.
  • Total Points Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
  • Golden State are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Portland.

Picks –

The Best Pick – Golden State -6.0 – PUSH

Feeling Lucky – Golden State 11+ @2.88 – LOSS