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
