4 GAMES – NBA TIPS
*Original NBA tips and research are done a game day morning, adjust your NBA picks accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
BROOKLYN @ PHILADELPHIA
EASTERN CONFERENCE – GAME 1
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Brooklyn | 42 | 40 | 23-18 | 19-22 |
| Philadelphia | 51 | 31 | 31-10 | 20-21 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Brooklyn | 112.2 | 112.3 | -0.1 |
| Philadelphia | 115.2 | 112.5 | +2.7 |
Season Series
| 29.03.19 | Philadelphia | Brooklyn | 123 : 110 |
| 13.12.18 | Philadelphia | Brooklyn | 124 : 127 |
| 26.11.18 | Brooklyn | Philadelphia | 125 : 127 |
| 05.11.18 | Brooklyn | Philadelphia | 122 : 97 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Philadelphia | Under | Brooklyn |
| -5.0 | 232.5 | 111-102 |
- 76ers took advantage of opportunities to rest players down the stretch, but have injury concerns for Game 1. After sitting out 5 of the final 7 games of the regular season, Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable tonight. (76ers were 8-10 without Embiid during the regular season).
- The Nets had their first winning season since 2013-14, mainly on the back of D’Angelo Russell, who posted career highs in scoring (21.1 ppg) and assists (7.0 apg).
- 76ers made some moves during the regular season to build a solid unit around Embiid, bringing in Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler However their elite starting 5 has been on the court together just 10 times.
- Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of over .600.
- Embiid will play a big role in tips here. We’re assuming he’ll play.
- Also like Unders, that 232.5 is high for a Game 1.
OUR PICK = Under 232.5
ORLANDO @ TORONTO
EASTERN CONFERENCE – GAME 1
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Orlando | 42 | 40 | 25-16 | 17-24 |
| Toronto | 58 | 24 | 32-9 | 26-15 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Orlando | 107.3 | 106.6 | +0.7 |
| Toronto | 114.4 | 108.4 | +6.0 |
Season Series
| 02.04.19 | Toronto | Orlando | 121 : 109 |
| 25.02.19 | Toronto | Orlando | 98 : 113 |
| 29.12.18 | Orlando | Toronto | 116 : 87 |
| 21.11.18 | Orlando | Toronto | 91 : 93 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Toronto | Under | Orlando |
| -8.5 | 213.0 | 104-101 |
- The 2nd-seed Raptors no longer have LeBron’s Cavs to end their Finals chances and this season could be their one-and-only chance with Kawhi, who will be one of the most coveted free agents this July.
- Toronto are just 2-13 in Game 1’s in their playoff history.
- Both rank in the top 10 in defensively, so Unders is nice, with the added defensive pressure of a Game 1.
- Magic are 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
OUR PICK = Under 213.0
LA CLIPPERS @ GOLDEN STATE
WESTERN CONFERENCE – GAME 1
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| L.A. Clippers | 48 | 34 | 26-15 | 22-19 |
| Golden St. | 57 | 25 | 30-11 | 27-14 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| L.A. Clippers | 115.1 | 114.3 | +0.8 |
| Golden St. | 117.7 | 111.2 | +6.5 |
Season Series
| 08.04.19 | Golden St. | LA Clippers | 131 : 104 |
| 19.01.19 | Los Angeles | Golden State | 94 : 112 |
| 24.12.18 | Golden St. | LA Clippers | 129 : 127 |
| 13.11.18 | LA Clippers | Golden St. | 121 : 116 (106 : 106) |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Golden State | Over | Golden State |
| -12.0 | 232.0 | 121-104 |
- Warriors begin their journey towards their 3rd straight Championship and 4th in 5 seasons tonight.
- Warriors are 16-2 in the 1st round over the last 4 seasons but they aren’t playing down the Clippers, who made the playoffs despite many experts predicting this as a nothing season.
- Clippers dropped 3 of their last 4 regular season games, including a 131-104 loss at Golden State, to fall into 8th spot and go into the postseason with a pair of rookies in the starting lineup.
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Golden State.
- Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.
- Warriors to hit 5th gear tonight. They are another beast come Playoffs time.
OUR PICK = Golden State -12.0
SAN ANTONIO @ DENVER
WESTERN CONFERENCE – GAME 1
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| San Antonio | 48 | 34 | 32-9 | 16-25 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | 34-7 | 20-21 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| San Antonio | 111.7 | 110.0 | +1.7 |
| Denver | 110.7 | 106.7 | +4.0 |
Season Series
| 04.04.19 | Denver | San Ant. | 113 : 85 |
| 05.03.19 | San Ant. | Denver | 104 : 103 |
| 29.12.18 | Denver | San Ant. | 102 : 99 |
| 27.12.18 | San Ant. | Denver | 111 : 103 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| San Antonio | Over | San Antonio |
| +6.0 | 211.0 | 101-96 |
- The 2nd-seeded Nuggets are ending a 5-season playoff drought after going 34-7 at home, falling just 3 wins short of their franchise record for wins in a season.
- The 7th-seeded Spurs are part of the postseason for the 22nd straight season and enters with momentum after winning their last 3 games and 6 of its past 9.
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Spurs are 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings in Denver.
OUR PICK = San Antonio +6.0
