FREE NBA PLAYOFF PICKS
*Original NBA Playoff picks and research are done a game day morning, adjust your selections accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
DP’S PLAYER PROP
SEASON RECORD: 58-33
LA CLIPPERS VS DALLAS
PG — OR more formerly known as “Playoff P” is coming off another soft Playoff performance.
Foul trouble clearly disrupted his flow in his latest outing against the Mavericks, making it difficult for him to gain any ascendancy in his offensive flow.
Such is the nature of Playoffs basketball, the Clippers get another chance to re-claim the lead after being humbled from the get-go.
Through two Playoff games in the bubble, George has returned below par numbers from beyond 23-feet (note: his regular season Bubble shooting was exceptional).
Not to worry though — because he will firmly adjust to the pace and defensive schemes being applied by the Mavericks back court + he won’t be tagging out of the game so early.
With the series in the balance, George will get his 17/20 shots on the floor, so volume will NOT be an issue.
DP’S PICK – PAUL GEORGE OVER 24.5 POINTS
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TREND BETS
DENVER VS UTAH
DENVER
- Over is 7-0 in last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 games vs teams above .600.
- Over is 20-6-1 in last 27 overall.
- Over is 18-7-1 in last 26 games as a favorite.
UTAH
- Over is 5-0 in last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Over is 4-0 in last 4 games vs teams above .600.
- Over is 7-1 in last 8 overall.
- Over is 7-1 in last 8 when their opponent allows 100+ points in their last game.
- Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 games as an underdog.
TREND BET – OVER 217.5 TOTAL POINTS
BROOKLYN VS TORONTO
TORONTO LEAD 2-0
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- Fred VanVleet has 22+ points in the Raptors’ last 5 games against the Nets. (19.5)
- Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot has 17+ points in the Nets’ last 4 games. (16.5)
- Norman Powell has scored 15+ in the Raptors’ last 4 games at The Field House. (13.5)
- Caris LeVert has 9+ assists in his last 4 games. (8.5)
- Kyle Lowry has 7+ rebounds in the Raptors’ last 3 games against the Nets. (5.5)
() = BOOKIE LINE
SEASON SERIES
| GAME 2 | TOR | BKN | 104 : 99 |
| GAME 1 | TOR | BKN | 134 : 110 |
| 13.02.20 | BKN | TOR | 101 : 91 |
| 09.02.20 | TOR | BKN | 119 : 118 |
| 05.01.20 | BKN | TOR | 102 : 121 |
| 15.12.19 | TOR | BKN | 110 : 102 |
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BKN | 35 | 37 | 20-16 | 15-21 |
| TOR | 53 | 19 | 26-10 | 27-9 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | AV. TOT |
| BKN | 111.8 | 112.3 | -0.5 | 224.1 |
| TOR | 112.8 | 106.5 | +6.3 | 219.3 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| TOR | UNDER | TOR |
| -9.5 | 221.5 | 117-92 |
The Raptors have jumped out to a 2-0 series after outscored Brooklyn by 11 points during the 4th quarter to rally for a 104-99 win.
Brooklyn out-rebounded Toronto by a 62-56 but committed 17 turnovers. The 7th-seeded Nets assisted on 25 of their 33 made field goals and shot just 39% from the field.
LeVert has averaged 25.0 points in 6 games since the restart, however the Raptors have figured out ways to lessen his impact. LeVert is averaging 15.5 points and 13.0 assists in the two games and shooting just 27.8% and has yet to hit a 3-pointer on 6 attempts.
Brooklyn have lost some shooting with Joe Harris leaving the bubble for a personal matter, and that will almost seal the deal for a Raptors sweep.
PICKS – UNDER 221.5 TOTAL POINTS
UTAH VS DENVER
SERIES TIED 1-1
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- Nikola Jokic has 28+ points in the Nuggets’ last 5 games against the Jazz. (23.5)
- Mike Conley has 19+ points in his last 4 games against the Nuggets. (16.5)
- Jamal Murray has 21+ points in 5 of his last 6 games against the Jazz. (19.5)
- Donovan Mitchell has 30+ points in 4 of the Jazz’s last 5 playoff games. (25.5)
- Jordan Clarkson has 18+ points in 5 of the Jazz’s last 6 games. (17.5)
- Michael Porter Jr. has made 3+ three-pointers in 6 of his last 8 games. (2.5)
() = BOOKIE LINE
MATCHUP TRENDS
- Under is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
- Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
SEASON SERIES
| GAME 2 | DEN | UTA | 105 : 124 |
| GAME 1 | DEN | UTA | 135 : 125 (115 : 115) |
| 09.08.20 | DEN | UTA | 134 : 132 (105 : 105) |
| 06.02.20 | UTA | DEN | 95 : 98 |
| 31.01.20 | DEN | UTA | 106 : 100 |
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DEN | 46 | 27 | 26-11 | 20-16 |
| UTA | 44 | 28 | 23-12 | 21-16 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | AV. TOT |
| DEN | 111.3 | 109.2 | +2.1 | 220.5 |
| UTA | 111.3 | 108.8 | +2.5 | 220.1 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| DEN | OVER | UTA |
| -1.5 | 217.5 | 124-87 |
The series is level after Utah’s 124-105 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday in Game 2.
The Jazz jumped out to a 61-48 lead at halftime and never faltered, scoring 43 points in the 3rd quarter. Donovan Mitchell led scoring for Utah in the win with 30 points scoring 21 during the 3rd quarter when Utah pulled away.
Donovan Mitchell is leading Utah in scoring during the playoffs with an average of 43.5 points per game and is the leader in assists with an average of 7.5 per game.
Mike Conley’s (probable) loss may catch up to Utah at some point if he doesn’t suit up, as will having Mitchell and Ingles setting up the majority of the offense.
PICK – OVER 217.5 TOTAL POINTS
PHILADELPHIA VS BOSTON
BOSTON LEAD 2-0
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- Jayson Tatum has 32+ points in his last two games. (28.5)
- Josh Richardson has 18+ points in his last three games against the Celtics. (15.5)
- Joel Embiid has the first basket in 3 of the 76ers’ last 5 playoff games against the Celtics.
- Joel Embiid has 34+ points in 3 of his last 4 games with the 76ers as underdogs against the Celtics. (29.5)
- Tobias Harris has 4+ assists in 6 of his last 8 games with Ben Simmons out. (3.5)
() = BOOKIE LINE
MATCHUP TRENDS
- Celtics are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
SEASON SERIES
| GAME 2 | BOS | PHI | 128 : 101 |
| GAME 1 | BOS | PHI | 109 : 101 |
| 02.02.20 | BOS | PHI | 116 : 95 |
| 10.01.20 | PHI | BOS | 109 : 98 |
| 13.12.19 | BOS | PHI | 109 : 115 |
| 24.10.19 | PHI | BOS | 107 : 93 |
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| PHI | 43 | 30 | 31-4 | 12-26 |
| BOS | 48 | 24 | 26-10 | 22-14 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | AV. TOT |
| PHI | 110.7 | 108.4 | +2.3 | 219.1 |
| BOS | 113.7 | 107.3 | +6.4 | 221.0 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| BOS | OVER | BOS |
| -5.0 | 216.5 | 102-94 |
Boston leads the series 2-0 following a 128-101 Game 2 victory. The Celtics were by Tatum with 33 points as the Celtics held Philadelphia to just 101 points in each of the first two games.
The Celtics hope to continue their three-ball assault on the 76ers, outscoring the 6th-seeded 76ers 87-42 from beyond the arc.
Boston has made a total of 29 threes in the series, and that’s killing the 76ers, but the bigger worry for Philly is the fact that if the Celtics shots from deep stop dropping, they still have other weapons to use.
PICK – BOSTON -5.0
DALLAS VS LA CLIPPERS
SERIES TIED 1-1
PLAYER BETTING TRENDS
- Marcus Morris Sr. has 14+ points in his last 6 playoff games. (12.5)
- Tim Hardaway Jr. has made 3+ three-pointers in 4 of the Mavericks’ last 5 games. (2.5)
- Kawhi Leonard has 10+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 playoff games. (8.5)
- Paul George has 27+ points in 3 of his last 4 playoff games. (24.5)
- Luka Doncic has 3+ three-pointers in 3 of the Mavericks’ last 4 games against the Clippers. (2.5)
- Kristaps Porzingis has 26+ points in 12 of his last 17 games against Western teams. (23.5)
() = BOOKIE LINE
MATCHUP TRENDS
- Clippers are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
SEASON SERIES
| GAME 2 | LAC | DAL | 114 : 127 |
| GAME 1 | LAC | DAL | 118 : 110 |
| 07.08.20 | DAL | LAC | 111 : 126 |
| 22.01.20 | DAL | LAC | 107 : 110 |
| 27.11.19 | DAL | LAC | 99 : 114 |
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DAL | 43 | 32 | 20-18 | 23-14 |
| LAC | 49 | 23 | 27-9 | 22-14 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | AV. TOT |
| DAL | 117.0 | 112.1 | +4.9 | 229.1 |
| LAC | 116.3 | 109.9 | +6.4 | 226.2 |
PICKS ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| LAC | OVER | LAC |
| -4.5 | 231.0 | 130-122 |
Dallas were 0-4 against the Clippers this season before outplaying them in Game 2 on Wednesday, taking an impressive wire-to-wire, 127-114 win.
Dallas took a 61-56 lead into the main break and extended the lead to 13 points after three quarters to pull out the win. Doncic the leading scorer for Dallas with 28 points, while Porzingis chimed in with 23 points.
Los Angeles will be looking to bounce back with a stronger effort in Game 3, their main focus likely to prevent another early first quarter blowout. Paul George suffered through a 4-for-17 shooting night and scored just 14 points, but we can’t see those woes extending into tonight.
Patrick Beverley (calf) is doubtful for the Clips.
PICK – OVER 231.0 TOTAL POINTS
