“Play it Safe” NBA Playoff Tips:
Boston @ Atlanta – Atlanta -6.5 @1.91 – WIN
Memphis @ San Antonio – San Antonio -19.5 @2.02 – WIN
*All dates are U.S
Tonight’s NBA Playoff Tips:
Boston @ Atlanta
EASTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 2
Atlanta Lead Series 1-0
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Atlanta | 102.8 | 99.2 | +3.6 |
| Boston | 105.7 | 102.5 | +3.2 |
Matchups
| GAME 1 | Atlanta | Boston | 102 : 101 |
| 10.04.16 | Atlanta | Boston | 118 : 107 |
| 19.12.15 | Boston | Atlanta | 101 : 109 |
| 25.11.15 | Atlanta | Boston | 121 : 97 |
| 14.11.15 | Boston | Atlanta | 106 : 93 |
Best Bet: Boston +12.5 @1.30 – As close as the Celtics came in game 1, the likely loss of of Avery Bradley for the series with a hamstring strain sets what looked like a great series matchup back a cog or two. Bradley is the Hawks 2nd leading scorer with 15.2 points, and their best perimeter defender. The loss of Bradley was evident in the final 5 minutes, as his matchup Jeff Teague was involved in 7 of the last 12 scoring plays of the night.
The bookies have the Hawks heavy favourites at $1.37, which is a little short for us even with the home record, and loss of Bradley for the Celts. We like the Boston line here.
Feeling Lucky: Atlanta -6.5 @1.91 – With the loss of Bradley, Jeff Teague will be licking his lips. It’s likely the Hawks will up tempo to ensure they leave the Philips Arena 2–0 after tonight.
Memphis @ San Antonio
WESTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 2
San Antonio Lead Series 1-0
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| San Antonio | 103.5 | 92.9 | +10.6 |
| Memphis | 99.1 | 101.3 | -2.2 |
Matchups
| GAME 1 | San Antonio | Memphis | 106 : 74 |
| 29.03.16 | Memphis | San Antonio | 87 : 101 |
| 26.03.16 | San Antonio | Memphis | 110 : 104 |
| 04.12.15 | Memphis | San Antonio | 83 : 103 |
| 22.11.15 | San Antonio | Memphis | 92 : 82 |
Best Bet: San Antonio -13.5 @1.42 – There is no doubt the Spurs are banking on some extra days rest with the Thunder going down in game 2. Pop’s men will have no issue in sweeping this series against Memphis with the reigning Defensive Player of the Year cooling his jets for the Durant showdown. The Grizzlies have been dealt an unlucky card this season, and winning would be a miracle tonight.
Feeling Lucky: San Antonio -19.5 @2.02 – There were no real surprises in Game 1’s result and the same will probably occur again. The Spurs have a full bill of health while Memphis have Z-Bo and a bit of nothing else. 6 extra points in the line gives us the opportunity to double our money.
