*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.
NBA Playoff Picks – Day 4
The Midfield NBA Parlay:
Atlanta @ Washington – Washington -5.5
Portland @ Golden State – Total Points Over 219.5
Atlanta @ Washington
EASTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 2
WASHINGTON LEAD SERIES 1-0
Picks against the spread
| Spread Pick | O/U Points | Result |
| Washington | Over | Washington |
| -5.5 | 210.5 | 109-101 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Washington | 30-11 | 19-22 |
| Atlanta | 23-18 | 20-21 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Washington | 109.2 | 107.4 | +1.8 |
| Atlanta | 103.2 | 104.0 | -0.8 |
SEASON SERIES: Washington 3 – 1 Atlanta
| GAME 1 | Wizards | Atlanta | 114 : 107 |
| 23.03.17 | Wizards | Atlanta | 104 : 100 |
| 28.01.17 | Atlanta | Wizards | 86 : 112 |
| 05.11.16 | Wizards | Atlanta | 95 : 92 |
| 28.10.16 | Atlanta | Wizards | 114 : 99 |
The Say –
John Wall is essentially the reason the Wizards pulled in Game 1, finishing with 32 points (15 pts in the 3rd) and 14 assists, and breaking down the Atlanta defense at will.
At Tuesday’s practice, Hardaway and rookie Taurean Prince came up with the idea of setting up a “wall” of defenders quickly to prevent Wall from doing his thing on the fast break.
The Wizards seem to have the Hawks where they want them, and with this so called “wall” in the playbook, expect 20 assists from the man in question.
Picks –
The Best Pick – Washington -5.5 – WIN
Feeling Lucky – Take the Best Pick
Oklahoma City @ Houston
WESTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 2
HOUSTON LEAD SERIES 1-0
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Houston | Under | |
| -7.5 | 223.5 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Houston | 30-11 | 25-16 |
| OKC | 28-13 | 19-22 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Houston | 115.3 | 109.6 | +5.7 |
| OKC | 106.6 | 105.8 | +0.8 |
SEASON SERIES: Houston 3-1 OKC
| GAME 1 | Houston | OKC | 118 : 87 |
| 27.03.17 | Houston | OKC | 137 : 125 |
| 06.01.17 | Houston | OKC | 118 : 116 |
| 10.12.16 | OKC | Houston | 99 : 102 |
| 17.11.16 | OKC | Houston | 105 : 103 |
The Say –
Houston put the Thunder to the sword in Game 1, rattling them to the tune of 31 points. The Rockets scored 62 points in the paint and 31 2nd chance points against the bigger Oklahoma City forward line.
A telling statement following Game 1 from the MVP favourite –
“I don’t watch the other team, I just watch what I’m doing,” Westbrook said. “I never worry about what other guys are doing. It doesn’t bother me; I’ve seen it all already, and it doesn’t worry (me).”
We’ll take the spread the way of the home team once again, with the Rockets just having too many ways to score.
Picks –
The Best Pick – Houston -7.5
Feeling Lucky – Total Points Under 223.5 @1.91
Portland @ Golden State
WESTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND – GAME 1
GOLDEN STATE LEAD SERIES 1-0
Picks against the spread
| Spread Pick | O/U Points | Result |
| Golden State | ||
| -13.5 | 219.5 |
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Golden State | 36-5 | 31-10 |
| Portland | 25-16 | 16-25 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Golden State | 115.9 | 104.3 | +11.6 |
| Portland | 107.9 | 108.5 | -0.6 |
SEASON SERIES: Golden State 4 – 0 Portland
| GAME 1 | G. State | Portland | 121 : 109 |
| 30.01.17 | Portland | G. State | 111 : 113 |
| 05.01.17 | G. State | Portland | 125 : 117 |
| 18.12.16 | G. State | Portland | 135 : 90 |
| 02.11.16 | Portland | G. State | 104 : 127 |
The Say –
Is KD sitting tonight after 32 point return in Game 1 after sitting out the Tuesday workout?
That’s the big question coming into Game 2 with Durant listed questionable with a strained left calf. Shaun Livingston is also a “maybe” with a finger sprain.
“If he didn’t practice (Durant), there’s concern,” Coach Kerr said.
Watch for lineups, but even if Durant sits we’ll be taking the overs, with the line for the Warriors our Feeling Lucky.
Picks –
The Best Pick – Total Points Over 219.5
Feeling Lucky – Golden State -13.5
