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NBA Best Bets Tonight | May 7th 2024: THE ‘YOFFS
Written by: Varun Sharma
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Here are our best bets tonight, in the NBA.
The Second Round of the NBA Playoffs has been nothing short of insanity! The Wolves are up 2-0 on the defending Champs, and there’s only one way to describe that Knicks and Pacers game; ELECTRIC.
Let’s not waste any more time, let’s get right into some winners.
Here are tonight’s Best NBA Bets for Monday, May 7th!
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Luke Kornet 1+ Block (-130) via BetOnline – Get a $500 WELCOME BONUS
This might seem like an odd bet, but here me out. Luke Kornet flies under the radar, unless your a Celtics fan you probably don’t know who this guy is; or you know him for his insane ‘dabbing’ celebration.
Kornet has been the definition of plug and play for the Celtics this year, he’s averaging just 15.6 minutes per game but he’s still putting up a block per game. Now the Celtics are without their starting C, Kristaps Porzingis, and they’ll once again need Luke to step up.
This season, in games without Porzingis, Kornet is averaging 19.9 minutes per game and has recorded 1 or more blocks in 16/22 games; even recording 2+ in 8 of these games.
In games where Kornet sees 15+ minutes this year, he’s averaging 1.55 blocks per game and he’s cleared this line in 26/33 games; again recording 2+ blocks in 16 of 33 games.
Their opponents, the Cavaliers, rank 15th in opponents blocks per game and 21st in blocks allowed to C. Tonight with no Porzingis in the lineup, look for Kornet to step up on the defensive side.
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Luke Kornet 1+ Block (-130) BetOnline
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Mavericks +3.5 (-105) via BetOnline – Get a $500 WELCOME BONUS
Luka and Kyrie are locked in, they averaged 30 and 27, respectively, in the first round.
We’re rolling with Playoff Pedigree vs Playoff Inexperience. The Thunder are rolling into this game after completing the sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans over a week ago.
Eight days of rest seems great, but extended rest in the post-season can often lead to rust. Teams that are favorites of 5.5 of less are currently 4-20-1 ATS, in Game 1, over their L25 chances.
The Mavericks defense was their weakness all season but have tightened up since the All-Star Break. The Mavericks held the Clippers to just 100 points per game in the Round 1, and holding the Clippers to 43% from the field.
Kyrie and Luka averaged 27 and 30 points per game, respectively and both look poised for a deep run in the post-season.
Give me experience every time. Go Mavericks.
Mavericks +3.5 (-105) BetOnline
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To Recap, NBA Betting Insights for May 7th, 2024:
In the Cavaliers vs. Celtics, we’re rolling with the Luke Kornet 1+ Block (-130) via BetOnline. No Porzingis means Boston’s gonna look to Kornet for some rim protection.
I’m also taking the Mavericks +3.5 (-105) on BetOnline. Give me playoff experience over youth any day.
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