NBA Betting Picks For Today's Playoff Games

NBA Playoffs: Betting Picks From BetQL

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Our team of analysts has sifted through the stats, dissected the matchups, and deciphered the storylines unfolding on the court, so scroll down to check out our favorite NBA bets for tonight. Also, be sure to subscribe to BetQL to get NBA picks from our computer model!

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NBA Betting Picks: May 16 & 17

Timberwolves -2 vs. Nuggets (-120, Caesars)

The Nuggets have dominated the Wolves over the last three games and that was especially evident in Game 5 with Nikola Jokic finishing with 40 points on 22 shots and 13 assists. He got whatever he wanted on Tuesday night and made the four-time Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert, look inadequate on several occasions. Defensively, Minnesota has a lot to figure out, but we can’t forget that it was the best team on that end of the floor all season. It may not be capable of stopping Jokic, but it’s capable of slowing him down. Offensively, the Wolves desperately need Mike Conley back for Game 6. Without him on the floor, they looked lost and played sloppy, turning the ball over 14 times, and Anthony Edwards routinely found himself trying to dribble out of a double team. Edwards has to be significantly better on the offensive end and Karl-Anthony Towns has to stay out of foul trouble if the Wolves want to win and force a Game 7. Denver has been nearly flawless over the last three games, yet I still think Minnesota has a little more in them and will find a way to grind out a win at the Target Center tonight.

Knicks +5.5 at Pacers (-110, BetMGM)

The Knicks have proven to be one of the most consistent teams in the league. I can’t say the same about the Pacers, so I’ll back New York at +5.5 on Thursday. Despite being shorthanded due to injuries, Tom Thibadeau continues to get the most out of his lineup. Jalen Brunson finished Game 5 with 44 points, Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed 17 rebounds, including 12 offensive, and Josh Hart posted another double-double. With Brunson at his best and the supporting cast around him operating at a high level, New York should win this series. The Pacers have struggled to hold onto the ball throughout the series, committing 18 turnovers in Game 5. They also gave up 20 offensive rebounds in Tuesday’s game alone. Things are unraveling for Indiana, which only adds to the confidence the Knicks are playing with. With Caitlin Clark and the Fever holding their home opener on Thursday, Game 6 won’t be played until Friday, giving both squads an extra day of rest. That is especially beneficial for New York’s lineup that is used to playing heavy minutes. A confident, well-rested Knicks squad is a dangerous one. I’ll grab them at +5.5 and will be sprinkling the moneyline at +188.

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