For April 24, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Thunder and Pelicans from Oklahoma. Before we get into that featured game, we will give our daily Quick Bet on the Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat from Boston.
Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Best Bet
7PM EST
Boston, MA
TD Garden
For April 24, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat from Boston. The Celtics won the first game 114-94. Expect a high-intensity game. The Heat need this win to come back and tie the series.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Luke Cornet (calf)
Terry Rozier (neck)
Jimmy Butler (knee)
Josh Richardson (shoulder)
Celtics vs Heat Quick Bet to Make
Derrick White is our guy tonight. We are going with him getting less than 13 points. White scored 20 points in the first game, and we are sure that the Heat will defend him better this time. The Celtics just have so many scoring options, and we believe that this time White will not take so many shots. Other than that, we also believe in another blowout game, and that means fewer minutes for Derrick White.
That being said, White getting less than 13 points is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Derrick White under 12.5 points @+100 @FanDuel
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Best Bet
9:30PM EST
Oklahoma, OK
Paycom Center
For April 24, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans from Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Thunder won the first game 94-92. Expect a high-intensity game. The Pelicans need this win to come back and tie the series.
Current Form
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a historic season ending at the 1st seed in the West. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammates are fun to watch, but they are still young and inexperienced. We saw that in the first game, where they almost lost the game against the Pelicans, who were without their best player, Zion Williamson. The Thunder have won 6 straight games.
The New Orleans Pelicans have lost three of their last five games. Zion Williamson hurt himself in the play-in game against the Lakers. Even without him, the Pelicans did well in the first game against the Thunder. Brandon Ingram shot poorly, and they were still just one possession away from stealing the game 1. If Brandon Ingram steps up tonight, we believe that they have a decent chance tonight.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Zion Williamson (hamstring)
Thunder vs Pelicans Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, the Thunder are big favorites tonight. However, we believe that Brandon Ingram will step up tonight and shoot better this time. The Pelicans have a lot of players who have decent playoff experience. Playoff experience is important for big games such as this one. We believe that we will have another tight game that could go either way.
That being said, the Pelicans covering the spread is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: New Orleans Pelicans +7.5 @1.91 @bet365
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