The 2024 playoffs are in full swing. We have three NBA playoff games today. We have seen a couple of games in every series, giving us a better understanding of the matchups and rotations. As expected, we have curated the best NBA bets for April 29, 2024. Let’s continue some recent success; we’re 5–1 over our last six picks.
Best NBA Bets For April 29, 2024
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics
7:30 pm EST
Miami, FL
Kaseya Center
This will be the fourth game of the playoff series. The Celtics won the previous game handily 104-84. A win for the Celtics will give them a 3-1 series lead. Teams that take a 3-1 lead in a season series have a 95.2% win rate.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Jimmy Butler (Knee)
Josh Richardson (Shoulder)
Terry Rozier (Neck)
Questionable
Delon Wright (Personal)
Heat vs. Celtics Best Bet
Heat vs Celtics Best Bet
Under 203.5 is the bet to make. We are expecting to see more of the same defensive masterclass we saw in the previous game. Both teams finished the season in the top five in the NBA in defensive rating. The Heat are dealing with injuries to their top offensive threats. The talent disparity on the offensive end was clear to see in game three.
The Heat are playing without a traditional point guard. The Celtics have picked up on that and are forcing turnovers from the Heat ballhandlers. The Heat had 7 more turnovers than the Celtics in game three. Despite how low this number is, the physicality and talent disparity between both teams make it difficult to pick otherwise. Additionally, both teams have more familiarity, which means it will be tougher for either team to make shots.
Value bet/best odds: Under 203.5 @-110 @Draftkings
New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
8:30 pm EST
New Orleans, LA
Smoothie King Center
The Thunder are up 3-0 in the series and will be looking to sweep the series on the road. The previous game ended in a dominant 21-point victory for the Thunder on the road.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Zion Williamson (Hamstring)
Pelicans vs. Thunder Best Bet
FanDuel –
Thunder -4.5 is the bet to make. This series has not really been close. The first game gave the Pelicans a false sense of security that they had a chance to steal the series. The two subsequent games have shown that it’s too tall an order for them to do that in the absence of Zion Williamson. They have missed all the things point Zion brings to the table. Brandon Ingram is their best option to get a result in this game, but he hasn’t been himself since his return from his injury layoff.
Value bet/best odds: Thunder -4.5 @-110 @Draftkings
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
10 pm EST
Denver, CO
Ball Arena
This budding rivalry is in its fifth game. The Lakers won the previous game at home 119-108 to extend the series and prevent a second consecutive playoff sweep by the Nuggets over the Lakers.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Collin Gillespie (Knee)
Vlatko Čančar (Knee)
Cam Reddish (Ankle)
Jalen Hood-Schifino (Back)
Questionable
LeBron James (Ankle)
Anthony Davis (Wrist)
Jarred Vanderbilt (Foot)
Jamal Murray (Calf)
Reggie Jackson (Ankle)
Nuggets vs. Lakers Best Bet
Lakers +7.0 is the bet to make. The Lakers finally won a game against their bogeyman. The 119-108 result two nights ago ended an 11-game win streak by the Nuggets over the Lakers. The series is at 3-1, and the Nuggets will be looking to close it out at home. While it’s unlikely the Lakers can overturn this series, that won’t stop them from dreaming of a comeback. LeBron James is familiar with 3-1 comebacks. (2016 anyone?) The key to a comeback is taking each game as it comes. Expect to see the Lakers wear their hearts on their sleeves and try to steal one on the road. This will be a close game.
Value bet/best odds: Lakers +7.0 @-110 @Draftkings
These are our best NBA bets for April 29, 2024. Good luck with your bets.
