For May 17, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks from Indiana. Before we get into that featured game, we will give our daily Quick Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder from Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Best Bet
8PM EST
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center
For May 18, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder in Dallas. The Mavericks have won the last game and now lead the series 3-2. This is a must-win game for the Thunder. Expect a high-intensity game.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Maxi Kleber (shoulder)
Mavericks vs Thunder Quick Bet to Make
Luka Dončić is our guy for this game. We are going with him getting at least 49 points + rebounds + assists. After the Mavericks lost game 4, Doncic was heavily criticized. In the last game against the Thunder in Oklahoma, Luka had a triple-double with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. We believe that the Mavericks will close out this series at home, so expect Luka to carry them yet again, getting those big numbers.
That being said, Doncic getting at least 49 PRA is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Luka Dončić over 48.5 PRA @-104 @FanDuel
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers Best Bet
8:30PM EST
Indianapolis, IN
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
For May 17, 2024, we will look at the clash between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks in Indianapolis. The Knicks won game 5 and now lead the series 3-2. This is a must-win game for the Pacers. Expect a high-intensity game.
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The Knicks won the last game against the Pacers in New York 121-91 as we predicted. So far in this series, the Knicks have been dominant at home. However, on the road, the Knicks are yet to steal a game. OG Anunoby is still out, and without him, Thibodeau gave Alec Burks his first playoff minutes. He stepped up in the last game, hitting 5/8 threes and getting 18 much needed points. Even without their 4 main players, the Knicks are getting the job done.
The Pacers have won both games at home so far in the series. We have to say that Tyrese Haliburton was a no-show in the last game against the Knicks. Being such a young team, the Pacers fumbled under the pressure in Madison Square Garden. The bad news for them is that the Knicks had three days to rest, so expect them to be well rested this time. In that last home game against the Knicks, the Pacers won 121-89. Their 10-man rotation was just too much for the Knicks, and their energy was over the roof.
Injury Report
Missing Tonight
Julius Randle (shoulder)
Bojan Bogdanovic (foot)
Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder)
Mitchell Robinson (ankle)
OG Anunoby (hamstring)
Pacers vs Knicks Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, the Knicks are huge underdogs in this matchup. However, the Knicks have finally had a much-needed rest. We believe that they will be well rested and close out this series in Indianapolis. Jalen Brunson is the best player on the court and when you need buckets, you can rely on him. Tyrese Haliburton was hesitant so far, and we believe that the Knicks are just a more experienced team that knows how to operate under conditions such as this one.
That being said, the Knicks winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: New York Knicks winning @3.05 @bet365
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