{"id":75557,"date":"2024-04-30T10:58:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T14:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=75557"},"modified":"2024-04-30T10:58:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T14:58:42","slug":"best-nba-bets-for-april-30-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/04\/30\/best-nba-bets-for-april-30-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Best NBA Bets For April 30, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs is drawing to a close. We&#8217;ve thoroughly analyzed all the series, gaining a deeper understanding of the matchups and rotations. After extensive research, here are the best NBA bets for April 30, 2024. Let&#8217;s continue our <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/04\/29\/best-nba-bets-for-april-29-2024\/\" target=\"_self\">hot<\/a> 8-1 streak over the last couple of days.<\/p>\n<h2>Best NBA Bets For April 30, 2024<\/h2>\n<h3>New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers<\/h3>\n<p>[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;180848&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:00 pm EST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>New York, NY<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Madison Square Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Knicks secured a victory against their bitter rivals in Game 4 and are on the brink of clinching the series. It was a closely contested game until the Knicks pulled away in the closing stages. Expect a similar scenario in game five.<\/p>\n<h4>Injury Report<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Missing Tonight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Julius Randle (Shoulder)<\/p>\n<p>Robert Covington (Knee)<\/p>\n<p>Bojan Bogdanovic (Foot)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questionable\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Joel Embiid (Knee)<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell Robinson (Ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Josh Sims (Shoulder)<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Brunson (Knee)<\/p>\n<h4>Knicks vs. 76ers Best Bet<\/h4>\n<p>[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;170476&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>76ers +4.0 is the best bet.<\/strong> The 76ers remained competitive throughout the game until the Knicks pulled away late, fueled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brunsja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jalen Brunson&#8217;s<\/a> 47-point performance. However, it&#8217;s unlikely Brunson will replicate that effort, and coach Nick Nurse is known for his defensive strategies. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/maxeyty01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyrese Maxey<\/a> fully recovered from his illness, the 76ers have a strong chance to cover the spread, especially considering the Knicks may not be at full strength.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Value bet\/best odds: 76ers -4.5 @-110 @Draftkings<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic<\/h3>\n<p>[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;170466&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>8 pm EST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Cleveland, OH<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This marks the fifth game of the playoff series, with the Magic tying the series at 2-2 after a convincing 112-89 victory in the previous game. The winner of this game will have a significant advantage, needing just one more win to advance to the Conference semifinals.<\/p>\n<h4>Injury Report<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Missing Tonight:<\/strong><br \/>\nDean Wade (Knee)<\/p>\n<p>Craig Porter Jr. (Ankle)<\/p>\n<h4>Cavaliers vs. Magic Best Bet<\/h4>\n<p>[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;170460&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cavaliers -4.5 is the best bet.<\/strong> Anticipate another defensive showdown, as both teams excel defensively. The Cavaliers were sucker punched by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wagnefr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Franz Wagner&#8217;s<\/a> standout performance in the previous game. However, it&#8217;s unlikely he&#8217;ll replicate that performance on the road, he has scored 18 or less in the other three games in this series. This makes the Cavaliers a favorable pick to cover the spread.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Value bet\/best odds: Cavaliers -4.5 @-110 @Draftkings<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Milwaukee<\/strong> Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers<\/h3>\n<p>[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;170468&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:30 pm EST<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Milwaukee, WI<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Fiserv Forum\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bucks face elimination, trailing 3-1 in the series. Despite injuries to key players, an elimination here will mark a disappointing start to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lillada01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Damian Lillard<\/a> era. Expect the Bucks to play with urgency.<\/p>\n<h4>Injury Report<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Missing Tonight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bennedict Mathurin (Shoulder)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questionable<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo (Calf)<\/p>\n<p>Damian Lillard (Achilles)<\/p>\n<p>Khris Middleton (Ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Beverley (Oblique)<\/p>\n<p>Tyrese Haliburton (Back)<\/p>\n<h4>Bucks vs. Pacers Best Bet<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Over 215.5 is the best bet.<\/strong> Until significant changes occur in this series, betting on the over remains the prudent choice. The Bucks&#8217; defensive weaknesses make them vulnerable to the Pacers&#8217; offense, even with the potential return of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/a\/antetgi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>. The roster has a glaring flaw that a hobbled Giannis won&#8217;t be able to fix. If the Bucks&#8217; star trio features in this elimination game, expect to see the overhit easily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Value bet\/best odds: Over 215.5 @-110 @Draftkings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are our top NBA playoff bets for April 30, 2024. Good luck with your wagers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs is drawing to a close. We&#8217;ve thoroughly analyzed all the series, gaining a deeper understanding of the matchups and rotations. After extensive research, here are the best NBA bets for April 30, 2024. Let&#8217;s continue our hot 8-1 streak over the last couple of days. 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