Things are heating up in the Conference semi-finals both in the Eastern and the Western Conference of the NBA Playoffs. Friday’s slate sees Game 3 of Knicks vs 76ers and Spurs vs Timberwolves. Catch the action live from 7 pm ET on Prime Video.
My NBA Best Bets for both games are available below, I’ve focused on the Point Spread market this time. Odds are courtesy of FanDuel, we got you covered with daily NBA Picks this entire NBA postseason. Let’s dive into my bets now!
Knicks vs 76ers Best Bet: 76ers -1.5 (-112)
The Knicks did their part in the opening two games of this series, going up 2-0. Now it’s time for the 76ers to respond as the series shifts to Philadelphia for the next two games. Their mission will be made easier after the injury to OG Anunoby who has caused Philly a lot of problems both on the interior, but also around the perimeter. The outcome of Game 3 will largely depend on whether or not Joel Embiid plays, but also how the backcourt of Maxey and Edgecombe does shooting the ball. Maxey in particular upped his aggression in Game 2 attempting 23 shots and playing 47 minutes, but in order for his team to be successful here he will need to cut down on his turnovers. Carried by a strong support by the Sixers faithful, I expect the home team to come out with a lot of energy here and deliver one of their best games of the postseason. I’m taking Philly in Game 2.
Spurs vs Timberwolves Best Bet: Timberwolves +4.5 (-114)
Minnesota head coach Chris Finch is right, the team got absolutely punked in Game 2 in what was the team’s largest postseason loss in franchise history. There’s no time to dwell on that result though, as the series continues just 48 hours after that game. The venue has changed to Target Center for Game 3, the T’Wolves are yet to lose in 3 games this postseason in that building. This could be the game in which Anthony Edwards is finally inserted back into the starting line-up following his recovery from the knee injury which has limited him this postseason. Ayo Dosunmu also needs to play a lot better, he went scoreless in 10 mins in Game 3 after he also returned from injury. San Antonio returned back to playing San Antonio ball in the win on Wednesday, dishing out 29 assists and forcing 22 turnovers. However, accomplishing that on the road in Game 3 will be a lot tougher. In many ways this could be the most important game of the series for Minnesota and I fully expect them to adapt to that scenario. Getting them at 4.5 point dogs at home where they are yet to lose this postseason is a bet I am willing to take.
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