A pair of Game 4s are coming our way on Sunday as the NBA Playoffs continue. The Knicks look to sweep the 76ers in the early tip-off at 3.30 pm ET. Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs face the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7.30 pm ET, live on NBC.
I’ve prepared NBA Best Bets for both games, focusing on the Money Line and Point Spread markets. Odds are courtesy of FanDuel, don’t forget to check our NBA Picks page for predictions on every single game this NBA postseason. Let’s get into my bets now!
Knicks vs 76ers Best Bet: 76ers ML (-105)
For Philly pride is at stake here. It’s now been 7 games in a row in which the 76ers have failed to cover at home against the Knicks. They enter Game 4 as slight underdogs according to most oddsmakers. It’s quite remarkable that the Knicks won the last two games, despite failing to connect on double-digit threes. They’d be foolish to play OG Anunoby here as he recovers from his hamstring injury. Closing out a team on the road is never easy, even if you have the clear 3-0 advantage. I’m willing to give Philadelphia the benefit of the doubt and back them to win at least one game in this series before they go out in Game 5 at MSG. Tyrese Maxey has left a lot to be desired so far in this series, the last time he faced New York in the postseason he had scored 30+ in 3 games and went off for 46 when the Sixers were facing elimination. I’m hoping he has it in him to deliver another performance like that and keep his team alive for at least one more game. I’m backing Philly.
Spurs vs Timberwolves Best Bet: Timberwolves +4.5 (-114)
Victor Wembanyama is proving to be a real problem for the Minnesota Timberwolves to handle as this series progresses. Game 3 was his best game yet with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. Although he had four teammates score in double-figures, they weren’t as nearly as efficient as him, perhaps the Timberwolves adjust their gameplan a bit and slow down Wemby in Game 4? It’s a pivotal game, many people think if Minnesota losses on Sunday this series is over in 5 games and I’d agree with that. Playing with a sense of urgency should bring the best out of Anthony Edwards, who had his best game of the series in Game 3 scoring 32 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. I expect more from Jaden McDaniels as well after his pedestrian 5-for-22 effort. Julius Randle has decent experience playing in four elimination games – his averages in those games are 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. The T’Wolves could definitely use a performance like that one Sunday and I think they finally get it. Give me Minnesota to even things up here.
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