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Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors Game 1 betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors are scheduled to kick off Round 2 of the 2019-20 NBA Playoffs Sunday at 1 p.m. ET in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals best-of-seven series in the Orlando bubble. We analyze the Celtics-Raptors betting odds and lines, with NBA picks and best bets.

This game was originally scheduled for last Thursday, but was postponed due to player strikes.

Celtics vs. Raptors: Key injuries

Celtics

  • SF Gordon Hayward (ankle) out
  • SG Javonte Green (knee) out

Raptors

  • PG Kyle Lowry (ankle) questionable

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Celtics vs. Raptors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Celtics 106, Raptors 104

Moneyline (ML)

The CELTICS (+115) are the play for Game 1 with Lowry expected to be at less than 100% due to an ankle injury that forced him out of Game 4 against the Brooklyn Nets in Round 1. The Raptors are -139 to win Game 1 and a lopsided -150 to win the series. Both teams are well-rested, having last played Sunday.

The Celtics dropped the Raptors 122-100 in the bubble Aug. 7. Both teams had full lineups, but presumably weren’t putting forth a full effort in preparation of a potential playoff meeting. Still, the Celtics also won the pre-bubble, regular-season series 2-1 with both teams winning a game by 16 points.

Take the plus-money with the CELTICS (+115) rather than laying the juice on the Raptors in what should be priced closer to a pick ’em.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

I don’t like playing NBA spreads as small as Celtics +2.5 (-110) and we’re already on Boston to win outright as underdogs with better value. There’s a greater profit to be made on the Raptors’ (-2.5, -110) side than their moneyline price, as none of the four games between the two teams this year have been closer than 6 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The four combined totals of the head-to-head meetings this season: 218, 220, 210 and 222.

With Hayward out, Lowry less than fully healthy and this being a meaningful playoff series opener, take the UNDER 216.5 (-110).

Esten’s NBA betting record: 18-10

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game 5 betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday in Game 5 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series at AdventHealth Arena in Reunion, Fla. for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off. The series is tie 2-2 after a crazy overtime win by the Mavs Sunday. We analyze the Mavericks-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Mavericks vs. Clippers: Key injuries

Mavericks

  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) questionable
  • C Dwight Powell (Achilles) out
  • SG Courtney Lee (calf) out
  • G Luka Doncic (ankle) probable
  • PG Trey Burke (ankle) probable

Clippers

  • PG Patrick Beverley (calf) doubtful

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Mavericks vs. Clippers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Clippers 125, Mavericks 116

Moneyline (ML)

The CLIPPERS (-278) head into Game 5 as big moneyline favorites over the Mavericks (+220). Los Angeles is simply the better team in this series and were one shot away Sunday from leading 3-1.

Look for the CLIPPERS (-278) to bounce back after Game 4 and take this game with relative ease Tuesday night.

Hoops Hype:

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The CLIPPERS -6.5 (-110) are three-basket favorites over the Mavericks on the spread. While the Mavericks (+6.5, -110) have surprised of late in the win column, they haven’t been strong against the spread, failing to cover the spread in 12 of their last 18 games.

Los Angeles, on the other hand, has been much better against the spread. They’ve covered the spread in 14 of their last 20 games. Considering the stakes of this game, look for the Clippers to come out aggressive and win by at least 7 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The point total for Game 5 is set at 235.5 points, which feels about right considering how special these offenses can be on any given night. Dallas has scored at least 122 points in each of the last three games, while Los Angeles has scored at least 114 points in all four games of this series.

Once again, look for the OVER 235.5 (-110) to hit in Game 5.

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Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets Game 5 betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and bets.

The Utah Jazz will take on the Denver Nuggets Tuesday in Game 5 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Fla. for a 6:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Utah leads the series 3-1. We analyze the Jazz-Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Jazz vs. Nuggets: Key injuries

Jazz:

  • PF Ed Davis (knee) out

Nuggets:

  • SG Will Barton (knee) out
  • SG Garry Harris (hip) questionable

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Jazz vs. Nuggets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Jazz 118, Nuggets 112

Moneyline (ML)

The JAZZ (-154) are the moneyline favorites in Game 5. With a chance to close the series, Utah will look to start off fast and continue where it left off Sunday afternoon.

After an impressive two-point win in Game 4, the Jazz are just a bad matchup for the Nuggets. Look for them to finish this series Tuesday night.

Hoops Hype:

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The JAZZ -3 (-115) open this contest as one-basket favorites. Denver has struggled against the spread of late, failing to cover in four of its last six games.

Utah has been somewhat inconsistent against the spread as well, but with this spread being so small, taking Utah to win and cover isn’t all that difficult. Look for Utah to win this game by 4 or more points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The point total for Game 5 is set at 220.5 points. Utah has scored at least 124 points in all four games of this series while Denver’s scoring has been erratic.

While this line will require the Nuggets to score into the 100s, that shouldn’t be much of a problem. Look for the OVER 220.5 (-115) to hit in Game 5.

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Portland Trail Blazers play Game 2 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday at AdventHealth Arena in Reunion, Fla. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Trail Blazers-Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Trail Blazers vs. Lakers: Key injuries

Trail Blazers

  • PF Zach Collins (ankle) out
  • SF Nassir Little (illness) out
  • SG C.J. McCollum (back) available

Lakers

  • PG Rajon Rondo (thumb) questionable
  • SF LeBron James (groin) probable
  • PF Anthony Davis (knee) probable

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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Trail Blazers 124, Lakers 119

Moneyline (ML)

The Lakers (-278) open Game 2 of this series as heavy favorites over the TRAIL BLAZERS (+220). Portland comes into this game off an impressive Game 1 win over the Lakers despite not shooting all that well. PG Damian Lillard scored 34 points in the first matchup, but did not score a basket during the entire third quarter. Look for him to be more aggressive on the offensive end of the court in Game 2.

The Lakers will certainly make some adjustments in this game, but their ability to win will come down to shooting. After going 5-34 from the 3-point range in Game 1, look for that number to improve significantly tonight.

Still, Portland is the hottest team in the NBA and the Lakers just don’t have the guards to match up well. Considering the value, take Portland to steal Game 2 for a second straight win in this series.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Lakers (-6.5, -110) open this contest as big favorites over the BLAZERS +6.5 (-110) despite being awful against the spread of late. Los Angeles has failed to cover the spread in each of its previous six games. Due to the Lakers’ style of offense, they tend to keep games close until the end. With their poor free-throw shooting, they are rarely able to pull away from teams late.

Considering Portland ranked inside the top-three in 3-point percentage and free-throw percentage this season, expect this game to come down to the wire and for the TRAIL BLAZERS to eventually cover the +6.5 (-110) spread once again.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this Western Conference playoff game is set at 228.5, which shouldn’t be tough to clear if both offenses can play to their normal abilities. In Game 1, the Lakers actually held the Blazers to a modest 100 points, but they were only able to muster up 93 points on the offensive end.

Some of that had to do with pacing as both teams shot a ton of free throws. Look for this game to have more scoring from both sides and for the OVER 228.5 (-110) to hit in this critical matchup between the Blazers and Lakers.

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Miami Heat vs. Indiana Paces odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers Game 2 betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Miami Heat (44-29) will play Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series against the Indiana Pacers (45-28) Thursday at HP Field House in Kissimmee, Fla. for a 1 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Heat-Pacers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Heat vs. Pacers: Key injuries

Heat

  • SF Jae Crowder (knee) questionable
  • SF KZ Okpala (personal) out

Pacers

  • SG Jeremy Lamb (knee) out
  • PF Domantas Sabonis (foot) out
  • SG Victor Oladipo (eye) questionable

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Heat vs. Pacers Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Heat 111, Pacers 103

Moneyline (ML)

The HEAT (-189) are moderate favorites over the Pacers (+155) in Game 2 of this first-round playoffs series. Miami won the first game by 12 points and didn’t have to break too much of a sweat to do so.

While the Pacers will certainly play with more urgency to avoid going down 0-2, look for the Heat to win this game.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The HEAT -4.5 (-110) are two basket favorites over the Pacers Thursday afternoon. Indiana has been an excellent team against the spread, but just doesn’t have the talent to keep up with Miami, especially if Oladipo misses this game.

If he doesn’t play, it’s fair to expect another double-digit win for Miami. If he does find his way onto the court, expect this game to be close for a while before Miami eventually wins it late.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total is set at 214.5 points. Both Miami and Indiana had two of the best defenses in the NBA during the regular season as they each allowed fewer than 109 points per game.

With Indiana being a little banged up at the moment, expect offense to be a challenge for them. And for that reason, take the UNDER 214.5 (-110).

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