How should you bet the first round of the NBA qualifiers and what every series looks like?
The answer to these questions is never easy, but this season could be more difficult than ever because of the large amount of extremely talented teams in the playoffs, especially in the Western Conference. Any team that comes out of the west this season will be tested in combat.
Here are the experts in Paris NBA Eric Moody, Eric Karabell, Jim McCormick and Steve Alexander with the bets they like the most for each series.
Chances are updated to publication. For the last dimensions, go to ESPN Bet
Eastern Conference
N ° 1 Cleveland Cavaliers VS n ° 8 Miami Heat
Riders to win the series (-2500)
The Heat killed the Hawks in the Friday game game and will now face the riders, the owners of the second best record in the League at 64-18. Davion Mitchell is a defensive Wiz for heat and will do its best to keep Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland in failure in this first round match. I do not see how the heat eliminates the probable coach of the year Kenny Atkinson, the seeded riders in the first round, however, I will therefore take the well -balanced horsemen of this series all day. If the riders are confronted with heat and will lose, it would be one of the greatest upheavals of eliminatory series of all time. I love the defense of Mitchell and it will probably slow down Mitchell and Garland’s roll, but you can put your money on the Cavs to win the series. – Alexander
N ° 2 Boston Celtics vs n ° 7 Orlando Magic
The series goes six games (+650)
The title champion Celtics is overwhelming favorites to dominate the magic thwarted by the attack, but that does not mean that this series will be a quick scan. Orlando excels on the defensive and the Celtics depend so much on the 3 -point shot that we could see how there is a certain length in the series. This is especially the case if the star of Celtics Jaylen Brown is physically compromised or even missing a game or two. Celtics in Six is a purchase opportunity for optimistic bettors. – Karabell
Series to make five games (+150)
The Magic won the series of the season against the Celtics, but the context is important – Boston rested its starters during the April 9 defeat. The absence of Jalen Suggs harms the attack on Orlando, and the score will be difficult against a team of Celtics which ranked fourth in defensive note. Boston’s depth and eliminatory series experiences them gives them a clear advantage. Orlando will find it difficult to follow. – Moody
N ° 3 New York Knicks against N ° 6 Detroit Pistons
Winner of the Pistons series (+290)
It is the first round series that fascinates me the most. The pistons, like the Knicks, did not perform well against the right teams all season, but Detroit went 3-1 against New York. Cade Cunningham played particularly well against the Knicks and even with Og Anunoby defending it, Cunningham finds ways to create for others. The defense of Ausar Thompson could disrupt the rhythm of the Knicks, and Detroit has the grain to go out with New York. – Moody
Winner of the Knicks series (-400)
The pistons have had an incredible season, from 14 victories last season at 44 victories this season. And while the Knicks 51 Victors are not deep, they are well trained and each significant player has fully adhered to what coach Tom Thibodeau sells. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and Anunoby are a stellar that starts five years and all that the Thib should need to move around 2. Although I agree with Moody that the pistons at +290 are more attractive, I think that the smart money is on the Knicks. I just hope that they do not undergo an injury during the series, because their bench is very thin. – Alexander
N ° 4 Indiana Pacers vs n ° 5 Milwaukee Bucks
Pacers to win match 1 and the series (-115)
Milwaukee’s signing forces – rebound, defense and clear note – now promote Indiana. In March, the Pacers were among the best teams in net notation, rhythm, offensive efficiency and, in particular, fourth in percentage of assistance. The Bucks, on the other hand, were 24th in assistance rate and in the middle of the defense pack, rebound and clear rating. The measures were even worse in February with Damian Lillard – so his absence does not point out a new trend. The ball moves in the attack on Indiana, but this is not the case for Milwaukee. However, I like Giannis Antetokounmpo to mark 50 in a match (+300) at some point in this series. – McCormick
Pacers 4-3 (+450)
The Pacers dominated this rivalry, winning five of the last nine clashes, including the eliminatory series last year. Antetokounmpo has been sidelined in this series and we know how dominant it can be. However, the Bucks game leaders behind him are trembling, especially with Damian Lillard at the start of the series. Kyle Kuzma was also disappointing while Kevin Porter Jr. does not have much experience in playoffs. Pacers are a more complete team with great chemistry and should go to the lead in a hard fight. – Moody
Western conference
N ° 1 Oklahoma City Thunder against n ° 8 Memphis Grizzlies
Thunder to win (-4000) series
Grizzlies easily took care of business on Friday evening and eliminated the Dallas Mavericks in an eruption victory. Anthony Davis had 40 points and nine boards for the Mavericks, but Dallas was not a match for the Grizzlies, who saw the five starters play well and score two figures. The chances are not favorable, because the Thunder was simply built to win a championship this season and it is extremely unlikely that they will reproduce in the first round. The basic ratings “Win The Series” (-4000) will be a bit frightening on the OKC side, but you can remedy it by betting on a balayage of four games for the Thunder (-150). OKC is the best team in the NBA and should cross the 1 Tour 1 against the Grizzlies. – Alexander
N ° 2 Houston Rockets VS n ° 7 Golden State Warriors
Winner of the Rockets series (+150)
Everyone seems to love the Warriors, that’s probably why the seeded n ° 7 is favored compared to the seed n ° 2. It seems to be a wise Paris opportunity, Zag when everyone Zigs. Roquettes are not a stroke of luck. Of course, they lack “the experience in the playoffs”, but it is one thing for the beloved combo Stephen Curry / Jimmy Butler III to defeat the dysfunctional grizzles. Now they are faced with a young, deep, energetic and well -trained team in a complete series. Betarers can take advantage of it. – Karabell
Jimmy Butler III on average more than 5.5 assists (-130) for the series
You will find it in the “Player Stats” section of the Playoff menu of ESPN Bet. I find it difficult to predict the real result of this series. I know that the Warriors have an incredible experienced bank, coaching and Stephen Curry. It is a nice trio of assets, although the Rockets do not seem to be picked up and certainly seem ready to make the warriors win a second round ticket. What I feel quite comfortable is that Butler needs to create when all the gravity stops at Curry. After having made the average of almost 10 assists in his last 10 games with the Warriors this season, Butler has the use of passes and shooters around him to pass this game reference. – McCormick
N ° 3 Los Angeles Lakers against n ° 6 minnesota Timberwolves
Win Series Lakers, 4-2 (+550)
The Timberwolves looked too much at Anthony Edwards and did not show the same defensive aggressiveness as during the eliminatory race last year. In addition, Julius Randle was not reliable in the playoffs. Even if the Timberwolves finished the regular season with the sixth best defensive note, they will face a team of Lakers led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic with JJ Redick orchestant their match plan. – Moody
Lakers Win Series, 4-3 (+440)
Toping between this exact prediction of the results and the series in the course of seven games (+200) was part of my process, because a long series is the way it can be read of both macro and microphone. Lakers have an incredible excess of game creation, but an absence of functional size and defense of the guard. Timberwolves lack creation but are stacked in size and rim protection. Edwards will organize a show and the defensive soil of Minnesota is real, but ultimately, give me the team with two creators of all time in a series that will be reduced at half and fine moments. – McCormick
N ° 4 Denver Nuggets vs n ° 5 La Clippers
Nuggets Win series, 4-3 (+415)
The experience of the Nuggets qualifiers and confidence in Nikola Jokic give them the advantage in what many expect to be a very contested series. Jokic dominated the clippers in the regular season and remains the most versatile man in the league. While Kawhi Leonard looks lively and clippers are one of the best defensive units in the League, Denver’s chemistry and the way he closed the regular season under the acting coach David Adelman cannot be ignored. – Moody
Clippers to Win Series (-120)
Jokic may or may not have turned his long -standing coach (Michael Malone), the Nuggets have abandoned Russell Westbrook and they just seem to be happy to be in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Clippers assembled an alignment of starting from the stars with James Harden, Leonard, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac and Kris Dunn. They are also deep on the bench with Bogdan Bogdanovic, Derrick Jones Jr. and Ben Simmons. The clippers are my Cinderella team and they correspond well to the nuggets. I ride with the mowers. – Alexander
