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CLE Cavaliers -5.0(-115)CLE Cavaliers @ MIA Heat

Reasoning

The Cleveland Cavaliers looked comfortable in the first 2 games of the series, winning both by at least a 9-point margin. They should be well positioned to keep that momentum going in Game 3 in Miami. The Heat have had issues defending their home court this season, finishing the regular season with a 19-22 record. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, have thrived on the road. Their point differential of 7.4 in those games is good enough for third in the NBA. Their defensive performances have been a huge part of that. Having the recently crowned Defensive Player of the Year in Evan Mobley positions them perfectly to lock down the Heat once more.

Another major issue facing the Heat is the fact that they simply cannot slow down their opponents. With Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland both consistently and effectively picking on Tyler Herro, the Cavaliers’ offense has been rolling. In fact, they currently have the best offensive rating of all teams in the NBA playoffs. They have also been making an incredible 45.5% of their 3-point attempts, effectively negating the rim protection that Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware are able to offer. With the team in such a roll, going on the road should not be an issue. Let’s back Cleveland to cover the spread.

Cavaliers vs Heat prediction: Cleveland -5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable t0 -7.

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DEN Nuggets +6.0(-110)DEN Nuggets @ LA Clippers

Reasoning

The first-ever playoff game at the brand-new Intuit Dome lived up to the hype, with the Clippers steamrolling their way to a dominant 117-83 win in Game 3. At one point in the second quarter, L.A. unleashed a jaw-dropping 20+ point run, with Denver scoring 3 in between, flipping the game on its head and energizing the home crowd. Now leading 2-1 in the series, the Clippers look poised and far from finished. It’s turning into one of the most entertaining matchups of the postseason.

Game 1 was a heartbreaker for the Clippers, who controlled most of the game only to unravel in the fourth. Since then they have bounced back strong behind the inspired play of Kawhi Leonard, who erupted for 39 points in Game 2 and followed it with another efficient outing in Game 3. The supporting cast — James Harden and Norman Powell — also chipped in 20+ each, showing the depth that makes this team dangerous.

On the other side, the Nuggets have a lot less momentum. Nikola Jokic has been steady, nearly notching a triple-double in Game 1 and achieving one in the Game 2 loss. But the absence of head coach Michael Malone is beginning to show, especially in the team’s inability to adjust mid game. Russell Westbrook has been a bright spot, surprisingly leading Denver in hustle stats and second-chance plays grabbing a lot of offensive rebounds in the process. In a pivotal Game 4, don’t expect the Nuggets to go down 3-1 with at least a fight.

Nuggets vs Clippers prediction: Denver +6 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +5.

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