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We have put together a list of all of the day’s best odds boosts, which are from PointsBet Sportsbook. We will discuss whether or not they are worth playing. Let’s dive in.
Ja Morant to score 30+ points and the Memphis Grizzlies to Win – Boosted from +150 to +175 with PointsBet Sportsbook
For this prop we will need Ja Morant to score at least 30 points and the Memphis Grizzlies will need to win their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves this afternoon. Morant averaged 27.4 points per game, and was one of the best scorers in the NBA this year. In 4 games against the Timberwolves, Morant is averaging just 20 points, but will likely need to improve on that if the Grizzlies are going to take a 1-0 series lead.
Morant has just 2 games of 30+ points over his last 8 played, but he also was dealing with an injury from the end of March through the beginning of April. He is back healthy now and our experts like the Grizzlies to comfortably win Game 1 of this series. Morant would likely play a big role in a Grizzlies win, so backing this prop looks to be worth a small play.
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Joel Embiid to score 35+ points and the Philadelphia 76ers to Win – Boosted from +185 to +220 with PointsBet Sportsbook
This prop will need Joel Embiid to score at least 35 points and the Philadelphia 76ers will need to beat the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their first round series. Embiid averaged 30.6 points per game in the regular season, the most in the NBA this year. In 3 games against the Raptors this season, Embiid averaged 29 points per game. He also has scored 35+ points in 3 of the last 5 games and averaged 37.8 points per game in the month of April. Our experts actually like the Raptors to keep this close and to cover the spread, but Embiid is likely to have a huge game, so backing this prop looks to be worth a small play.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup.
Nikola Jokic to score 25+ points, 10+ rebounds and the Denver Nuggets Win – Boosted from +260 to +330 with PointsBet Sportsbook
This prop will need Nikola Jokic to score at least 25 points, record 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets will need to beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of their series tonight. Jokic averaged 27.1 points per game and 13.8 rebounds per game. In 4 games against the Warriors, Jokic averaged 28 points per game and 15.8 rebounds. He also have scored 25+ points in his last 9 games and had at least 10 rebounds in 8 of those 9 games. There is no reason to believe Jokic will not get the points and rebounds he needs in this matchup.
However, our experts actually like the Warriors to not only win this game, but also to cover the spread. For that reason, staying away from this prop is likely the best option.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup.
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