Game 2 best bets: Cavs-Celtics, Mavs-Thunder
Where the public is betting and quotes from oddsmakers on Thursday's two NBA playoff games
It’s the final day of the SBC Conference in New Jersey, so I’ve been running around between meetings and attending panels — but I wanted to get a quick post out for tonight’s two NBA playoff games. I’ll have a recap article on a few takeaways from the conference coming soon.
Here are some insights from oddsmakers on Thursday’s two NBA Playoff games, along with public betting splits from several sportsbooks and a few best bets from handicappers. I’ll update this throughout the day as I get more information.
As always, good luck with your bets!
Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics (-13.5, 212)
DraftKings: 70% of bets, 71% of $$ on Celtics -13.5
BetMGM: 60% of bets, 70% of $$ on Celtics -13.5
BetRivers: 56% of bets, 66% of $$ on Celtics -13.5
Most bet (tickets) Cavs-Celtics player props at BetMGM
Darius Garland over 15.5 points (-130)
Jaylen Brown under 25.5 points (-130)
Derrick White under 3.5 three-pointers (-125)
Jayson Tatum over 9.5 rebounds (-130)
Jaylen Brown over 2.5 assists (-135)
“The Celtics are overwhelming favorites in this game, series, and for the championship, but that hasn’t discouraged customers from betting the underdogs here. Cleveland accounts for 70% of bets on the moneyline (although about 66% of money is on the Cs). Darius Garland has been our most popular player prop as customers have flocked to the big prices on ‘To Record 5+ Made Threes’ and ‘To Score 30+ Points.’” — FanDuel trader
Best bets
Jaylen Brown Under 25.5 points vs. Cavaliers (-110) — Jon Metler, Covers