The second day of the NBA Playoffs kicks off on Tuesday the 18th of August, and we have four more big games to get through.
Some close matches in yesterdays slate and we managed to tip 8/8 for all our picks.
Check out some of the picks from yesterday right here.
A great day of hoops and some highlights. Check them out below.
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Here are some NBA Tuesday Picks for the 18th August 2020.
Form So Far
Head to Head – 4/4
Game Totals – 2/2
Player Props – 2/2
Orlando Magic @ Milwaukee Bucks
Last Meeting
8th Feb 2020, Milwaukee 111 @ Orlando 95
Last 5 Meetings
Orlando – 1 Win
Milwaukee – 4 Wins
Current Head to Head Odds
Orlando – $8.40
Milwaukee – $1.09
Prediction
The Bucks have Giannis back for this clash and have had too good a season to drop this game. The Magic have a few injury concerns, and the Bucks should be able to exploit them on the offensive end. The Bucks should win this one comfortably although the Magic did surprise in the playoffs last year.
Our Pick – Milwaukee (Win)
Game Total – Under 224.5 Points
The defensive intensity should pick up for this clash as it is a playoff game. These sides have a combined average of 209 in their last three matches, and the under is favoured here.
Miami Heat @ Indiana Pacers
Last Meeting
14th August 2020, Indiana 109 – Miami 92
Last 5 Meetings
Indiana – 2 Wins
Miami – 3 Wins
Current Head to Head Odds
Indiana – $2.68
Miami – $1.50
Prediction
The Pacers beat Miami in their last encounter, and we are going to lean towards them in this clash. T.J. Warren is expected to suit up for this clash and has been in red hot form. An outsider, but the Pacers may prove to be some value here.
Our Pick – Indiana (Win)
Player Prop – Bam Adebayo + 9.5 Rebounds
Maybe even favour the points total to go under in this clash with the defensive intensity expected to pick up and a lot of missed shots. This will give the Heat Centre plenty of chances for rebounds, and he did average 11 against the Pacers this season. Should cover this number if given 30+ Minutes, which is likely.
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets
Last Meeting
20th January 2020, Oklahoma 112 @ Houston 107
Last 5 Meetings
Oklahoma – 4 Wins
Houston – 1 Win
Current Head to Head Odds
Oklahoma – $1.76
Houston – $2.12
Prediction
The Thunder won the last clash, and the Rockets are without Westbrook for this clash. Chris Paul is a big finals player and James Harden has yet to prove that he can produce in the finals. The Thunder will have a significant advantage in the frontcourt and should get it done here.
Our Pick – Oklahoma (Win)
Game Total – Under 224.5
It’s a playoff, and that means more defence and a potential lower scoring contest. These sides have an average of 217 in their last three matchups and the under looks favourable here.
Player Prop – Danilo Gallinari + 5.5 Rebounds
The Rockets lack a big man with rebounding presence and Gallinari has averaged 10 Boards against the Rockets this season. The Rockets like to jack up the three-ball, and there should be plenty of rebound chances in this clash.
Portland Trail Blazers @ Los Angeles Lakers
Last Meeting
31st January 2020, Portland 127 @ LA Lakers 119
Last 5 Meetings
Portland – 2 Wins
Los Angeles Lakers – 3 Wins
Current Head to Head Odds
Portland – $3.15
Los Angeles Lakers – $1.38
Prediction
Damian Lillard is playing excellent basketball, but he comes up against Lebron and the Lakers who will be looking to get off to a hot start in the playoffs. Davis and Lebron should suit up for this clash and should get the win here.
Our Pick – Los Angeles Lakers (Win)
Game Total – Over 230.5 Points
It may be a final, but Lillard is putting up shots fast on offence, and these sides have a combined average of 248 in their last three clashes. If they hit shots early, the Game Total will almost certainly go over.