NBA Betting Tips: 03 May

There are plenty of NBA matches to bet on this week, and as usual, Justin Simelane has prepared his betting tips for two of Wednesday morning’s matches. Feel free to add his tips to your bet slip.

03 May 01:30 New York Knicks v Miami Heat

A second game at the garden and we’re not sure if Jimmy Butler will be playing in this game. Jimmy ended the first game limping so even if he plays here he won’t be 100%. No player is averaging more points per game during this postseason than Jimmy and with him out they lose out on a player averaging 35.5 ppg on a team that struggles to score. This series will go to Miami tied, the Knicks will play better than they did in the first game. Take the favourites here and the lines will change across the day as Jimmy Butler’s health status affects this game but either way, take the Knicks either way.

Suggested Bet: New York Knicks ML

03 May 04:00 Golden State Warriors v LA Lakers

The line for the over in this game is lower than expected and that’s because defense is going to be a factor for game 1. The Warriors play a fast-paced style of basketball but the Under has been hitting during their post-season and this is surprising considering they also played the Kings, a team that plays fast as well. With Kevon Looney starting he has really helped the Warriors defensively with his rebounds, they were getting destroyed with the offensive rebounds. Now the Lakers have players like Anthony Davis and Jared Vanderbilt, so the Warriors will find it hard just getting to the rim. This is game 1 between the two they’ll both be seeing each other’s game plan, so it will be a defensive game. Take the under

Suggested Bet: LA Lakers ML

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