NBA Betting Tips: 12 May

There are two NBA matches on Friday morning, and as usual, Justin Simelane has prepared his best bets for two of tomorrow morning’s playoffs. Feel free to add his tips to your bet slip.

12 May 01:30 Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics

The over and under line is set pretty low for this game considering what’s at stake. The 76ers know that if they win this game they are going to the eastern conference finals while Boston is trying to save their season with this game. Boston shot really poor in game 5 with a field goal percentage of 39.8% and that’s the lowest they’ve shot the entire series. Boston is going to shoot better in this game but the Sixers are also going to keep up going basket for basket, the over is the bet to take for game six.

Suggested Bet: Over 204.5

12 May 04:00 Phoenix Suns v Denver Nuggets

Both games played in Phoenix during this series have gone over and that’s the bet I’m going with here. Devin Booker and KD know their seasons are on the line here and the duo will likely get 30 points each. The Suns have had one of the worst defenses during this post-season and they allow in too many points. But they have a very good field goal percentage ranking first at 49.8% while the Nuggets are third at 48.5%. The atmosphere in Phoenix will be electrifying, with that tempo I can only take the over.

Suggested Bet: Over 218.5