NBA picks, best bets: Why Kings can beat Warriors in a low-scoring Game 7; Knicks handle Game 1 business

[ad_1]

Getty Images

Now that we’re in the thick of the NBA playoffs, the basketball betting market is hotter than ever. CBS Sports will be providing daily picks for the duration of the postseason. Sam Quinn will make at least one pick for every game between now and the NBA Finals. All lines courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.

Featured Game | New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat

The Knicks lack most of the flaws that made the Bucks vulnerable to a Heat upset. The Bucks are a dogmatic drop-coverage defense. The Knicks tend to favor drop-coverage, but have the personnel and the coaching staff to adjust once Jimmy Butler forces them to. The Heat finished the series with back-to-back fourth quarter comebacks because the Bucks lacked a fourth-quarter shot-creator. Jalen Brunson certainly fits the bill. The Heat ranked 27th in the NBA in 3-point percentage during the season at 34.4%. They’re leading the playoffs at 45%. They’re due a bit of regression. Without Tyler Herro they lack secondary shot-creation. If we assume they look more like their regular-season selves in this series, the Knicks should be favored comfortably. The Pick: Knicks -4.5

Featured Game | Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors

…

[ad_2]
Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-picks-best-bets-why-kings-can-beat-warriors-in-a-low-scoring-game-7-knicks-handle-game-1-business/

Author : Sam Quinn

Publish date : 2023-04-30 16:55:53

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.