Top 3 NBA Betting Picks for Friday, May 6th (2022)
Tonight, there are two NBA games. Both games of tonight’s series have been heavily on one side, with the Heat and Suns both up 2-0 on their opponents. Both the Heat and the Suns have opportunities to make the championship game this year. They are both dominating the playoffs, and there is a great chance that we see that continue tonight. Let us look into tonight’s matchups to find the best betting value.
1. Miami Heat Moneyline | -150 at Draftkings Sportsbook
At this point of the NBA season, people are probably sick of me picking the Heat in almost every game. They have been dominant all season long, and they have so much scoring versatility in their lineup that Jimmy Butler can have a poor scoring night, and the Heat will still win. The 76ers need Embiid, and he might still play tonight so keep an eye on it, but without Embiid, the Heat is the value play.
2. Phoenix Suns -1 | -105 at Draftkings Sportsbook
The Suns are still the top team in the NBA. The Celtics and Heat are up there with them, but the Suns have consistently beat the top teams all season long. The Suns have plenty of depth, and they are looking healthy again. This game is the best value that we will see for the Suns now that the series is in Dallas. Luka is playing well against the Suns. I think the Suns are that much better when at full strength.
3. Jalen Brunson Over 18.5 points | +100 at Draftkings Sportsbook
Jalen Brunson has been playing poorly this series which is not normal. He averages 23.6 points per game and 18.3 against the Suns, including the two poor games he has had in this series. Now that the series is back in Dallas, Brunson will gain traction and start his scoring back up. Luka is playing great, and it is hard for him to score anymore. That means the role players like Brunson will get more scoring opportunities this game.
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