A few teams have already been eliminated in the NBA Playoffs. As we head into Game 5s of the NBA’s first round, more teams are about to be knocked out. Here’s a wager the AI Model likes in the NBA.
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NBA Pick
- Clippers ML +2.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers
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The Los Angeles Clippers are fresh off a 116-111 road victory. However, they’re headed home for Game 5 as underdogs. The Clippers are 2.5-point underdogs, while the AI Model has the Clippers winning this game, 107-105. There’s nothing wrong with wagering on the home underdog in the playoffs!
Will Kawhi Leonard Play In Game 5?
There’s doubt that Kawhi Leonard will play for the Clippers in Game 5. He already missed Game 4 with a knee injury and probably won’t play in Game 5. Though, he’s questionable at this very moment.
That said, the Clippers scored a series-best 125 points per 100 possessions and added a 65% effective field goal percentage without Leonard in Game 4 against the Mavericks. Not all is bad without Leonard, after all.
Turnover Tango
Meanwhile, the Mavericks just turned the ball over 18.5% of the time against the Clippers in Game 4. While the Mavericks shot the ball well, got to the foul line consistently and brought down plenty of offensive rebounds, the turnovers destroyed their chances in Game 4.
It’s likely it’ll also destroy their chances in Game 5 too.
The Pick
The Clippers are underdogs at home despite the series being tied at two. Ultimately, the Clippers performed well offensively without Leonard. Let’s ride with the AI Model and take the Clippers at +2.5 with our top-rated sportsbooks.
NBA Pick: Clippers ML +2.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
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