NBA Playoffs Picks Against the Spread, Tips and Predictions for Today, May 15
On a Wednesday NBA playoff slate that features two compelling contests, the Cleveland Cavaliers versus the Boston Celtics is one to see in particular. Interested in an ATS pick for each game? You’re in luck.
Ready to explore the odds for today’s NBA action? Let’s dissect them together.
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NBA Picks Against The Spread – May 15
The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks travel to face the Thunder on Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET.
Against the Spread Preview
- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder
- Spread: Thunder -4.5
- Computer Pick: Oklahoma City by 8.2 points
- OKC Odds to Win: -189
- DAL Odds to Win: +155
- Total: 211.5 points
Records and Stats
- OKC Record: 57-25
- DAL Record: 50-32
- OKC Stats: 120.1 PPG (third in NBA), 112.7 Opp. PPG (11th)
- DAL Stats: 117.9 PPG (seventh in NBA), 115.6 Opp. PPG (20th)
Players to Watch
- OKC Key Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 6.2 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 9.8 APG)
How to Watch
- TV Channel: TNT and truTV
- Game Time: 9:30 PM ET
The Boston Celtics play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers look to pull off a road win at the Celtics on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET.
Against the Spread Preview
- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics
- Spread: Celtics -15.5
- Computer Pick: Boston by 14.2 points
- BOS Odds to Win: -1667
- CLE Odds to Win: +900
- Total: 205.5 points
Records and Stats
- BOS Record: 64-18
- CLE Record: 48-34
- BOS Stats: 120.6 PPG (second in NBA), 109.2 Opp. PPG (fifth)
- CLE Stats: 112.6 PPG (20th in NBA), 110.2 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- BOS Key Player: Jayson Tatum (26.9 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 4.9 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Jarrett Allen (16.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2.7 APG)
How to Watch
- TV Channel: TNT and truTV
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
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