The NBA playoffs are always wild, wacky and filled with knife-thick drama. With players putting everything on the line in an attempt to bask in championship glory, naturally, the pressure-packed games are tremendously fun to wager on. As a result, the sportsbooks offer many creative ways to enhance the action. What is Brad's play of Magic vs. Cavaliers in Game 7? Check out his lean below.
The pick — SGP: Donovan Mitchell 25+ points, Cavaliers ML vs. Magic (+100, BetMGM)
BetMGM offer:
Oooh! The Spidey senses are tingling in all the right places.
Biting into a colossal 50 burger in Orlando for Game 6, Spida is the primary reason why the Cavaliers put up a fight in a 103-96 loss. Whether attacking the tin downhill, scoring on midrange jumpers or draining triples, Mitchell shot 22-of-36 from the field as he repeatedly clowned Magic defenders.
At home and with all the chips pushed into the pot on Sunday for Game 7, Cleveland’s star guard is holding pocket rockets.
In what should be another 20-plus shot game for Mitchell, bank on him dividing and conquering an Orlando defense that has performed considerably better in the playoffs (0.989 points per possession allowed) than it did in the regular season (1.108). Equally convincing, Mitchell has tickled the twine for at least 25 points in five of eight clashes against the Magic this season.
Tack on the Cavs being a perfect 3-0 in the series against Orlando inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and the close out probability increases.
So do the odds of me actually hitting an NBA bet. Maybe, just maybe, Doctor Octopus' mechanical tentacles will release from their bankroll death grip.
Take ‘em home, Buble.
Spider-Man, Spider-Man
Friendly neighborhood Spider-Man
Wealth and fame
He's ignored
Action is his reward
Look out
Here comes the Spider-Man
NBA postseason record: 6-13, -6.55 units